The Vancouver Lisp Aliens is a group is for current or future Lisp hackers. In this group we talk about Lisp in all its incarnations, but Common Lisp is elevated above others as the group's official language. Coders of all levels are welcome to join the group—in fact, even if you have only a passing interest in “programming with alien technology”, please don't be a stranger to the meets. VLA exists so Lispers can code and learn in a social environment, bounce ideas off one another, and hopefully …

Welcome to the Headliners Toastmasters club. Our members include professional communicators, writers, marketers, fundraisers, PR specialists, agency owners, entrepreneurs, and more. Despite our diverse backgrounds, we share a common goal – to become more polished public speakers. We guarantee you’ll learn a lot. Everyone is welcome. Including you! We welcome anyone who wants to round out his or her professional toolkit and have a great time doing it! So drop in and check us out. You might even l …

The North Shore Moms Group is a great forum to meet other local Moms. We are a fun and welcoming group and are always looking to meet other Moms! I started this group almost three years ago when I moved to Vancouver from Ontario. My son was only 1 and I was looking forward to meeting other Moms in my community. However there were no local groups so I started this one! This group has been an amazing resource to meet other Moms and to make lasting friendships. In addition, it has been invaluable i …

Vancouver Scala is an opportunity to discover Scala, learn about new techniques and frameworks, and meet other Scala developers in the Lower Mainland. We welcome developers from all backgrounds and from new to expert who want to learn more about this great language.

Isha Foundation is a non-religious, not-for-profit, public service organization, which addresses all aspects of human wellbeing.At the core of the Foundation's activities is a customized system of yoga called Isha Yoga. Isha Yoga distills powerful, ancient yogic methods for a modern person, creating peak physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. This basis of total wellbeing accelerates inner growth, allowing each individual to tap the wealth of vibrant life within oneself. Sadhguru's introduct …

Are you finally ready to make a CHANGE? Do you want a life with greater VITALITY? Are you serious about committing to transforming your health & life… once and for all? Do you like the idea or need the support and accountability of a group? Is it your time to truly lead a more inspiring life? This program is designed to EMPOWER you and coach you to SUCCESS! We will work closely, meeting regularly, supporting you every step of the way using our easy-to-follow proven success model: - Group Coachi …

The Vancouver Men's Issues Meetup is a discussion and event-oriented group hosted by the Canadian Association for Equality, which provides public programs, campus outreach, multimedia, research and public policy engagement related to Men's Issues Awareness. You can learn more at www.equalitycanada.com. Contact info is available at http://equalitycanada.com/contact/ Canadian Association for Equality Mandate The Canadian Association for Equality is committed to achieving equality for all Canadian …

The Burnaby's Hip Mama Group is a great forum to meet other local Moms. We are a fun and welcoming group and are always looking to meet other Moms! I initially started the North Shore Moms group almost three years ago when I moved to Vancouver from Ontario. My son was only 1 and I was looking forward to meeting other Moms in my community. The group was an amazing resource to meet other Moms and to make lasting friendships. In addition, it was invaluable in terms of learning about local programs …

Meet other programmers in Vancouver who are already using Erlang or are interested in learning it.

Everyone is invited to come out and spend a fantastic day on the green. With a texas scramble format the Q Golf Invitational is the perfect opportunity for players of all skill levels (from beginner to experienced) to golf an amazing 18 holes of golf at the beautiful University Golf Club in stunning Vancouver British Columbia. Bullying in our schools, in sport and in life continues to be a signifigant issue facing people from all walks of life - and it starts in school. Through the Q Scholar …

Come to meet people from the local software development industry. We'll share tips and stories and find out who's doing what in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Make those network contacts that are so essential in our careers. Regular meetings open with a short technical presentation to kick off our discussions. Then, following Q&A and possibly a door prize draw, we have our round-the-room introductions and open networking. For the introductions we invite all participants to introduce themselve …

Want to be a member of world's largest referral organization? The primary purpose of BNI's marketing and referral system is to facilitate the exchange of qualified business referrals between members. The organization has more than 4,600 chapters worldwide and more than 250 in Canada. Last year members of BNI passed more than $4.9 million referrals generating more than $1.9 billion (US dollars) in new business. BNI's uniquely structured program allows only ONE person per business category or prof …

Technical topics for iOS developers in the Vancouver area The mailing list activity is light and it's a good way to find out what some of us are up to. We encourage the intermingling of expert developers and people who are new to Objective-C and the iPhone SDK We are looking for more executive volunteers! http://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-iDevelopers/pages/Executive_Positions/

Visit Declarations Toastmasters and see how our community club can help you enhance your self-confidence and build the speaking and leadership skills needed to achieve your goals. At our meeting, you will see how our warm, supportive atmosphere and self-directed programs enable our members to achieve their communications and leadership goals. You will also see how our collaborative approach and progressive programs enable our members to reach a level of excellence in speaking skills that is far …

Vancouver Counselling Psychology Reading Club is an enlightening, safe, professional, and fun place for experienced and novice counsellors and psychotherapists in Vancouver. At the Counselling Psychology Book Club, we are researching new titles from authors writing about counselling and psychotherapy theories as well as practices. We hope that the books we read will offer a fresh perspective on the way we think, live, and practice. Being a competent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner tak …

//collaborate here Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and …

For developers interested in learning about the benefits of storing data in a graph. We'll discuss best practices, use cases, and specific technologies.

Vancouver SEM+SEMPO is the local group of Search Engine Marketing professionals for the Greater Vancouver area. We are open to anyone professionally involved in Search Marketing, SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing and other search-related businesses. The purpose of this group is to provide a foundation for Search Engine Marketing industry growth through building stronger relationships with other like minded search engine marketing (SEM) professionals, fostering awareness about industry in local bu …

Django is a Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. With comprehensive documentation and a strong and helpful community behind it, Django enables the development of high-performing web applications in less time, using less code. Learn more about Django at http://www.djangoproject.com/ The purpose of this meetup group is to share experiences in developing, deploying and scaling Django applications. Our meetups are casual and friendly, usually in roundta …

Ebooks, videos, audio programs, seminars, webinars, coaching, phew! Information products are one of the fastest growing online industries. Turn your current, unique knowledge into a viable, fun and profitable business! Join us for a night of sharing 'best-practices'. What worked, what didn't, and how do we grow our businesses as quickly and ethically as possible? Find out at the next Vancouver Infopreneur Meetup!

IxDA is the global professional association for the practice and advancement of Interaction Design. This is the chapter for Vancouver, BC, Canada. If you are part of the design community, join us as we work to bring good IxD to the world and offer events and programs to help you enrich your practice.

Greetings, Programs! The MCP has brought you here to fight on the Game Grid... oh wait, delete that, reboot. Welcome to the Vancouver Boardgame Group! We are a fun-loving, friendly bunch - no need to be shy. All are invited, so feel free to bring your friends and family. We play everything from classics to the newest boardgames, simple card games to deep and epic strategy. Don't have a game to bring? Come anyhow! We always have something for everyone to play. The group has a long and storied his …

Agile software development means that you provide the client what (s)he doesn’t want in the first 30 days rather than after 180 days. You use the remaining 150 days to build what the client really wants with a “show as you go” strategy following each 30 day iteration. In 2001, Ken Schwaber, Kent Beck, Martin Fowler and Alistair Cockburn amongst others came up with the Agile Manifesto as follows: We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through …

This group is for anyone who is looking to change their lifestyle to abandon processed, nutrient low foods, and develop habits based around plant-based superfoods. On our website, www.happyfoodease.com, you can find recipes, healthy tips, and encouragement. This group will also offer information on our workshops and seminars that will give you an in-depth understanding of how eating healthy can be easy. The answer is simpler than you might think. All comments and questions are welcome, and we ho …

Have you ever wondered about the activities that you encounter when you visit the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks?  Have you wanted to become involved? You can by joining in the activities of the Park Associations, enthusiastic groups of people who care for their parks through environmental stewardship activities, arts and cultural events and educational programs. Sign up for events here!

Citii Vancouver is an active think tank, but we're also drinking buddies, film buffs, and music lovers. We're a supportive group of friends focused on changing the world and would love for you to join us. Our members have worked with organizations from IBM to the UN, we consult with world leaders, run workshops for citizens, and research, review, and publish the world's best practices to ensure all mankind benefits from the enlightenment our digital age provides. We work hard and this group is t …

This group is for International students who just arrived in Vancouver and want to improve their English skills and make new friends. If you have any questions about ESL and living in Vancouver, we will try and help you. We have Canadian teachers who will arrange activities and make your time fun in Vancouver. Vancouver needs an ESL group thats fun and informative at the same time. Many students have trouble when they come here and we want students to have more knowledge about how to improve the …