On Jan. 27th, 2011, Meetup.com launched a secret project code named 'Mayhem Mode'. They substituted the user interface of their platform with a new one. They called this new user interface 'newmeetup'.  Later it was revealed that this substitution was the outcome of a secret project.  It was also acknowledged that this switch would cause some meetup groups to 'fail'.They made a wholesale change the user interface of meetup groups around the world. Many organizers were very upset with this an …

This group is for women in the Peninsula & South Bay who are interested in going natural or are on the natural hair journey. I want to create a network of natural women who can educate and inspire each other. This group is open to women who are thinking of going natural or transitioning as well. I am not a natural hair expert but have learned a lot about natural hair care and styling online. Reading blogs and watching videos is great but I'd love to connect with natural women in the community fa …

Welcome to the meetup site for Divorce and Relationship Recovery (we call it "DR") at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. We offer this free program as a service to our community. In operation for 25+ years, it has an outstanding reputation as one of the best divorce support resources in the Bay Area. Divorce and Relationship Recovery is a safe place to heal your heart and to find support after experiencing a difficult divorce or the breakup of a significant relationship. We understand how deeply pe …

Personal Development Champions is a San Francisco Bay Area Organization whose members share an enthusiasm for Success-Based Personal Development! It's members are obsessed with reaching their full potential by utilizing educational tools that allow them to overcome their own limitations and self created obstacles.   Through a wide range of activities including and topics listed below we meet to research, brainstorm, socialize and educate ourselves as to both classic as well as modern personal de …

  We think polyamory is great and want to spread the word, so we foster poly awareness and community -- mainly by just hanging out and having fun! If you are polyamorous or just curious, drop by and say hi! Please note that we are a social group and one dedicated to polyamory. While those who practice swinging and other forms of consensual non-monogamy are welcome in our group and at our events, aggressive 'cruising' is forbidden. Soliciting members for sex via messages on this meetup is also fo …

Meet other Bay Area Tennis Players - Play tennis to have fun and stay fit - Find tennis partners! We are the largest Tennis Meetup in Northern California. We are also the most active Tennis Meetup in the state with more than 240 RSVPs every month. We have 1,140+ members with Tennis meetups 6 days of the week various places in the bay area. Where would you like to play? We have room for anyone who wants to play tennis from beginners to advanced players. When you join, please put the following in …

Meet other developers who enjoy the agility and quality in writing automated tests. Come and hear experts demonstrate new tools and techniques. Participate in discussions on how to solve particular challenges. We target developers and expect to span both introductory and advanced subjects, including: Experience exchange, Q&A Web UI testing using Selenium or WatiN Testing embedded software Test Driven Development Behaviour Driven Development When to use stubs and mocks Google Test (C++ testing f …

This is a private group that plays basketball in Menlo Park on Thursday evenings, and is only open to new members on an as needed basis since the group rents the facility.

Come speak French with us! We get together every Tuesday to chat in French. We meet at Café Borrone in Menlo Park in a relaxed, informal way. You can come and go, have a bite to eat, or just have a cup of coffee. There's no set agenda. It's just an opportunity to exercise your French with friendly people. We generally have a mix of skill levels -- fluent/native speakers, intermediates, and beginners. If you're seriously interested in speaking French, we'll be happy to have you no matter what you …

Social Media is not just a fad, It is here to stay!   The group is designed to help small business owners who are unfamiliar with social media and how it can be utilized to increase sales, extend you brand and better communicate with your clients and customers. Most people when they think of Social Media think of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn adn YouTube, but it is also much more than that, It is utilizing the interactive features of what is called "Web 2.0 We will be sharing business ideas, m …

This is a private group that plays in Menlo Park. Members pay to rent the facility, so new players will be added on an as needed basis only.

Join us for discussions on an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction books. We meet once a month - usually the evening of the third Thursday - at a member's home mid-Peninsula.   The book for each month is chosen by a mixture of voting and consensus. Our discussions include both the book itself and the issues it raises. They are lively, informal, and respectful of everyone's view. Here are some books that we recently read: - "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley - "The Haunting of Hill House" by …

Join ZUMBA® the fitness craze that is sweeping America for a fit and happy you. DITCH THE WORKOUT, THE GRIND AND JOIN THE PARTY! Come join me, forget your worries for 1-hour and have fun.   WHAT IS ZUMBA®? A 1-hour Latin dance & fitness class filled with energizing, heart-pumping, feel-good rhythms & easy to follow, dance steps. Combined to whip your mind & body into amazing shape! Zumba® uses interval training which alternates between fast & slow rhythms. As a result, you'll burn TONS of calori …

Want to learn how to make a great pie? Are those pesky crusts giving you trouble? If you answered yes, this is the group for you. Join us and learn the art of making a pie.

I created the group to connect with other folks of color in the mid-peninsula (San Mateo to Mountain View-ish). The initial meetings were informal happy hours, but I'm looking forward to expanding to other activities as well. If you live or work in the mid-peninsula area and are looking to meet other smart and interesting folks of color, please join!

Welcome, Ladies! The Women of Menlo Park & Palo Alto meet-up group is meant to serve as a conduit for building strong friendships with women in the community. We hold events with a maximum size of 10 women, where new relationships have a chance to blossom. Join us for some fun as we explore the Peninsula and make new friends along the way.