Our friendship circle is open to women in their 40s, 50s, 60s+, married or single, who want to get together regularly in friendship with positive, mature women friends. Our meetups are primarily in Fairfax County, Alexandria, and Arlington. Occasional outings take us to other not-too-distant places. Our purpose is building lasting and fulfilling quality friendships with other women. Our activities include dinners, teas, picnics, day trips, game nights, outings, nature walks, book discussions, an …

This group is open to all interested in getting together for some outdoor fun or connecting with nature whether it's a simple walk, a hike, a game of frisbee or basketball. All outdoor activity will be followed by an experience of inner peace through simple, effective meditation at no cost. No skill set required at all...just a sprinkle of enthusiasm, fun-loving spirit and desire for inner peace.

Need a walking partner? Tired of the same routine? Looking to make friends and keep motivated to stay active? This group is to encourage all of the above. The focus is to stay active, stay motivated and help each other in their endeavors to either lose weight or just keep in shape. This group is open to trying all sorts of activities, both in the gym and outdoors. Check the message board frequently and if you have something of interest, post it! We usually do walks every Thursday around one of t …

Located in Frederick County, MD & Fairfax County, VA, we are a closely-knit group of men and women from 16 to 50+ years of age with widely-varying fitness levels. Our purpose is to motivate each other through intense Bootcamps every week to accomplish our fitness goals, and to reduce the stress of daily living, increase balance, flexibility & serenity through Stretching and/or Yoga. The workouts are diversified, highly-athletic & most importantly, fun. The following Bootcamps are offered: 1. Sw …

Circle of The Beloved Moon is a circle of women interested in Witchcraft and other eclectic nature based religions focused on healing learning and growing together. This circle is open to women of all beliefs. Founded By Reverend Karen Paris HPs, the focus of this group is for women to support other women in a safe and sacred space while learning tools for self empowerment and connection to inner knowing. Circle of the Beloved Moon meets weekly for classes, Sacred Circles and guided meditati …

This is a group for married or single women or men looking to make new friends in the area. This group is for people who want to actively meet people and get out of the house once or twice a month. The group will grow with its' member base, but I am hoping for some people who are free weekdays, weeknights and weekends.  During the week, in the daytime there might be meetups to take walks, go to a local gym, or out for lunch, etc. Weekday evening meetups may also consist of walks, exercise classe …

New to the area? Looking for similar aged kids for playdates? Or just getting bored with your same old parks? This meetup is for mothers new and experienced. We are about making friends, meeting new people, and having fun together. We're low maintenance and easy going- no applications and criteria for members, though (to keep the site current) I delete if they haven't logged in for 9+ months. If this happens you are more than welcome to just join back up.  We're friendly and informal and strongl …

Are you an intelligent, curious woman between the ages of 30 and 60 (or thereabout) who would love to read and discuss books that educate you in some way? Do you who wonder how the brain works, how the environment and food is affecting your health, what a new scientific discovery overseas could mean for you in terms of your beliefs and ethics, or what it come mean to you when we lose another species to extinction? Do you like to read about historical events that have shaped how we think about me …

This DC Metro group meets regularly to discuss our successes, our struggles, answer any questions people may have and participate in a community of like-minded friends. We will also hold ad-hoc potluck meet-ups, picnics in the park, local farm visits and who knows what else. The group is led by Matthew & Stacy of http://PaleoParents.com but we welcome all members to suggest events and participate fully!

This is a great group of people from all walks of life who know and love the art of hand dancing, or who would simply love to learn. The group participates in hand dance lessons, dance outings, road trips, etc.  Most activities are sponsored by the 7-Step Hand Dance Academy, including chapters throughout the metropolitan area.  This Meetup Group was started to encourage fun dancing events closer to home, and as an alternative to the tiresome DC commute and other hassles. Come try us out. We love …

Want to reach beyond your favorite authors? Don't know where to turn? Join the Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink Book Club Meetup Group! This group was created to encourage people from all walks of life to get together and discuss the meaning of life and literature. We will read books suggested and agreed to at our meetings. Want to read and discuss your favorite novel/biography/work of non-fiction? Bring your suggestions to our next meeting! During the first meetup of the month, we will discuss t …

If you enjoy meeting new people and getting to know them while your hiking, biking, walking or some other activity where you instantly share common interests, this is the group for you. My approach is basically to bring people together while being active and enjoying the great outdoors. This is a great group to make new friends, activity partners, meet local singles and most importantly, stay active in all four seasons.  You do not have to be single to join.  We welcome all couples looking to ma …

Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness workout designed to burn calories while dancing to the hottest music. Each class offers a hypnotic, thrilling and high energy workout. We have a blast while blasting away calories!!! If you are looking for a fun way to get into shape or stay in shape, Zumba is your answer! Classes are held at Oriental Sports Academy in Manassas, VA 20110. Will this be your first time taking a Zumba class at Oriental Sports Academy? RSVP now so that I know to expect you! Pr …

AgeWell NOVA. This collaborative initiative is to promote Evidence Based Medical practice and Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) by creating a succession of public conversations with leading practitioners in the respective communities across Northern Virginia. Its launch is April 9, Tuesday evening, 6:30 - 8 pm at the Ashburn Library, on Hayes Road. For further information, contact Priscilla Chism, priscillachism@comfortkeepers.com. 571.830.8243. Please note a second event, Sunday, May 5, …

Meet other local Scrapbookers for conversation, ideas, inspiration and fun! This is a group where we all get together and work on our projects, be it scrapbooks, altered items, cards, anything that has to do with papercrafts! A FREE Stampin 101 class will be provided to those who sign up for it. It's quick - only about 45 minutes or so and you'll walk away with new found confidence on how to stamp!

"What DID Jesus Do?" was the simple question that started it all! Instead of speculating what Jesus WOULD do, we wanted to study deeper into the teachings of our Jewish Messiah in Jewish custom, context and traditions when he actually walked on the earth. This quest lead us to go back to the beginning and study the Bible from Genesis from the Hebrew root0s settings. We have been learning the Holy Scripture as explained by teacher Tom Bradford of Seed of Abraham Ministries in Merritt Island, Flor …

This group is for those of us who may have "junk in the trunk" or may be considered "stocky" (or any other adjective for fat) and would like to get more active without any judgements. This group is for those of us who may take more time climbing stairs or hiking a beginner trail but who have the heart and motivation to get out there and try! No judgements!

We are a group of individuals from all walks of life who share a common love: the Dachshund breed, in all of its variations. We get together with our dogs regularly, share our experiences with the breed, discuss feeding, health issues/concerns, personalities, the joy we get out of and the love we get from our sweet little doxies! If you are a proud Dachshund owner, or simply a lover of the breed, we invite you to join us!! For more information, please visit our "About Us" page or contact the gro …

There are many groups for ladies of color in the Washington metropolitan area but few are originated in Western FFX County. This group is started to fill that gap. This is a social group for those who are celebrating life and looking for similarly inclined people. The vision of this group is try new things or revisits old things, go to new places or revisit old places, have lots of fun, meet great people, and create amazing memories. Members are expected to support each other and participate in …

Love nature? Like to get dirty? Muddy? Wet? Then let's hit the trails! Primary runs will be weekends on the Bull Run - Occoquan Trail. Trailheads and distances will vary depending on time of day, trail/weather conditions, and participants experience. I'm currently at a beginner to intermediate distance and time (about 11:00 / mile) but always increasing and challenging. Will always be a mixture of both short and long runs with the "Run/Walk" method of training used. Each person will be r …

Zen Buddhism is becoming very popular in the US due to it very direct, upfront and empirical approach to understanding Buddhism and how it can benefit us. Zen attracts many different people, from all walks of life, because of its non-dogmatic, yet simple way it teaches the dharma through meditation and discussion. Fairfax lacks and formal Zen Center or Zendo, and I see that there is more than enough interest to found a small, friendly and informal Zen meditation and discussion group. The group w …

You will love this workout This is the perfect fitness workout designed to burn calories and teach a little technique while dancing to the hottest Pop & Latin music past and present. Each class offers a intense hypnotic fun high energy workout. If you are looking for a fun way to get into shape or stay in shape by yourself or with friends and family Dynasty is for you Classes are held at Oriental Sports Academy in Manassas, VA and Burke Va. Will this be your first time taking a dance class at Or …

Welcome to The Leesburg Canine Country Club Large Dog Meetup. Large Dogs meetups are located in the main pen (5-acre pen)! This meetup is open to the public, and guests need not be members of The Leesburg Canine Country Club. Please read the Rules (click here) and FAQs (click here)before your first visit. * Human Children 8 years old and up are welcome! * Dogs must be dog-friendly. * Maximum of two dogs per handler. * Flexi-leads are not permitted. * Dogs must sport their licenses and rabies tag …

This is your one stop shop to holistic health, fitness, and fun. This group supports a healthy lifestyle through various fitness activities, holistic health avenues and putting you in contact with like minded people. We have recently joined two groups into one, in order to provide a whole-body approach through both nutrition AND fitness. We believe that by taking care of the body both inside and out, the body has all the necessary tools it needs in order to heal itself and prevent injury and dis …

This is a group for accountants to share the knowledge and expertise they have. In my six years of work experience, I have been always thinking there are so much out there that I need to learn. But it is so hard to get a real help or advice. We don't know who to ask, and there is no exact course that will satisfy the needs. I believe by sharing we together can benefit. Also we can have common goal set up together, for example, like pivot table function in Excel, and we can walk together so that …

Well, life doesn't really begin around 50, does it? Or 47, or 52, or whatever age you might be. But we can consider reclaiming parts of our life that might have been neglected or taken over by other priorities. Life is good; and it keeps getting better! We discover that age is just a number -- and the only measure worth taking is the quality of our life. That is the attitude that this group is all about. It is like being reborn, but without the growing pains. So join us -- and enjoy life! Of cou …

Hello, Everybody! Welcome to the Washington Redskins Fans Meetup Group! This group was started in September 2011 by Raj Pal. Unfortunately, Raj had to step down recently because of professional obligations outside of the United States. We certainly wish him well, and he deeply regretted having to leave us at a time when this team is beginning to show signs of improving--at least that’s what we all hope. Raj has "passed the torch" to me. I’ve never led a Meetup Group before. I have no managerial …

About Us About Divine Heart Center You can learn to self-heal and self-realize by getting initiated into the powerful non-denominational practice of integrated Reiki Raja Yoga offered by the Divine Heart Center. This spiritual practice combines the paths of self-effort and faith in God to:- +Attune you to the higher powers of unconditional Grace and unlimited Willpower +Heal your personal energy, the energy required for your personal well being +Heal your social energy, the energy of “others” w …