This group is for those interested in taking meditation walks/hikes on nearby trails, greenways and labyrinths; those interested in combining nature + spirituality + movement; those who might consider nature their religion. The purpose is to come together with like-minded others; and, to learn and share different "ways of walking." Anyone interested in learning or sharing meditation walking is welcome. Most walks will include setting intention, walking in silence, and journaling afterwards. I ha …

We moved our family of three to Cary from the Finger Lakes Region of NY in May 2012. We are gentle, attached, semi-crunchy parents to our amazing and active two year old daughter. After attending a few other mommy and me group meetups, I realized they were not a great fit.  We parent by instinct, practice co-sleeping, full term breastfeed, baby wear, avoid toxic products and plastic and eat a mostly whole, organic (when possible) unprocessed diet which are not mainstream and apparently these thi …

Join us if you want to meet other singles who are interested in walking for fitness or social outings! We welcome married friends as well! A shared enjoyable activity is a perfect way to make new acquaintances and friendships.

Hello and welcome to Active Raleigh. Our objective is to gather fitness-oriented individuals, both single and married, and provide activities in a nice social and friendly environment. Our activities will include walking, running, cycling, swimming, socials, and more. We are always open to new ideas for activities and we encourage members to post and host their own meetups as well. If you haven’t done so already, please take the time to post a current photo with your profile. This is primarily t …

This group welcomes all runners of different paces, but what sets the Turtles & Hares aside from other running groups is that the majority do not run faster than 9 minute miles, and many run 10-15 minute miles and slower. So if you've ever felt a little intimidated by those other running groups that list the "slow" group at 8 minute miles then this is the group for you! So what is this group all about? The Turtles & Hares encompass a wide range of running styles which include; straight running, …

Women: have you ever felt an attraction to another woman? Bicurious and bisexual females are everywhere and now there's a Meetup to support you! Women who are single or married, currently in a relationship with a male OR female... let's get together and socialize, get to know other people and just be who we are! Please note: Although you may have found this Meetup under the "LGBT" heading, this is NOT a Meetup for men, straight women, gay women, or trans...we are focused SOLELY on the unique nee …

Have you wanted to get together with other dog lovers to hike the local parks, take your dog for a pooch plunge or get together at the dog park (private or public)?  If so, come join us on some outdoor adventures. We have a huge cookout/BBQ twice a year at one of the local parks.  All of our events are planned around our four-legged friends. We are a group of responsible pet owners that love spending time with our pets. We ask that only dogs who are vaccinated (distemper/parvo and rabies) and ar …

FITNESS FOR MOM, FUN FOR BABY Are you looking for a way to get in shape, meet other moms, and have fun with your child? Stroller Strides may be just what you are looking for! Stroller Strides helps you get in shape while entertaining your little one and meeting other moms. All fitness levels are welcome! We welcome all moms to join our meetup group, sponsored by Plum Moms Club (creators of Plum Organic baby food). There is no cost associated with joining this meetup group, and membership in Stro …

We are a group of intermediate sand players.  If you prefer to play smaller sided games (doubles, triples, and maybe fours), then this group should be a good fit. This group is designed to provide a place for those of you who already have a good grasp of playing higher level volleyball and players who are looking for fun, positive yet competitive play. If you are a beginner, or prefer more people on the court, please check out our sister group TSV-REC at http://www.meetup.com/tsvc-rec Locations …

"I decided to start this group because I have found that discussing my condition with others is very helpful, as well as hearing similar experiences from others. The idea of this group will be to encourage people to speak out without fear of judgment, or reproach; to gain empathy and to provide support and comfort to those who suffer from bipolar disorder here in the Triangle. It is also a great way to develop lasting friendships, and to gain a feeling of being part of a community."        ~ Chr …

Being the full-time care giver for our children presents unique challenges. Full-time parenting groups in our area are mostly, if not exclusively, moms. We need a group where dads aren't the minority. This group gives an opportunity to share and talk about the unique challenges of being a dad. Kids of all ages are welcome. We hold weekly playgroups, primarily Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. as more members join and interest grows, we'll add additional playgroups at other times throughout …

Welcome! We are a group of volleyball players providing opportunities to play volleyball on sand courts at varying skill levels in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area. We are strictly a recreational group and not a professional league. We get together in public parks to play some volleyball.  Everyone is expected to follow basic volleyball etiquette and play to the best of their ability. This includes illegal contact calls against one's own team as well as against the opponent. We provide constructive …

All volleyball events are set up to play sand doubles as that is the only format played. >Locations may vary throughout Raleigh/Cary and Durham area. We do focus on optimizing playing time. Is this group right for you? This group is geared for solid intermediate doubles players who are looking for fun, positive but yet competitive play. We play year round, so if your looking for people that hardcore lovers of the sport who are wanting to play 2s, then you found the right group of people! This gr …

The Shortie Films group was created with the purpose of providing a learning environment that nurtures creativity and encourages expression while promoting the art of "film making" with the goal of producing quality content. The groups’ focus will be on teaching via "in-studio workshops" as well as working environments, the fundamentals of creating, producing and distributing videos, short films and streaming content. Core Meetup "Events" will be structured in two ways 1.) "Short-shops" = presen …

TOPS of Apex is about 15+ Members who meet every Monday at New Horizons Fellowship at 820 E Williams St. Apex, NC. TOPS Club, Inc. is the original, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we've helped millions of people live healthier lives. Join us today! Check out our Blog: http://topsapex.blogspot.com/ to see what we do at every meeting! Add us as a friend on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ …

Beautiful You Social Club Beautiful You is a women's social group committed to faith, beauty, health, spirituality and leading a fun, positive lifestyle. Our motto is “I'm Every Woman”! Our goal is to educate, equip and empower women (ages 35 and up) to live their Lives to the Fullest. Our objective is to address the “whole” woman while fostering a feeling of sisterhood. We feel the solidarity derived from sisterhood is a necessary element to maintaining a joyous and balanced life. We engage in …

WELCOME, THE MEMBERS OF THE MINORITY WOMEN'S HEALTH PROJECT INC. (TMWHP), WELCOME YOU  TO OUR NEW SITE.  THIS NON-PROFIT IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF MINORITY WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATION, POLICY, OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY. The Team

Want to get some exercise after work? Looking to try a new trail but do not want to hike alone? Want to visit the mountains and do some camping and hiking?  Then, this is the hiking group for you. Also, please feel free to suggest your own hikes on this meetup. I will announce to the group. Think of it as a bulletin board where people post hikes they are going to do and want others to join them. If this is what you are looking for, then join me as I explore the Triangle and beyond!

This is a group for parents interested in teaching their toddlers about their Arabic heritage. I started the group so that my son can meet other Arabic kids and we can develop a community of parents interested in meeting other Arabic speaking parents in the triangle. Play dates would include potluck lunches of Arabic food. outdoor activities, indoor such as singing and reading in Arabic, and any other suggestions are appreciated. I am willing to host in my house which is located in walking dista …

This group is for you if you are ready to gain Clarity, Confidence and Direction in your personal and/or professional life. You can attend monthly interactive workshops in Raleigh focusing on career and personal growth, each month a different topic. From each workshop, you will walk away with a greater clarity of who you are and what you want, a boost of self confidence to go after it, a better sense of the direction you would like to head, and some next steps to have you taking action.

* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A NEW MEETUP GROUP SO THERE AREN'T A TON OF MEET-UPS SCHEDULED YET. BUT, THE MEMBER TURNOUT HAS BEEN GREAT AND I HAVE SEVERAL MEET-UP'S IN PROGRESS TO BE ANNOUNCED VERY SHORTLY!!* This is a group that I'm starting for couples of any age within the Raleigh/Cary/Apex/Holly Springs and surrounding areas that are looking to meet other couples and make some new friends with similar interests. The goal is to create lasting friendships and have a great time doing it! If you e …

This is a group for those whole live in the Preston area of Cary with kids under 3 years old that are looking to meet other young parents to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. Some bio information about us: My husband and I are 32 year old from Florida and relocated 2 years ago to NC.  We love to watch sports, grill out, cornhole, travel, wine, beer, go to the park, and just hangout. Now that we have an 11 month old daughter we have been staying home more often. We are l …

Hello and Welcome to the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of UNIFEM-USNC, a chapter of the United States National Committee for UNIFEM. We are a 501c3 not-for-profit, all-voluntary organization whose goals are to educate the public, raise funds, and advocate for US policies to support UNIFEM mission. This North Carolina Chapter was launched in June 2008. In collaboration with our partners, we host educational events and fundraising events such as film screenings and our 5K Spring Walk from Septe …

About Second Empire Grand-Prix: Born from the Second Empire 5K Classic, the Grand-Prix is the inspiration of Raleigh Entrepreneurs Kim Reynolds and husband Rod Garnas along with Inside-Out Sports owner Cid Cardoso. In its eighth year, the Grand-Prix provides a fun way for competitive and non-competitive runners to give back to the community. Their combined effort has provided races with increased visibility and attendance. This is a great opportunity to meet new people in the Greater Raleigh are …

The Triangle Buckeyes represent ALL Buckeye fans, friends, family, and alumni. However, you do not need to be an alumni member to join in the fun. The Triangle Buckeye Club is the largest and only officially charted club by The Ohio State University in the Raleigh/Durham/Cary area.  We are a non-profit club that provides the best game viewing experience south of Columbus. Our members come from all walks of life, and we all bleed Scarlet and Gray! If you have Buckeye fever, this is the club for y …