At Kitsilano Toastmasters we help each other to improve our public speaking, communication and leadership skills in a friendly environment. Kitsilano Toastmasters is unique in that we have an environmental focus which is displayed at each meeting by having one of our members give an Environmental Update speech. We meet most Mondays between 7:30 and 9 P.M.  Note that there is a fee for joining the club, but guests are most welcome to attend free of charge.

This is a group for anyone interested in creating a new Toastmasters Club in Yaletown. If you want or need to develop your communication and leadership skills and live or work in Yaletown this group is for you. All skills levels are welcome. Toastmasters is a a world leader in communication and leadership development with 13,500 clubs in 116 countries and a membership of over 280,000 strong. Toastmasters provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individu …

Facing the challenge of finding a job or starting a career using your second language? Having the difficulty of fitting in the society? Losing the confidence you had before? Feeling a void in your social life? JOIN US :) If you are an immigrant/international student/new comer who experience the initial challenge in this new land OR You had successfully overcome the challenge of establishing a new life here and love to make others' road less bumpy. We share stories and tips to help each other to …

Win that job interview? Ignite your career? Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 280,000 strong. These members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 13,500 clubs in 116 countries that make up our global network of meeting locations. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At $36 every six months, it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-buil …

What is Story Lab? Story Lab is like an incubator for creative self expression when it comes to presenting to groups. People love when you tell stories rather than talk in concepts. Stories unlock understanding at deep levels, arouse emotional interest, entertain and motivate people to action in ways concepts never can. But, stories can be tricky to find, craft and deliver---so this event was designed to help you skill build over time. Who is Story Lab for? business owners wanting to present t …

Effective communication is the key to success and happiness ... at home, work and play. Evergreen 973 Toastmasters Club is over 60 years old. We continue a fine tradition as a not-for-profit organization that helps those who wish to improve their public speaking skills. We also teach leadership and meeting management. Evergreen is people helping people in a safe, gentle atmosphere of practice and fun. Guests can drop by for free. When you become a Member of Evergreen 973, you automatically becom …

The CS Computer Tech Meetup is a networking group for people who are in the computer technology industry, or simply have an interest in the industry. Our goal is to present members with opportunities to learn, network, and develop their professional skills amongst like-minded individuals. To do so, we invite tech industry leaders to present topics related to computer technology. Speaker topics include web technologies, database development, computer office skills, and related issues. Whether you …

This group is for anyone interested in learning better communication and leadership skills in a friendly, fun-filled meeting format where people can practice public speaking in a safe environment. Open to everyone!

Forgotten of the great aspects of NLP? This is a meet up group for you to attend and specialize with Mastery Trainer Harry Nichols. Each Meet Up, Harry takes a special look at areas of NLP and you will get the opportunity to do exercises and build core strengths in NLP Skills, perhaps remembering what you remembered to forget... Held at SFU Harbour Center on the last Sunday of every Month. Cost is just $99 for the day. www.thoughtmodels.com to register today!

*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 …

Have you ever seen a beautiful woman walk past you and you really wanted to talk to her but didn't know what to say? Do you know a great girl who you would love to date but she's only interested in being friends? Have you ever felt frustrated for not having the kind of women in your life that you know you deserve? Would you like to have more confidence in bed? If you can relate to any of these questions then this is the group for you. I teach the skills that are necessary to meet and attract bea …

We ride extreme trails around British Columbia. Sometime, often times, the trails bite back. We know when we feel good. We know when not to try something, and we do not pressure a rider not feeling it. We will ride another day. We do not ride with dogs. Full body armour, full face helmut, goggles, Leatt brace recommended. Without proper equipment we will not ride with you for your sake. You accept all personal liability for injury by becoming a member of this group. You need the ability to carry …

Dear members, This club is part of the Toastmasters International Organization. In addition to public speaking, communication and leadership skills that Toastmasters clubs already offer, we are about improving and practicing Mandarin. I have been a dedicated Toastmaster myself for a year. Having organized the Vancouver Mandarin Chinese Club for a couple of years at the same time, I have discovered and developed a series of methods to help Mandarin learners to improve their Mandarin skills. In th …

DONE FOR THE SEASON. WE'LL START AGAIN NEXT JUNE The Foulies started as a league softball team, but the members decided this was way too much pressure and interfered with beer drinking and socializing. Thus they decided to play weekly pick-up games with anybody welcome, no matter what their skill level. We have absolute beginners who have never played, up to more serious and skilled players. Emphasis is on fun, meeting new people, and enjoying summer/fall evenings. We also welcome any teams that …

Do you want to build more than a lifestyle business? Do you want to meet new business owners and build lasting connections and relationships? Do you want to grow your business through strategic partners and by acquiring additional skills? Do you want to socialize with like minded business owners to share experiences while you build your business? If you're looking to do all those things and network with high caliber entrepreneurs, this group is for you. Join us for networking, socializing, and …

This meetup group is all about having fun on the mountains and meeting new friends to ski or ride with. This group is focusing on a younger crowd (or young at heart) that's outgoing, fun and adventurous. Of course all skill levels are welcome and the more the merrier. We'll be having meetups at the local mountains (Grouse, Cypress and Seymour), Whistler and any other locations that get suggested. There will be a lot of easygoing fun days of cruising for all skill levels. Drinks at the bar after …

This group is for anyone who are learning English as a Second Language, and also at the same time for anyone interested in learning any new languages and meeting new friends from all over the world. You will be challenged to reach across cultural boundaries and understand the world by understanding foreign languages. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world. We have thousands of visitors and immigrants from all over the world, wanting to improve their English skills and at the sa …

Whether you're a "weekend warrior" armed with a camera, or the want-to-be professional, Metro Vancouver Photography Workshop offers instructional photography workshops designed with you in mind. I'll provide you with the equipment and models necessary for a hands-on photography experience. In my workshops you'll appreciate a comfortable environment for improving your photography skills through class participation, practical experience and collaboration with other photographers. I believe, a prof …

This group is for people interested in improving their Spanish conversational skills. Organized by Hola Spanish Centre, our goal is to offer our members the opportunity to practice their listening and oral skills with the help of our qualified native instructors. Our meetups are fun, non-intimidating in a relaxed setting.

A regular meeting group for people who want to learn or share Hindi or Urdu language skills. Reasons I have heard so from other members for joining: Enjoy bollywood movies and want to learn the language(s)? Love Desi (Indian, Pakistani) culture? Have a smattering of Urdu or Hindi but want to improve it? Perhaps you are born in Canada and haven't had much chance to use your parents native language? Or you know one of the other Desi languages well but want to learn Hindi or Urdu? Haven't spoken t …

In the Aquarian Age individuals need to join together to share their knowledge and experience and to work together for the universal well being of all living beings. This group will support its members with new knowledge, attitudes, techniques, and ways of thinking which will lead to exponential wealth accumulation. This abundance, in turn, will then be put to use for global betterment. Through skillful Forex trading we can break out of financial bondage and begin a new life of individual and co …

Become a part of the largest not-for-profit Internet Marketing Meetup In Canada The Internet Masterminds Group Meetup The purpose of this group is to develop our businesses, marketing, share ideas, discuss strategies, and talk to people who get exited when we talk about internet marketing. We get together every Monday at 7pm to discuss various issues that we rarely get to talk about in the "real world". We are an internet marketing mastermind group that discusses: * Internet Marketing * Social …

This is a Co-Ed sports meetup designed to bring people together through sports and activities. There will be a wide range of sports and different activities to accommodate all skill levels and interests. This group is intended to create a friendly environment to interact and compete with your peers. We are open to any requests for different sports and activities

Are you new to Canada? Join our free ESL group!! This group is for new immigrants to Canada. Our priority is Permanent Residents and Canadian citizens who have been here for three years or less.  We also welcome Canadian-born members who are interested in meeting and helping newcomers practice and improve their English skills and integrate into Canadian life through the social and educational activities we organize. Join us every week as we practice English at our free Conversation Club, where w …

Calling all Women who make an impact! I created Dynamic Women in Action to meet and celebrate women who make a difference in the world by using their skills and speaking their truth. We can showcase what we do to inspire others and offer to share our knowledge to educate each other to succeed. We focus on making real connections through events that are thought provoking yet fun, we are ready to stretch ourselves with new opportunities, we collaborate towards mutual success and we love giving bac …

This group is for people who want to get better at taking pictures. If you have a camera with manual settings you are welcome to join. Learn the basics or advance your knowledge with experienced instructors. Each meetup will feature different concepts and themes to help take your technique from automatic-only to Free-Capture photography. We'll feature small groups so everybody will get a chance to get some one-on-one time with a coach. Meeting locations and times will vary though typically we'll …

At JIB SET, inexperienced sailors learn to sail and old salts improve their skills and meet with other sailing enthusiasts to sail in English Bay and our beautiful cruising areas in the Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast and Desolation Sound. More information about our club is available at http://www.jibset.org.

This group is for anyone interested in learning and sharing knowledge in PHP and related topics. All skill levels are welcome. Looking forward to exploring the world of PHP with other enthusiasts!