… But if you want to make some new friends, have a great time and read a variety of books in the process, join us! A few of the books we've read: Following Polly by Karen Bergreen The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough A Widow for One Year by John Irving The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier Devil's Cape by Rob Rogers We look forward to meeting you!

Are you new to the Kalamazoo area? Maybe just looking for some fun ways to meet new, interesting people? Join the Kalamazoo Social Networking & Dining Out Meetup to discover new restaurants, bars & social events while enjoying delicious meals and making satisfying conversation with new friends. If you're interested in helping organize this group and upcoming outings, join us and post to the message board so we can connect. Welcome!

Have you and your children recently moved to the area? We all know it's pretty easy to find playgroups and mom's groups for toddlers and preschoolers, but what about those of us who move here and are new to the area and our children are long past the playgroup age? If you have relocated to an area when your children are ages 8 and up, you know how difficult it can be to find a good group of friends for your child! This group welcomes parents and children new to the area, or who just want to m …

This group is for you if you're interested in meeting and making connections with other lesbian chicks and getting together for a wide variety of events and activities. 

Welcome to the Kalamazoo Activity Enthusiasts meetup group. If you are active or want to be, are happy in the sun/snow, and have a get up and go attitude - rain or shine- climb aboard. Our activities have included hiking on local trails, visiting state parks, kayaking, camping, down hill skiing, participating in running events ranging from 5ks to 1/2 Marathons, tubing, biking, bowling, team trivia, Art Hops, socializing over dinner and drinks at local restaurants/bars as well as any other social …

Recovery International (RI) is a peer-led self-help group that teaches techniques to help us change thoughts and behaviors that cause psychological distress. Whether you or someone you know is looking to overcome a specific fear or phobia, are sleepless because of stress or are dealing with depression, anger, obsessive thoughts or compulsions, RI can help. We provide reassurance and fellowship through meeting friendly people with similar problems who have found a way to live happier, healthier l …

        This is a tight-knit group for women who want to form friendships and memories with other women who just happen to be mother's too. The group's activities give mom's the chance to connect with each other, keep our kids busy, spend time with other families, and give back to the community. Examples include, Mom’s Night Out, Book Club, Couple’s Night Out, Mom's Breakfasts,  Outings …

This group is for any mom, whether you live in Portage or not, who wants to get out of the house and find some new friends for herself and her kids and have tons of fun doing it!  We meet several times a week doing a variety of activities including home play dates, park visits and library day plus outings to other fun places such as Jungle Joe's, the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. We also like to take special trips to places such as the zoo, alpaca farm and blueberry/st …

Destined to be the best book club around! Breakfast and books meets the 1st Friday of every month.   This is a chance for members of the club to expand their horizons and experience book genres that they may not other wise try. Not to mention make great social connections and try new places to eat. We do ask that every member brings their copy of the book and one question/comment to add to the group discussion.  A book and venue will be chosen at each meeting for the upcoming months meetup.  Che …

OUR PLAYERS The growing, 21-and-up community. Perfect for individuals who may have recently moved to the Kalamazoo area, or people who are simply searching for a reason to get out of the house. Here at KSSC, adults can meet other local, physically- and socially-active people who also share the same passion for obscure sports and making friends by the hundreds! OUR MISSION To provide awesome coed sport leagues in the Kalamazoo area, such as: Kickball, dodgeball, flag football, wiffle ball...etc. …

A group for Stay-at-Home Moms in and around Portage. . . . because being a stay-at-home mom doesn't mean you need to stay at home! This is a great place to meet other moms and introduce your child to his/her new best friend(s)! New mommies are welcome to join us--infants love watching the bigger kids play and we'd love to chat with you! MEMBERSHIP AVAILABILITY: ---------------------------------- SAHM'S Club is at membership capacity with a limited membership of 30 "ACTIVE MEMBERS". This is in th …

We are a group of moms who are active,who like to get out and do fun activities with and without our kiddos.This group is to allow members to schedule events, meetups and playdates and to also be able to keep track of all of the fun things that are planned. Life is hectic anyway so this should be a fun experience, not a stressful one! If your a mom who enjoys getting out of the house and making new friends not only for you, but for your kiddos then this is the group for you!

    The West Michigan Kayaking Club was founded in April, 2010 to bring together loyal friends and fellow kayakers to enjoy and explore Michigan's beautiful rivers. We are an exciting and dynamic group of individuals who have common goals and interests. We welcome experienced kayakers to the less experienced with the goal in mind to help you become accustomed to life on the water. We are safety conscious with many well experienced kayakers and some with water rescue training and medical e …