Not all creative people are looking for criticism.  Some just want inspiration, friends, and the chance to be creative with others who just get it.  While originally a writers' group, this group is going to tour great coffee houses, where members will have the opportunity to do art or writing alongside each other.  We'll be each others' cheerleaders on our journey, whether that be writing your memoir, standing in front of a microphone reading a poem or singing out loud, or just having friends to …

We host meetups throughout Central and North Jersey. Come to a Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship or maybe more! Our number one goal is to have fun. We'll be hosting many different types of events such as happy hour, karaoke night, movie nights, day trips, dinners, clubs and other events that members recommend. We're bringing sexy back... to NJ.

Meet other singles near you! Come to a Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! Please check out our other meetup group - "A GROUP OF FRIENDS" for making new friends and finding people to go to great events with! http://socialnetwork.meetup.com/1179/ We have great social activities all over the state of NJ (and sometimes even Pennsy and NY)!

Northern NJ Women ages 35-55 who enjoy traveling locally to NYC and elsewhere for independent films, cultural events and making friends Our focus is to develop close personal friendships by spending one weekend day a month of quality time. We will begin in Northern New Jersey to get to know each other and eat and then using public transport as a group go to a scheduled event in New York City and see a film, go to a museum or other cultural activity. Making friends is about connecting and gettin …

this is a group based in the Montclair area mainly for younger people to socialize and make new friends. Our events include walks and exercise, artists and writers groups, brunch, dinners, happy hours, museum trips, and anything fun that will help get people together.

A great way to get together and have some fun playing tennis and working out . If you're anywhere in or near Essex County and you want to meet new  friends, this is the group for you!

Big Beautiful Women (BBW) Big Handsome Men (BHM) and their admirers get together to hang out, have fun, go to new events, make new friends, and experience the state of New Jersey. This group was created when we discovered there was not an active MeetUp group to represent the BBW population. We are always looking for new members that are willing and able to be active within the group and have an interested in getting to know new people. Thanks a bunch, NJBBWS Movemet

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

This group was created to help bring like minded individuals together. Outdoor Activities range from Hiking, Mountain biking, Kayaking, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Festivals, Astronomy...and pretty much anything in-between Indoor Activities Include: Wine, Beer & Spirit Tastings, Happy Hours, Dancing, Dining, Movies & Rock-climbing Always open for suggestions on anything!!!! Most Hiking events are Canine Friendly. *Please submit a recent photo of yourself (within the last couple years) so …

WHO ARE WE? We are a diverse meetup group providing a platform for New Jersey singles (male and female) over 40 to meet other singles for friendship or maybe even find someone special, while participating in fun activities. We know it can be difficult taking that first step to get out there and meet people you don't know. However, by providing fun, social events in a comfortable, non-threatening atmosphere, we can take that step together. You've got an automatic built in set of friends! This is …

Montclair Vegans is a group for vegans to come together and enjoy each other's company. We have potlucks, cooking classes, restaurant outings, movie nights, book discussions and more. We're a friendly and welcoming group, and we love great food!

Hey there! This group is for fun and adventurous people in the Northern NJ/NYC area. We host social events at lounges, bars, nightclubs, and concert venues. We also plan excursions for those of us who love to explore, including going hiking, skiing, indoor rock climbing, etc. If you're a couch potato, then you may want to try another group.  If you like to try new things, especially adventurous activities, then look no further... We are always open to suggestions for new things to try, so please …

Come and join the Zumba party!!!! wooo hooo Get fit, have fun and leave all the stress behind! Every age and fitness level are welcome to join the party! Come check us out at Unique Performace Arts Center (West Orange, NJ) and Dancesport4 You (Maplewood, NJ) Starting in March 2011 - Friday 7:30pm - 8:30pm Space limited to 30; reserve a spot $7/walk-in; $50 for 10 class card Bring a friend  - get a free class Dancesport4 You Inc. Danceposrt4 You Saturday 10am – 11am $7/walk-in; $50 …

We've been having the pickup since May 2011, and we've grown from a humble 2-on-2 to 2 parallel games of 10-on-10. And we're still having fun and getting the lead out! We're a friendly, coed, all-level group whose members are improving (or remembering) soccer skills! About 80% of the folk are regulars, and others are welcome to come when they can! Any questions, just email us! -john/steve/tom ($5 1st-time donation, $1 each game following to Tom/John/Steve if you show up, please)

GROUP DESCRIPTION [scroll down to see schedule of upcoming meetings] Present moment awareness is a powerful way to find inner peace, cultivate self-knowledge, practice acceptance, and have more FUN ... even through the challenges of everyday life. At the Living With Tolle, Powerful Presence Now Meetup, we cultivate a healthy and stress-free way of life by helping people experience and celebrate the power of now. Our guide in this journey is ECKHART TOLLE (known for his inspiring best sellers "T …

Hi Ladies! Welcome to Black Women Rock! I started to start this group as I have discovered that most Meetup groups seem to be exclusive and restrictive in either age or where you live. This group will be open to all Women of Color regardless of age or where you live. I just ask that you be mature and drama free and you are sincere in that you are are looking to meet, socialize, and make lasting connections. Please share the belief and philosophy and intention of wanting to foster and create genu …

My husband and I are doers. We love to travel, meet new people, and try new things. We recently had our first child and moved to a new state at the same time. This has led us to become lonely, old, homebodies and we are putting our foot down. We are looking for couples with babies/toddlers that want to ski/snowboard, rock climb, play volleyball, bbq, swim, bike, play board games, hike, camp, and anything else that might be fun. We want people to join that love their family as much as we do and l …

Put some hep in your step and groove to jazzy sounds of the Big Band Era and the cool blues at the Jersey bOunce Friday Night Swing Dance Party. Beginners will learn the basics of East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop at the included lesson. No partner needed! Join a friendly, inviting group and make new friends while learning to jump, jive and boogie. (And get great exercise without even knowing about it!) Downtown Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union Street, Montclair Lesson: 8:30-9:30 Dance: 9:30-11:30 BYO …

To dance, party and to enhance our social dance skills: Meet fun loving people (from NY, NJ, PA and DE) who enjoy music and dancing at upscale venues. You'll find a great mix of friendly singles and couples of all ages and skill levels sharing a common interest ... the ecstasy of dancing and socializing! Dancers, Newbies wanting to dance and Socializers alike are welcome. Let's feed our passion with travel and cruises.

Are you interested in making new friends, having a close-knit group who are there for you through it all, laughing, playing, sharing secrets, doing whatever we want to do? Sometimes it's difficult to make new friends unlike when we were in our '20s and just starting out on our own. Now that we're all grown up (?), let's create a new support system of sisterly love, joy, and support and lifetime friendships. Can't wait to meet you! NO NO's Please RSVP YES when you are attending an event. Some ev …

Do you like to dance? Do you like to socialize? Are you about meeting new people? Dance, party, mix and mingle: Meetup fun loving people who enjoy music, dancing and socializing at upscale venues. You'll find a great mix of friendly singles and couples of all ages and skill levels sharing a common interest ... the ecstasy of dancing and socializing! Dancers, Newbies wanting to dance and Socializers alike are welcome. Each event description will let you know what is happening. Let's feed our pass …

A group designed for the mature individual who lives & works in New Jersey and is open to exploring more of what this State has to offer. Let's get away from Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest and get back to the good old fashion face to face interactions; however, this is not a dating group.  Hopefully this group will build lasting friendships and becomes the place to be when not too busy.  As the organizer, I pledge to be open to all suggestions and accommodate everyone as best as I can.  I only …

Are you looking for a weight loss buddy or you ave you lost weight and you're looking for others dealing with the challenges of losing weight and/or maintaining their weight? This is the support group for you! I lost a lot of weight about 5 years ago through healthy eating and regular exercise. I have managed to maintain my weight loss but it’s not without a lot of willpower and work, especially as I’ve gotten older. One of the most challenging parts to choosing a healthy lifestyle is having fam …

Looking for a group of friendly people of 'all paces and smiley faces' to run with? Search no further. Fleet Feet Montclair hosts FREE, weekly group runs supporting runners, walkers and triathletes of all abilities. Whether you are new to the area (welcome!), new to the sport (woo whoo!) or getting back into running (you got this!), you'll be sure to meet new friends, find training buddies, and share the love of the sport with motivating, enthusiastic people like yourself. In addition to weekly …

When was the last time you took an hour for yourself to breathe?  Join us for an hour or two and network professionally and/or socially.  Pass your business card around  or just have a relaxing conversation with someone new. Join us! Many thanks, Pam

This is a group for anyone interested in photography or general picture taking.  The Montclair Aperture Club was started to bring together and network with fellow camera enthusiasts.  It is also our goal to connect with new friends to share experiences, techniques and tips.  All skill levels are welcome however we will be geared mainly towards the beginner to advanced amateur photographer.  The group will plan workshops, where you can learn the basics of photography, as well as picture-taking tr …

Sophisticated Ladies and Gents, Social Club was established for cancer survivors; newly diagnosed, family, friends, caregivers, volunteers as means to build new relationships, and lasting friendships while empowering one another by sharing experiences with cancer, knowledge and resources. We encourage all members to come with an open mind and heart.  At times the journey may get tough but "Together We Can! Treasure the Memories........Celebrate the Victories,"  while having a blast!

Are you really into Japan? I mean you talk about it with your family and friends but they don't seem to interested as you are? Well this is the group for you! Here we talk about recent news in the Japanese pop music scene, fashion, food, culture, and language. Basically everything Japanese. Also we talk about travels to and from Japan. Here you can meet new friends American, Japanese-American or those from Japan itself, (or anywhere really) who share the love and interest in Japanese culture. Th …