Social Anxiety Meetup of Austin (SAMOA) is made up of everyday people from all walks of life who just happen to be challenged to some degree with social anxiety disorder.  Social anxiety disorder is a persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which you are exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. You often fear that you will act in a way (or show anxiety symptoms) that will be embarrassing and humiliating.  If this is how you feel when you're aroun …

Fibromyalgia Educational Support Group You can manage your symptoms of fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue. Receive support and share concerns with others affected by pain, fatigue, sleep problems and more. Meetings offer a variety of self-care topics through speakers or open forums, shared personal experiences and coping strategies, informational handouts and a lending library. RSVP is not required for anyone . We welcome family and friends !! 2012 schedule : march 14 , may 9th , July 11th , Sept …

If you are interested in meeting people from various cultures and backgrounds and would like to learn from their stories, language, and other interesting facts, and also tell us about your experiences and background, this group is definitely for you. Join us as we will explore leisurely and edifying opportunities. Together, we will increase our knowledge of various cultural practices and worldviews.  We will also enjoy networking opportunities. Join today! We schedule several events each month …

This is a social group for mostly single women 50+ who are looking to make new friends, exchange ideas, share food & wine and generally have a good time! SPECIAL NOTE TO NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: Our standing monthly dinner is held on the far south side of town.  But our members live North, East and West too.  Therefore, we encourage members to initiate activities of interest to them and in locations they wish to frequent.  To organize an event, please send the pertinent information to the Orga …

This group is for people who are in the mood to have some fun and make long lasting memories as we do it. Plan on happy hours, watching sports, tailgating, downtown and just some good ol'  fun. We are allowed to enjoy life right?!? We are a new group, so meetup ideas a greatly appreciated!

The MOMS Club® of Buda & Mt. City, TX is a support and activity group for mothers who have chosen to stay at home with their children. We are the local chapter of the International MOMS Club®, a non-profit international group with more than 2000 chapters in the United States and more than 100,000 members worldwide. We currently average about 30 members, plus their children, and counting!  We are excited to continue the growth we have had over the last few years and add more acti …

The Wyzdom seekers and keepers range from newbe to very advance metaphysical and holistic practitinors. Everyone is invited. Part of our philosophy is to develop a network of holistic practitinors that know what other practitinors do and to referclients to them when the client fits the other more than self. We are striving to be a holistic society. Every Tuesday evening we gather together to share some wyzdom and fun. Each Tuesday evening a new lecturer presents on their area of expertise. Often …

Ready to get out and meet some great people in a relaxed atmosphere? Live in the Austin area and are over 40?  No pressure, easy going, attend as many or as few events as you like. Our goal is to create a positive, friendly, and fun group where everyone will feel at ease.  Not just for singles, not just for couples... this is for ANYONE AND EVERYONE who wants to get off the couch and enjoy life. Our group is just over a year old.  Join now and help make it even better.

Are you looking to connect with other women that may have experienced a similar journey? Then this is a group for you. No matter where we come from and what kind of life we are building here, we are bound to have so much in common. Join and exchange experiences and challenges. Ask questions and offer your opinion. We will build a group for support and friendship. We will join our forces and create solidarity. Gatherings will take place every 3-4 weeks. There is a membership contribution in the a …

Since Diana has left for California, Juliana is going to be planning events.  I hope everyone here can help her do that.  As many of you who have already been to our events realize, we have become more of a family over the past several months and not just a group of strangers.  This is due to the work of Diana and the amazing people who are in this group.  Hopefully we can all keep this group going well into the future until one day Diana returns back to Austin, TX. Also everyone is welcome.  Yo …

The mission of the Friends of McKinney Falls State Park is to support and assist the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department in conserving and enhancing the natural resources and beauty of McKinney Falls State Park and promoting enjoyment and appreciation of this Austin treasure by present and future generations.

Hi, there---- If you are a woman born between 1947 and 1961 this meetup is for you. Boomers are a generation of exceptional, educated, independent, say-it-like-it-is, explorers. We have studied, married, parented, worked, and had amazing lives. We aren't done yet! So, let's enrich ourselves by making dear friends while we have new experiences, eat good food, see interesting performances, and socialize with gusto on a regular basis. Potential Members are asked to take note that TBG is organiz …

Austin Women's Network celebrates the collaboration and success of talented, smart and innovative women and the collective role they play in and around our community. It focuses on multi-faceted women in various roles and business organizations. Austin Women's Network was built upon the hope and intention of bringing local women together in a collaborative way. It's a place where "seasoned" women help and mentor those who may not be as "seasoned." This is not the place where "I know more than yo …

Austin Explorers is an active group for anyone between the ages of 21 – 40 who embrace new cultures, ideas, and adventures. We believe life is meant to be experienced rather than just observed, and this is reflected in our wide range of events that encompass what exploring is truly about. Activities may include (but aren’t limited to): - Happy Hours - Hiking - Wakeboarding - Rock Climbing - Dining Out - Dancing - Board Game Nights - Kayaking / Canoeing / SUP - Paintball / Lasertag - Bowling/ Boc …

This group combines some of my favorite things....books, movies, food, drinks and making new friends. Bring your book and movie ideas and don’t forget your appetite. Meeting over a meal is great way to get things started. We’ll vote on one book a month and then discuss it. We'll have dinner and a movie night. We could even add a game night or visit some of the local attractions. Posting is open to all members. If you have a great idea for a meet up, feel free to post them. There are no dues with …

Over 35, and tired of watching t.v.? Join us for community, friendship and fun! We're a welcoming, inviting group intent on making everyone feel involved. Whether you're married, single, or alien, you'll like it here and we'll value you as a partner.  We started this group so that all of our Austin neighbors would have a comfortable place to hang out and mingle.  You don't have to live in South Austin, but you may want to move here after visiting-Join Us! We host: happy hours * dinners * dancing …

Every Wednesday we meet at 6:35pm at Doc's on Congress, underneath the sign, with the run starting precisely at 6:45pm. The beer drinking starts upon your return to Doc's. Please see photos for the route details.  Or just show up and follow the others.  Note: route has been revised due to daylight savings time ending.

Looking for alternative activities to the the standard "gay bar scene"? Do you like to try new restaurants, and explore some of the local places of interests? Do you like meeting new and interesting people? Then join us as we explore what Austin (and the surrounding area) has to offer. While we are a group primarily composed of members of the LGBT community, we welcome all to join us on any or all of our adventures.

Are you a parent living in South Austin or nearby? Do you have a child born in 2012? (2011 & 2013 babies are also welcome!) Well, South Austin Babies of 2012 is the group for you! This is the perfect chance to meet and talk with others, exchange parenting ideas and socialize! Plus, our little ones will learn to interact with other babies and hopefully make friends! Anyone can add a meetup we just ask that you keep members updated if your plans change. You don't have to RSVP NO unless you have pr …

Tired of driving forever to find people to game with? Want to find a group of gamers who meet to play games they love and welcome new players instead of making fun of them? Tired Gaming is for you! We are a group of friends that have been playing all kinds of games for years. We readily welcome new players--half of our gaming group are already newer players, or gamers who are just getting back into the games they love but didn't have the time to play. We run and attend local and national tournam …

Drinking Recreational Activities & Fun Times Austin's newest and baddest Social Sports League! DRAFT was established in Fall 2012. The organization was created for young professionals who are active, fun-loving and are always up for a great time. If your new to the city, wanting to grow your circle of friends, or looking to find that special someone this is a great place to start. Simply put, DRAFT is a rapidly growing community of people just like you who love to have fun and live life to the f …

Love the horror genre, but have trouble hooking up with friends that have the same tastes ? Fret no more, as this group is about pushing the boundaries to see the best new horror genre films. ( Yes, we will digress from time to time for some 80's cheesey humor like the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' series. ) I'm loosely defining the sub genres to be: horror, fantasy, psychological thrillers, sci fi, and cheese. These are my basic definitions for horror films. There are definitely other definitions/s …

This is a group for tall people (women 5'8" or taller, men 6'0" or taller) in their 20's - 30's and we also accept members in their 40's. We are looking for active people who want to make new friends and enjoy the company of other tall people. Members are encouraged to interact with others on the site and suggest meetups. The overall goal is to have a great time, make all feel welcome and have a wide variety of meetups. Let's get out and have some fun!

What BEING AWESOME is all about... We already have an AWESOME AUSTIN 20's 30's meetup, focusing on the 20's 30's age group, but what about the AWESOME AUSTIN 30's 40's age group? Well, now we created a meetup for this age group! This is it! Targeting those in their 30's or 40's, here is a group designed for getting together to enjoy happy hours/events/shows in the Austin area. Events include hikes, picnics, sport games, concerts, happy hour, and whatever else that attracts interest. Meet at bars …

This group was created to unite young professionals in their 20s and 30s who are looking to form a tight, amazing new circle of friends to enjoy life with and to explore the sights and events this city has to offer. This is not your typical meetup group where you meet random people at each meetup event. The goal is to have continuity in order to develop long lasting friendships. We want fun, friendly, loyal, adventurous, spontaneous, and creative people who are looking to build lifetime friends …

This is a group for babies born towards the end of 2012 or during 2013. Let's get out of the house - go for walks in the park, to storytime , the zoo, host playdates, and most importantly support each other. We have lots of expecting moms and we want to hear your good news! Pls let us know when little one has arrived by posting in the discussion section. Because this is a group for new babies and/or expecting moms please remember how hard we all worked during pregnancy and especially the first f …

This is the Austin branch of Active Mama's, which is a group for mom's who want to enrich their own and their baby's lives. If you're a fun-mama, this group is for you! Active Mama's was founded by Robyn Cooper in Atlanta. My name is Ryane Cano, and I'm your Active Mama's Austin Leader :). I have three wonderful children from ages 2 to 5. I organize weekday meet-ups for fun-mama's who want to: socialize hike with their babies enrich their babies with story-time, song, bubbles and free play swim …

This group is is to assemble older women and younger men, who enjoy each others company together. Also to support those who are already in current relationships of this nature. This will be a safe place where we can grow, share and love without the ridicule of the outside society. All Meetup's for this group are child friendly unless other wise stated.... So for those who have children, please feel free to bring them...