We find that the 12 Step recovery models and Buddhist philosophies are very complimentary. We are currently using the book "A Burning Desire" by Kevin Griffin as a center of the group. However, we'd like it if anyone came. Nobody needs to be in recovery from drugs or alcohol or even have a copy of the current book in order to attend. Just your presence is requested and we guarantee to pique your interest!

Napa can be a wonderful place to live. It's weather is perfect to a fault (there are no seasons!), which means you can do just about anything you want that doesn't involve snow. Unfortunately, many activities in Napa do involve either fancy -and expensive- dining and/or alcohol. The purpose of this group is to allow those of us who are in the beginning stages of life --either new family, new career and/or new business-- to get out and socialize or be active without spending so much. This group i …

An all recovery path 12 Step meeting is followed by a one hour all levels yoga practice.  The group discussion meetings is often based on yoga principles as they apply to recovery.  This reframing of recovery concepts can open the discussion to new an vital ways of looking at one's life.  The all recovery path meeting allows us all to hear about and learn from all manner of addictions, and from those who have been affected by addiction. The yoga class allows us with INTENTION to integrate, groun …

The Wine Country Designated Driver's Club is a social networking meetup group geared towards wine enthusiasts visiting wine country in a responsible manner. Let's face it, after two wineries you can easily blow a DUI. If you like to frequent wine country the way we do, this is a major factor that requires forethought to every tasting trip. My group is designed to put likeminded people together, visiting Napa, Sonoma, etc. in a fun manner but someone needs to be the sober skipper. Meet new friend …

The focus of this monthly educational-coaching group is recovering from and moving beyond addictions and addictive behaviors, not addiction itself. Members will to be motivated to embrace & celebrate recovering from their addiction(s) & addictive process(es). The process of recovering from all addictions is very similar, it involves letting go of the past & connecting to the present, opening & growing, and creating, building & succeeding. The group’s structure is: check-in, brief presentation, d …

To be human is to experience suffering.  To be in recovery, is to be aware of suffering and willing to let go of that which causes suffering.  Each of us has our own life experiences which have brought us to this point, and each of us must walk a distinct path.  Buddhism offers a framework to become more aware of the nature of suffering, and how to end suffering.  I hope you'll accept my invitation to try these tools yourself, and find ease in your own life.

Do you have social anxiety and have trouble meeting new people? Do you have trust issues and have difficulties forming friendships? Are you a Xbox gamer? I am creating a way to form a connection with men and women through Xbox live that may lead to in person activities Aside from gaming I enjoy playing sports and other physical activities such as hiking. I'm not a club or bar person but do enjoy socializing in activities such as poker, card and board games. I lean toward activities that are lo …

We are a group of enthusiastic, fun mountain bikers who chose to ride drug and alcohol free. We are intermediate to advanced riders with an addiction to singletrack. We love great people, great food, amazing places and sweet singletrack. We ride weekends and the occasional weekday or night usually in Marin, but are open to rides throughout the Bay Area. Please join us.