Besides Christian fellowship in a relaxed setting, this Bible study group seeks to help God,s Word to become relevant in the life of each member. Rather than being preached at, this is a discussion group where each member is invited to bring up issues from the readings that they want explored so that each member feels that that they have personally grown in wisdom. The difference between this bible study and the one you may attend at church is that the focus is on each members individual growth …

Have you had a spiritual experience? Meet other people who have had one too. Some 33 percent of Americans say they've had a remarkable experience. Profound spiritual experiences include: Out-of-body adventures, Astral projection, Near-death experiences, Prophetic dreams, Dreams with a departed loved one, A sense you have lived before, Deja vu, Seeing an inner light, or Hearing an inner sound. You can connect with other like-minded Souls and learn new ways of exploring your inner worlds. Meet o …

The purpose of our membership organization is to empower women entrepreneurs to achieve higher levels of business success. We do this through education mentorship informal networking supporting and encouraging each other. AWOB offers several ways you can benefit from the support of our unique group: AWOB Power Series: Monthly meeting featuring talks on business topics. Free to AWOB members. $25 after first free visit to non-members Second Wednesday of the Month 5-6:30pm The Inn at Gig Harbor …

It's only been in the last 10 years that I started regularly reading this genre. I know there had to be plenty of people in the Tacoma area wanting to share this passion with a group of like-minded readers. I did not see evidence of a book club Meetup devoted to Sci-Fi and Fantasy when I started looking. So, here we are. If you're passionate about reading and discussing sci-fi AND fantasy books, film and television this is the place for you! Once a month we'll meet to discuss the current book se …

Chomping at the bit to practice your 敬語 but don't want to brave Seattle traffic to chat up the folks at Uwajimaya? Aching to augment your grasp of ある/ありません, but haven't found a good place to practice in Tacoma? Looking to liberate your ら　り　る　れ　ろ from behind that lump stuck in your throat? We're the brand-new just-out Japanese Meetup in Tacoma. Our over-all purpose is to practice and improve our spoken Japanese, but really, as far as topics go, the sky is the limit. Want to talk about the latest …

This group was birthed March 7, 2009 out of my silent scream, "What is happening to America?" I thought that I was alone. I had to do something; had to connect with others. Our first Meetup was on the 13th for Glenn Beck's first address to millions of those who thought they were alone in tsunami of progressive propaganda. GOALS FOR US: The goals are simple but require focus and dedication COMMUNICATE - We want to verbally and spiritually connect with others who are sick of the destructive prog …

Get inspired! This writing group is designed for serious writers of all genres. We welcome those who want to participate in a fun, vibrant environment, exploring and improving their craft through critique and support by peers. Our group will meet every three weeks on Wednesdays to allow participants the opportunity to keep pace with others in the group in producing and submitting new or reworked material on a regular basis.  We want to allow every participant to hone his or her skills in round r …

Individual Investors meeting monthly to discuss the stock market & investing in Canslim stocks.We are trying to become more sophisticated investors and put more eyes on the market. We share ideas on which stocks are ready to move in price and review the results of our previous picks. As long as the discussion remains within the framework and context of the Canslim research methodology, the agenda is flexible to topics of interest to those who attend the monthly meeting. Read the full text of th …

About Us: Are you a mom who wants to get out of the house and have some adult interaction during the day? Are you excited to meet new friends for your child(ren) as well as yourself? Do you live in or near Federal Way? We want YOU! As a group we do not have many policies however the ones we do have are necessary to keep the group filled with positive, active, contributing members. An active member is one who attends events periodically and contributes to discussions on the message board. New Me …

This is a support group for women interested in finding the underlying reasons for using excess food. There are no "diets" in this book.  Instead we focus on what is really going on when we go to excess food and what are the reasons behind that automatic behavior. Our pace will be a chapter/lesson per week (unless our group decides that we need more time) and discussing that particular chapter at each meet-up. Yes that means we will be meeting for 22 weeks, including our first meeting last night …

GO HERE to learn more about us, see our past and current book selections and read our FAQ's. Books shared monthly that's what we do Oh the fun we have too Oust you'll never be if you don't read or finish the book Kindred souls you will meet that is the hook Look forward to Sarah keeping us on track Oh themed potlucks are our knack Very own signature drink we do sip Even movies, game nights and baby showers we do with zip Reserve the first Saturday of each month at three So now you have all the …

Geared for those who have considered, are considering entering the wedding and portrait photography business (or for those who simply want to take better family & friend portraits) with opportunities to build your portfolio and receive a little instruction. This site is NOT geared for brides to join.  HOWEVER, if you are looking for a wedding photographer please e-mail the organizer and I will be more than happy to assist you (free) in finding a photographer for your wedding day. Back to the gro …

Mission Statement We are Tacoma area investors and traders. Participants in our Meetup group aren’t simply members; we are all partners pursuing successful trading based on sound rules and guidelines of CAN SLIM methodology. Participation is our cornerstone because a group is only as good as the effort its members put forth. Regardless of experience, beginner or guru, we welcome individuals who are interested in learning more about “How to Make Money in Stocks” and willing to help us make this …

Meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their children by using resources in the home and community. Give your kids some social opportunities and make friends that share your educational philosophies. Share tips, discuss problems, and pool ideas. We organize play dates for the kids, park time, free days at local museums and have lots of other educational field trips. If you're trying to decide whether or not homeschooling is for you and your child, we'll be happy to help yo …

This Meetup is all about arranging flowers & creating floral projects to take home the same night. Most of the time we’ll be using fresh flowers, but an occasional silk flower project is a possibility. We’ll meet at the Organizer’s Farmhouse in Edgewood, WA, very close to Fife & Milton. Julia’s Farmhouse was built in 1900, and is a comfy old place, and very relaxed. There is room for up to 15 members every time – many more would be a squeeze. If our Meetup gets larger, we’ll decide together what …

This is a group for anyone interested in photography portraiture - a wide-ranging, multi-categoried topic. All skill levels are welcome. I've started this group because I want to meet other photography portrait enthusiasts, to share knowledge and to practice and develop technic and skills. Discussion theory and practice will be in-studio at the most accomodating and reasonably priced studio rental location(s) in the south King county area or in the field (on-location).

The Eastside Option Traders Group is for anyone interested in generating income options trading. We do focus on income and cash flow strategies, and will discuss buying options as well. Focus will be placed on a trading model to generate 3%-9% monthly cash flow from the stock market using the GTS Model. We will go over step by step instruction to illustrate how anyone can take advantage of options trading and build wealth. If monthly cash flow from the stock market is of interest we will also sh …

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. This established group welcomes new members who would enjoy belonging to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. This Meetup is public outreach for our local branch (Tacoma and the surrounding area) which was established in 1907. We have monthly meeting from September through May with stimulating programs on timely topics. Our meetings are open to t …

Anyone who seeks to improve their skills and comfort level in using controlled studio lighting for their photography pursuits whether it be portrait photography, glamour photography, creative photography, stock or product photography. Discuss and share information involving various types of lighting such as strobes, diffusers, floods or flash.

Are you raising your child(ren) to be freethinkers with positive morals and values? Join us for discussion, sharing and support in our journey as secular, atheist and/or agnostic parents. Check out the About Us section for more info.

The Native Plant Salvage Alliance (NPSA) collaborates to preserve, restore and teach about native flora in Tacoma and Pierce County, Washington. The NPSA was originally created in 2003 by volunteers to support citizen plantings and habitat restoration projects occurring throughout the Puget Sound basin. The NPSA orchestrates the sweat equity of volunteers to dig for beneficial plants before bulldozers arrive for development. Along the way volunteers learn to identify and understand the many val …

The South Sound Game Developers is for game creators or developers using game engine technology, to connect, network, share techniques, and advance their craft. We'll meet regularly to discuss topics related to game development, game engines, programming, 3D modeling, texturing, animation and sound. We invite you to join us; Designers, artists and programmers are all welcome. Gathering up the South Sound designers, developers, programmers, artists, etc. to collaborate, network, and share how to …

The fourth Sunday of every month is the regular meeting of the Tacoma Tarot & Qabalah Study Group. We are now located at the Matsusaka Townhomes Rec Center at 810 S 13th St # A, Tacoma, WA 98405-4943. We meet at this location every fourth Sunday, from 1:00 ~ 3:00 PM. The Tacoma Tarot & Qabalah Study Group is free of charge, and open to anyone interested in the Western Mystery traditions of Qabalah, Sacred Tarot, Spiritual Alchemy and Esoteric Astrology. Please come and enjoy the invigorating di …

Via Vitae is a unique one day gathering of Catholics 18-40 years of age, including high school seniors, college students, and young adults in their early careers, seeking to live out their faith in their relationships and in their career or vocation to build up the kingdom of God and a culture of life. Responding to Pope John Paul II’s call for catholics to "strive to evangelize the various sectors of family, social, professional, cultural and political life,” this conference will include genera …