This group is for women interested in, curious about, or already into weight training (a.k.a. resistance training). Training with weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, cable machines, etc.) is the most effective way to get toned, sculpted, lean, and strong! This group is for women from complete beginners to intermediate athletes who are looking to learn more about weight training. Although seasoned pros are more than welcome, the focus is on women who want to start or learn more about weigh …

We are a group of dance addicts/extreme walking fanatics/social dancing in random places fans. This group is for anyone who loves to dance or walk but especially to do both at the same time! Join us in this new exercise craze that is taking over the world! Bring your family, your friends, your pets and lets get outside and boogie on down the streets (alleyways/beaches/laneways/stairs/walkways) of Vancouver! All you need is a comfy pair of shoes and your ipod. Simple? Yes. A hellova good time? AB …

It's FREE, just bring your body and a Smile!!! Laughter Groups are community based associations of people where all are welcome. They are non-religious, non-political, non-competitive, and a place where you will laugh like you have never laughed before, leaving you refreshed and invigorated. You will do this for no reason at all, except the desire to improve your health and well-being. Laughter Yoga is a worldwide social movement. It is based on the principle of “laughter and breathing exercises …

This is a group for those of you wishing to lose weight and start a healthier and more active life style. Our group is for those who are not currently active or haven't been for a long while and want to get back into it. I will post meets for different levels as the group grows. This group is for anyone wanting to loose weight, get fit or get more balanced nutrition and we offer challenges as well as group workouts, advice, motivation and support. In addition, there will be community exercise pr …

Due to popularity, new membership approval will be delayed. Be patient! Ping Pong Meetup is for players of all levels to meet other players and enjoy the sport at pre-planned destinations and times. It is for finding players at your level and improving one's game. It is for recreation, exercise and competition. We play singles; we play doubles. We welcome groups and individuals. We play tournaments and recreationally. We socialize and generally enjoy ourselves. Come join the fun ;-) and ping pon …

Throughout the year, The Arthritis Society provides great educational programs to help people manage their arthritis and encourages them to walk, run, bicycle and do exercises to keep their joints working. The Society also promotes fitness through its annual fund-raising events including the Jingle Bell Walk Run in New Westminster, The National Walk to Fight Arthritis in June, the Joints in Motion program all year round and the People's Classic Bicycle event down the Oregon Coast in September.

Welcome to one of the largest and most active Friend & Social Meetup Groups in the Vancouver area! This group is all about finding friends and making new friends. It's for anyone who enjoys events and activities that are socially interactive, interesting, laid-back, easy-going and lots of fun. This group is for fun socializing only and there is no cost to join our group. Whether you're single, married, divorced, separated, temporarily in town, new in town, new to Vancouver, bored and looking for …

There is a divide and on one side are dog owners who (i) have dogs with boundless energy that can never be walked enough, (ii) not enough time to thoroughly exercise their dog, (iii) have to decline involvement in certain non-dog related activities because their dog will be left alone for too long between walks, or (iv) the desire to have a friend or friends to walk with when taking their dog out for exercise. On the other side are persons without dogs who love dogs (a) but are unable to have on …

This group is for those of people who would like to try yoga but feel either too inflexible, too overweight, too intimidated, too scared, too old, can't stand on one leg (or only have one leg), don't own a pair of Lululemon pants or generally believe that yoga is not for them. Screw it - let's do yoga anyways and show the world that 'any body' can do yoga!!! All classes will be lead by a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher. Most classes will be lead by myself (the organizer) with some guest te …

Once every two weeks for couple hours at a coffeehouse, and after a brief introduction, each member will share with the group 3 things that went will in their lives during the past day or week or even before. It can be as simple as "It was sunny today" or "my kid hugged me in the morning" or it can be a life changing positive experience. Everything that "went well" is welcome to be shared. We will also share good news in politics or the economy or the environment. Sometimes we will practice Acti …

Our aim is to promote running for as wide an ability range as possible, while encouraging new VanRun members to start running and support each other to improve or just to enjoy running! This is more than a running club.  Its a way of meeting other runners and arranging runs together. This can be done by participating in runs, becoming an assistant organiser, or by emailing a suggestion to an organiser or the group. "Organising" a run is fun! Just pick a time, a place and a route and that's all y …

Hello and welcome to the dog-friendly hiking and walking meet up group!  We are a group of active people that love to spend time in our beautiful outdoors with our dogs - hiking and walking.  Some of us have young dogs or dog breeds that really need a lot of exercise, and some of us are focused on getting the exercise for ourselves - but we all come together to enjoy nature, each others' company, and the joy of watching our dogs on the trails, in the forest, in the water, and yes, in the mud as …

Dear friends! We are warmly inviting you to join us for the practice of ZY Qi Gong and Reiki. The practice sessions and workshops are suitable for anyone who is interested in improving overall health, well being and spirituality. No previous knowledge and experience required. The practice sessions are guided by Dr. Irina Kurkina (MD), a solid professional in traditional and alternative medicine. She is a founder and a teacher at Sacred Tree Wellness Centre, a complementary medicine wellness cent …

2013 Meetups THREE LOCATIONS serving West Vancouver & North Vancouver Drop-ins are welcome anytime. Register early or if you intend to drop-in, please come early to register and reserve your spot in the meetup. Meetups full up very quickly. Each session is different & there is no need to memorize the movements. Just "follow the leader" and experience the Qi Want to Practice Qigong & Tai Chi? 3 Locations Location 1 - At John Braithwaite on Wednesdays & Fridays Below is a list of all the starti …

Building your CONFIDENCE from within! OUR VISION is to promote positive growth and communication excellence in a relaxed, organized and supportive environment. We lived in a fast-paced society where everything is done in a rush, rush manner. A tough businessman would not listen long so will your kids, as they rather you-tube or hang on the internet or their phone. Time constraint is a concern when it comes to communications I have seen careers rise and fall on the spoken word. The employee wh …

Do you look at runners and say, "I want to do that, too!"  Do you want to challenge yourself by trying a half marathon run, but you're not sure if you can do it? Are you a runner who wants to support a great cause? The Canadian Liver Foundation, BC/Yukon is looking for runners of all ages and abilities to join our "Lace Up for Liver" team in the 2013 Scotiabank Half Marathon, happening on Sunday, June 23. Join us every Monday at 6pm at 109-828 West 8th Ave, as we embark on our "Half Marathon for …

This group is to share in the study and practice of Tai Chi and Qigong.  We meet at different times and locations so please go to our web site at "www.taichiinstitute.ca" for further information.  Please note there is no need to RVSP a meeting. Thank you, Steve

The How To RESET Your Life community and social network is for people who are committed to reaching their life goals faster! Connect with people to share thoughts, strike up conversations with others who are equally committed to hitting the RESET Button on their Lives.

A performance run club geared towards helping recreational runners persue their personal best. Learn about running, cross training, fitness, nutrition and meet people with similar interest. Experience the structure and guidance of performance run training, technique and quality for all levels of running. Join in trail runs, 5 & 10k's, half and full marathons along with various outdoor fitness activities. Achieve self empowerment and confidence

Welcome to one of the largest and most active Friend & Social Meetup Groups in the Vancouver area! This group is all about finding friends and making new friends. It's for anyone who enjoys events and activities that are socially interactive, interesting, laid-back, easy-going and lots of fun. This group is for fun socializing only and there is no cost to join our group. Whether you're single, married, divorced, separated, temporarily in town, new in town, new to Vancouver, bored and looking for …

I started this group for individuals that are interested in socializing while participating in an activity. Get your workout and have fun. Most activities will be planned in and around the Surrey area, but there will others around the lower mainland. This group is intended for anyone able to do at a minimum of a 5 km walk at a moderate pace...for the average active person. Activities will include: Walking, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, skating, kayaking, bowling, snow shoeing, skiing and mor …

This is the safest way to meet new walking friends and companions. We are a group of friendly walkers around Stanley Park neighbourhood looking for easy-going nature lovers to share in a chat and exercise together. Dogs, kids, teens and seniors are also welcome! No one left behind is our policy. Stanley Park is a splendid jewel of nature in the middle of our city we need to celebrate more often. Loui Schwartzberg comments that Nature’s beauty “opens our hearts and makes us realize we are part of …

This group is for pregnant and new moms in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. I am currently pregnant with my second child due in August 2013 and would like to meet other moms-to-be going through the changes of pregnancy because it has been a decade since I was pregnant with my first and in many ways I'm starting from scratch! This is primarily a social & educational meetup, we also will be posting events of other amazing Moms groups that are throughout the lower mainland.  All meetups I host are …

We DANCE! No experience necessary! Have an opinion or suggestion for a big night out? All dance and music styles are welcome! Our members / organizers are INVITED and HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to organize an event or at least post information about events so someone else can host! Our members / organizers post a thank you on their review of any events attended! If an event is child-appropriate, that information will be posted. Please indicate if you allow other organizers to copy and post your event but …

This is a Slam-Banging, Sweat-Pouring, Aggression-Releasing, Sick-to-death-of-the-Spa-scene, for the repressed kick-boxer inside of us all. I developed this system before the fame of TaeBo and ran it for several years in the while attending university. It combines safe, proper kick-boxing movements to music, so you learn fast, while having fun. It works. I used the training to win a title bout (at age 40). I use Pilates and other core exercises in the cool down to minimize muscle soreness. When …

Are you looking for people to walk with?  This group is for people who are hoping to get out for a walk a few times a week...whether it is around a track...around a lake...around a golf course...around an interesting urban neighbourhood... It's so easy to procrastinate on getting out in the fresh air for some exercise...since Daylight Savings I've been having more success and would love to meet some new people to walk with who are also looking for a little "accountability". If you know of a grea …

LIVE LIFE to the MAX! Make 2013 your healthiest and most exciting year ever! Feeling sluggish, carrying a few extra pounds, want to meet positive and fun new friends? We average about 70 hikes per year and  are about fun and new adventures, and then some more fun and then some more adventures. We do hikes, snowshoeing, backpack trips (local and international), walking, health seminars and workshops and BIG monthly social mixers. SIGN UP NOW TO GET ON THE LIST FOR THE SPRING FIT TRAINING SCHEDULE …

Are you a beginner, intermediate or advanced runner? Do you want to support a worthy cause? Then this is the event for you! The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada is looking for runners of all levels to participate in the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon and 5k on Sunday, June 23rd. We're also giving away 10 free tickets to run on Team MS! For more information or to register online, visit www.vancouverhalf.com. Contact Isabel.Gomez-Garcia@mssociety.ca to inquire about free registration. …