Are you a native speaker of Arabic who does not have an opportunity to speak it in day to day life? Have you wished to have a couple of hours sometimes when you can speak only Arabic? Have you always wanted to learn Arabic, but kept postponing it until “later”, which never came? Do you feel you need some outside motivation and encouragement to make that important first step toward your goal – to just start learning it? Have you been studying Arabic for a while, but felt you needed people to p …

… Our group discussions and studies are committed to these guidelines (constructed by consultant Eric H.F. Law): RESPECT R = Take RESPONSIBILITY for what you say and feel without blaming others E = Use EMPATHETIC listening S = Be SENSITIVE to differences in communication styles P = PONDER what you hear and feel before you speak E = EXAMINE your own assumptions and perceptions C = Keep CONFIDENTIALITY T = TRUST ambiguity because we are not here to debate who is right or wrong We hope to see you soo …

The study, practice, and enjoyment of samba and choro music. There's no better way of learning than by doing. Charts will be available. Organizer is no expert but an enthusiast, and is interested in connecting any and all interested over this music, learning from others and sharing what knowledge he has.

  NEW YEARS RESOLUTION: SPEAK FRENCH, GO TO FRANCE ...and start right here!      - join in January and receive a complimentary french class -  CHERS AMIS - BIENVENUS - WELCOME check out my testimonials and sign up..its' free to join. You can then choose to take classes with me or participate in our socials - potlucks, museum and film  outings, etc...                  FRENCH AVEC ALAIN - FRENCH CLASSES AND SOCIALS     You’ve tried everything: French Language Schools, Alliance Francaise, B …

… I still don't have really clear and definite picture of which way this once abandoned ship will take us to, but for the time being, I hope you can enjoy some ride with me in your pursuit of the culture and studies of Japan. It was earlier this year when I made the decision to give up the ship. Since then I have further made more useful connections mainly through my food group, and with renewed vow, I'd like to devote my time once more to create opportunities for local LA people to explore Japane …

Sephardic Singles (40s-60s+) dedicated to studying and celebrating Judeo-Spanish heritage and culture. Come and join us, meet new friends, and experience the food, the music, the dance and the history which is unique to our culture. We want to share our heritage with anyone who’s has an interest…so you don't have to be single or Sephardic to join us.     

Each Thursday at 7:30pm we meet for a 20-30 minute Bible Talk at Rizzo's Pizzeria on Narbonne Ave. and 242nd street in Lomita. Free pizza is provided. The group leader guides the discussion and all are invited to participate, answering questions about passages of scripture, exploring how the scripture is relevant in our culture and seeking out how God expects us to apply his commands in our lives. The format of a Bible Talk is light-hearted and not formal, and yet the subject matter is serious a …

Each Thursday at 8pm we meet for a 20-30 minute Bible Talk at Broadway Pizza in downtown Long Beach. Free pizza is provided. The group leader guides the discussion and all are invited to participate, answering questions about passages of scripture, exploring how the scripture is relevant in our culture and seeking out how God expects us to apply his commands in our lives. The format of a Bible Talk is light-hearted and not formal. Yet the subject matter is serious, as we're examining God's comma …

Hailsa! Welcome to The Asatru/Heathen Meetup of OC and Long Beach. Come and meet others in your local area that are interested in Heathenry--sometimes known as Asatru, Fornsedr, Northvedr, Odinism and Norse Belief in a hate free environment. We would like to strengthen the Heathen community by having lore study, blots, sumbels, and get togethers to form a string kinship not felt in the OC and Long Beach area.

Star Wars, The Matrix, Avatar, Star Trek and many other Sci-Fi favorites often contain themes of God and spirituality which make for great storytelling. But are these just themes of fiction or is there something more? Can it be that the success of these films is due to their speaking of concepts we are created to connect with on a spiritual level? Join us as we meet, discuss and record theme based podcast episodes of "Sci-Fi and the Biblical Frontier"! Join me in the FusionFilter Faithcast as we …

  This is a group for business owners and startups to learn advanced management skills - management 3.0 Let's learn how to be smarter managers In these meetings we will study the underlying psychology and implicit dynamics that shape and influence the individuals within any organization. These difficult to detect psychological factors set the limits for how well your work force will be able to achieve your business goals. Management 3.0 is a vision of the future of management. It is about fa …

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2012 is going to be an amazing year. As we enter the new year we aspire to create loving relationships, prosperity, new healthy habits, and an overall peaceful  sense of well being. Getting in touch with your creative side can help you put your aspirations into practice. Art Heals All! is offering art classes, private sessions, and quarterly art workshops and retreats  for those who want a safe and supportive space to help create a life that is filled with passion and colo …

Are you studying Spanish, travelling to or lived in a Spanish-speaking country, and looking to improve or maintain your communication skills? Are you a native Spanish speaker who loves to share your language and culture with others? Do you love the culture and people of the Spanish-speaking world? Then this is your Meetup group! Our group is for everyone seeking to improve their language skills, learn about the Spanish and Latin-American cultures, and wanting to meet other fun people in the Long …

"May all who cultivate virtue under Heaven obtain good health and longevity".  Zhang San Feng, Creator of Tai Chi Chuan               Traditional Chinese Massage Therapy Wudang Taiji Quan White Cloud Monastery Qigong Eight Immortal's Revolving Sword   The vast amount of forms on the Taiji Tree are all born of the Zhang Sanfeng/Wu Baolin Taiji Boxing set. Originally created and practiced on Mt. Wu Dang during the Song Dynasty, and then to the Northern School of Complete Reality in Beijing, it …

Capoeira - an art, a game, a conversation. That fuses together elements of dance, martial arts, music, strategy, acrobatics, yoga-like dynamic movement, challenge, social skills, self improvement, and culture. Contra Mestre Amir Solsky (Parafina), originally from Israel, has been studying the art of Capoeira and Gymnastics for over 18 years. Amir combines his talent of Brazilian dance fighting with amazing acrobatics making him a high in demand Martial Artist for events, performances, and mov …

    BUDDHIST MEDITATION develops A Quieter Mind: Simply The Power of Much More Inner-Silence   " Good timber does not grow with ease. The stronger the wind ~ the stronger the trees." ~ Willard Marriot   * Sure, taking up a New Meditation Practice and sticking with it, is WORK ! . . . .   Yet, the long-time, long-range results are so peacefully, quietly worth it. ______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________   …