An informal group of technical communicators from across the (Phoenix) Valley of the Sun, this group meets regularly to chat about trends and issues in technical documentation, editing, illustration, instructional design, web design and similar fields. We meet at various locations around the Valley, usually during breakfast or lunch hours, for a quick mealtime discussion. Topics can range from troubleshooting problems with tools such as RoboHelp or FrameMaker, to implementing new processes or me …

Welcome to the Phoenix Hustle and Disco Dance Meetup Group! We love Hustle and Disco dance and have created this group to have FUN! We are here to dance, learn and promote Hustle. Hustle is a partner dance and not the line dance from the 70s. You can Hustle to contemporary dance music, R&B, hip hop and funk. We meet occasionally for dances and lessons at niteclubs, dance studios and other functions around town. This group is for all novice to advanced dancers, as well as those who danced Hustl …

Welcome, Phoenix Small Business Owners! This meetup provides resources for small business owners to better understand and simplify the process of running a business as well as opportunities for local small business owners in the central and east valley Phoenix area (Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Arcadia, Biltmore, Downtown, Ahwatukee, Mesa & more) to get together and meet each other. There are a lot of meetups for traditional business networking - this one is different. While w …

Ecocity Phoenix is a group for discussing and creating community activism for sustainable urban development or Ecocities. In sustainability we look at systems and feedback loops. If we want to solve the major problems facing mankind, we need to look at the big picture and take a whole systems approach. Cities are mankind's largest creation by far. They have allowed for immense progress in all aspects of civilization because it allowed humans to come together and share ideas, resources, culture, …

We are a monthly class and discussion group studying the Principles of Metaphysics exploring all areas in this exciting field! Serving the Spiritual & Healing Community of the East Valley Phoenix, THE EAST VALLEY PHOENIX NEW AGE METAPHYSICS CLASS, is a comprehensive one stop shop for the gathering of skills and information on Metaphysics, Psychic Development, Healing and Spiritual Growth. Each month we will study a different topic. Be on the cutting edge of this new but ancient spirituality as w …

The intro to improv comedy class will familiarize you with the fundamentals of the art. Learning these principles will help you in business and life, and, most importantly, it will be fun! We'll use interactive improvisational games to learn the following: dialogue rules, staying present, using repetition and patterns, listening, and most importantly, saying "Yes, and..." At the end of the 5 week course you will get to perform at one of the greatest theaters in Arizona in front of your friends …

We are a diverse center consisting of men and women from varied backgrounds and interests, from the seasoned Buddhist to those that have recently found the path. We invite you to come sit, come study and come see what we are all about. Phoenix Shambhala Meditation Center is part of an international community of urban meditation and rural retreat centers founded by Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and is now led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Our center offers group meditation practice twice a w …

Phoenix Fan Force is a non-profit club for fans of the Star Wars saga. Phoenix Fan Force (PFF) is all about getting fans together in our community and helping them meet and interact with each other. If there is a convention, movie screening, and/or a book signing, PFF will make an effort to take part in the event. We also do movie viewings, watch Star Wars videos, have restaurant outings, and camp-out/line-up for Episode VII! The Forums on our website are used by PFF members to meet fellow like …

Are you originally from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania but now live in or near Phoenix Arizona? This group is a social group for Pittsburghers now living in the Phoenix area who want to meet other people living here who are from Pittsburgh. Potential activities will be social in nature and will involve food, drink, outdoor activities, and MAYBE even sporting events. Our members will help us decide what we will do together. All former Pittsburghers are welcome! This is not a sports group.  Someone alrea …

The Greater Phoenix Orienteering Club is a group dedicated to the sport of orienteering. Orienteering is an event in which competitors use map and compass skills to navigate over terrain as quickly as possible in order to find a series of pre-placed "control" markers. Think of it as a poor man's adventure race or an adult Easter egg hunt. Our meets are open to everyone of all ages and skill levels. Come on out and have some fun running around the desert with us.

This Meetup Group has been created to help members and potential members get in touch with others in the Mensa family.  It also serves as a way to get general information on Mensa Activities, testing opportunities, and other Mensa related information out to interested people. American Mensa-Greater Phoenix Mensa is an organization for smart people like you. Our membership requirement is a score in the top two percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. Members enjoy a wide range of m …

The Phoenix Dodgeball meet-up group is a fun, recreational, and social opportunity to meet people and hit them with balls. Everyone of all skill levels is welcome and encouraged to play. Our meetups are intended to be an entry-level introduction to the sport while still providing a challenge and a workout to everyone. Teams are formed up randomly and balanced out with veterans and newbies equally, and everyone plays. Come play with us and meet the dodgeball community here in the valley. Re- …

Meet with other SonicWALL partners, administrators, and customers in the greater Phoenix area to learn the latest on the SonicWALL product lines. Hear inside information on SonicWALL technology as well as real-world experiences, lessons learned, and tips/tricks from group members. Join us to get the inside track on what is going on at SonicWALL in a casual setting.

WOVI Phoenix is a chapter of WOVI Inc - our mission is to teach women to mentor and lead. Every member will mentor another member - which teaches us to both give and receive mentoring. Each meeting consists of a Guest Speaker and a "MentoRing" exercise. We hope you'll visit so we can show you how effectively the program works.

Big Data in Phoenix Group - MongoDB, Riak, Cassandra, DynamoDB, BigTable, CouchDB, Voldemort, Datomic, etc... 7PM, 2nd Mon at UAT, rm 201

What we are and our identity: Central Phoenix Writing Workshop – East Valley Writing Workshop – West Valley Critique Group **Please click here if you would like to know how to start a new meeting in our groups** The writing workshops and groups under my sponsorship are a group of community based writing organizations. Our purpose is to stimulate writing literacy, interest, and excellence through meetings, friendships, and peer critique. - We serve open style critique groups as our mainstay, with …

If you are widowed or lost your partner and are looking for a grief support group for the widowed, run by the widowed, this is the place (we will use the term "widowed" to mean anyone who has lost their spouse or partner). This group is affiliated with Widowed Community Education & Support Services, Inc (WCESS, Inc.) and formed the first peer-to-peer support group for the widowed community in the Phoenix area. Our goal, over time, is to add more widowed-to-widowed support groups throughout the V …

Welcome to The East Valley Dining Meetup!!! What are we about?  Exploring every cuisine on offer in Phoenix in general and the East Valley in particular -  Asian (Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indian, Afghanistan, Persian, Mediterranean), South American (Cuban, Peruvian, Chilean, Brazilian), European and maybe some other interesting dining venues. What is the East Valley?  Anything that is east of I-17 (Central, North & South Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert & Mesa). Lets get …

PHXO365UG is a user group dedicated to providing its members with various benefits to support and promote the effective use of Microsoft's Office 365 public cloud-based offering. PHXO365UG relies on the energy and enthusiasm of its member companies to achieve its stated purposes and maintain the three (3) values on which it is founded. Values Free and unhindered exchange of ideas, experiences and information within the Office 365 community. Respect for copyright laws and the ownership of intelle …

When college life is behind you and you're a full-time member of the "working world," meeting new people can be difficult. It can be especially challenging to meet other young women in a similar stage of life with whom you can create new friendships. That's where we can help! :) If you are a female working professional age 22-37 who does not have children, we'd love for you to join us! Our social group is for professional, fun-loving, active, easy-going, and intelligent young women who are gen …

Let's get together for some food, travel & FUN with other local singles. Check out local restaurants, take some day or overnight excursions to sample restaurant offerings in other areas and maybe throw a few small dinner parties, potlucks & cooking demos. Trips to the many farmer's markets here in Arizona as well as wineries, local artisanal food producers, and international cultural festivals will be on the agenda too. Happy Eating!

Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? Do you ever feel misunderstood by a less sensitive dominant culture? Are you familiar with Elaine Aron's book, The Highly Sensitive Person? If you self identify as a highly sensitive person, then you might appreciate our newly forming group of HSP's in Tempe. High sensitivity is personality trait that imparts richness and meaning to life and relationships. Our group is about reminding each other of the gifts and beauty in being highly sensitive. We will …

We are a group of startup founders who practice the methodologies of Customer Development and Lean Startups espoused by Steve Blank and Eric Ries.

Konnichi wa! Would you like to meet other local sushi lovers? Everyone is welcome, from a beginner who is just getting into sushi to the experienced person who will try anything and everything. Come join us as we enjoy good conversation, make new friends, savor sake, sashimi & sushi, and above all, have a good time!

EVK is "One of a Kind" EVK was created for people who like Country and/or Swing dancing, and for those who want to discover the joy of it.  In just a few months, we have grown to almost 200 members while maintaining a 5-star rating. Obviously, something special is happening here. We embrace dancers of all skill levels, from "brand new" to "advanced". We have established a culture that is warm and inviting and where everyone helps everyone out no matter what their skill level. We strive for "exc …

Hey all. You've found the perfect group if you like soccer. It's fairly competitive but not too overwhelming. All skill levels are welcome. You'll have a great time while getting a great workout. See you on the field. We meet most Saturday and Sunday mornings in Tempe. We've recently added Monday night games in Chandler, and Wednesday night games in Tempe as well. If you would like to plan a different date or location, ask Dylan.

@NodeAZ - Phoenix developer group for server-side JavaScript/CoffeeScript using Node.js. Real-time web, websockets, HTML5 and much more. 7PM 3rd Mon at UAT, rm 201

We're a group of mothers who aspire to treat our children, bodies and planet with respect. If you practice or are interested in learning any or all aspects of attachment parenting ( natural birth, breastfeeding, gentle discipline, etc.) and holistic living (alternative healing, whole food preparation, etc.), then we'd love to welcome you into our circle! We are looking for real, honest connections with like minded women who want to parent gently and consciously. Some of our activities include: …