A man must learn to be a man It is incumbent on each man to learn what it means to be a man and to learn who they are as a man before they take a woman It does not happen by accident Our culture does nothing to ensure the ascent of boys to manhood. Fraternal hazing is done to boys by boys, traditionally lacking in the assumption of a man's purpose or sense of identity other than as part of a group. The Military has a similar challenge imposing regiment and order in place of powerful independent …

AZREIA is the largest real estate investors association in the country! As a professional association for the independent real estate investor we offer exceptional education and networking opportunities. Our 1700+ members increase their profits through an outstanding discount and rebate program with dozens of AZREIA qualified businesses in over 40 different categories. Our 40+ education classes provide the knowledge for our members to be successful investors. Complete information is available at …

Participate in events connected to PBS broadcast programming on Eight, or in your area of Arizona. Look for ways to expand what you see on television with extra readings, video segments, interviews, and other related resources by participating in one of our local workshops. AZ PBS has a vast collection of content in a wide variety of areas. Connect with us to focus around specific areas: * Early Childhood Education - for center and home based care providers * PreK-12 Education & Technology - in …

There are several local meetings each week. Join us, and stop the cycle of addiction! In Phoenix: Sunday mornings, 7:30 - 9am (St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center, NE Corner of 18th St & Van Buren) Tuesday nights, 6 - 7:30pm (St. Luke's Behavioral Health Center, NE Corner of 18th St & Van Buren) Wednesday nights, 7 - 8:30pm (Phoenix Baptist Hospital, 2000 W Bethany Home Road) Friday late afternoons, 4:30 - 6pm (Lincoln Family YMCA, 350 N 1st Avenue) In Tempe: Wednesday nigh …

We are one former lawyer now an Ironman and one 5th Degree Black Belt both turned Stay-at-Home Dads who want to help anyone find fitness. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply become more tone, we want to and can help! We meet every Saturday at 1:00 pm to offer a free fitness class. We always do a P90X, INSANITY, or some other Beachbody program, so you know its good quality AND a good workout. The class is free and open to everyone, no matter your current fitness level …

Back in 2010, Kim formed this group for support to first time and veteran marathon (and half) runners! Today we meetup for weekly long runs, a mid-week run, speedwork sessions and sometimes to eat and drink all of our injuries away. You don't have to be training for anything, you just have to run. All abilities welcome....even first timers! We're a friendly pack and we really love to see other runner's make their goals. A great supportive group for all runners! Please email us with any questions …

Hello! I'm a Certified Health Coach and a former R.N., and my passion is to help people.  After countless weight loss programs and even lap band surgery I was still over 100 pounds overweight.  In 2008 I found a fantastic weight loss program that uses doctor recommended meal replacements, and have since lost 120 pounds and have had it off since 2009! I am now paying it forward by helping others lose weight and reduce or eliminate medications, using a proven program for weight loss, long term hea …

Join us today - Free Registration! Mission Statement The Artisan Food Guild is dedicated to improving public access to information about local sources of food by facilitating better communication, education and collaboration within the local food and beverage community. The AFG works with farmers, producers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, educators, nonprofits, public agencies and consumers to gather, organize, sort, prioritize, promote and manage great food and beverage ideas, products, …

This group is a place for developers to learn more about the non-relational, open source, document-oriented database MongoDB. MongoDB is the leading NoSQL database and many organizations are adopting this technology right here in Phoenix. So if you are facing challenges with MySQL or Postgres or Oracle and want to explore a more flexible, scalable alternative, please join us at one of our sessions.

DesertPy is the Phoenix area Python Meetup Group that promotes, educates and advances a diverse Python community through outreach, education, conferences, events and social gatherings. Ask Python questions of any level, beginner through advanced. Make connections with other local Pythonista. Get help with your conference talk proposals. Find others to hack with. Any Developers, Aspiring Developers, Nerds and Hackers with an interest in Python is encouraged to participate!

Phoenix International Folk Dancers The purpose of PIFD is to promote folk dancing within the community and to welcome new folks that would like to learn folk dancing. All ages and dance levels welcome No partners needed Circle, line, couple and solo dances included Dances from Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, Romania, Macedonia, Armenia, Israel, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Russia, United States and more No prior experience needed Dances are open to the public Instruction by local and visiting teachers …

AIGA, the professional association for design, believes designers serve a critical role as communicators, educators and innovators. AIGA sets the national agenda for the role of design in economic, social, political, cultural and creative contexts. Founded in 1914 as the American Institute of Graphic Arts, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design and is now known simply as ”AIGA, the professional association for design.“ AIGA’s mission is to advance des …

This group is open to anyone with an interest in the paranormal. All beliefs and theories will be respected. We are all students in life, no one has all the right answers. Members are free to suggest and/or host meetups. The only restrictions are that the meetups are paranormal experiences, are safe and do not violate any laws. Meetups can be classes, workshops, skywatches, hikes, dinner at a haunted restaurant, weekends at haunted hotels, vacation trips, or something as simple as drinking coffe …

Calling anyone who wants to complete a full or half marathon, century bike ride or triathlon with world class coaching while helping to save lives of those who are battling blood cancers. All skill levels from beginners to advanced athletes are welcome!

Hypnosis exploration and practice group. Improvement in the way you think is much easier than most people tell you.  What we'll be doing is exploring easy ways to affect change in ourselves and others. We'll explore various induction techniques and what to do and say once the trance happens. Here's an example of DJ (your organizer) using an advanced technique.  I think you'll like this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkwjLHAq6xs Clearly you don't have to be able to do this right from the star …

This is a group for anyone interested in a Cloud Computing start-up company. If you have your own business venture or interested in getting involved in an existing business venture here in Phoenix, we have business-minded as well as social events regularly. We discuss the possibilities and opportunities with the Cloud Computing ecosystem. Looking forward to hearing your ideas.

Toastmasters operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Through its thousands of member clubs, Toastmasters International offers a program of communication and leadership projects designed to help people learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking on your feet. Melrose Toastmasters serves friends and members of the LGBT community and is an open and inclusive club. We are located in Central Phoenix in the …

This is a group for women wanting to connect with other women and who are interested in being authentic and looking to make changes in their life. Some of the topics we will discuss include improving self-esteem and self-respect, building confidence, breaking unsuccessful dating and relationship patterns, and learning new habits that lead to better communication and improved intimacy with others. We will also be addressing women who feel stuck in their career or some aspect of their life. You wi …

Be led by a P90X Certified Instructor in the Downtown Phoenix. This is an outdoor cardio exercise class. We do Cardio X, Core Synergistics, Kempo X, and Plyometrics. This group is for anyone interested in burning calories, loosing weight, and getting fit.

Welcome to our group! As parents, we know that children are born with a creative and curious side and when they engage in any type of activity that encourages it, they allow us into a world that only they see. Through creative play, they are able to express their true self at the most primitive levels of expression.  We all understand that while modern times require that they engage in modern technologies there is an intuitive natural energy within them that calls them to reground. It reconnects …

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Having a dream/goal is just the start!!!! You need to have...COMMITMENT... STRENGTH...FLEXIBILITY...PATIENCE...& FOCUS...to achieve your dreams/goals!!! The Live Project is a complete wellness program that assists people worldwide to live their best life by supporting them achieve their goals and dreams through the practice of yoga.  The 12 week program consist of incorporating a committed yoga practice (1 hour yoga session, 3 days a week) and attending a weekly goal achievement support group se …