Sample Member Listings
These listings are abridged versions of those used by members. Identifying and contact information (including locations and firm names) has been omitted.
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All services are offered without charge of any kind, except for out-of-pocket costs that providing members may pass on. Except as noted, services are for use only by members and their minor children living with them. Spouses must join separately (but may do so at a sizable discount--call 818-240-SAVE for details).
new Hal. Cert. hypnotherapist (Hypnosis Motivation Inst.). Provides: hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), for smoking cessation, weight loss, pain, stress, phobias, self esteem, anxiety, memory, and past life regression.
new Sherre. Teacher (MA, literature and writing studies). Provides: [1] help with organization and time management; [2] tutoring in writing or math; [3] editing of academic and personal documents; [4] study strategies.
new Cameo. Lic. massage therapist. Provides: massage, incl. Swedish, deep tissue, sports, Thai, and prenatal.
expanded Buzzy. Journalist, publicist, and translator, who has lived in Israel and served as a cantor for a Jewish congregation. Provides: [1] promotional writing, incl. press releases; [2] ghostwritten letters-to-the-editor; [3] Hebrew language instruction and translation (both modern and ancient Hebrew); [4] Bible study using the original Hebrew text; [5] Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah instruction or consultation; [6] Mannatech glyconutrient products at cost.
new Nikki. Wholesale jeweler and eBay vendor (Registered Gemologist, GIA). Provides: [1] informal jewelry appraisals and advice on where to sell; [2] access to her wholesale repair sources at her cost, generally at a 66% markdown or less.
new Betsy. Physician, former NCAA swimmer and coach. Provides: [1] swimming lessons for adults or children; [2] tutoring and homework help; [3] preparation for the SAT, MCAT, and USMLE exams; [4] advice for those interested in the medical field; [5] light cooking and errands for the housebound; [6] shopping companionship (Supplementary Service).
new Carla. Voice actor. Provides: [1] professional voice-mail greetings, up to 60 seconds in length; [2] narration for home movies or television spots; [3] gift consultancy--what to get and where to get it.
new Moose. Experienced marketing and sales manager, and world traveler. Provides: [1] instruction in marketing and sales, esp. relationship management, cold calling, and Web-based marketing. [2] travel advice for southeast Asia (where to shop, what to see, buy, and eat, how to have fun); [3] massage exchange; [4] companionship for theater, movies, dinner, etc.
new Val. Cert. Reiki Master (level 4 practitioner). Provides: Reiki healing and other healing incl. aura cleansing. Can provide service by phone.
Natasha. Recent university graduate. Provides: [1] tutoring in (a) English (elementary- through college-level, (b) screenwriting, (c) essay and research paper composition, and (d) creative writing; [2] screenplay and other evaluation; [3] tutoring in Japanese language, writing, culture, history, and literature; [4] word processing; [5] use of various electronic and other equipment, incl. six-megapixel digital camera/webcam/video camera/voice recorder for taking eBay photos, online chat, etc., Pinnacle Studio equipment for transferring analog media (camcorder, VHS, audiocassettes, vinyl records, etc.) onto a computer hard drive for editing, color photo printer, scanner, and copier, high-speed Internet connection, video game consoles (PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, others to be added), DVD players, Stereo VCRs, cable TV, Replay/Tivo digital recorders, 32" TV with 5.1 home theater speakers, projector with an approximately 8.5' movie screen, and exercise equipment; [6] driving, for errands etc; [7] companionship ("cute young gal pal for functions that require you bring a date or friend, or when you're afraid to or just don't want to go alone").
Aurora. Architectural designer. Provides: [1] computer-aided design, advice, and instruction; [2] Romanian translation; [3] advice re Romanian culture and travel.
Abbi. High school and adult school teacher; six-year student of hatha yoga, working toward certification; weight lifter. Provides: [1] tutoring in writing or testing [SAT, GRE, LSAT, etc.]; [2] yoga instruction; [3] lifting/carrying (for moving etc.).
Steven. Pianist, piano teacher, and church organist, with graduate work in musical composition and theory. Provides: instruction in piano, organ, voice, theory, and composition, to students age 5 and up, at the student's home or at Steven's.
Camilo. Computer network administrator. Provides: [1] computer consultation, troubleshooting, and repair; [2] troubleshooting and repair of appliances that operate from house current, and phone systems; [3] motorcycle troubleshooting, esp. Japanese bikes from the 70s, 80s, and 90s; [4] training partnership for running or bicycling.
Chris. Musician (BM in composition, MM in conducting) with many years' professional experience in sound recording, live mixing, and headshot photography. Provides: [1] photography of people, incl. actor or corporate headshots, standard portraits, and photos for personals ads*; [2] vocal coaching; [3] coaching or lessons in composition or conducting; [4] audio consultation and/or direct help with issues of studio recording, post production sound, and audio restoration; [5] Macintosh computer help, incl. consultation and/or direct help with general usage and specific technical issues. *For a sample of Chris's photography, see our About page here.
Jenifer. Lic. massage therapist. Provides: [1] one-hour massage, using any of various techniques; [2] museum passes, for the Southwest Museum, the Museum of the American West, and the Skirball Center
Sheryl. Mother of young child, former nanny, former pre-school teacher, former travel agent. Provides: [1] pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and mom-to-mom emotional and informational support, that might pertain to concerns such as in vitro fertilization, birthing choices, doulas, doctors, midwives, child's sleep, nursing, diapering choices, etc.; [2] vegetarian recipes and information; [3] shopping research, using a variety of resources for price and quality.
Milan. Feng shui practitioner and astrologer, former resident of France. Provides: [1] feng shui services; [2] destiny readings, by phone; [3] auspicious date selection (for medical operations, meetings, social engagements, etc.); [4] astrocartography advice (for selection of optimal travel/living locations); [5] guidance and advice for travel in Paris; [6] translation into French.
Steve. Provides: certificates for three-day hotel stays at any of 20+ vacation destinations in the U.S. and Mexico, at no cost except for hotel taxes and a ten dollar processing fee (payable after you receive the certificate but before you use it). Steve will also provide company-imprinted certificates for use by businesses, at his cost of $14 per 100 (incl. shipping). For the available destinations, see http://snipurl.com/f2g2.
Lonnie. Singer, songwriter, and arranger (lead vocalist for many doo wop groups in the fifties); founder of the Doo Wop Hall of Fame. Provides: [1] songwriting; [2] computer generated business cards; [3] flyers; [4] help with organizing; [5] systems analysis, to improve personal efficiency.
Janet. Fifteen-year member. Health and environmental activist, speaker, writer, journalist; speaker for the Organic Consumers Association; founder, Wild Blue Planet (for health and environmental education). Provides: [1] writing and proofreading; [2] video camera work, with the receiving member's equipment; [3] photography, b/w or color, for events, with the receiving member's equipment; [4] party serving; [5] sharing of print, video, and audio materials on environmental and health issues, and non-violent communication; [6] public speaking relating to the subject-matters of service #5; [7] the use of Janet's free-standing machine to copy CDs; [8] karaoke DJ service, including the use of Janet's karaoke machine and karaoke music collection.
Ingrid. Fmr. credentialed teacher. Provides: [1] tutoring in grade school English or math; [2] working with children in arts-and-crafts projects.
Steve. Provides: [1] baseball coaching, all ages; [2] animal training, incl. trick training; [3] advice on thinning hair and hair restoration.
Ray. Teacher, LAUSD; tour leader. Provides: [1] tutoring, elementary grades; [2] help with domestic travel planning; [3] real estate investment advice.
Rose. MSW. Provides: psycho-social evaluations, primarily of the elderly and disabled, education to help them meet their needs, and referral to resources. The service is available to members' immediate family as well as to members.
Mitta. Holistic health practitioner (cert. clin. hypnotherapist, Hypnotism Training Inst.; trained in other therapies; RN). Provides: [1] holistic therapy, involving one or a combination of hypnotherapy and energy therapies (Tapas Acupressure Technique, Emotional Freedom Technique, Be Set Free Fast, and energy kinesiology); [2] empowering and healing workshops as may be scheduled.
Albert. Actor and acting instructor. Created a one-person show selected as "Best of Calendar" by the L.A. Weekly; quarter-finalist in the Austin Film Festival Screenwriting Competition; studied gestalt awareness and massage at the Esalen Institute. Provides: [1] theater coaching, incl. scene study, monologue preparation, and crafting of a one-person show; [2] gestalt-oriented counseling; [3] massage exchange [Supplementary Service]; [4] loan for up to a week (as available) of Albert's Miller Tripod with Fluid Head; [5] loan for up to a week (as available) of Albert's Sun Ancon Chi Machine (for oxygenating body cells); [6] screenplay critiquing.
Dean. Life member, fifteen-year member. Provides: [1] driving, on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays;
[2] Life Force nutritional products at cost and Xango antioxidant juice at cost. (Dean will set up interested members in these businesses, offering training and support.)
Les. Management consultant (MBA). Provides: consultation in marketing and management, esp. involving real estate and computing.
Peggy. Life member. Lic. massage technician. Provides: [1] half-hour chair massages (see Note); [2] foot treatments, incl. bathing, exfoliation, and massage; [3] help with interior design (see Note); [4] process serving (see Note); [5] proofreading; [6] use at her home of Peggy's extensive nutrition and alternative health library and files. May also have tapes or literature to take and keep--ask if interested. Note: Peggy will travel up to 15 miles to give services #3 and #4, and may at her discretion travel to provide service #1.
Clark. Life member, fifteen-year member. Folksinger and storyteller; recording artist. Provides: folksong performances for adults, with self-accompaniment on the dulcimer and concertina, plus stories and folk tales, in programs of thirty minutes or more.
Gary. Tennis pro, trained masseur. Provides: [1] tennis instruction ("inner game" approach); [2] information on football and basketball rules and strategies, for spectators; [3] eBay tips; [4] massage exchange .
Catilyn. Because of health problems, Catilyn may not now be able to provide service. She continues to be entitled to service. Life member, fifteen-year member. Software training consultant. Provides: [1] tutoring or advice for computer-aided drafting and design, graphics, and desktop publishing, for Macintosh or IBM-compatible PCs; [2] calligraphy and lettering, for invitations etc.; [3] individually created greeting cards and occasional cards; [4] cat sitting (receiving member's home, nearby).
Massimo. Life member, fifteen-year member. Credentialed teacher (native Italian). Provides: [1] Italian and Spanish tutoring, conversation, or oral translation; [2] English tutoring; [3] French conversation; [4] lacto-vegetarian cooking instruction; [5] "helping hand."
Freida. Legal secretary. Provides: [1] word processing, up to about 5 pages per job; [2] stenography, incl. telephone transcription; [3] proofreading; [4] "helping hand."
Ron. Life member, fifteen-year member. FREE FOR ALL Special Consultant. Former registered representative for the sale of securities. Provides: [1] information on animal liberation, natural hygiene, fasting, and vegetarianism/veganism; [2] advice on life insurance, mutual funds, limited partnerships, and annuities.
Etta. Life member, fifteen-year member. Attorney. Provides: [1] legal consultation, phone calls, and letters. Etta has specialized in juvenile dependency law, and may be able also to help in the fields of child custody and child support. Also provides [2] child care at Etta's home (incl. overnight) for ages 3 to 15; [3] information about organizations providing low cost/no cost sleeping accommodations for travel; [4] sending of emails.
Corey. Life member. Provides: [1] in-shop rekeying (alteration to fit a different key) of up to 2 locks per job; [2] private investigation at cost, or do-it-yourself coaching; [3] notary services. Note: For service #1, you need not call in advance--ask at the shop for Corey or Sandra. For the other services, call to speak to Corey.
Arnie. Fifteen-year member. Public relations and marketing consultant; video games route operator. Provides: [1] counseling in public relations and marketing; [2] preparation of simple press releases; [3] showing of classic silent movie comedies at parties (will bring his own projector); [4] used arcade-type video games at cost; [5] guidance for buying and repairing video games, and getting into the video game business.
Maynard. Life member, fifteen-year member. Provides: [1] business cards and stationery at cost (stock designs, allow one month); [2] information about renting a tourist apartment in Israel, The Philippines, or Hong Kong; [3] advice on stamp collecting (will also trade).
Stephen. Provides: expert haircutting at his West Valley shop.
Marge. Fifteen-year member. Provides: [1] gift wrapping; [2] knitting or crocheting, or basic instruction;
[3] mending of knitted or crocheted garments; [4] pet care, at the receiving member's home; [5] backgammon instruction; [6] house sitting; [7] tennis partnership (average play); [8] "helping hand."
Paula. Fifteen-year member. Lic. marriage and family therapist (MA, psych.), pub. author. Provides:
[1] couple counseling (incl. marital and pre-marital) and sex couseling for women or couples, by phone or at Paula's home; [2] instruction in compassionate communication techniques; [3] "helping hand"; [4] companionship for the beach or for theater.
Richard. FREE FOR ALL founder and administrator; fmr. prof. parliamentarian (NAP/PRP, AIP); fmr. medical center employment manager; consumer advocate; Internet consultant; writer and editor; registered English tutor (USC). Provides: [1] Craigslist support; [2] consumer research, information, and advice for virtually any kind of purchase; [3] consultation in parliamentary procedure, incl. bylaws; [4] critiquing or editing of job resumes; [5] speakers on How to Get What You Want Without Buying It; [6] Windows support for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express, covering usage tips and tricks, searching, and free add-ons; [7] guidance on resolving disputes with merchants; [8] help in using FREE FOR ALL services.
Ruth. Life member. Long-time desert resident, who's lived in various cities in the Coachella Valley. Provides: [1] automobile tours of the desert cities in the Palm Springs vicinity of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indio, La Quinta, Cathedral City, and Desert Hot Springs; [2] guidance on hotel values and local attractions.
Calvin. Graphic artist, production artist, production manager. Provides: [1] flatbed scanning; [2] desktop publishing; [3] "helping hand."
Karen. Fifteen-year member. Communications consultant and media planner; writer on holistic health issues. Provides: [1] information about natural home therapies for periodontal care; [2] explanations of options for holistic non-invasive treatment of other specific health problems and of resources for healthful lifestyle management, using Karen's personal library and ongoing research, including (if needed) referrals to practitioners and associations; [3] brainstorming for marketing ideas relating to holistic health and natural products; [4] information on discount airfares; [5] outdoor snapshots; [6] tennis partnership, int. level (Supplementary Service).
Elayne. Life member. Insurance agent, former management consultant, former college teaching assistant. Provides: [1] guidance for the purchase of health insurance and long-term care insurance; [2] tutoring in English composition, secondary level and above; [3] limited Internet research; [4]companionship for walks on the west side; [5] help with writing business letters.
Marian. Life member, fifteen-year member. Provides: [1] tourist help and tour guide service in Jamaica;
[2] simple jewelry repair; [3] overnight stays at her Jamaica home, for up to a few days.
Bill. Life member, fifteen-year member. Credentialed teacher (MA, health and safety studies). Provides:
[1] counseling in traffic safety; [2] nutritional information on hypoglycemia; [3] introduction to computer literacy; [4] "helping hand."
Betty. Life member, fifteen-year member. Provides: [1] typing; [2] advice on collectible cars.
Soraya. Life member, fifteen-year member. Provides: calligraphy.
Craig. Fifteen-year member. Cert. hypnotherapist (Psychoneurology Foundation). Provides:
[1] hypnotherapy; [2] Focusing (a self-discovery technique); [3] Bach flower remedies at cost, and free consultation.
Maria. Life member. Prof. astrologer; member, Ass'n of Prof. Astrologers. Provides: personal astrological counseling, covering relationships, economic concerns, etc., with emphasis on future tendencies. Note: Before calling, please have ready the day, month, year, time, and place (incl. nearest city) of your birth.
Judy. Fifteen-year member. Psychotherapist (MFCC), cabaret jazz singer. BA, speech and drama. Provides: [1] help with speech writing; [2] coaching for acting or delivery of speeches; [3] help in overcoming stage or speech fright, using hypnosis as appropriate; [4] help in overcoming creative blocks; [5] singing; [6] lectures and workshops on aspects of the psychology of C. G. Jung; [7] "helping hand."
Al. Fifteen-year member. Dental plan owner. Provides: [1] heavily discounted dental fees, at participating dental offices throughout Greater Los Angeles. (On your request, Al will send you a membership card and directory, and a price list.) Also offers [2] massage exchange (Supplementary Service; can include tribal massage--call Al for details).
Mark. Fifteen-year member. Workshop leader and lecturer, comedy writer and performer, psychic. Provides: [1] goal motivation training ("result training") for self-esteem, relationships, productivity, creativity, memory, prosperity, weight loss, career, etc.; [2] self-discovery techniques to find "The Greatness Within"; [3] comedy help, in writing or performing, for professionals and others; [4] psychic readings by phone; [5] cheer-up phone calls, either to members or their designees.
Elaine. Prof. makeup artist. Provides: [1] makeups for special occasions, incl. photo shoots; [2] eyebrow shaping; [3] lip conditioning; [4] makeup instruction, for everyday makeup; [5] information on venues for dancing and dance instruction, esp. tango; [6] dance partnership.
Rick. Life member. Trained at the Gnostic Center. Provides: [1] instruction in beginning meditation; [2] advice and consultation on acquiring limited-edition plates for profit or pleasure; [3] such plates at or below dealer cost (depending on the current market value).
Hal. Provides: [1] introductory tutoring of the Macintosh computer and the Filemaker Pro database program; [2] general problem solving assistance; [3] active listening (not solution-oriented); [4] loan of Abraham-Hicks inspirational audio cassettes, for happiness, prosperity, and health through a clear connection with your Inner Being; [5] "helping hand.".
Marlaine. Life member, fifteen-year member. BA, linguistics; JD. Provides: [1] accent reduction;
[2] tutoring of English; [3] advice on weight loss or gain, dieting, and natural nutrition; [4] tips on how to survive law school; [5] dictionary/thesaurus look-up service, using Marlaine's collection of seventy bilingual dictionaries, plus rhyming, slang, law, and other dictionaries and thesauruses. Note: Marlaine will exchange audio cassettes, if desired, for service #1.
Carol-Jean. Professional Coach (cert., The Coaches Training Institute). Provides: [1] coaching for goal realization, quality of life, and grief; [2] Focusing (a self-discovery technique); [3] referral to resources for seniors' needs; [4] mediation between two persons by phone (one party at a time); [5] personal letter writing, using phone and e-mail; [6] proofreading; [7] brainstorming, problem-solving discussions, or active listening; [8] meditation partnership; [9] walking or easy hiking on the west side.
Alicia. Life member, fifteen-year member. Poet and lyricist published in three languages; native Argentine; real estate investor. Provides: [1] lyric writing; [2] Spanish or Armenian interpreting; [3] calligraphy; [4] poetry books written by Alicia at cost; [5] advice on real estate investment.
Lily. Fifteen-year member. FREE FOR ALL Party and Event Coordinator. Also provides: [1] child care, to age 12 (providing there's no conflict with paid work); [2] picking of fruits or vegetables (LA County, residences only); [3] weekly local phone calls to the elderly or housebound, incl. members' parents or grandparents (up to 15 minutes per call); [4] process serving (if not dangerous); [5] "helping hand"; [7] Supplementary Services: (a) help in cleaning other non-smoking members' homes, in exchange for help in cleaning Lily's; (b) companionship for performing arts or special events.
Terri. Life member, fifteen-year member. Lic. clinical psychologist (EdD). Provides: group, individual, and couple therapy/counseling, using gestalt and holistic approaches. May include telephone counseling and hypnotherapy.
Bev. Fifteen-year member. Artist (MA in art). Provides: [1] sculpture instruction, at CSUN; [2] creative inexpensive centerpieces, table settings, and room decorations, for the receiving member's home; [3] instruction and assistance in creative renovation of torn, spotted, or outdated clothing; [4] innovative gift wrapping; [5] wild foods growing on or near provider's property, and recipes therefor. Note: (a) Bev will travel up to 15 miles (each way) for services #2 and #4; (b) Materials for service #2 may consist of whatever is available in or around either member's home.
Peter. Fifteen-year member. Attorney. Provides: general legal consultation, phone calls, and brief letters. (Peter specializes in personal injury and criminal law.)
Romuald. Life member, fifteen-year member. Research scientist (MS, mathematics); credentialed junior college instructor in physics and math. Provides: [1] instruction in math, physics, computer science, chemistry, biology, and electronic engineering; [2] companionship for walks or bicycling; [3] detailed guidance for members wishing to join the Internet or to create a Web page; [4] instruction in digital photography, computer graphics, or visual multi-media]; [5] guidance in enabling video-teleconferencing from one's computer.