Come on in! We've changed the Meet Up name but not our mission! Cohousing Collaborative, LLC, is delighted to announce we are expanding this Meet Up site to include the many and varied activities surrounding building sustainable communities -- most particularly cohousing communities. This site will be focused on creating Meet UPs for folks to meet and discuss topics of social sustainability in our changing world. How can we help each other through these tough economic times? How can we encourage …

Democracy for America (DFA) emerged from Gov. Howard Dean's presidential campaign in 2004, and has organized grass-roots activists to support socially progressive, fiscally responsible candidates. DFMC is Democracy for Montgomery County, a local DFA-inspired organization which is not directly or legally affiliated with DFA. Note: this club is not formally affiliated with any political party, candidate or campaign. We request a $15 annual fee to defray costs.

This group is for kitesurfing enthusiasts in the DC/MD/VA area who want to kitesurf together, organize kitesurfing trips, gatherings, gear swaps, information sharing, safety rules, car pools, interstate and international trips to exciting kiting and tourist destinations.

Activities and fundraising events in support of Bethesda Cares, a homeless outreach organization, serving people in need throughout Montgomery County.

I know there are some nice, liberal 20s-30s brainiacs out there in Bethesda...and I think it's past time for everyone to meet up! If you are an open-minded "young professional" dork, geek, science nerd, etc (you get my drift) but you also love being social and having a glass or two of wine, come on out and enjoy a happy hour with like-minded folks. People often message me about the age range -- we're a fairly young group!  If you're looking for something a bit different but still Nerdy, check ou …

We're an ALL-volunteer, non-profit, non-denominational group of spiritual singles from the Greater Washington, DC Area, with activities in Virginia, Maryland and DC. Please feel free to join us for spiritual, cultural, health, creative, musical, educational and social activities. Also, since we are an ALL-volunteer organization, we invite and encourage anyone to put on an event!  In fact, please do so - it's what makes our organization work! All ages, cultures and beliefs are welcome - and frien …

The Washington C-Suite Breakfast is a confidential and informal forum for top leaders and managers to discuss challenges, trends, and solutions of leading organizations in the the 21st century. For senior executives, top leaders and their direct reports from large organizations or government institutions, and only the senior executives and top leaders from small and medium organizations. Membership is free but subject to acceptance. Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. In general, peopl …

We are all beautiful creatures. This is my statement and my proposal is to help all the participants to deeply feel how beautiful she is. Beauty is in our heart, in our words, in our smiles, in our bodies and in our movements. When we love ourselves and our body we live a much better life. We have better relationships. We take care of ourselves in a more aware and attentive way. We do our best to be in good health. And we do all of these with happiness. Happiness comes from our vitality seen as …

Pass the popcorn! Join us as we check out the latest and greatest movies playing in the DC and MD area! Since we can't talk during the movie we'll always try to pair the movie with food/drinks at a nearby restaurant. In addition to movies we may post other activities that we're interested in. Members should be fun, friendly, professionals in their 20's, 30's and 40's. Singles and couples welcome! Note: If you comment on an event everyone who RSVP'ed will receive that comment by email so please b …

For all those adults (men and women 18 years or older) interested in playing floor hockey in the DC, VA, MD area. You do not need to know how to skate (we play on gym floor with sneakers). You do not need full hockey equipment (just a simple floor hockey stick and shin pads). You just need to want to compete, get a good cardio workout and have fun. This is a great opportunity for those who love hockey and want to play the game in an affordable and feasible environment. This is also an excellent …

Inspired by Tony of ZenHiking. We are starting a new Washington DC meetup that combines several spiritual disciplines such as Meditation, Yoga, TUMMO Reiki, Chi Gong(Qigong) and Tai Chi with all other fun outdoor activities like Hiking, Cycling, Canoeing, Wine Tasting, Camping, Golf and Tennis. Why? The answer is simple. Meditation is best combined with outdoor activities. What could be more fun and more spiritual than doing meditation before or after a day of exciting activities such as Yoga, T …

Like that old, soulful U2 rock anthem, do you sometimes find yourself singing "I still haven't found what I'm looking for," and somehow the song's sentiment connects with your spiritual journey?  Perhaps you feel emotionally distant from the Christian spirituality and Sunday worship you grew up with.  Curious to find out why you’re having these feelings/thoughts/disconnect?  But more importantly, curious if there is a better way to think about, experiment with, and practice faith in the 21st Cen …

This group is dedicated to local, social and mobile online marketing.  Our group is filled with people passionate about helping local businesses and organizations get the word out on social media, search, email, directories, mobile and everywhere you need to be. Our Members We are filled with diverse and passionate members and experts: Owners of small-to-medium size businesses PR professionals looking to leverage online channels Entrepreneurs who want to grow their business Technology and serv …

Do you love to volunteer? Do you love to help others in need-especially children? Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you wish to make a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate? Do you wish you could volunteer, but do not have a lot of time on your hands? If you answer yes to any of these questions then this group is for you. This volunteer group is currently designed for individuals interested in volunteering for at least 5 hours each month with …

Our mission statement: We are a social community in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area sharing the Japanese and English languages and the best of both Japanese and American culture. We host events in MD, DC, and Northern VA.  Study Japanese and/or English with a community that shares the same language exchange interests as you.  People who want to speak (or hear) Japanese or English can join. It is open to all ages 18 and over and all levels of skill. Unlike a classroom setting, we mee …

With more than 200,000 D.C. members and hosting more than 1,000 events each year, Professionals in the City is the largest social and networking organization in the country. We organize hundreds of great events each year to bring together professionals in the D.C. community and familiarize residents with all the excitement that the city has to offer. Please join us at our most popular events, Speed Dating! We host different Speed Dating events each night of the week.

Do you love brunch but hate getting up early in the morning? Do you live in DC or are you willing to come into DC for brunch? Do you want to meet new people and expand your social circle, while eating the best meal of the day? Do you promise that if you RSVP yes you will show up? If so, this group is for you! I will schedule brunches as often as interest allows. Since it's hard to seat large groups, I'll keep the brunches to 8-10 people max, unless we find places that can easily seat or take res …

See our message board for information accessible to nonmembers here. The Mycological Association of Washington's meetup group (the "MAWDC Meetup group") is a group for people interested in wild mushroom collecting in and around Washington DC. This group is operated by members of the Mycological Association of Washington (“MAW”), a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed and operated to support public education about mycological interests. See http://www.mawdc.org/.  In addition to wild …

Interested in casual, weekday evening conversations (and hearing interesting speakers) to explore questions and doubts related to Christian faith and finding meaning in life? If yes, then grab a beer and join us! DC Theology Pub is an experimental conversation designed to foster fresh new perspectives on--and questions regarding--Christian spirituality in the 21st Century: it is part discussion group and part speaker series. Recently we have started to focus on book discussions on science and fa …

Welcome to "Persian Circle of Friends" or "Mahfel Doostan Irani", a social/cultural Iranian-Americans group where Iranians and persian cultuer enthusiasts gather to socialize; participate in cultural events; professionally network; exchange ideas; and brain storm to create new ways to encourage other Iranian Americans to reconnect to their roots and be proud of it. It is a great Place for the: • Iranian-Americans to gather and speak their tongue “Farsi” • New Iranians-American to the area to m …

Starting June 2013 I will be organizing meetups for moms who would like to take a break from their busy lives and enjoy an adult dinner night out. Once in a while we can include our significant others if the group would like that. Due to my current schedule, I will not be able to set up morning, kid friendly events. If a mom would like to assist in organizing and attend these type of meetups through these page and members, please contact me. Participation is required to remain in the group. If a …

The Washington Leadership Breakfast is an informal forum for entrepreneurs, leaders, and managers to discuss challenges, trends and solutions of leading organizations in the the 21st century. Every entrepreneur eventually accepts that the fun has to stop before their dreams of running a serious and successful company can become a reality.  But does the sickening pall of traditional management really need to turn your lean, innovative start-up into an unforgiving daily grind?  This group is for s …

I just took over as "Organizer" of this group from the previous organization that was running "incubator"-like training events. I am ready to help make this group what you members want it to be. Let's get a dialog going and see where it takes us. My proposal: I have 15+ years of experience in starting and running small businesses on a shoestring budget. Sometimes out of choice, more times out of instinctual necessity. My current specialties are in small business technology, free & open source so …

Northwest Xtreme Athletics ("NXA") organizes adult sports games, social and charity events, and other fun and recreational activities. NXA is a great way to stay active and meet new people. NXA is made up of mainly young, active professionals looking to get out and enjoy some friendly competition or exciting social events. Ages range from 21 to 60, with most of our participants in their 20's and 30's. People from all walks of life and professions are represented in the League, bound by the commo …

DMV Poker welcomes new faces. Additional amenities include Internet access and 40+ inch Plasma television(s). Smoking is allowed on the balconies/decks and or smoking room. Our organization provides a well-organized upscale atmosphere.  There are dedicated professional dealers. Location, Stakes & Bonuses: We offer games in Rockville, Germantown, Silver Spring, Towson, Md and Southwest Washington, D.C., We offer the following stakes: 1-2NL, 1-3NL, 1-5NL, 2-5NL and 1-2PLO Player insurance is av …

So if you're Jewish, in your 30's or 40's to youthful 50's, and want to meet others as friends or romantic interest, then come and join us and tell your friends too. I'll have some separate events for different age groups like 30's-40's and 40's-50's and will cosponsor with other groups as well.  The JCC of Greater Washington is one of my cosponsors.   If you'd like to run/organize any events or help, please let me know. I look forward to meeting you, will introduce you to others and will do my …

This is a way for members of Falkland Chase to share resources and talk about upcoming hiking events. Meetup is a great way to build a schedule as well. We'll decide if this is a good fit going forward. One are I'd like to explore would be getting together with some humans and canines that would be down for some more intense hikes and potentially backpacking. Also, I am putting everyone that joins from Falkland Chase as an organizer, so you can do everything except ask for money for events. Post …

Hi, we play "safer soccer" on the weekends in Silver Spring, Maryland, north of the beltway by 5 minutes. You're welcome to join us.  We use an awesome red foam ball which reduces injuries and pain.  This allows us to have a wide variance in skill level.  Most of our players switched from using the harder ball.  Others had no soccer experience before playing with us, and chose this game over stuff like aerobics.  Our games are more fun and invigorating than normal soccer games because people don …