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 …

Hello SALSAEROS, BACHATEROS, and lovers of all forms of Latin dancing! Our goal is to is to develop and grow an active portal for people in the Houston area with the common love of Latin music (not just Salsa & Bachata, but also Cha Cha, Merengue, Tango, etc) to meet and share their passion with other like-minded people.  Whether you like dancing, or simply like listening to the music and watching others dance; whether you are a beginner/novice dancer or an experienced dancer or instructor, ple …

We are a private group for tweens & adolescents diagnosed with Aspergers or similar high-functioning disabilities, such as; High-functioning Autism, PDD, OCD, 2E & ADHD.  The ages of our members range from approximately 9 yrs. - 25 yrs.  I have recently branched off the young adults and older teens as a new group - The Zodiacs: http://www.meetup.com/Teens-and-Young-Adults-The-Zodiacs/. We have a club, called The Shooting Stars! Our members can join this club, where they will practice social skil …

Hi Everyone, My name is Dani and I am the organizer of this group. In addition to organizing this Fabulous LGBT couples group I a have also been organizing the Houston Lesbian Social Group for the better part of 2 years now. That group is nearing 800 members at this time and getting stronger every day! I think you will find This group to be different than any other, its fun, energetic, friendly, sort of like your second family.....only better :) One major difference between this group and m …

Intended for friendly, welcoming singles or couples to dine out together at "ma & pop" restaurants, attend community festivals, or check out area attractions that promote friendships in casual settings. We invite residents of Clear Lake, Webster, League City, Kemah, Dickinson, Friendswood and all neighboring Galveston Bay areas. We meet monthly on weeknights/weekends. Members are expected to attend at least one event to remain on the member list. Join us to meet new people and visit places with …

Are you a local resident who doesn't believe in god, or struggles with belief in god? Are you looking for refuge in a community otherwise saturated with religion, superstition, and mythology? If so, come on in and pull up a chair! Enjoy the company of like minded atheists, agnostics, and non-believers: you're welcome here. Kingwood Humble Atascocita Atheists is a group of non-believers serving the NE Houston area including Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, and Porter. We are a highly local group, a …

Anyone up for dinner at a new restaurant or an old favorite? Catching some live music? An evening at the comedy club? A ghost tour around Kemah?  A microbrewery tour, an afternoon sail or a murder mystery dinner?  Do these sound fun, but a lot more fun with a group of friends?  Let's team up and get out there and have a little fun!!  This group is targeted toward professionals in their fabulous forties and fifties (ish) in the SE Houston, Clear Lake, League City area who want to get out and abou …

This group formed out of a discussion between 3 close friends sharing their love for different martinis. This group provides an opportunity for all martini lovers to get together and socialize. Even if you don't drink martinis you are still welcome to join and perhaps you might even try a featured martini one night. We hope to have a featured martini once a month in an effort to expand our taste and love of martinis. The featured martini won't be all that's offered and you don't even have to dri …

Pursuit of Happiness is a discussion forum that will be held monthly and will aim to take an honest look into the emotional pain of our doubts and fears of rejection that can often paralyze us from continuing to move towards attaining the realization of our goals. There is a reason your vision was planted inside you. Join us as we laugh, learn, and maybe sometimes cry in our process of making real steps towards rebuilding our confidence in the pursuit of our dreams. We are here to share, listen, …

This meetup is intended to enhance the social life and health of young professionals in the Clear Lake area. Activities will include social sports, physical fitness, night life, theater, restaurants, outdoors and cultural activities, bike rides, group runs and all that the Bay area has to offer to support its own young professionals.

This group is intended for all African American women single, married, and divorced between the ages of 28-50. If you are a newcomer to the city or have lived here all your life and just want to meet some friends that share your same common interest. In Black Girls Rock Houston, we will participate in many different fun activities such as: shopping, dining, wine tasting, happy hours, traveling, private parties, bowling, movies, skating, and occasional club venues.

Shout out to all the non-traditional Desis in H-Town. Opening this group for like-minded Desis that like to hit the bars/clubs, enjoy outdoor sports & activities, watch movies (English and Desi) and go to different types of restaurants. There will be plenty of activities to keep you busy. Get out, make some new friends and let’s have fun. Non-traditional means any of the following We just don't do all Desi things or just eat at only Desi restaurants.  We like to venture out and try new things W …

Welcome to our walking group! We are a very friendly and social group that encourages general fitness and active living in the Clear Lake area. We offer walks that will interest all levels of walkers from beginners to advanced. We often break bread together so it’s a good thing that we work out first! Explore and share your favorite areas in the Clear Lake and surrounding areas! If existing walks are not meeting your needs, become an Event Organizer! We are seeking people to be Event Organizers …

This group is for the younger (or younger at heart!) singles in the Kingwood, Humble, Atascosita area. This is not a dating service, but if you happen to meet someone, good for you! We will meet at least twice a month at a local venue for mingling, friendship, and fun. This group is for men and women, single parents and non parents, any religion, and any age. Well, almost... Suggested age group is 25-45. THIS IS NOT A HOOKUP GROUP.  THIS IS NOT A 'SWITCHEROO' GROUP.  ANY INAPPROPRIATE MEMBERS W …

This Meetup group is for men or women in the Houston/Galveston area that already fish or want to learn to fish, have boats or would like to get out on a boat to fish, to share stories, fishing technics, honey holes, and make new friends while enjoying our beautiful Galveston bay complex. I have fished for years, and I am repeatedly at the boat ramp looking around just to see 10 other people all putting in their boats alone. It is so much more fun to fish with a friend, so let’s do it. I alwa …

This group is for anyone who wants to be on Galveston Bay on a sailboat and meet new friends. You should join this group if you want to learn how to sail or even just relax and have a good day being on the water. There will be day sails and night sails.

I decided to start the group because there are not any groups where one could meet new friends, socialize, give encouragement to help us deal with living with HIV / AIDS. Who can join? Anyone who is living with HIV+ / AIDS status.

Inter-generational, multicultural & international group of Christians that enjoy inviting others to hangout and get to know us & God.

This is a group of lesbian moms in the greater Houston area. I started this group because I wanted to connect with other lesbian parents and wanted my children to see that there are other kids with families similar to ours. I hope this group will help families form new, meaningful friendships with other families. The group is open to all lesbian mothers and mothers-to-be, single or partnered. This is a free meetup. There will not be dues for joining. Most of the meetups will be family events for …

A group of fun loving single parents looking to meet others to hang out with, make new friends and get out and do things with and without our kids. Come share a laugh, meet other singles in the area and get help and support for raising kids alone.

Let's get together and have fun with all the women we call neighbors in Mar Bella. We will meet at least once a month for a "Belles" night out, dinner, drinks, games and fun. We will also have a few gatherings that we want the men to join in too. You must be a female resident of Mar Bella to join in the group.

We find JOY by bringing SMILES with the element of surprising people! Seeking a new challenge or adventure? We want you! No dance or acting experience needed, just the desire to have fun, meet others and have passion about healing the world with a fun flash or improv experience. The group is family friendly and participants can include children in activities unless otherwise stated with a particular activity. Great for all ages, couples or singles, families, dance/school/social/youth groups, etc …

This group is for single ladies in their (wonderfully fun & fabulous) 40s & 50s. Meet other local women who are interested in friendships! Clear Lake Girlfriends share a friendly, caring and supportive camaraderie. We are fun loving and enjoy eating out, going to happy hour, listening to music, partaking of local activities. We are also there for each other with conversation, inspiration, support and encouragement. And if you have some ideas for where to meet, or want to plan some events, please …

Montrose Motorcycle Riding Club (MMRC) is dedicated to serving G.L.B.T. and gay-friendly motorcyclists in and around the Houston area. MMRC was founded in 2006. MMRC promotes responsible and safe riding while emphasizing having fun and building friendships. Our club welcomes people from all walks of life who ride any brand and style of motorcycle or scooter. And if you don't ride, we encourage you to become involved anyway. Our club encourages impromptu rides, planned rides, and showing our supp …

Welcome! This is a social group for seniors in their 50's and 60's. Our group is for single men and women to meet in the Bay Area, TX. We welcome retired or working professionals to join us. There will be meet and greets, and fun dating meetups. We hope to have great times at our group get togethers doing things such as - walk and talks, dinners, movies, shopping, local events, dance and Art lessons, BINGO, museums, board games, sporting events and more! Please join our social group for the ch …

Calling all Greyhound owners! I would love for my Greyhound Rebel to meet other Greyhounds he is a retired racer adopted from ggp. He seems depressed and only acted like a normal dog when we had another dog living here. He never learned how to play with toys or fetch a ball he likes to got to the dog park and walk around but never gets in to running just his usual laps around the backyard once a day. So I would like for him to make some other dog friends.

This is a private group for parents of tweens/Teens ages 10-18 with high functioning autism or aspergers. My husband and I have a 14 yr old son with high functioning autism. We are starting this group as a fun way for parents and children to meet others like themselves and make some friends. As our group grows we have an opportunity to start a social skills curriculm to further help our kids to be successful. This would be great considering the lack of services we have on our side of town. Paren …

This is a group for any ladies looking to meet new friends and network. I have recently moved to the area (Pasadena, TX) and am newly married. I am a stay at home wife and entrepreneur. I am looking to have a support group of other ambitious women. We can share our prospective businesses, encourage each other, network, socialize regularly, etc. I would like to befriend women with similar interests in Godly womanhood, nutrition, fitness, reading, personal development, marriage, homeschooling, and …