This group is designed to attract movie lovers from all over the WNC area. We attempt to pick a variety of movies, and try to use different locations.  This is also a great way to meet like minded people for discussion and hopefully to make new friends. See you at the movies!

We are a group of creative, friendly folks of all ages who love to chat, see what our neighbor is working on, share our skills and ideas and learn from one another. Hailing from all different skill sets from newbie to professional -we welcome you and whatever crafty stitchin' business you want to work on! We've got sewists, knitters, embroiderers, crocheters, menders, cross stitchers, felters, quilters .. . .(yeah, we could go on. . .. ) We gather several times a month at locally owned independ …

This group provides an ongoing opportunity for Asheville area lesbians to socialize over Sunday brunch and other events. About twice a month, we will post the event details and location. If a contribution is needed, the amount will be included. To help your host plan, be sure to rsvp for each brunch/event asap. Bring your friendly vibe, make new friends, enjoy conversation...have fun! If you are interested in hosting a brunch or other activity, please contact the organizer, Gwen.

We are a female-only group and the purpose of this group is to get together with other women for fun and laughs.  Our monthly dinners are very popular and a great way to meet someone different each month as we have women from all walks of life in our group.  Unlike a specialized group we have different activities all the time - movies, dinner, music, crafts, sports, hiking, etc - whatever you're up for.  If you don't see anything on the schedule that interests you, then make a suggestion for the …

The Asheville Area Wholistic and Intergrative Professionals (tm) (AAWIP) are collaborators, co-creators, co-catalysts, co-leaders that promote education, production and sales of professional wholistic and integrative products/services in the Asheville area – included but not limited to integrative health, personal growth, earth-friendly, eclectic artisans/musicians/authors. We co-provide a forum for exchange of information and ideas to expand the wholistic, integrative, green and related profess …

We have such GREAT theatre here in Asheville and the surrounding areas! This group is for women who love live theater and want to support the performing arts in Western North Carolina. Let's get together and take advantage of this amazing arts community by attending some of the theatrical productions in the local area. Perhaps we can have dinner before or coffee/drinks after. If you're like me, you love to talk about the play you've just seen. Join this group if you're a woman who wants to: S …

This meet-up group is geared for people who are looking to get some exercise by walking and hiking at a more moderate and easier pace than what the usual hiking club in the greater Asheville area offers. We will seek out more level hiking trails with no more than 1,000 foot elevations and range anywhere from 3 - 7 miles in length with a social element of either starting or ending the walks and hikes with an optional shared meal at a restaurant near the hiking/walking destination. Just because th …

Holistic Fit Friends of Asheville is an association of persons dedicated to improving the health and fitness of one another, our society, culture and environment in an evolving and comprehensive manner. This group encourages people of all walks of life to come together and form a community to exercise and develop ever better and more comprehensive approaches to the well being of body, mind, heart and soul of self, culture and nature.

This group is for fun, stay at home mommas who are looking for fun things to do around town with other mommas! (This is for moms who really want to be involved only!) I am hoping to form a tight knit group of moms and friends who can have fun together during the day with our children but can also go out at night for moms' nights out or in.

"To bring together and serve all who believe that a right understanding of good food and wine is an essential part of personal contentment and health, and that an intelligent approach to the pleasures and problems of the table offers far greater rewards than the mere satisfaction of appetite."

We're all about sharing our love and passion for paper crafting, whether it's making cards, scrapbooking or anything else.  And oh ... crops!!!!  Evening crops, day long crops and weekend crops in different areas of the country!!  Gotta love 'em!!!  So, if you're a novice and want to learn how to make cards, paper crafts or scrapbooking, or a pro, you're welcome to join us.   We love all levels of expertise!!  So join us and meet new friends, share ideas, and share our passion!!!

Become part of Asheville's most active community! Have you been ignoring a very important part of your life-  Being a part of a diverse community filled with people of varied backgrounds & interests who laugh a lot, make plans to explore, dance, travel, and enjoy life together? Stop working so hard, staying home so much.  Remember that having fun makes even the following day more exciting! We are a community, not just a group of people looking for an excuse to visit one more restaurant.  Our mem …

This group is for ladies that want to have a fun time playing the dice game Bunco and to make new friends. It is a great way to relax and have a nice evening out that doesn't cost a fortune. It is for beginners to experienced players. I joined a Bunco group when I lived in Florida, but haven't been able to find one in the Asheville area, so I decided to try and start one.

Who We Are: We are Jesus’ People who want revolution for GLBTQ and Straight people, who seek to be free from religion and full of God. Mission: We are GLBTQ reaching out to GLBTQ and Straight people, who have been marginalized by religion, society or other systems, and provide a safe, healthy environment where they can explore the real Jesus and know God as God really is, discovering and living out their highest destiny. Premises: Who is Jesus? He is often presented to people in a discriminating …

The Ladies Fun Group is all about meeting new women interested in friendship and fun times.  Right now, we are meeting every other week on Fridays various events such as visiting local attractions, shopping, lunches and dinners, concerts, etc.  This Group is for all women over the age of 18 who have some free time to get together and want to meet new friends from all walks of life!  Don't wait...join the fun!

Brevard Friends is the new Meetup Group for all who live in/near Brevard, NC! Meet, Play, Learn, Grow, and Explore...Together! How cool to get this going. How cool to get together in a new way. People can connect. Businesses can network and promote. It's just a great way to grow. Click here to read flyers and releases that offer more. A couple of suggestions: 1) You get out what you put in. Don't be afraid to be active. Email me and let's connect: mtrufant@nhholding.com. 2) Brevard Friends is no …

The Thermal Belt Friendship Council is a nonprofit organization based in Tryon, NC, and formed in 1986. Our purpose is to promote stronger relationships and diversity among the peoples in Polk County, North Carolina. We are active in promoting social activities that bring diverse groups together to set examples of harmony in the community. Such programs include several potluck dinners during the year, Christmas carolling and a monthly group luncheon at various area restaurants. Another program t …

This is a group for those interested in travel looking for others traveling without partners. You may be a solo traveler who prefers to have your own private accommodations, but enjoys traveling in the company of friends or familiar faces. You may be a solo traveler looking to find new friends who may be interested in a roommate for your travels. You may be a married or attached solo traveler whose spouse doesn't share the same passion you have for travel, or a single, widow or widower traveler. …

Calling all Asheville singles! Do you find it hard to meet professional singles in Asheville? Are you new to town, and looking to make new friends? The Asheville Professional Singles group was created as a way to meet other single people in a casual environment. Its goal is to have fun, introduce you to others in your age group, make new friends, and enjoy a variety of social events. Beginning in January, we are planning to hold happy hours, brunches, house parties, wine and cheese parties, dinn …

This group is for women in their 20s-30s. The group is LGBTQ centered and all women are accepted and welcome here. People new to the area or all ready from here. It's about making new friends who want to have fun and contribute their time and energy. If you are an outdoor enthusiast and enjoy hiking, swimming, skiing, walking your dog, etc. you will love this group! Other event possibilities are girls night out, movies, dinner, and anything else that looks like fun or for a good cause. Thanks fo …

This is a group for women with a passion for reading romance novels. Let's get together and enjoy good wine, good company, and most importantly, good books with one another!

Hello new friends. This groups is to bring together young people who have either served in the Peace Corps and or worked overseas and are looking for a way to continue to incorporate their international experiences and/or mind frames into their current work in Asheville. Please come to meet up over a glass of wine, beer, tea or coffee, in order to discuss how we can get together as friends in the community to keep these threads of friendship and peace maintained in our lives in the US. I look fo …

DARN was formed in 2005 to bring downtown residents together as neighbors, and to give them a voice in community issues. DARN sponsors neighborhood social functions, communicates with City officials on topics of concern to its members, and works with other organizations to make living downtown a positive experience. Our group is limited to residents of the Downtown Asheville Central Business District. The boundaries are I-240 on the North and West, Hilliard/Short Coxe on the South, Charlotte/Col …

Asheville Sports & Social Club was created to provide recreational sports leagues and social events for adults over 21. No matter your skill level or athletic ability, you'll find a sport to enjoy and opportunities to socialize and make new friends that could last a lifetime. ASSC emphasizes recreational play that doesn't take the score too seriously.

I have lived in the Asheville, Mars Hill, Arden area now for over 4 years, and love it here.  As posted in my first post, I am a renter just like you, and in the 2 years, I think I have been to 0 social events at the club house (cannot miss my Asheville Drumming Circle on Friday Nights) but wanted to meet my neighbors. I would love to get a sense of community here, and this is the best way for me to help get it organized. I see all of the members being able to suggest various venues, events, tri …

We meet to share food from other cultures and to share past and present travel experiences (or inspire dreams of future travel experiences!) with fellow adventurers of all ages. On months that we have a formal speaker/presentation, we provide engaging "Passport" activity booklets for children as well as a craft project.

I thought it would be great to create meet up where people with similar interest can share information about trails in WNC area and plan group ride/hike. I want all members to enjoy the ride without feeling pressure to catch up. I remembered riding with guys that I felt like throwing up. If you're a guy but don't have instinct to chase other bunnies/racing/compete, or go way ahead of us, you're more than welcome to join our ride. No matter how skilled/experienced rider you are, I hope we can alw …

This is an easy hiking and outdoor activity/nature group for families. Families all all types are welcome - single moms, toddlers, middle-aged schoold kids, high-schoolers, two-parent families, gay, straight, grandparents, tall, short, young & old... I've been watching meetup for a hiking/outdoors fun group for parents & kids and haven't found one that includes older kids. I have a middle-school aged daughter and we enjoy short hikes, waterfalls and the like and would like to try some other fun …