The Old Town Scottsdale Optimist Club is now one year old! BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN KIDS is our motto & we welcome new members who want to volunteer & help raise funds to help local children! Optimist International is an association of more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids." Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Opt …

**NEW EAST VALLEY GROUP** If you are in your 20s-30s and have recently entered the fun and crazy world of two children or are expecting your second baby this year and want to connect with relaxed and social couples then this is the group for you! My husband and I work hard and play hard. We are outgoing and have a non-judgemental parenting style. When we had our first baby, I started a first-time parent group. While this group was successful in creating great friends for my daughter, it was limi …

Interfaith CommUNITY meets at SW Herb Shop 148 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ Sunday mornings at 10:30AM 480.593.8798 www.interfaith-community.org Interfaith CommUNITY offers an open minded and diverse group of spiritual seekers who are eager to welcome people from all peaceful beliefs and lifestyles to our gatherings.  We’re eager to know you and excited to share how our Creator is working in and around us. It won’t take you long to discover that this is a faith-family of caring and open minded peopl …

This group is for REAL MEN only. Being a single dad takes all you've got and your opportunity to make a difference in your children's life grows less with each passing day. If your familiar with feeling exhausted, frustrated, tired or sad then come find support and camaraderie as you make a difference in a child's life. No matter where you are in your path, being an effective father involves a lifelong learning process and surrounding yourself with other dads living to raise happy, healthy, succ …

This meetup is for those who are seeking a more spiritual path - those Indigo Children among us transformational change in their lives, whether it be nutritional, motivational or spiritual. Your host and event organizer AJ presents fascinating topics with practical advice and along the way we will develop a community of true friends. This is not about chasing dolphins and rainbows... this is about unlocking your true potential. Please join us... IndigoWorld - The Future is Within You!

This is a group of committed, Latter-Day Saint homeschooling mothers, supporting one another through the fantastic journey of home education, while providing our children endless learning opportunities with their friends. This is a group designed for active moms of children 10 years old or younger. There will be field trips, mom's nights, a weekly book club, park days, science experiments, talent shows, geography "trips" where the kids will get to travel the world and fill-up their passports, sp …

Practice Yoga, Dance, Sing, Stories: all in SPANISH. Spend some quality time with your child and expose him/her to Spanish! It's fun! Taught by a certified Spanish and Yoga teacher. If you already speak Spanish - FABULOUS. If not, you will learn along with your child.

Meet other Southeast Valley Parents! Introduce your children to new people and enriching life experiences in our community. The Valley of the Sun has so much to offer! Let’s meet up and explore it together! If you have, care for, or are expecting children – this is your group! And with monthly Adult-Only Events, there is finally a group for both Moms and Dads to socialize together! We Cater To ALL: New and expecting Parents, Second-Time Parents, Moms and Dads of Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers …

We are now up and running in Arcadia! Centrally located at 5524 East Lafayette Boulevard in Phoenix, the Preschool and Kindergarten will start  on January 08, 2013. Call (602) 952-2616 to sign up! We have teamed up with some of the most accomplished educators in the Valley to make this school an amazing place for our children. What is the School All About? The German School will allow our kids to learn German from native German teachers as well as from one another. Only the highest standards wer …

This Meetup Group was started so that we all can Bring Together those people who want to share their knowledge and resources with each other, or to be mentored and supported by the membership, while they are supporting and serving their loved ones with developmental disabilities. We will plan meetings for the developmental disability community, so that we can get the latest information out to everyone. We ask that you contact us with any particular subject that you want discussed at one of our m …

This group is for active single parents looking to get together with other parents and children in the Scottsdale and surrounding areas. We will have activities with our children, Parent's Night Out, Mom only outings & Dad only outings. We look forward to meeting and creating lasting relationships with you all!  Feel free to make suggestions of events!

Find help and healing for the pain of losing a significant relationship. That may be divorce, separation or never-married.  Christian or non-christian; the pain is all the same.  Our Divorce Recovery Group is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Emotions are influencing you decisions.  Another romantic relationship is not the answer-neither is any other method of escape, such as isolation, work, partying or children.  So …

We are families who are joined together to support one another in the goal of raising healthy, well-rounded, socially adjusted children and have fun while doing it. We will have various events and outings for the family as well as just for mom, just for dad and for couples. We will have planned travel events throughout the U.S. and abroad and have fun exploring the world together all while building lasting and meaningful friendships for ourselves and our children. If you are a people person, act …

Hello mommies! This is an updated description (1-2013): I started this group when my son was 9 months old not knowing what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised!!! This group of women is a group of loving, caring wonderful women! We get together for play-dates at various places and the kids get to get some social interaction and play time too. This group started off for first-time moms, but many in the group are expecting or have had a 2nd child by now. Now our second group of children will be c …

We are an activity group for single parents with children still at home.  The typical ages of our children are infant to 14 yrs.  We try to have at least two meet ups a month that are appropriate for all ages.  We schedule meet ups all over the valley, concentrating mostly in Central Phoenix. We do not charge a membership fee but we do ask that everyone give $1 - $2 to each hosted meet up they attend.  A hosted meetup is one where one of the organizers arranges for us all to meet up and attend a …

Do you ever feel like the oldest mom in your play group? Are you longing to meet other women who lived the 80's versus those who were born in them? This group is for women who have entered into motherhood later in life and are looking to find others in this special niche! I am hoping to find a group of moms (first time, adoptive, single, stay at home, working, step-moms...) 35+ who are interested in meeting other women who are experiencing the joy of parenthood at this stage of their lives. I am …

This is a group for parents in the Scottsdale, North Phoenix area who are raising, or wish to raise, their  children in a mindful manner. This doesn't mean they are a perfect mom, or they are even trying to be perfect. You don't have to follow any specific parenting style. You are mindful of your children's and your own needs, and respectful of them and their needs. You guide them on their path and honor your own. You can take on a very traditional, main stream parenting style in a mindful way o …

This is playgroup for infants, toddlers and preschool aged children who ARE NOT in preschool. Stay at home moms who hope to expose their children to a variety of learning experiences can join the group. The goal is to have more focused outings (example...going to the zoo and focusing on farm animals or desert animals). Members are encouraged to post their own meetups.

Everyone is encouraged to join us on our monthly visits to Steps of Love Orphanage in Sonoyta, Mexico, just three hours from Phoenix -- a 1-day round trip. Additionally, you are given the opportunity to continue on to Rocky Point Saturday afternoon with those of us who desire the two-day volunteer experience visiting and working with the Orphanage Amores de Peñasco in Rocky Point. I have been visiting these orphanages for 12 years; This experience is primarily one of ministry to the abandoned ch …

Welcome I hope you can join our paddle community. We are a family and singles friendly group, and often include our dog kayaker friends as well. In Arizona, there are places to paddle all year round, and our paddle club will be exploring many of the waterways throughout Arizona, and beyond. For the joy of floating, and the appreciation of venturing out to some relatively pristine and magnificent natural habitats. Any motor-less boat is welcome, though most of us use a kayak. Float Types and Loc …

Welcome to Mommies On the Move! We are a group of stay-at-home moms with young children. We like being moms but the stay-at-home part... not so much. Getting together for lunch is great but sometimes it's hard to keep little ones entertained at the table. Play dates are fun too except when the kids missed their nap. In this group, we think an outing with the kids should be a walk in the park... literally! We'll meetup at parks in Phoenix and Scottsdale for strolling and socializing and yes, for …

Sweat Saturday is about support, positivity, high energy, & fun!  We will be working out as a group, in stations with unique workouts and personally written exercises.  It is FREEEEEEE!!  With an indoor 2,500 sq. ft facility, we will do a 1 hour workout that will get you sweating & smiling at the same time! We also will have a nutrition chat after the workout to give you all the information on how to get in the best shape of your life! Stick 2 It Fitness & Nutrition is designed to help people ge …

Tired of losing good friends who have kids and then drop off the face of the earth? Tired of conversations over dinner and at parties being focused on the kids, school, and getting home in time to let the sitter go?  We are a couple in the 30s - 40s range and have found that most of our friends sadly have children.  We are looking for other like-minded DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids) to meet, hang out with, and participate in activities, dinners, wine tastings, you name it. We're aiming to have the …

Scottsdale Parenting Group (SPG) is a non-profit, non-religous group in existence for more than 15 years. SPG is more than a moms group. It's an organization that meets apx 2x/month with the same parent "classmates" throughout the year. Classes are taught by professional instructors that are leaders in their fields of nursing, child development, family counseling, etc. We also have social events, such as Mom's Night Out, playdates, etc. There is a nursery on-site staffed by Nanny Poppinz, certif …

This Meet up is about creating a community that has a space to nurture people who are here to participate in the Ascension process on Earth. We offer opportunities to experience unique tools for: ~ strong/effective inner spiritual shifts/healing ~ activation of DNA ~ eliminating past emotional charges/blockages ~ sharpening awareness ~ reaching your highest potential ~ getting grounded in this world with joy and confidence With or without knowing if you are a “Star Seed”, if you have been drawn …

Being a parent is tough.  Being a single parent is tougher.  We provide support, education, and recreational activities to help you keep your sanity while raising children on your own.We look forward to seeing you at an event soon!

What is The Work? The Work is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches you to identify and question thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It's a way to understand what's hurting you, and to address your problems with clarity. People who do The Work as an ongoing practice report life-changing results. * Alleviation of depression: Find resolution, and even happiness, in situations that were once debilitating. * Decreased stress: Learn how to live with less anxiety or fea …

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 …