Meet new friends groups near Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

¡Hey, dog lovers! 🐕🌄 ¿Te encanta ir de hiking con tu perro, pero te gustaría hacerlo con gente que habla español? ¡Este grupo es para ti! Únete a nosotros en Dog Hikes en LA, donde exploramos los mejores trails de Los Ángeles con nuestros furry friends. 🐾 ✨ What we offer: • Caminatas semanales en diferentes trails around LA • Un ambiente super chill para conectar con otros que hablan español • Una oportunidad de socializar, compartir tips de cuidado, y disfrutar de la naturaleza No importa el size o la raza de tu perro, ¡todos son welcome! Let’s build una comunidad divertida y activa mientras exploramos los increíbles paisajes de nuestra ciudad juntos. 🌅 ¡Trae tu energía, tu perro, y tu sentido de aventura!

Pet Parents and Furry Babies along with other who desire to socialize and meet new friends.  Don't own a Furry Baby?  No worries, plenty of doggies ready for belly rubs.  Thinking about a doggie? Join the group and hang with all types of doggies with personalities while asking Pet Parents about their loved ones.

Do you have a product or service for humans, doggies, all??  Please let me know and I'll put you in the Sponsor section, FREE.

We attend many doggie events, parties, parades, fundraising events for doggies/humans, Martini Fundraisers, FREE Yappy Hour at Healthy Spot, Mutt Mingle, and other locations.  Most events are FREE while some events you pay the Vendor, Fundraiser.  I never take any money because the event is FREE or you pay fee to Vendor.  Fee events are Tax Deductions.

Because I took over group March 10, 2014, please get an idea of future activities for this meetup group,please view  & join my other meetup.com groups

meetup.com/Chihuahua & up to 75lb doggies-Westside Beach areas

meetup.com/Bark Bar doggies

meetup.com/Skybarkers

meetup.com/South Bay doggies

meetup.com/Love 4 doggies-Beverly Hills

meetup.com/Adventurers/Explorers of Los Angeles

 

Dedicated to its promotion of the humane treatment and care of cats, dogs and all other animals through the education of the public as to responsible pet ownership. Friends of Long Beach Animals supports laws and legislation that make animal abuse a serious crime.

The Camaraderie offers a world of genuine community and fascinating, memorable experiences for women living in LA. Our priority is to provide an open space for women that is free of pressures and pretenses, among hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. Join us to meet new friends and have a ton of fun. We host 4-5 events each month that are always new, different and exciting. We are intentionally super welcoming to first timers and women who come without knowing anyone prior.

TL;DR join us for social games over video chat, 7 days a week! We always teach you the rules from scratch - our games take 5 minutes to learn and 10-15 minutes to play. Check out our [welcome video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X88hhc3xhcM) for a better introduction or keep reading. List of games here: [https://try.ludio.gg](https://try.ludio.gg)  \-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome! We’re a fun-loving community of 7000+ people from all over the US and Canada. We play casual social games together every day of the week and help people make new friends. Whether you work from home, are a digital nomad, or are just looking for community online, we’d love to have you! Our events are exclusively online. We play a mix of games on a video-chat platform called Ludio (no downloads necessary, everything happens in the browser). Our games are very accessible and beginner-friendly - it takes just 5 minutes to learn most of our games. There are video tutorials for each game that you’re welcome to watch beforehand on try.ludio.gg, but we always teach you the rules from scratch!

Looking to gain the skill of speaking in front of others? Do you need to speak at work, at a wedding, at the PTA, or with a group of friends? Toastmasters can help you overcome your fears of speaking in front of or in groups. We mentor every new member to start them on the path of success. You learn something new and typically get in a lot of laughs at every meeting. Our club is made up of a diverse group of people from all over the globe, all walks of life and all ranges of speaking skills. Come be a guest a couple of times and check us out and for a nominal fee join us, and you too will reach your goals. If you’d like to attend in person at Little Company of Mary Hospital please direct message me for instructions.

Welcome to the Aztlan Meet Up Group! 🌿🚴‍♂️ We are a community of like-minded individuals passionate about health, wellness, and the great outdoors. Whether you're an experienced herbalist, a novice looking to learn more about traditional healing methods, or simply someone who enjoys biking and exploring nature, our group has something for everyone. Who We Are: Aztlan Meet Up Group is inspired by the rich cultural heritage of traditional Mexican herbalism and the spirit of adventure. Founded by a master herbalist and entrepreneur dedicated to promoting indigenous healing practices, we aim to create a supportive and educational environment for all our members. What We Do: Bike Rides: Join us for regular e-bike rides along some of the best trails in Los Angeles, including Griffith Park and The Strand. Enjoy scenic views, fresh air, and great company. Herbal Workshops: Learn about the benefits of traditional herbs and how to incorporate them into your daily life. Workshops are led by experienced herbalists who share their knowledge and passion. Community Events: Participate in community gatherings, wellness retreats, and cultural events that celebrate our shared heritage and commitment to health and well-being. Social Meetups: Connect with fellow members over coffee, picnics, and casual get-togethers. Build lasting friendships and expand your network. Why Join Us: Educational: Gain valuable knowledge about traditional herbal remedies and holistic health practices. Healthy Lifestyle: Stay active with our bike rides and outdoor activities, promoting both physical and mental well-being. Supportive Community: Be part of a group that values mutual support, learning, and growth. Cultural Appreciation: Embrace and celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Mexican herbalism and natural healing. Whether you're here to learn, explore, or simply make new friends, the Aztlan Meet Up Group welcomes you with open arms. Let's ride, learn, and grow together! Join us today and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to health, wellness, and cultural appreciation.

Hi Everyone! _ My name is Haruka from Japan. I have been bellydancing over 10 years. This group is for people interested in exploring bellydance in Los Angeles. Take it easy and Let’s dance!! \*\*1 lesson $10 by Cash or Venmo (Trial lesson Free) Instagram @harukabellyoga

The San Pedro Dementia Meetup is a group for anyone caring for someone with dementia. Caring for someone with Alzheimer's or other dementia can be extremely confusing and demanding. Most people experience "Caregiver burn out" due to the chronic high levels of stress and strain on the family. Talking with others who are also caring for loved ones with memory loss and other symptoms that accompany dementia and Alzheimer's disease can help. Join us to share what you've experienced, learn from other, and most importantly, develop friendships and support.

What does Meditation, Mindfulness and Social Partner Dance have in common? The simple answer is - LOTS! In this group we will explore the art of "moving together with others", which requires full presence, body awareness and team work. We will employ The Living Tango (r) Method principals and create a unique movement experience based in the Argentine Tango traditions. No partner or any dance experience required to join or participate in workshops or meetups. Be ready to breath, stretch, dance, co-create, connect, improvise, discuss and share your aha moments with others. Watch your social life expand, your creativity ignite, your relationships deepen, and your mindful embodied learning take you a new level of self-awareness and personal growth. Open to ages 18-99, all genders and/or sexual orientations, all abilities are welcomed.

Outdoor adventures of any kind! Hiking / Biking / Kayaking / Snorkeling / Scuba Diving / White Water River Rafting / Orienteering / Rock climbing / Skiing / Stand Up Paddle Boarding / Camping / Back Packing / Adventure Racing / And Anything Else! Open to Sober members of recovery groups friends and family. Any established member may invite new people to join. Any member may host an adventure of their own!

What does LIVELY mean? Describes a person who is full of life and energy, active, spirited, animated, vivacious When it describes an activity, it means eventful, stirring or exciting Perfectly describes who we are and what we do This is a group of fun, friendly, social, down-to-earth, QUALITY people (mostly 40s and 50s) having a great time together! FUN events, oh yeah, but the people are what make it... Huge range of activities such as dining out, live music venues, happy hours, dinner parties, wine tastings, bowling, beach outings/picnics, beach vball, comedy clubs, miniature golf, shooting pool, hiking, biking & almost anything active, social & fun! Meetups will be held primarily in the beach areas of South Bay. Occasionally for something special we may venture out. When you join, please upload a photo of yourself. After all, we are friends :) It helps all of us meet & mingle much easier at events if we are able to match the name with the face. Also, please do make an introduction and fill in the questions. The feedback is really helpful and appreciated. Please do click on the ABOUT tab and read the expanded description of this group. If we meet what you seek...and you meet our criteria (i.e. limiting new members to under age 50 only)...then please do join us. And tell your friends to join! This is a "FRIENDS" group

Welcome to Life’s Better With A Buddy! Are you struggling with…a relationship (personal or business), a recent break-up, feeling lost and not sure where to turn or move forward with life in general. Why do it alone and suffer in silence. I know you’re strong/tough but you don’t always need or want to be. In life we all need support and sometime that doesn’t always come from our family or friends. This group is a safe space for anyone who feels like they are stuck, struggling or not and just needs the feeling of connection. We’re an online and in-person group that hosts on a range of relationship and personal development topics. You can join us anytime. I look forward to meeting you. After all Life’s Better With A Buddy! 🧡

Are you passionate about creative writing, publishing, and the endless possibilities of AI? Join us at "Ink & Bytes," a vibrant Meetup group where writers of all backgrounds and experiences come together to explore, share, and innovate. 🖋️ Whether you're a seasoned author, an aspiring writer, or an entrepreneur with a keen interest in the power of words and technology, you'll find a warm welcome in our community. 📚 Dive into engaging discussions about our latest writing projects, exchange business ideas, and discover how AI is reshaping the literary landscape. 🌟 What to expect: * Stimulating conversations with fellow writers and industry enthusiasts. * Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals. * Insights into leveraging AI tools for creative and business endeavors. * Supportive environment for sharing and refining your craft. Join us at "Ink & Bytes" and embark on a journey where creativity and innovation converge. Let's shape the future of writing together! Don't miss out! RSVP now to secure your spot in our dynamic community of thinkers and doers. Together, let's amplify our voices and unleash the power of words and technology!

Finding Female Friends Past Fifty (FFF>F) is a group of seasoned, interesting, and supportive women. If you're looking for friends, you've found the right place! Many women find ourselves at this age without the social connections we yearn for, and finding friends in our age group can be a challenge. If you join our group with an open heart, sense of adventure, and fun spirit, you may find that even after a few events, you will begin to make connections and form friendships. Please take a moment to review our guidelines prior to your request to join: MEETUP PROFILE: Our group is growing quickly and it is important for us to be able to connect and communicate with our members. And as a group of women, we are sensitive to being able to know who we are communicating with, as well as being able to recognize you and call you by name at our events. As a result, we require a few specific items regarding your Meetup profile: Name: We require that you use your actual first name. You do not have to enter a last name, but your first name needs to be what you are addressed by. Profile names that appear to be obscuring identity will not be approved. Profile: We require a close-up photo that shows your face, head and shoulders with no obscuring elements like sunglasses, a low hat or a mask. Please check your profile picture before you request membership. If your picture does not meet requirements, your request will not be approved. If you need help updating your picture, click here: [https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002878591-How-do-I-change-my-profile-photo](https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002878591-How-do-I-change-my-profile-photo) Residency: We require that our members reside in the South Bay of Los Angeles. To see which cities are in the South Bay, please visit this website: https://www.metro.net/about/sba/. Membership Fees: Meetup charges our group a subscription fee to be a part of their platform. Once a year we ask members to contribute $10 towards the cost of this Meetup subscription and other organizing costs. This occurs each year in September and you will be notified when you join or by email during September how to contribute. Notifications: As a member, it is essential that you have your Email Updates and Push Notifications turned on in Settings both on your desktop computer and your phone app. It is also necessary to check back frequently in the days before a scheduled event in case there are any changes or if confirmation is requested. If you need help changing your settings, you can use the following links: Turn on Email Notifications: [https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002879591-Editing-my-email-settings](https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002879591-Editing-my-email-settings) Turn on Push Notifications: [https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002862972-Editing-my-push-notification-settings](https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002862972-Editing-my-push-notification-settings) . PLEASE NOTE: If we are not able to reach you when needed, you may be removed from the group. ATTENDANCE: When you have committed to go to an event (whether confirmed or on the waitlist), and something comes up preventing you from attending, if you change your RSVP to Not Going, and it is more than 24 hours before the event, no problem. It is not a Late Cancel.  If it is less than 24 hours before the event (or the same day), and you change your RSVP to Not Going, this IS a **Late Cancel**. This is preferable to being a No Show as described in the next paragraph. See the policy below for penalties relating to this situation. A true **No Show** is a very serious offense. This is defined as an event for which you are marked as Going, but 1) you do not change your RSVP to Not Going, 2) you do not notify the host that you are not coming via messaging in the Meetup app, or 3) you do not post a comment that you are not coming. This type of No Show is not allowed as it is discourteous to your host and fellow attendees. See the policy below for the penalty related to this situation. To avoid all the penalty situations, just keep track of your events you are confirmed or waitlisted for, and 24 hours before the event, set a reminder to re-check your availability. If you cancel before 24 hours, there is no penalty. 1.     Late Cancel policy: DO NOT MAKE A HABIT of signing up for events when you have a lot of emergency things happening in your life. Once or twice, it is understandable. After 3 of these Late Cancel “No Show”s, you will be sent an email stating which events you Late Cancelled for, and notice that you are being removed from the group. You may request to re-join the group after 30 days. 2.  No Show policy: If you are confirmed as 'Going' at the time of the event, and you make no effort to notify your host (see above), you will be sent an email stating which event you did not show up for and notice that you are being removed from the group. You may request to re-join the group after 30 days. Event Fee Requirements: You may find that some of our events require an event fee to be paid within a certain amount of time. If you are not able to make the payment within the allocated amount of time, you will be moved to “Not Going” to the event. If you RSVP for multiple fee-required events and have a track record of not paying within the allocated amount of time, the event organizer can move you to “Not Going” at their discretion without giving you the allocated amount of time to pay. Inactivity: You can risk being removed from the group due to being inactive. If you haven't attended an event in 3 or more months and or even checked out our site you risk being removed. We go through and clean up our membership data on a regular basis. You are free to rejoin at any time. ATTITUDE: We pride ourselves in creating a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment for our members. We are here to have fun and enjoy our time together. As such, the following behaviors are not allowed and we reserve the right to remove anyone from the group for violating these expectations. \~ Negativity: Our time together is reserved for uplifting and supporting each other. So please come with a positive attitude and leave any negativity at home. \~ Drama: We are grown women; drama in any form is unnecessary and will not be tolerated. \~ Business/Networking: Please leave your work hat at home. We are here to make friends, and not be sold to or recruited. If you are looking for Female Friends past Fifty and these guidelines align with your personal values, please join us! We are looking forward to meeting you!

Welcome to Long Beach Friends! This is a single meetup group for ages 30-40's who want to meet and enjoy friendship. Our events are about meeting and making new friends, seeing existing friends, and making connections with other members. Our event will consist of trying new restaurants, bars, sport events, hiking, and happy hours. Please be respectful of others. \*please make sure you have a picture on your profile.

Creatives Networking: Artists, creatives, rule breakers. Connect, Meet, Inspire, Help grow an inspirational network of Artists. Based in Long Beach. We welcome artists from our surrounding communities. Art is organic and grows as we explore and connect with our community, and take that opportunity to break out of our small worlds. DATE: First Wednesday of the Month. TRAVELING MEETING: Different location each month. So make sure you double check the invite. TIME: 7pm - 9pm..... Yes I understand this is a later time. We found out that most of our community work really hard, juggling day jobs along with students, practicing, and life. Hopefully interacting with others in our art community will be worth it! Who is welcome: Creatives, artists, musicians, photographers, painters, dancers, singers, conductors, teachers, and those involved in non-profits that support the arts. Basically anyone within the arts. (This is not a place for multi-level marketing, or other types of businesses that do not fall within the realm of ART. ) What to bring: Bring business cards, flyers of your next events, ideas COST: Free event. You are encouraged to support the businesses that are opening the doors and hosting us. We are looking for places that would like to host. UPCOMING MEETINGS: These will be posted on ancientvinestudio.com ... Under the NETWORKING link.

Are you a Millennial\*? Are you looking to make friends in Long Beach? Making friends as an adult can be hard! The goals for this group are to bring together like-minded people who live in Long Beach, to make friends, to build community, and to have fun. If some of these points resonate with you, sign up! * Do you consider yourself to be leftist or progressive (e.g., care about social justice issues, pro-union, support single-payer healthcare)? * Do you care about the environment and sustainability? Do you try your best to have a smaller footprint (e.g., reduce plastics use, buy second-hand clothes, walk or take public transit when possible)? * Are you an artist or a creative? If not, do you have deep respect for and appreciation of the arts? * Do you like finding music, making playlists, sharing music, looking through/listening to records? Do you enjoy quirky, independent, thought-provoking films and TV shows? * Do you experience bouts of existential dread? * Do you try to support small businesses as much as possible (especially those owned by women, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ community members)? * Are you genuinely interested in making friends, having meaningful interactions and conversations, and contributing to a respectful and inclusive group of like-minded peers? \*If you are a Gen Xer or a Zoomer and want to join our group, you can! We will do various activities that allow us to get to know each other (e.g., pub trivia, drinks and chats, park picnics, brunch). Group members are encouraged to contribute ideas as well!