The Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce is a strong and credible voice for business, representing more than 600 members in Vancouver Westside. It is a volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization. Operating for more than 75 years, the Chamber is also one of the most active chambers in the Lower Mainland. Issues that affect the members are of primary concern to the Chamber. It is the members who are the driving force behind the city – their opinions are extremely important. As an advocate for these me …

*when you click on "upcoming meetups", "past meetups" or "our calendar" (on the left of this screen) do make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page if you are not logged into a meetup.com account.* Looking for a constructive way to help the environment? We’re a group of people from all over the Lower Mainland who get together to help Metro Vancouver Parks, municipalities, BC Parks, charities, non-profit organizations, societies, stewardship groups and watershed groups tackle environment …

Run to End Poverty (R2EP) is a Canada-wide team of compassionate runners taking strides to end extreme poverty in Africa. With every dollar raised and kilometre logged, our runners are helping to connect the skills and ambition of our African Partners to real opportunity. http://runtoendpoverty.ca/

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 …

WHO: Young-at-heart 50-something couples & individuals, committed to an adventurous financial independence without waiting for a Net Worth of $2 million Open to older/younger with similar mindsets WHAT: An informal non-profit group with lively discussion, sharing information & potential joint-projects around: Enhancing lower-cost or early “retirement” options through creative use of rural living, full or part-time overseas living, small-scale “retirement co-ops”, senior cohousing, rightsizing …

This group is going to be dedicated to helping and feeding the homeless in Vancouver, BC and Surrey BC. It is our duty to recognize that we all come from one source. If we have been blessed with a good life we should try and help others in need of our service. Following the 10% rule of giving back it has been decided to start a group where we can give back directly to our community knowing that 100% of the funds will be used directly to feed and serve the homeless in the Vancouver and Surrey are …

We believe that helping others is the key to happiness in life. We are a group dedicated to helping others equip themselves to excel in all facets of their life, thereby getting more out of life. The range of our assistance can be anything from helping a new immigrant integrate into society, to helping a successful CEO expand his network and have more free time to spend with his family. The creators of this group have themselves accepted help from other successful people, and are on a journey of …

Description: We all face challenging cases in our practice, whether we are working in a community setting or in private practice. The goal of this group is to create a space where counsellors and psychotherapists can come together to discuss their cases, get some feedback, and enjoy the sense of professional community. A peer supervision group brings together professionals with different backgrounds and training together. Whether you apply psychoanalysis, solution-focused or electric approach in …

Are you, or is someone you know, affected by Neurofibromatosis? Or do you simply want to know more about this genetic disorder? I encourage anyone looking to socialize within a safe and supportive environment to join. I'm hoping to arrange monthly/weekly social gatherings to get people out and active, and also give them the opportunity to socialize with like-minded people.

An action oriented group designed for passionate and courage filled change makers who are ready to START making the necessary changes in order to  achieve their personal and professional goals. Goals should specific, measurable, attainable, rewarding/realistic, and tangible. If you don't know what your goal is yet, no sweat! We will work with you to discover your goal. By becoming a member of Vancity Catalyst Crew, you will have the opportunity to participate in our innovative accountability sys …

This is a group for anyone interested in affordable volunteering abroad, interning abroad, culture adventure, and language immersion opportunities. This group is started in order to help people access resources, understand the enriching experience of traveling with a purpose, get connected, and share. Many interesting topics will be discussed. It is great not just for learning and accessing resources, but also for socializing with people who have similar interests. Looking forward to meeting wit …

Are you looking for a FUN, rewarding experience? Do you want to meet an awesome group of people? This ski season will be the 40th year that Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) has delivered ski, snowboard and sit ski lessons to people with a disability in the Lower Mainland. Our programs run on all 3 local mountains from January to March. We make the mountain accessible to all! All lessons are 100% coordinated and taught by volunteers. VASS enables people to contribute to their community while …

The Rotary Club of Vancouver is a leading service organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people in our community and around the world. Our membership includes business professionals from young entrepreneurs to seasoned enterprise-level business owners who enjoy the fellowship of working together on shared goals. Our club was established in 1913 and we will celebrate our centennial in 2013 with numerous special events and opportunities for community members and organisations to get invo …

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 …

We all want to give back to the community. Majority of us have the right intention but don't have time to plan or don't know where to start or what to do. Therefore I am taking initiative to start this meetup group so that we could give back to the community where we live. And every small action has huge impact. So join Random Act of Kindness and whenever you have time to join us feel free. Just show up and do your part. Plus you get to meet wonderful like-minded people. Feel free to send me sug …

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!

The purpose of the Vancouver Chapter of AFP is to inspire philanthropy in our community. We organize events and opportunities to bring together people who are interested in fundraising and the non-profit sector. Participants can look forward to networking minglers, educational seminars, mentoring opportunities and more!

Lions Gate Rotary, 2011 District Club of the Year, has a monthly social where members, friends and guests come together for a time of socializing, networking and refreshments at various venues on the North Shore. We started this group to provide an opportunity for members to have fun and socialize in an informal setting, and to attract new people interested in learning about Rotary, meeting new friends and making their community a better place. Want to learn about Rotary? Just want to meet some …

This is a group that meets weekly for one hour (6 - 7 pm) in Yaletown to work on local and international projects - our club focuses on literacy and environmental issues. Currently we support 2 local downtown eastside schools, Shelterbox, Be the Change Earth Alliance, Earth Day, Shoreline Clean up and many other projects.