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 …

This group is for any mom that wants to connect with people going through what you're going through--being a mom-- and have fun doing it!  Anyone with kids (generally infant - age 4) is welcome!  Most members have young children under the age of 4.  Katie Verbano is a SAHM with a 3.5 year old son and one on the way, due in April 2013. Our leadership team will also be Darleen, who works part time and has a son named Henry and Gabriella, SAHM with a son named Damien both little babies! Our goal is …

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 …

This group is for women who are interested in being apart of a marching/dancing Christian group that will choreograph their own marches and dances to demonstrate empowerment, strength, self worth, overcoming obstacles, embracing accomplishment and success. Women that are bold or not, but are willing to declare we are allowing ourselves to be defined only by God and not by the demeaning labels of man. We will meet to discuss various struggles, strengths, scriptures, purposes, dreams, personal and …

PCOS - As definied by WebMD: Polycystic ovary syndrome (say "pah-lee-SIS-tik OH-vuh-ree SIN-drohm") is a problem in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS may also cause unwanted changes in the way you look. If it is not treated, over time it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) is common, affecting as many as 1 in 15 women. Often th …

Imagine ... a group of people meeting in a bar, coffee shop or wherever else it is convenient to engage in meaningful conversations about life. Imagine ... communities where everyone, regardless of anything, is seen and honored as sacred. Imagine ... spirituality without religious trappings. Check out the different meetups below. If you can't find one you like, you can suggest a new one and we will see about getting it started!

This is a GIRLS ONLY group; NO BOYS ALLOWED. Sorry boys. ALL EVENTS ARE HELD IN STERLING, RESTON, HERNDON, ASHBURN, and LEESBURG AREAS with very few held outside those areas. I work from home so making friends and having some girl friends to hang out with used to be difficult until I discovered meetup. I'm a very active & happily married 40+ year old but like to always say that I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. While we do not have age requirements, this group is in the age range …

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 …

This group was created for people who have recently relocated to the Northern Virginia Area. I know transitioning can be tough, and my hopes for this group is to create a fun and non-judgmental environment to build long lasting friendships in. If you are new to the area and ready to make some friends please join us. Activities will include but are not limited to hiking, camping, happy hours, movies, pot lucks, BBQ's, karaoke, volunteering, and concerts.

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 …

This group is here to openly study and practice in Koryu Bujutsu (Old method martial art schools) Jujutsu and Ninjutsu.  We invite you to meet others with varied backgrounds, skills and experiences that share the same pursuit of these incredible old martial arts systems. We will have seminars and classes that are geared for all levels of students with or without experience. Koryu Bujutsu is more than fighting as we work on developing spirit, awareness and heightening of our senses. We are invit …

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 …

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 …

LADIES!!!! Just because we live in the suburbs doesn't mean we don't know how to have fun, right?!?!?! This meetup is designed to target ladies that want to meet and network with people with similar interest. I would like to keep this group within the age range of 20s - 30s years old. So let's go out to socialize and flirt with life! We will be hosting happy hours, dinners, lunches, brunches, sporting events (watching and playing), movie nights, shopping, dancing, pot lucks, festivals, concer …

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 …

Hello Members! After a great deal of thought I have come up with a new mission statement. I look forward to these guiding principles leading us towards a new vision for this group. It is my mission to develop and midwife a community of like-minded individuals who are seeking to explore and share the healing powers of touch. I want to provide the opportunity to give and receive massage and healing touch in safe, respectful and nurturing spaces. I would like the experiences shared by all to lead …

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!

Wellness Adventurers gather to meet others seeking to achieve optimum wellness in all aspects of their lives.  We share, inspire and are inspired by one another, we gather in a safe, relaxed and informal environment to tell our stories and listen to others tell about their quest for wellness; including our successes and failures.  We share information about what we’ve learned so far and open our minds to new ideas that can catapult us to higher levels of awareness about health and well being. It …

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 …

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." This is not a group who just meets up when we are bored and have nothing to do, its about open women building genuine and lasting friendships, sharing a common bond, and simply having fun!! It doesnt matter where you're from, what color you are, your age, weight, backgroud, marital status, etc, as long as you're a woman......this group is for you. Thi …

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 …

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 …

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, …

WE ARE THE LARGEST DOLPHIN FAN GATHERING IN THE AREA! COME SEE FOR YOURSELF D.C. area Dolphins fanclub started 5 years ago with a few fans, who would religiously show up at the Hard Times cafe to cheer on their favorite team - the Miami Dolphins. Many were South Florida transplants who had relocated to the VA/ DC/ MD area for work or play, and others, while not originally from Miami have a special place in their heart for the team. In those days, HardTimes was packed with Dolfans and the walls c …

Welcome! Meet up with other local dog owners and friends! Our meetups are in the Northern Virginia area where we and our four-legged community socialize and have fun. We will meet at dog parks, local parks, outdoor venues and restaurants, vineyards, dog centric events, and any other dog friendly locations we can think of with our pets. There are so many excellent places in the DC area to socialize, exchange ideas, and enjoy a good time out with our dogs.  Think dog park romps, trail hikes, outdo …

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 …

Hi everyone! My name is Alicia. I am almost 39. I currently live in Sterling, VA and I have Epilepsy. My disorder is not so severe as I don't have them often, but nonetheless, I do have it. I was diagnosed with JME (Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy) at age 17. I have Myoclonic Jerks (Seizures) normally in the waking hours (but not everyday!) and those can lead to Grand Mal (Tonic Clonic/Generalized) Seizures, which I have had a bunch of in the years past and most recently last week. 1 in 5 years to b …