This is a group for anybody who is looking to make new friends in the Ottawa area. Whether you are new in town or have been living here for years, feel free to come out and make some new friendships. My hope for this group is that it will provide a fun and safe place for people to come together and create new memories!

A group for everyone that is a fan of, or curious about ... karaoke! Everyone is welcome: karaoke singers, wannabe singers, not-so-sure-I-have-the-guts-to-go-up-and-sing-but-I'll-come-along-and-see'ers, as well as people who just want to hang out and watch the entertainment in a fun, friendly, supportive, and social environment. Everyone is welcome to join, whether you're a karaoke veteran or not, please come and join in the fun. If you decide to come out you there will be no pressure on you …

Hi there! Welcome to Flash Mob Volunteering! Do you want to meet other people where you'll be engaged in meaningful, inclusive and *fun* activities which make a difference where you live? You do? Then you've found the right place! The idea is simple: We meet at a local event, fundraiser, organization or agency, roll up our sleeves, and then volunteer. That's it! Simple, eh? Our group is aimed at creating a place for like-minded people to meet while helping their community. Bring yourself, your f …

Salam, this group is for muslims in the Ottawa-Gatineau area who are looking to socialize, have fun, and connect with other muslims in the city. Nonmuslims are also welcome. If you have your own event you would like to organize feel free to post it up.

This is a group for women seeking interesting discussions, socialize and building new friendships with other women. We will focused our discussions on variety of intellectual, controversial and meaningful topics. Diversity is one of this group values all women are welcome to join. There is no specific location for this group, generally we will meet at public locations. The goal is to meet in a relaxed and nice atmosphere so each woman will feel comfortable openly sharing her reflections and opin …

This group is for people who are into geocaching, whether it's something you've always wanted to try, or something you've been into for years. If you're into solving puzzles, enjoy the outdoors and have a bit of nerd in you, this group is for you! I just moved to Ottawa and decided it would be fun to explore the city by way of geocaching. I was surprised there were no other Meet Up groups for caching, already, so decided to make one. My hope is that we can pull together some fun outdoor caching …

Formerly known as GOAL - Guitar Ottawa Acoustic Lovers. MOJO is designed for individuals who share and interest in playing music. This includes any style of acoustic instrument (guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, ukulele, bass, etc...) and a basic fundamental knowledge of chords (A, C, D, E, G, etc ). Our objective is to create an environment where people can jam in a relaxed way. Participants have varied skill levels and we typically play a mix of music that allows less skilled people …

The Ottawa Skeptics aim to promote the use of the scientific method, critical thinking and rational thought in our community. Ottawa Skeptics supports high standards of scientific integrity, academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas. We have one bias: Science is the best method for determining objective truth. Please contact us if you have any questions or information about local strange occurrences or claims. We enjoy researching and answering people's questions about the paranormal, cons …

This is a group that provides Ottawa women in business with networking possiblities and support without the exorbitant membership fees like other networking business groups. Our mission is to offer professional business women with comfortable, casual opportunities to discuss yours buisness needs and to partner with other Ottawa Connected Women.  It is a place to share new ideas and learn new strategies for your business.  We even socialize now-and-again! Everyone has something to offer! Come fin …

Live Music Metropolis provides social networking environment both online and offline that connects people and keeps live music alive.  We are now having meetup events in two different countries! Ottawa, Ontario Canada and Nashville, Tennessee USA. This partnership allows us to offer lots of exciting perks for all who take advantage of becoming a member in their local chapter! Why join Live Music Metropolis? Interested in going to see live music acts or musical events and are looking for someo …

This is a group for young (20-30ish) married or committed women with or without kids looking to expand their social circle to include other women who are committed to a partner or family but still like to have a good time doing a variety of things. Relationships and motherhood tend to take up a lot of time and as a result, our social life suffers. Much of my social circle are either single or without children and I thought this would be a great way to meet women who are at the same time in their …

This is a group for those whom love to game, meet friends, and have a good laugh. Looking for all players of all types to join the ranks of non competitiveness. We also play board games/vg's on days when there are to many people absent.

With the recent flurries and drop in temperature the season for our Road Riding Meet-up has come to an end. We had a good turnout for our weekly rides with at least a handful of riders on a weekly basis. For the winter months we may host some indoor training sessions and if/when we do they will be posted to events.mec.ca. Have a happy winter! Glenn

For centuries, the flowing, meditative movements of Tai Chi have been practiced to cultivate and maintain health. Tai Chi employs precise physical movement, visualization and focused internal awareness to strengthen, relax and integrate the body and mind. "Tai Chi in Ottawa" is your opportunity to learn Yang Style Tai Chi (also Taiji or Taijiquan) in a friendly relaxed atmosphere with an experienced teacher.  Students are welcome to meet and greet in a pleasant lobby area before the class begins …

It's fun and it's FREE! Play in more than a dozen locations around Ottawa, with hundreds of people. Bring friends, win prizes! Questions written by Paul Paquet, who has written for Trivial Pursuit, World Trivia Night, Qrank, Uncle John's Bathroom Reader and many more. See http://www.triviahalloffame.com/pubnight.php for more

A new cycling group, ever changing, and evolving. Whether you have a Race bike, hybrid, or mountain bike, all cyclists are welcomed. The main passion of the group is to encourage and empower cycling interests. Find others who bike to your level, make new friends who are interested in being active through cycling. Ottawa West and Central Cycling Meetup Group, promotes and encourages people to organize their own cycling events and are open to all cycling suggestions. Ottawa West and Central C …

Welcome to NMO!! A quick description of what Nollywood is... Nigerian cinema (Nollywood) is Africa's largest movie industry in terms of both value and the number of movies produced per year. The movies are entertaining, engaging, funny, touching...They are the perfect foundation for a relaxing evening with friends and people of similar interests. [Wikipedia, 2013] Nollywood Ottawa will have a scheduled movie night bi-monthly. The event will be a potluck & BYOB event so do bring an edible delicio …

Are you looking for a challenge? or maybe you're just looking for others to play with? Attend fun social events and meet new people and  as we pick different arenas for this friendly battle of the mind. This group is for anyone with the love of chess. Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn how to play better chess or an advance player looking for the same, the goal is to learn from each other and have FUN. Or maybe you're just a big geek like me. Whatever the case may be, welcome to the w …

Getting together to be among the first to address the broad social issue of those of us, in numbers now, getting older: being alert, "alive," in uncharted territory. Starting with a chapter from a book (Shock of Gray, even, Meeting Death), to talk about personal, familial and societal existence in the next years.

I am calling on women who experience sexual abuse and harassment in the workplace and are willing to share their experience and move forward in life.

FibroMyalgia Support - Ottawa West was for many years the only "just support" group for people with FM in the Ottawa area. When we started this support group in Kanata in the spring of 1995, we decided the focus would be on educating ourselves and others, and learning to live the best life that we can with FM, until a cure is found.

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S-T-R-E-T-C-H your body, your mind & your spirit is what the Surround Circle Yoga's Health and Wellbeing Sanctuary is all about.  The studio is located a stones' throw from Landsdown Park, in's the heart of Old Ottawa South. We wholeheartedly invite you to join us in our 44-day Self-Compassion Aventure … a journey of discovery with people who are devoted to cultivating health & well-being in their lives.  “Helping people help themselves” is our motto.  On January 1st, 2013 we will declare our i …

Welcome! Our Ottawa Meetup Group is devoted towards developing TeenOvation the most innovative and exciting new program for teens in Canada! TeenOvation offers youth 13-18, from all walks of life, exciting participation in local groups activities that are corporately sponsored by some of the most successful organizations in Canada. Every TeenOvation group is guided by skilled volunteer adult mentors who deliver the training necessary to for youth to start, operate and succeed at their own l …