The Bowie Meditation group meets twice a month at the Goodloe Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church in Pointer Ridge on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month, 7:15 – 8:30pm. The group welcomes all. No prior experience in meditation is needed. We just bring your hearts and hopes, and sit with them together, allowing the "mud" in our lives to settle and our minds to clear. In meditation, we focus on quieting the mind, encouraging the heart, and in finding the simple, natural connections …

Yes, everybody can play something... but do you know why? Can you take the melody / harmony apart? And put it back together again? I want to know more about rock, blues and metal music theory (scales, triads, the geometry of the fretboard, improvisation, etc.) and I'm willing to put the time in. Looking for a few good men and women who want to learn something or contribute something to their fellow musicians. Everyone walks away with something new. Everyone walks away happy... maybe eve …

DC UL Backpacking Guiding Philosophy: To backpack the Mid-Atlantic, with the idea of waking early, walking far, traveling light, and having a fulfilling backcountry experience. “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”—Antoine de Saint-Exupery This meet up group specializes in high-mileage, light-weight, overnight backpacking adventures throughout the Mid-Atlantic, especially Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.  …

Welcome to the Alexandria-Fairfax Social Club! We are one big area with plenty to do! This area alone has many festivals, tons of tennis courts, shows and cheap eat restaurants. All are welcome. All events are only in public venues which means NO PRIVATE HOMES and NO CAMPING. All participants are responsible for staying within their own physical limits especially during our tennis matches, hikes and bowling face offs. And, as always, remember to practice good sportsmanship to each other. It is a …

This group is for the Sistas of the Lake Ridge and Woodbridge, VA area (or anyone else who wants to make the drive!). The group is geared toward all cultures and ethnicities that need motivation to exercise. Our goal is to celebrate the flavor and essence that Sistas share. Let's enhance ourselves by promoting and supporting each other in our efforts to lose weight and become healthy. Besides hitting the pavement or the gym with a buddy gives us more motivation to maintain our workouts and promo …

Welcome to Arlington, DC Hiking Group! This meet-up group is for people who like to hike and get outdoors. Our hikes have evolved over the last 2 months. While we do a good number of moderate and easy hikes, we have begun including more strenuous hikes each month. This gives hikers a great opportunity to get to know the group and advance in skill and ability. As the hike leader enjoys long hikes, you can be sure that the easy hikes will be 5+ miles in distance. Welcome to the group, we hope you …

Family-friendly, relatively short (1-2 miles) nature walks each month in various parks in northern Virginia (and occasionally southern Maryland). Come walk with us!

Why because Oprah ruined the Marathon. A group of ALL Ultra Runners from the experienced to the runners who may just want to try a run longer than a 26.2. We could also meet up at different runs around the area and share our experiences and knowledge.

Some people drift through their entire life. They do it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time. It happens so gradually they are unaware of how their lives are slipping away until it's too late. The time to be happy is now, regardless of any circumstances or beliefs, it is your birth right to be free and happy in every moment. Here we maximize every moment of our existence and live our life to the fullest. This group is here to remind us of all the things we want to achieve i …

The Dunkirk Fitness Meetup Group is for fitness enthusiasts, and would-be fitness enthusiasts, living or working in northern Calvert County, southern Anne Arundel County, or southern Prince George's County, Maryland (or anywhere else for that matter). The group is led by Personal Trainer Linda Copeland of Breakthrough Fitness. We will schedule various fitness activities such as walks, hikes, and group workouts. Some activities are free, others are for a fee. Beginners are welcome! We recommend …

Women looking to fit walking into their busy schedules and losing weight in the process. Meet in Springfield area early mornings and week nights.

Its more than just running or getting in shape.  It's LIFEstyle, and this is just 1 part of it. If you'd like to look better, feel younger, prevent sickness, increase energy levels, trim inches, AND improve your stamina and performance levels- Then THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! From 1 mile to marathons, We meet together on Sunday mornings to run/walk/bike/blade As long as its MOVE!WE ARE and will will continue to be- CONSISTENT and WILL NOT MISS A WEEKEND.   SUN,  RAIN, SLEET, SNOW.   No Excuses, w …

Celebrate 2013 with new Friendships ~ Have you recently relocated leaving close friends behind? Perhaps your friendships drifted over time.  Studies reveal women of all ages change friends about every five years.  You may have childhood or long-time friends in your life, but as life changes, so do friendships.  Creating new friend connections is beneficial and critical to our health and well being. Our group encourages members to suggest or host events. We are an upbeat community of fun women in …

I'm a first responder in DC at night and I have monday and tuesday nights off, and most of these groups do things on the weekends or at night when it's too late for me to go out before work. So this group is for people in the same situation who are interested in going out on weekdays or nights. Activities I'd like to do are hiking, museums, movies, mini golf, historical walks, amusement parks.

Hello ladies! Welcome to the group. Whether you're new to the area or have been here for some time, this is the place to meet fellow ladies and enjoy our lovely Old Town. From shopping on King Street, walking the water front, trying new restaurants, and hitting up markets and fairs, there is SO much to do in our area. My name is Stacy and even though I've been in the area over a year, I'm still looking to meet more fine young ladies like myself; I often find myself wanting to call up girlfriends …

To be frank I am looking for good people to hang out with during the weekday. I jealously reserve the weekends and evenings to spend with my spouse. Age, sex, and all the rest does not matter. The interests are all mine and are not required either. This is in no way a dating group. I simply enjoy talking to people and learning about their lives. All meetups will be in public places, so no worries. Hope to see you soon.

BELLA SOULS IS A WOMENS GROUP ESTABLISHED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE.  WE WANT TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOU TO LIVE A PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE.  STEP OUT OF THE BOX, BE PRODUCTIVE, LIVE A MORE MEANINGFUL EXISTENCE AND REALIZE YOUR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. Join us for fun activities and intelligent conversations, we have a full calendar of diverse events: dining out, lounging, concerts, museums, plays, book clubs, festivals, shopping and sightseeing trips, walking and hiking, health and fitness support …

Enjoy the newest off-leash dog park in Fairfax County! Friendly dogs of all sizes and their humans are welcome to join in the fun. Westgrove Park in Alexandria, VA is conveniently located just minutes off the Beltway and GW Parkway.

This is a group interested in Australian Shepherds and their activities. Let's get our Aussies together for hikes and runs. Let's also support Aussie rescue activities.

Welcome to Fredericksburg Water and Trails! This club is for those who love the local trails and water sports for running, walking and hiking, boating, snorkeling, marine biology and/or bicycling. Fredericksburg has plenty of them! All are welcome. All events are only in public venues which means NO PRIVATE HOMES and NO CAMPING. All boating and fishing events require you bring a buddy and can swim! Life vests are strongly advised. All participants are responsible for staying within their own phy …

Fabulously Fit 50 is an option for anyone approaching 50 or older, that woke up and realized they want to get HEALTHY, lose weight, feel better and look FABULOUS but they don't know where to start? Or the doctor may have mentioned high blood pressure, the possibilities of heart disease, bad cholesterol, or diabetes if they don't start eating better and exercising and they don't know what to do? These meetup gatherings will offer real proven options that are fun and supportive!

This group is for the Plus Size Woman who really wants to embrace life and get moving this year. It's about travel, retreats, walking, hiking, swimming, fashion, food and more without guilt. Its for the plus size woman who really wants to try that ZUMBA class but is afraid she is too big, or the woman who wants to start walking but fears she is just to slow to do it with others so she sits on the couch watching Biggest Loser and eating BonBons. Its for the Big Girl out there with BIG DREAMS who …

This is a group for anyone interested in exploring the great outdoors on Kent Island on weekdays rather than weekends. Let's create a network of friends who have time during the week to get together and enjoy outdoor recreation together. We can hike or walk the beautiful trails on the Island. We can play some tennis at one of our wonderful parks. We can be creative about how to spend some time outdoors on this beautiful Island each day.

This is a group for anyone interested in walking, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, jogging, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to build a healthier AMERICA. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody.” LET'S GET ON THE MOVE AND BUILD A HEALTHIER AMERICA!

We are a hiking club in the Washington, DC area which adds to the pleasure of a sociable hike the discovery of the natural and historical aspects of the wayside along the trails we tread. While benefiting from an invigorating hike, time is taken for hike leaders - as well as fellow hikers - to share their knowledge of the flora, fauna, geology, and history of the area with the group.

SCPRO is a special activities section of the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter that organizes hikes and other events for the general public on behalf of the Sierra Club's Washington, DC chapter and the close-in groups of the Maryland and Virginia Chapters. No Sierra Club membership is necessary to participate. We welcome all people on a variety of outdoor adventures, nature walks, conservation outings, and exploration of our natural and regional history. www.sierrapotomac.org

Hello! We're starting a group to let everyone know that we're working on our 6th Annual "We're Looking for Trouble" 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run that will be on Saturday, April 6, 2013, and we'd love to see you there! WHEN: Kids' Fun Run starts at 8:45 AM 5K starts at 9:00 AM WHERE: The race will follow the Three Notch Trail and will begin and end at the Northern Senior Center. The Northern Senior Center is located at 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. Parking will be availabl …

If you are looking to warmer weather and want to shape up by walking at an easy pace with a small (4-6) group of women (35+) join us on Sat. mornings, 10 a.m., and Mon. & Wed. evenings, 6:30 p.m. We meet under the awning of the Shirlington movie theater and walk on the bike path for about an hr.(@2.5 miles). It's fun, it's easy and when you chat and walk, the time passes quickly. Join us to jump start feeling great, losing weight and making new friends. NOTE: If it rains, there is the threat of …