Come join other local amateur philosophers the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm as we explore the answers to life’s most profound questions at The Thinkers’ Club. Modeled on the Socrates Café concept, the Thinkers’ Club is a reading and discussion group intended to provide a fun, non-judgmental forum to discuss and debate philosophical topics with other critical thinkers. The group will read primary and secondary sources in the history of philosophy as well as in fiction, history, poli …

Meet local Poker faces to test your hand against in games and tournaments of Texas Hold 'em. This is a fun and friendly game of cards where both experienced and inexperienced poker plays alike can all feel welcome and enjoy the game of poker. All tournaments and cash games are solely for the enjoyment/benefit of willing individuals. No individual or organization will profit from holding these games in order to comply with Ohio gambling laws. All tournament fees will be awarded to winning pl …

Meet other local Ballroom Dancers and aspiring dancers. As our group grows we'll try to accommodate as many interests as we can. Dance venues, workshops, lessons, special dances... whatever. It's about having fun.

A group in the Akron area for games---board games and card games (see the message board for current available games). Suggest your favorite game or bring one to teach everyone! It doesn't matter what we play as long as we are doing something and having fun! If you're in the Akron area and want some relaxed, friendly social time, don't drive to the far reaches anymore, join us right here in your own back yard!

Welcome! The Spin Off Cyclists Bicycle Club offers rides on the Towpath Trail and area rail trails for people of all physical abilities. The Spin-offs, founded by weight loss surgery patients, cycle for exercise, pleasure and making friends with other cyclists. We welcome people of all ages, abilities and speeds who want to cycle with a casual, slower paced group. We encourage our members to bring their families and friends on the ride. Our weekly rides include shorter, slower rides for the casu …

For those facing major life changes looking to reclaim and redefine their lives. Focus on grief recovery from major transitions - divorce, death, health, job, or faith. Looking to move past survive and into thrive. Starting Over in Stark is an informal support group and is not professionally led. We are a safe group to share your concerns with your current life challenges. Because many members are recovering from intense and difficult transitions, we ask that all discussions remain …

This group has been developed to help people find loving, conscious,  like-minded individuals  to date,  befriend, or just hanging out with in the Northeast Ohio area. Welcome! The purpose of this group is to create community where people are powerfully and lovingly related.

If you are looking for a friendly environment to practice your rusty, average, excellent, or native French, please join us in this Meetup. This is an opportunity to express yourself on various topics in your favorite language. Whether you just started learning French, or Proust's "Le temps retrouvé" is your bedside book, we hope to see you at Mocha Joe's coffee house in Stow (3707 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224-4059) every Wednesday from 6.30 to 8pm. À très bientôt!!!

The North Coast Gamers - Akron-Canton-Massillon Chapter The North Coast Gamers has free and open events at coffe shops, libraries, coffee shops, game stores and the homes of members. No costs, no experience necessary, and plenty of fun!  Bring what you want, play what you want, play what is in our library or what other friends bring along:  Board Games, RPGs, Miniature Games, Card Games!   Break out of those Cabin Fever blues and come visit all the activities we have in your neighborhood. Over a …

EFT is spreading around the world like wildfire! People everywhere are discovering it's power & effectiveness to help them transform themselves and their lives by getting free of their pasts. So come to learn; come to benefit from a regular practice of emotional release through acupressure. From enhancing your performance, to really believing in yourself, to moving through your life with more joy, love and presence, the effects of tapping will delight you! And as you transform, so does your life …

To meet new people and have a good time in the Akron area.

To provide a variety of activities to bring single Christian adults in the Greater Cleveland and Akron area together in a warm, inviting atmosphere that promotes fellowship.

This group is designed for moms with young children in the Fairlawn, Bath, and Akron area. We will schedule themed, educational, and active play dates around town for moms and tots as well as have a few "Mom's night out" events. My family just moved here from Florida, and we are excited to meet some new friends to play with! I am also hoping to find a couple organizers to help me get our meet up group up and running. Please contact me if interested! Sincerely, Erin Carpas

Foster parents have unique challenges! Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood, like going to storytime at the library, having picnics at the park, and play dates in our homes. We can also have events for just the adults such as moms night-out, movies, dinner… and anything else that looks like fun.

This is a group for open-minded individuals interested in slacklining, rock climbing, grilling, having a few drinks, hanging out, and most importantly meeting new people. No one is excluded and everyone is welcome. This group nor anyone in it is liable for any damage caused, physical or emotional (I prefer the former but the latter does happen occasionally, usually all in good fun).

This is a group for anyone interested in Linux and Open Source Software. All skill levels are welcome. Make new friends and sharpen your tech skills in a very friendly and welcoming environment!

The short of it Akron hosts one of the many chapters of the female-only cult phenomenon known as Dance Dance Party Party™ (DDPP™). Unlike typical workout or dance classes, Dance Dance Party Party™ has no instructors, no fitness goals, and nothing to prove. There are only three rules in the room – no boys, no booze, and no judgment. The set-up is simple: an hour of booty-busting tunes, a dance studio with the lights turned low, and women/young ladies/little girls willing to let go. Attendees can …

Runners who want to run with other, fellow turtles. Slow and slower runners welcomed. No Garmins allowed!! Meet every Saturday morning, at various scenic sites in Cleveland/Akron, and run from 5 miles to 20 miles. Run, socialize, have fun, enjoy the outdoors and perhaps, enjoy a mocha latte after the run.

Join us for socializing, networking and camaraderie as we experience all things Northeast Ohio. Seasonal activities will include wineries, towpath biking and hiking, as well as other social gatherings. Hope to see you there!

Do you like playing trivia? Have you ever enjoyed buzztime trivia (the one always playing at BWW restaurants)? This may be the group for you! We're a group of fun-minded folks who get together to play trivia, eat, drink, and just have fun. This is a great chance to meet new people and to exercise your brain (questions are at all levels--you don't have to exercise it if you don't want to). Competitive and collaborative players welcome! (Lately we tend to be collaborative--our goal is to get our l …

This Fit Club is for people who want to have a better quality of life. Eating clean as well as proper exercise can change your attitude on life! It all starts at the beginning. If you don't like the results you are getting in life, then you must change what you are doing in order to change your results. Now is the time to change your life results. Our Fit Clubs are mixed with fun, friends, and feeling good.

We are an Akron, Ohio area moms group, founded in 1985, with veteran and new moms that provides support and fun through Moms' Nights Out, Family Events, Mom & Kids Events, as well as a speaker series on Monday mornings throughout the school year. New members are welcome at any time. We have children from infants through high school age. We have both working and stay-at-home moms in our group and we look forward to meeting you!  Our members generally come from Copley, Fairlawn, Bath, West Akron n …

“This is a group for Ladies interested in dining out, movies, coffee, game nights, wine tasting, etc. I started this group to meet other women who are tired the bar scene...and I'm looking forward to meeting new people” This is not intended as a dating site so please be courteous of other members also this is a primarily lesbian meet-up however all are welcome.

This is a group of people who have a relative or a friend who may have a drinking problem. This group is not to get the drinker to stop drinking. This group is in support of the family and friends of alcoholics. Based on the 12 steps of AA. Trying to form a Gay and Lesbian Al-anon meeting as there is not one in the area however all are welcome ....

Let's get together and have some fun.I think playing games with a group of people is a great way to make new friends and hang out with old friends as well!I have a good selection of games i'll bring.But members are encouraged bring their favorite games as well.

This group is for parents of little ones (newborn to toddler ages) in Geauga county and local areas looking to meet other parents and bring their little ones together. This is a great opportunity to find and suggest kid friendly activities such as lunches, parks, visit local businesses, trips to the zoo and museums, along with play dates.

This group is for over 45 single golfers who like getting outdoors, playing golf and meeting other fun, single people. Do you love the game and are you looking for more opportunities to play? This group is for casual, social play; hackers and scratch golfers alike are welcome. We play at a different course each Sunday afternoon. You don't have to commit to playing every week, but play is first-come, first-serve to the first 16 people to RSVP each week. It's non-competitive but friendly competiti …

Do you want to feel alive? Do you want to have the life that you know you can achieve? Are you tired of waiting for the right opportunity? Are you ready to make positive changes in your life NOW? This is a group for overweight individuals who want to put aside all excuses and make true changes in their life to have better health and over all well being for the rest of their life. The journey is not easy, but it is YOUR journey and you know it can be done. If you don't know it can be done, you wa …