What: A book club for avid romance novel readers. Meetups not exclusively limited to book discussions. My hope is to get to know new people and building some new friendships (most of my friends are in Europe or scattered across the country). Who: Any avid romance novel reader with an open mind and a sense of humor. Why: I haven't been able to find a book club geared towards romance novels (most exclude them), and especially not in the East Bay. I commute a lot during the week for work, so I woul …

Come and meet other creative locals. We have writing practice every month, in the manner of Natalie Goldberg's book, Writing Down the Bones. It's called writing practice because it's like singers doing the scales or Buddhists meditating. This is a regular, down-home, garden-variety way to practice your writing and keep the words and juices flowing. NO experience is necessary! The group originally started as an Artist's Way group for followers of The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. I (Meredith), …

Small groups will get together to read aloud to one another and appreciate the written and spoken word (and simply have a good time). Each person brings a short selection (fiction, poetry, nonfiction, whatever). Folks also bring drink and nibbles to share. Fancy or not. Meetings will vary; formats will evolve. My small kitchen will be the setting for some events; perhaps others will volunteer their kitchens as well. We may also decide to have thematic events, such as reading appropriate selectio …

Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Plath, Toni Morrison, Jeanette Winterson, Ursula Le Guin +++ ... join a group that celebrates the feminine voice and seeks to explore & magnify it. If you are a reader, a writer, or a philosopher...please join this group. Men welcome as well, though you will be thoroughly vetted for your contributive potential. :) This is a safe haven for those who seek to nurture and grow the many faces of femininity. Please bring yourself and your inspiration, unbridled. I look fo …

Whether you're young or old, we have a story. Telling your story or  reading a play aloud together can be lots of fun and a great way to meet new characters. Our goal is to bring people of different backgrounds together to experience the fun, drama and the joy of story-telling. Whether you want to tell a story, read a play, take on a big role or you want to listen along, you're welcome here!