Dining for Women is a national giving circle. There are three chapters located in Santa Cruz, CA with more than 400 chapters nationally and internationally. We “dine in” together once a month, each bringing a potluck dish to share, and send our “dining out” dollars to international programs empowering women. Through our members’ combined dinner donations, we support grass-roots programs for women fostering good health, education, vocational training, micro-credit loans and economic development. …

Dear fellow hikers or potential hikers, I love hiking in the fresh air of mountain and sea, and want to join with other women in exploring hiking trails in Santa Cruz and neighboring counties. My goal is to get good exercise, enjoy good company, and experience the serenity of the great outdoors. Most of the hikes I will organize will be in the 3- to 7- mile range with a gain of 200 to 2000 feet.  If you're not ready to do the longer steeper hikes, try the easier ones! You are also welcome to com …

Welcome to 100+ Women Who Care Santa Cruz! We welcome you to the Santa Cruz, California chapter of 100+ Women Who Care. We invite you to become part of this powerful giving circle to have a positive impact on those in need here in Santa Cruz County, without the time-consuming effort we all associate with fundraising. (Yes, it IS possible!) This project is for you if: You don’t have time in your busy life to volunteer but have been wanting to help those in need, and you can commit to one hour …

Phoenix women rising is a growing community of women where you will get the support and resources you need to move through grief in a healthy and empowered way. Combining more than 35 years of professional work in empowerment and healing,   Hannah Tunkel, MFT and Erin Ramsden, MA are expert emotional alchemists offering tools to speed up your healing and help you recreate your life. Our meetups will include a sampling of guided visualizations, mindfulness techniques, art therapy, breath work, mo …

What SCM Business Girls is All About . . . SCM Business Girls is a networking and support group designed for women in business in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The group is set up with a laid back, no commitment style that is easy to be a part of. So instead of the normal women's business group with members and an extensive rule book, SCM Business Girls is different. All business women in the Santa Cruz Mountains are welcome to attend anytime, whether it be regularly or on a drop-in basis. Regular a …

Welcome to the Santa Cruz Chapter of Leads Club. The Purpose of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club is to assist you in getting good business referrals that will expand your business success. Leads Club is dedicated to maximizing the use of your time and resources to get good business referrals. To accomplish this goal, Leads Club uses a method of spaced, timed, repetition of information. We are not a social club. We are a business dedicated to your business success. Founded in 1978 by Ali Lassen, and curre …

This is a group for women mountain bikers who live (or live to ride) in Santa Cruz County. It is intended to act as a hub, both online and off, for women to: meet new ride partners and make new friends explore new trails, help maintain existing trails support each other's progress and inspire new challenges support and get more involved in our local bike community share and/or gain bike and trail knowledge have fun and positive experiences on the trail Members are encouraged to host their own …

Let's connect and have some fun! This meetup is for positive, energetic women who want to: meet other women who live in the area make new, lasting friendships have fun and enjoy new adventures participate fully by attending and/or hosting at least one group event per year Members are encouraged to initiate their own events by suggesting ideas for events from the home page of this group. If just two other members indicate they like an idea, an online form will then be available to the person wh …

Welcome! This group is a supportive space for women to connect, converse, and expand our awareness of MONEY matters.  Why?  Because, like it or not, money currently rules our world, and we can't make positive economic change without talking about the challenges we face and having a clear vision for the better future we wish to create. This group is about exploring realistic and creative solutions for saving, spending, investing.  How do you want to spend your life?  Where do you want to invest y …

This group is to provide motivation and support for all women who are looking to release weight no longer needed. There is no medical advice or nutritional advice provided but the purpose of this group is to get the support we need to lose weight together and make some friends and have some fun along the way. Also we will exercise together as much as possible so that will make it even more fun and we will do low intensity exercises like walking for starters so that everyone can participate. Plea …

A new book club for fun-loving, intelligent gals who like to read and discuss non-fiction books. Meetings will occur at cafes, wine bars and/or restaurants, or in members homes throughout Santa Cruz County. At least half of each meeting will be devoted to book discussion, with the other half for socializing. Because this group is new, time and place for meetings will be determined based on members availability but will be set for a regular day/time each month. Processes for choosing books, leadi …

This is the sixth year of Lesbian Summer Camp. There will be three camps this year with the first in April. These camps were created for lesbians to come together and play for an entire weekend. We have tons of fun hiking, swimming, boating, camping and meeting new friends. There are women that come from as far South as San Diego and as far North as Oregon. We have had women fly in from New York, Montana and Chicago to just us for the weekend. Women arrive with a friend, in a group and many fly …

Meet with locals in a women-only, relaxed and friendly environment to swap the clothes you no longer want or need for cool new ones! No cash traded, just clothes! Please read the FAQs before requesting to become a member. You will find them on the Pages tab above.

If you can work out alone, kudos to you! Research has shown that when people work out together or in a group the level of success is far greater. We are here to get you motivated! This group is designed for women to get out and work out. You can be a beginner and join us on a walk or a heavy hitter and join us hitting the boxing bag. Boost your energy and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment. We will explore many types of workouts outdoor and indoor. Some will be easy and some will be …

The Santa Cruz Chamber hosts three to four events every month. These events are designed to help businesses reach new customers, become more successful, learn about and influence local and state policies, and promote the prosperity of the entire community. Join our Meetup Group to keep find out about the full range of events the Chamber creates each year.

In the pursuit of a career, or having to take care of so many people around you, have you disconnected from your feminine essence and your personal presence without realizing it? How sensual do you feel on a day-to-day basis? Whether you want to attract and keep a passionate lasting love, improve your health, and/or increase your fulfillment in your work, reconnecting with your essence, your vitality and life force are keys to a powerful and feminine life. If you are a woman over the age of 18 a …

We Play for fun and mainly focus on the family strategy games; SUCH AS SCATTERQORIES, BALDERDASH, BRAINQUEST We play games of all kinds, but mostly board games However, if you have a hankering for a more traditional game like, Bridge, or Scrabble, bring it along and see if anyone's interested... The goal is to have a few hours a week to let your mind explore different puzzles and situations. all ages and from various gaming and non-gaming backgrounds are welcome, so long as you remember that we …

I have a vision of renting a space with other moms and creating a home, a family. Together we would help, support and love each other. we would create an atmosphere that's peaceful, friendly, respectful, artsy and fun :) I feel like its very natural for women to get together, to have moon circles and share and lean on each other...In a culture that is increasingly putting more pressure and demands on people, especially women on all kinds of levels lets create a haven where we nurture and honor t …

Because I am now also the co-organizer of another fabulous group, Santa Cruz Girlfriends Club, and because most of my members, if not all, are already members of Santa Cruz Girlfriends, I have decided to combine Santa Cruz Chicks Who Dig the Dance Scene with Santa Cruz Girlfriends Club and begin the process of closing down Santa Cruz Chicks Who Dig the Dance Scene!! If you are not already a member of Santa Cruz Girlfriends Club, I strongly encourage you to join, as I will only be posting events …

This group is for anyone seeking to educate themselves about sex and/or improve the experience of their sexuality. The Meetups will include classes, workshops, and forums, as well as outings and discussions pertaining to sexuality. I started this group because I want to: Build more community around sex positivity Help educate people about sexuality Create safe venues for people to explore their eroticism Offer a forum for our collective wisdom pertaining to sexuality Help evolve our sexualities …

We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. What does that really mean?  We provide a professional yet comfortable workspace for freelancers, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, consultants, coaches, lawyers - anyone who might otherwise be working from home or trying to work from a coffee shop. The (R)evolution of Work We are a coworking space, but we ain't you …

“This is a group for anyone interested in Tantra Yoga, Conscious Relationships, Meditation, Movement, & Sacred Sexuality. All levels of experience are welcome. I started this group because after attending many sacred sexuality workshops, I wanted to create a community of friends who could learn and practice together. Looking forward to exploring the beauty of love with you!!' Dawn "Dancing Free" Duffy Certified Tantra Educator

This is for "chopper style" types of motorcycles. Can be modified VRODs or custom choppers, long as it has the style. Lets meet and ride!!

Ready to get FIT?! This group is for people of ALL ages, shapes, and fitness levels to come TOGETHER and support each other in their fitness journey. We start with a group workout, continue with guidance about nutrition and wrap up with helping you create an action plan to achieve your health and fitness goals ALL FOR FREE!This is a great group for those wanting to find daily/weekly workout buddies or those ready to MAKE ACHANGE in their life with the guidance of a professional coach.

This MeetUp is for Santa Cruz high tech professionals who want to learn about stimulating new technologies from both startups and mature companies. Learn, network, and keep high tech businesses growing in Santa Cruz. Join us for one hour on the first Wednesday of every month. To join our LinkedIn Group, go to: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/1192257

I've started this group in an effort to meet more friends. I've lived in Santa Cruz for over two years as a '30 something' and found that it's hard to meet fun and interesting ladies when you're not in college anymore. This is my effort to find fun things to do with other ladies like going out to game night, day outings, resturant visiting, movie watching whatever! Just as long as your fun loving and want to make new girlfriends!

This group is for men and women around the ages of 25-40 interested in outdoor activities, creativity, fitness, healthy eating, making new friends, going on adventures, and taking advantage of all the Santa Cruz area has to offer. Activities include hiking, biking, kickball, backpacking, yoga, dance, festivals, beach bonfires, running, going to see live music, potlucks, dinner dates, movie nights, and much more to come! I am starting this group because many of my friends are now married with chi …

As seen on Nightline and the New York Times, OneTaste is the leader in the Slow Sex Movement.  We teach a partnered sexuality practice called Orgasmic Meditation (OM for short) that bridges the gap between mindfulness and sexuality.  The practice and philosophy of OM will change your sex life, your relationships and might just be the thing that wakes you up.  This meetup group is for those looking to feel more, have greater intimacy and connection in their lives and open to a deeper sexuality. Y …