This is for people new to USA..I remember when I first came to USA 6 years ago it was very challenging. This is a place to meet people, make new friends from all/any backgrounds. Seek help/advice in a fun stress-free atmosphere. Learn from others experiences. Or just come lets meet travellers/international people. Lets share some stories/experiences..Welcome fellow travelers !

Active, intellectual, and adventurous! YSP-PHX is designed for young professionals (singles and couples) who are in between college life and having kids, AND are looking to try new things, make friends, and have fun! Whether you recently moved to town or have lived here for years, meeting new people that you can relate to can be a challenge, and that's where we can help! How we are different: We may seem similar to some other Meetup groups. However, we choose to narrow our focus in an effort to …

The Spiritual Development Group was created to meet your growing spiritual needs as well as providing great information and insights on how to have the most amazing life you've ever had. Our meetups include class instruction, discussions, hands on healing, energy meditations, ascension practice, workshops and many guest speakers. Come learn what you need to ascend your spirit, manifest your every desire, raise your consciousness and live a life of pure joy, fulfillment and love. Come to share y …

Just Get Out is for people who like to meet other people, make friends, enjoy get togethers, socialize and especially to Get Out of the House and have Fun ! We will have dinners and happy hours, parties, game nights, indoor and outdoor activities with possible trips ! We will encourage ideas and suggestions from all members ! This group will be open to all who seek to have good times with like minded people who want to have Fun ! Home is nice, but sometimes you Just need to GET OUT ! :)

We are a group of young adults living, working and attending ASU. This group is for those individuals (19 to 25 years old) looking to meet new friends and create lasting friendships, for hanging out, road trips, movie nights, game nights..for CONNECTING with real people face to face not just online. If this sounds like YOU come join the A.S. YOU group today!

Please check our website at: www.friendshiking.com Welcome to Friends Camping, Hiking and Outdoor Club. Although new to meetup, we are not a new club. Over our 12 year history we have organized over 400 outings in 8 states as well as Mexico. We have hiked in Glacier National Park, The Grand Canyon, The John Muir Trail, Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands and Grand Gulch, UT, Canyon de Chelly and Chaco Canyon just to name a few. Our goal is to provide that 'boost' that we all need to get out there and reall …

I believe in lifting the status quo, Just a year ago I teamed up with my twin brother to creat "THE EVENT TWINS". A Meetup Group deticated to meet new people, make new friends, and even find love matches. We achieve this by providing new creative themes and icebreakers that allow you to get our of your comfort zone and become more outgoing and social then ever before. We host very well organized events that involve mostly singles. If you are not single and wish to come to my events you are very …

Welcome to Havingfuninaz Social Group! We are a group of fun Professionals from all over the Valley comprised of members typically between mid 20's-thru  40's with diverse backgrounds including singles and couples whose goal is to meet new people, try new things,& to have their social calendar filled. Activities we've had include movie nights, dinners, concerts, bar-hopping, biking, hiking, happy hours, wine tasting, dancing,movies, voluteering &more. Any non-offensive activity is welcome and ne …

When college life is behind you and you're a full-time member of the "working world," meeting new people can be difficult. It can be especially challenging to meet other young women in a similar stage of life with whom you can create new friendships. That's where we can help! :) If you are a female working professional age 22-37 who does not have children, we'd love for you to join us! Our social group is for professional, fun-loving, active, easy-going, and intelligent young women who are gen …

One sunny afternoon a few friends were enjoying a cold beer and having a great time. Sometime after the 3rd round, they realized that most people they knew were suffering at work. In a beer inspired moment they said, "There must be more of us!" Thus began the search for other fun loving people that enjoy a cold beer on a sunny afternoon. After all, beer drinkers are the best kind of people! This Meetup is for people who enjoy the taste of a beer and know that it’s meant to be savored and talke …

The intro to improv comedy class will familiarize you with the fundamentals of the art. Learning these principles will help you in business and life, and, most importantly, it will be fun! We'll use interactive improvisational games to learn the following: dialogue rules, staying present, using repetition and patterns, listening, and most importantly, saying "Yes, and..." At the end of the 5 week course you will get to perform at one of the greatest theaters in Arizona in front of your friends …

I'm no different than the other owners of small dogs in the city. My 2 year old Welsch Corgi and I are known to be lazy on my days off of work and school, we've had the same walk route since day one and she occasionally visits her crate while I make quick runs to the store or gym. The few times we've gone to the dog parks, we've always had some terrible encounter with the "big dogs" and I've had to take my beloved Bella home after a short time of romping around! This group is for all the owners …

Let's play tennis! Our group's goal is to help out our members to find other tennis aficionados to play with, and also to offer a friendly and safe environment where we can play and -the most important thing- have fun! You'll find all kind of nice people in this group. Except un-cool, un-friendly and bitter people. This is an all inclusive group, meaning, we don't exclude any player! We have great players, and we have very bad players. We have ex-pros athletes and rookies grandpas; steady ba …

If you are an event solicitor read this first: http://www.meetup.com/EastValley-Single-Adventurers/pages/Solicitors_%28sending_requests_to_post_events%29 This group is geared towards 25-49.9 year old singles in and around the East Valley who enjoy an active lifestyle and socializing with other singles who share similar outdoor interests.  We are now a private group and you will need to be approved by an organizer to become a member. Some examples of events hosted by this meetup include: hiking …

We are a friendly, supportive running group that meets in the South Tempe and Northwest Chandler area. This is not a "hookup" group, just a group of people wanting to increase their fitness and make friends along the way.

Welcome, gatherers! Do you appreciate the tradition of sitting down together for a homemade meal?  Do you enjoy celebrating simple, wholesome food?  Let's get together for small group dinners to share food, stories, and of course a little fun. We welcome food lovers of all kinds but will focus the meals on healthful, real ingredients.  Dinners will be held monthly with a different menu/food genre each time. Attendees are asked to contribute by bringing a homemade dish (small or large) that compl …

Hello All: Thank you for all of your support of the Burning Bush Drum Circle during the past 5 years.  We have had such fun.   And it is great to know that we will be continuing the First Friday Circle for the near term at the Ice House. I am also very pleased to let you know that I will be using this meet-up group to keep you informed about our new "2nd Saturday" Drum Circle at Bad Mother Clucker's restaurant in Tempe at 26 E. University.   They have created a fantastic back patio area just for …

THERE IS NO ANNUAL FEE! Unbelievable in the networking world! We are a long-time group of small business owners who get together on the second and fourth Tuesdays for lunch. We are a one-per-industry group and are looking for new members. We are looking forward to building a strong group that will have the common goal of helping others build their businesses! Take the time to get to know us, we would love to have you come and visit! Please contact Christa Carey (organizer) for more information.

Meetup site (easier to remember): http://PhysicsAndPhilosophy.com Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=148654975889 Click here to donate! (we need $72/year) Hi all! The purpose of this meetup is to learn about and appreciate all kinds of topics related to physics and philosophy. There is no "goal" or "agenda" other than the journey of learning and meeting people with overlapping interests. I am a fiscally conservative atheist, but welcome people from all walks of life. I hope t …

The book or the movie? Tired of having your friends ask "Why read the book when you can watch the movie?" If you love to read books and watch the subsequent film adaptation, then this group is perfect for you. This group is unique in that we will read a book (prior to the film's release), then watch the movie together as a group (generally the week of or week after it opens) and, finally, get together for a really great discussion on the book and the movie. As a member you must participate in …

We are a Woman's Club of motivated and positive Working Professional Moms who want to build new lasting friendships and socialize with other women in our community.  Where you can get inspired and connect with other dynamic, diverse, fun - Moms and enjoy some FRIEND -TIME & some ME-TIME! Come enjoy a night, where you have no responsibilities, but, only to have FUN! We are NOT a business networking group. As busy working Moms, we leave little time for fun, relaxation or time with friends; all of …

EVK is "One of a Kind" EVK was created for people who like Country and/or Swing dancing, and for those who want to discover the joy of it.  In just a few months, we have grown to almost 200 members while maintaining a 5-star rating. Obviously, something special is happening here. We embrace dancers of all skill levels, from "brand new" to "advanced". We have established a culture that is warm and inviting and where everyone helps everyone out no matter what their skill level. We strive for "exc …

We see movies, comedy events, do dinner events, sports, and more.  After the event we meet at a local restaurant to talk about whatever people want to talk about! We always try to get a discount at whatever we do. We actively try to introduce people to other people in the group. Most people that come to events, come back again and again. You will receive a couple emails every month mainly discussing the movies, and how the events go. In my signature of my emails I will send out something reguard …

Interested in playing D&D or DMing in the East Valley area? Interested in other RPGs? Looking for some focused play with an emphasis on storytelling and character development? If you're craving a richer RPG experience that goes beyond the hack-and-slash and want to make some new gaming friends, we might be a good fit. A laid-back sense of humor is definitely a plus! Looking forward to adventuring with you here in Arizona's Valley of the Sun and in worlds unnumbered!

Do you love to play softball? Come play with us! Just for fun! "Pick-Up Games" Saturday mornings 8am Kiwanis Park 6005 S. All-America Way Tempe, AZ 85283.  Ages 21-71 If you are new in town, this is a great way to meet people in the neighborhood! We are all out to have fun, get some exercise and make new friends! Rules: Everyone is responsible for themselves. Alcohol is not allowed without a permit. If you would like; you may obtain a permit in advance from the City of Phoenix.

Hi there! This meetup group is open to anyone who likes to play with string. Although we are primarily a knitting group, we welcome crocheters, weavers, spinners, embroiderers ... anyone who plays with fiber. I created this group in July of 2006 because I wanted to join a social group whose only purpose was to gather for the joy of meeting other people while being creative with yarn. At this time, there was no such group in my area, so I created the Tempe Knitting Meetup.  The name is not exactl …

Meet with other local women who are married, in their 20's, 30's and 40's who are looking for female friendships! This group is for married women who are looking to socialize and connect with others like them! We'll meetup for cocktails, movies, spa outings, couple events, dining out, special events and more! Again, this meetup is for married women in Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Donations for dues are welcome to continue the group, but not required.

With local Cycle Clubs operating out of Life Time Fitness club locations across the country, we offer a wide range of local, regional, and national activities for riders and aspiring riders of all abilities and experience levels. Whether you are a first time rider, or an experienced Cat. 1 Racer, our members, staff, and Club Coordinators are here to support, motivate, and inspire you to be your best. We are open to all cycling disciplines and our members include road cyclists, mountain bikers, t …