Are you a girl who is new in town or just ready to make some new friends? Are you looking to build strong, meaningful relationships and make our little corner of the world a better place? We are a group of girls who are all of the above and so much more. We want to connect with others to befriend, encourage and support one another on life's journey. We are ladies with open minds and open hearts. We are diverse in our backgrounds and beliefs and we respect each others' differences. We are looki …

Kick start your weekend with a fun-filled Happy Hour! We plan to meet on Fridays at local Howard County Pubs and Restaurants that offer Happy Hour specials. We also have activities on other days of the week.  This year, we plan to go to festivals, wineries, plays and other fun events.  So if you want to enjoy some fun activities with good friends, then we are the meetup group for you! So come on out for an hour or two, grab a beer, glass of wine or a martini, pull up a chair and make a new frie …

First, the 20's and 30's tag is a mindset not an age requirement to join this group. We are a diverse group and ALL are welcome here !! However, we use the 20's and 30's because that's what the majority of our group and the events that we do around the area. The DC, MD & VA Hiking Group is all about meeting life long friends, getting to know new people, keeping in touch with old friends, having fun, and engaging in new activities while learning about ourselves. We are genuine and we hope people …

There are a whole bunch of meetups in the Baltimore and DC areas. However, there doesn't seem to be anything out there for fun-loving folks in the Ellicott City & Columbia, MD area.  It would be fun to meet some new friends and get to know the area through a new meetup as there seems to be plenty of things to do around here without having to go to the major cities. The goal of this group is to get some fun people together to go out on the weekends (in Ellicott City or Columbia or possibly Baltim …

Our group is for fun loving, intelligent, and outgoing professionals, 25 - 35, who are looking for a good group of friends in the Baltimore / Howard County area. We host a wide variety of events from Happy Hours, Wine Tastings, local festivals, BBQ’s, Game Nights, Team Sports, Outdoor activities, and much, much, more. We are looking for Men and Women in the area who are easy going, like to try new things, have a good sense of humor, and are a little silly at times…if that sounds like you, then w …

This is a group of women in our 30's who are looking for a little more in life. More adventure, friends, dinners, movies, working out, travel, or anything else. We will go to dinners in DC, NYC, and just around town. Comedy clubs, 5k runs, fun road trips, new experiences, book clubs, spa and pamper days, kickboxing, indoor rock climbing, sailing lessons and much much more. Only join this group if you want to make fabulous new friends and want to try new things to help yourself grow in this life. …

We're a fun group of outgoing, adventurous professionals who want to make new friends while exploring the Baltimore-DC area. Our activities are intended to appeal to the 30's-40's age range and include music, arts, nightlife, happy hours, parties, festivals, concerts, sporting events, local hikes, BBQ's, movies, game nights, and the occasional day of mini golf, laser tag, go cart racing, etc. The overriding goal is to make new friends and have a good time. If that sounds like something you'd enj …

Are you looking to meet other fun women in our area who love to read and discuss good books over a glass of wine or a cup o' joe? If so, this is the group for you! We will read a variety of books....fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover....chick lit or classic literature...anything goes. Each month we will read a new book and then get together to discuss it in a different location. We are looking for active members only. We do not expect all of our members to attend every month, but we …

This group is designed for women over 40 who want to have fun and create meaningful friendships. Studies reveal having real friendships are beneficial and critical to our health and well being. This group is for women who - for whatever reason have looked around and realized, “Hm--I don’t have many girlfriends anymore.”  This group is intended to be a supportive and uplifting environment. Women who want to try new things, share their own interests and passions, and build new friendships. The gro …

Interested in a SPA? Not just the hair and beauty kind? THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! We go to.... SPA WORLD IN VA LOCAL MARYLAND AND MIDATLANTIC SPOTS !FOR THIS SUMMER! AND SELECTED EVENTS ALL YEAR ALL EVENTS ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY! We're visiting some great locations with OUTDOOR SWIM, SPA AND BANYA FACILITIES WITH OUR SPONSOR MEETUP! marnacamp.org! Wilkommen! DCMDNOVABANYAandSPA/ Unsere Gruppe umfasst Erholung Bräuche aus Deutschland und anderen europäischen Ländern! As you know, going international …

Explore Columbia inspires and motivates people of all ages to explore the Columbia paths and Howard County trails by bike and on foot. We are two social recreational clubs: a biking club for families and a walking club for adults. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors and would like to explore the extensive network of paths within our community is welcome to join us. We are a diverse group for all paces and ability levels.    All walks and bike rides are guided. Our emphasis is on fun, camaraderie and …

Greetings! We are a fun group of  STAY AT HOME MOMS (Dads are welcome too) in Howard County Maryland who get together weekly for play dates, lunches, walks, events, and classes. Its great for us mommies to make friends and our kids occasionally have fun too;-) Please check out our PAGE to learn more about our group. Come and join us!

If you are seeking information, encouragement and support in coping and living more effectively in relationship to a loved one’s addiction and/or recovery from addiction, this group is for You! The SMART Recovery approach in a non-12-step recovery support program emphasizing “empowerment” and “the power of choice”. As a family member or friend of someone with an addiction, we have the power of choice, too. We are not all-powerful, but we are also far from powerless. We have the power to make our …

The Howard County Junior Chamber is a group of young professionals ages 18-40 who pride them selves in the phrase "Leadership development through community service". Join us to have fun and gain the leadership skills necessary to succeed in the business world today. This includes both volunteer opportunities and happy hour social and networking events! We volunteer throughout the year in events such , Relay for Life and member suggested community projects, and much more. As a young professional, …

This group is for every person with Lupus and/or Fibromyalgia who want to live a full, fantastic, fabulous life that is not overwhelmed with the day-to-day challenges of living with this invisible disease. Butterfly Socials is for men and women in the DC/MD/VA living with lupus (and/or fibromyalgia). We can hang out and have a great time instead of staying at home feeling sick-and-tired of being sick-and-tired. We will be meeting-up at events throughout the DMV areas that are "Lupus friendly." …

Do you love to create personal and unique Scrapbooks, Cards or maybe even Unique Gifts? Are you looking for a stress-free time and want to get back to the heart of what makes you happy? "We show you how to celebrate relationships through the art of scrapbooking and stamping. Faster, Simpler, Easier." (TM) Come to our Scrapbooking, Stampin and Cardmaking Meetups! Where paper, ink, My Acrylix Stamps, fun, friends, & creativity unite. We come from all over Howard County, and meet in my home or a lo …

We are a group of people that like to play for fun and get a work out while doing it. WE ONLY PLAY FOR FUN, THIS IS NOT A LEAGUE, IT'S A SOCIAL GROUP.  Some of us are comptetive and some aren't so if you are a professional player this really isn't going to be ideal for you.  We really are here to have fun and meet new friends.  If you RSVP please make that you come or that you cancel at least 24 hours in advance so that someone else can take that time slot. We play at Centennial Park in Columbi …

Weekly Boot Camp and Group Personal Training My name is Stephanie and I own a company called The Boot Camp Girl (http://www.thebootcampgirl.com) and I teach group personal training boot camp, yoga and individual personal training. This will be a place to share ideas, meet new people, exercise and make new friends.  There is no cost to be in this Meetup group. This group is for men and women who really want to be in better shape and are ready to make a change. Do you need accountability? Are you …

Do you love being outdoors? Need a break from the gym? Weekday Outdoor Women connects active women on weekdays during the school year for outdoor fitness. Try a new activity or find new friends to share in your favorite sport, be it hiking, tennis, walking your dog, or whatever! This group offers a true "smorgasbord" of activities for any woman who craves the outdoors: hiking, walking (with or without dogs), running/jogging, biking, tennis, and even skiing (yes, it's possible to ski at Whitetail …

Come play with the "adults"!! Or as they also say "run with the big dogs"!! We are a singles travel and social group that are 50 and up. 2007 we went to Ireland (Oct), 2008 we went Italy (Oct.) and we took a trip to Alaska this past Sept. (09)...part van,part rail, part cruise.....and just recently (Oct. 31st) cruised out of Baltimore to Bermuda!!! When we're not traveling we also like to do social type activities .. like movie and dinner, brunches, theater, BSO, bowling,day trips and take sugge …

This is a group dedicated to bringing geeky, nerdy, and super awesome people together to rejoice in our passions! I don't want to scare away non Whedon fans (if there is such a thing...), but my favorite fandoms are all from him so that's where I went with the tags. But I wouldn't limit events to that one area, we can diversify! There are a ton of amazing nerdy Meetup groups, but I was hoping to make some events closer to home in Columbia, rather than Baltimore or DC. Really, all of Howard Count …

Over 'getting wasted' at parties every weekend? Not quite resigned yourself to a life of crocheting toilet paper covers & talking to your plants? Then come be social and fun with us! We're a group of mostly single, mostly child-free women in our 30s, living around Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Frederick & Baltimore. ** This is NOT a meetup overly-controlled by the organizers. We encourage all active members to post ideas and host their own events. We think a group-environmen …

Welcome to the Dil-Se-Desi Meetup Group! This group is for people of all ages! Men, women, guys and gals! FUN!!! People who want to meet new people, make new friends and go out to have fun. Our vision is pretty simple.."Let's all have fun" !!! Basically I'm looking to set up a variety of events (bowling, Bollywood-Hollywood movies, Lunch-dinner) as well as low key activities (going to the gym, cricket, BBQ) - please let me know if you have any ideas! I look forward to hanging out"

This is a group for Mom's that want to get together for playdates and other fun activities with the kids. We'll plan activities such as meetups at the park, storytime at the library, dinners out, and attend some of the kid friendly events in the area. We will also have meetups just for the Mom's, so we can enjoy a little relaxation and well-deserved quiet time. From babies to active toddlers, from stay at home moms to working moms, this is a group for everyone. We are a fun group and can't wait …

Are you between 28-43 and enjoy things like craft beer, homebrewing, being outside, hiking, camping, running, and (of course) socializing with good people? Well then join us for some fun events! Our organizers are based out of Maryland, but of course you're welcome to join us if you're in DC or NoVa! :) This group will travel to do awesome things - there are a ton of great breweries and hiking spots in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia. Q: Do I have to like BOTH hiking and cra …

Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Toastmasters International includes more than 199,000 men and women in more than 9,300 clubs in more than 70 countries. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from our practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of dir …

This is a group for folks who deal with any form of depression (chronic, bipolar, bipolar II, seasonal, etc.) (and possibly anxiety) who want to talk with others dealing with the same issues and who understand the loneliness, stigma, frustration, etc. that come with being depressed. We are a peer-to-peer, non-professional, self-help support group located in Columbia, MD. We are here to help heal ourselves from depression through sharing experiences with one another, decreasing isolation through …

The mission of the Patuxent Toastmasters Club is to provide a friendly, mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop both communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself and it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-building tools available anywhere. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing work …