Hello! My name is Catherine, age 63, and I am the organizer of this group of women that we call WILLOWS.  I am passionate about women helping women and that is why I started this meetup in March of 2011. I find there is a great need for more support and encouragement for a woman that is going through some major life transistions. We all benefit when we reach out and help, encourage, support and literally cheerlead each woman as she travels on her own journey in life. When we help others we conti …

The NY Passive House (NYPH) Meetups are organized by NYPH members, working to promote a healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient built environment through the promotion of the Passive House building standard. NYPH is an independent not-for-profit organization that facilitates the exchange of information and experiences, among local, national and international practitioners of the Passive House building standard. Presentations at the Meetup will vary from broad general introductions to specific …

The purpose of The Thirties Group (BTMG) is to find young, intelligent, strong minded and independent women to gather together and possibly find friendship, to vent, to support and hear each other and just to have a good time out/in with the girls. I feel that we as women sacrifice and give so much for our loved ones that we tend to forget about ourselves and enjoy a "me" time. My goal is that for the many hats that we wear; The mom, the friend, the cook, the cleaner, the nurse, the lover, the s …

Welcome to the most dynamic Meetup group in Western New York!  Just moved  to the area? We do lots of great things and you'll discover an amazing city with so much to offer!  Lived here a while? This is an opportunity to explore a town you never knew you didn’t know.  We participate in a wide variety of activities and have a great time while meeting people and making friends. Come join us for an adventure!  Click on our Calendar link under the Meetup tab at the top of the page to find something …

The WNY Women's Social Meetup is for fun-loving women in the Western New York area.  If you are interested in having fun, traveling, active living and building lasting friendships then this group is for you. We offer social events, classes to nourish our Body, Mind and Spirit, and getaways to let us pamper ourselves so we are prepared to tackle all that life has in store for us. All members are welcomed with open arms so you don't need to know anyone when you join. All suggestions are welcome!   …

Mission: We are a global society of women that supports and encourages women in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment, and fitness. Fun – we celebrate life at every age Friendship – we solidify and expand the bonds of sisterhood Freedom – we discover and explore new interests Fulfillment – we realize our personal potential Fitness – we embrace healthy, life-lengthening lifestyles So many friendships have been born in the Red Hat Society.  You might find us dining out, at a B …

This is a society for anyone interested in a Vegan lifestyle. No one is compelled to stop eating meat products to meet with us. We believe in "that if anyone should come to us , in no wise shall we cast them out". So please feel free to inquire, make suggestions, proposals,etc. as you see fit and /or as you wish to do so. In our minds there is no dumb question when you want to know about something. So let's get it on! We can meet at Delaware Park,Martin Luther Park,Library,Zoo,Restaurant,our hom …

Where do you meet people after college? The workplace only offers so many options. Want to try something new but don't have a group to do it with? Bored of your usual routine and just want to shake it up? Join the group. Please feel free to schedule any event you would like! You do not have to be an organizer to create an event. Also as far as actually finding us at the event, if you have a smartphone look at the event conversation. Often we will "check in" and post where we are and what we are …

Did you know there are many miles of premier mountain biking trails right here in Western New York? Many of these trails were built and are maintained by volunteers organized by the Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WNYMBA). Also, WNY is host to numerous mountain bike races and meetups every week during spring, summer, and fall. We even ride a little in the winter. We are an easy going and friendly group of both male and female riders of every age and riding skill level. We need to ge …

Our Euchre Friends meet for a fun game of Euchre. We meet monthly at the Corner Bakery Cafe in Amherst where beginners and experienced players are welcome.  We also have a Progressive Euchre Night where experienced players play at various Coffee Shops in Western New York. It's a fun way to meet new people and share some friendly competition. Both men and women are welcome. Membership Fees to help pay for Meetup Fees and other incidentals MEMBERS - $1.00 per event to a maximum of $5.00 per year …

Meet developers near you! Come to a meetup to exchange ideas and talk about web development, php, and open source in general. Anyone interested is welcome! Buffalo PHP organizes meetings on the second Tuesday of every Month to promote the use of PHP in the business community, and to provide a resource for development, education and sharing of ideas among developers and hobbyists. We are looking for companies involved with PHP and open source web development in the Buffalo are to join our m …

This is a group for parents with children ages 2-10, whom feel their child/children possess gifted qualities and are looking to homeschool him/her. I started this group because I am looking to connect with other like-minded children and parents to help foster friendships between different children/parents by organizing a parent co-op to exchange different responsibilites as a group member on a weekly basis. The responsibilities would include taking turns in one anothers homes or other chosen loc …

The Lean Startup - WNY is a group of smart and driven high-tech entrepreneurs that are interested in learning how to discover customers and build products they want using the revolutionary new Lean Startup and Customer Development principles first developed by Steve Blank and refined by Eric Ries. Lean Startups (which can include for profit and not for profit organizations, new product/innovation organizations within larger companies and even government agencies) achieve success faster than mos …

This is a B2B and B2C group of professionals either in the buffalo area and beyond. The idea is to create a low-pressure environment for the purpose of connecting professionals to professionals and creating "relationships" between people who (a) know each other, (b) like each other and (c) refer each other to friends and business associates. The group meets Tuesday's but as group grows bigger will have different days to accomodate all. If you are serious in implementing a referral system for you …

The 716 Entrepreneur Business Exchange is a virtual community of like-minded people who develop mutually rewarding collaborative partnerships that will stimulate the economy of Western New York. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a novice in your own small business, or a seasoned corporate executive in the area of business development, there is a leadership and personal development community for you in Western New York that you should utilize.  The 716 Entrepreneur Business Exchange is a …

New members must be approved by the Organizers. Please review our Policies & Procedures in the "Files" section under More on the Main page before joining. When applying for membership, please tell us a little about yourself and why you would like to join the group. We also like to see completed meetup profiles. Please be sure to RSVP if you can attend a meeting! Meetings will be posted on the calendar when an agenda has been created for that evening. Please pay attention to what to bring and arr …

I started to fill out the entries to organize this meetup a couple weeks ago but didn't really know what to say. Meetup has since sent me an email saying there are 290 people in my area that are interested so I figured there's no time like the present and the details will get worked out along the way! My initial thought was to start a group to clean up the litter throughout WNY. (Milestrip road between Target and the mall, Clinton and Bailey in the city, the parking lot of Tops/Moe's/Stein Mart …

This group is for people interested in Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) in Western New York (WNY), including open meetings, training and events of existing CERT groups and individuals interested in getting involved in CERT. EMPact America works very closely with many of the CERT groups in WNY, and frequently offers free CERT and related training - for more information, visit www,EMPactAmerice.org and www.PrepareHub.org.  Also, please join, EMPact America's meetup group (http://www.meetu …

We are a bipartisan, non-profit organization based in Elma, NY dedicated to educating and informing citizens about emergency preparedness. Please direct all comments, questions, and suggestions to info@empactamerica.org Links: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Prepare Hub Citizens' Exchange

Looking to meet like minded people who see the glass half full, that believe thoughts become things, and that imagination is the gift that can bring love, health, abundance, and happiness into our lives. "Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Changing Your Life"brings like minded thinkers together. Originally started by Mike Dooley's Gifts from the Universe service organization and is now offered by Ellen Dunwoodie and Debbie Gromek, Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainers. Please feel free to jo …

Meet other women in your local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in the Buffalo area. Gather to share and make friends in a fun, inclusive, social space. The group is intended to create a community both online and in real life, so it's important to participate in events. Events range from poetry readings to hikes, coffee & games to potlucks, hopefully something for everyone's interests. Why LGBTQ? We want all women-loving-women to feel welcome, whatever labels she may use …

I took over this group for one selfish reason. I said this is "the year of me". I needed to do something for me, I needed to get myself back into shape. I also needed to prove that Thyroid issues were just my excuse. I wanted to find support for me & I thought why not try to help someone else along the way. It can only be a win, win situation. My goal is to walk at least twice a week. I need the excuse to get out there so please join me.  I am from the south towns & am more familiar with those l …

Welcome to the Buffalo Wine Meetup! This group is open to all ages (21+ of course!).  The group always looks forward to meeting new members. The group gets together to enjoy an assortment of wine events, such as tastings, wine nights, brunches, dinner, and so much more. If you have any questions regarding this meetup group, please email the organizer.

If your interested in haunted places, monsters, mysteries, and inexplicable occurrences, then you've come to the right place...welcome to The Phenomena Trackers of Western New York! The goal of this meetup is getting members involved in exploration and information sharing through networking, without all the fanfare and smoke. We cover such topics as Crypo-zoology, extra-sensory perception, ghost tracking, miracles, possession, and any and everything encompassed within the realm of the supernatur …

Western New York Young Professionals (WNYYP) is the premier social and networking outlet for young professionals in their 20's and 30's in the Western New York area. Young professionals of all industries and occupations are welcome! WNYYP organizes Socials and conference calls. The dates and times are intentionally predictable. In addition to social networking, we have scheduled business and philanthropy events, activities, and upcoming sports teams provide young professionals an immense amount …

Meet other local moms and dads and their kids in the Buffalo area and make the most out of what WNY has to offer your family! We offer a variety of fun, creative and age-appropriate activities for moms and their children (ages 0-7). SPP has been around since 1979 and we have long-time relationships with many local places of interest. Members have access to our monthly online calendar of activities: gymnastics/sports museums, farms Moms Nights Out arts & crafts behind-the-scene tours of pla …

The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is comprised of 28,000 members centered among 21 chapters in New York State. The Niagara Frontier Chapter (ADK-NFC) has 800 members and serves the counties of Niagara, Erie, Allegany, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus. The mission of the ADK is C.A.R.E.S. Conservation ADK is committed to protecting the wild lands and waters our members use and cherish. ADK is the champion of nearly 5 million acres of publicly owned lands across New York Stat …

This is a group for all who love scuba diving. The purpose of this group is to organize scuba diving adventures as well as to try to build a community of scuba divers to exchange info, help each other out and make friends.