Dear Advaita Friends, When Stanley Sobottka organized Advaita Friends, he wrote, “This group is open to all who are interested in the teaching of Advaita, which is the teaching that the only Reality is Awareness.” This ancient teaching is always new in each moment, and we can realize it merely by turning our attention to the root of our awareness. This remains the focus of Advaita Friends, and I invite you to join us, if you share this interest. Alongside the social activities in Advaita Friends …

This group is for people slightly older and mature who want to go out and have fun from salsa dancing, dining, attending festivals and even volunteering. I want to get a group together that wants to have a good time and enjoy the company of others listening to oldies but goodies and meeting at local events. You will find events all over but trying to focus more on the tri-cities area.  Who says you have to be 21 to have fun? So....will you join me? Please share any knowledge of events, organizat …

Are you the new kid in town?  Or have you become bored with the same ole faces and places in your Richmond circle?  Come to a RNIT Meetup and mingle with other new and not so new locals. Join us for social mixers, fun activities, festivals, trips and a ton of other events that you can mingle and network with new faces that just moved into town. Richmond is a great city, meet new friends, make new connections, check out new hot spots and get to know this wonderful town. This group is for *everyon …

The Richmond LGBT Meetup Group is a great way to meet other local LGBT community members in various settings. You can have great discussions with like-minded individuals about anything you'd like (coming out, dating, politics, careers, etc) and have a bit of fun at the same time! Each event is structured and organized to help LGBT members in the Richmond area to network, make new friends, find dates, and have a good time. By joining this group, you'll be invited to the events each month. In addi …

Do you and your spouse like to go out to dinner occasionally and would like to meet some new friends? Found that most groups are primarily singles and/or very young? This group is for boomer married couples that would like to meet new friends and try different restaurants both cheap and expensive. This is not for swingers; just for ordinary folks looking to socialize and make new friends. We will meet one Friday or Saturday a month at restaurants in the Richmond/Midlothian area.

Recovery Among Friends is a Peer-run Mental Health Support Group that focuses on Hope and Recovery for people with mental health issues. The group facilitators and members are all peers living with mental health issues. As the name implies, Recovery Among Friends is a friendly and welcoming group. Come and check us out! We hope you will find RAF a safe and comfortable place to connect with your peers and to begin or strengthen your healing journey of recovery. We look forward to meeting you in …

Are you a male or female and aged 40 years and up?  WE ARE!  Active, fun, friendly?  Like to go to dinner, play pool, paddle kayaks, go hiking, ride bikes, go dancing, see plays, go to concerts, do volunteer work, etc? SO DO WE!  But, we know there are more of you and why not all "meetup"? We have a few requirements to join - you must be single.  Separated is fine - living with your estranged spouse is not.   Please have a clear photo of yourself - so we can see your face! It helps the Organizer …

We started this Meetup as a Book Club but would like to begin planning other events. We have a wide variety of interests, such as but certainly not limited to, wine, food, books, art & crafts, movies, and games and sports. Most of us are 20's-40's women from another state/area and looking to meet new friends with similar interests.

Like board games and card games? Queer? Come play games, eat chips, and drink beer in a non-weird and yet organized way. You don't need to know how to play, you don't need a date, and you don't need to drink to bring a new game to the table or to try your hand at beating the pants off everyone else. Pro-football fans who are passionate but not fanatical are particularly encouraged. We'll typically meet one Saturday a month at someone's home and play games from 7ish to 10ish. Depending on our num …

James River Hikers: Want to explore some of Richmond's most little known beautiful nature and history, get exercise with challenging hikes and meet a diverse group of locals that may become your new friends? If so, then James River Hikers is the group you want to be part of. We will walk the trails by James River and occasionally in other areas of Richmond. Our objective is for every hiker to have a good experience on every hike. How about join us?

Welcome! This is a new group that aims to bring young people together socially in the Charlottesville area. The goal is to help bring together those in their 20's and 30's (or those who are young at heart) for activities like happy hour, dinner, live music, and movies. It would also be great to get together some outdoor activities like hikes and camping trips! This group is for those who may be new to town or for those looking for new friends.

Social Activities for 50+ Singles welcomes members who would like to make new friends and enjoy a variety of social activities. THIS IS NOT A NEW GROUP! Our flagship activity, Coffee Chat on Saturday morning, was founded over two years ago, and currently has around 150 members, with about 35-50 members attending each week.  Only a small percentage of the Saturday Coffee Chat members are also members of this new Meetup, so please do not be misled by the number of attendees shown on Meetup.com. On …

Are you a football, basketball or baseball fan? Into boxing, soccer or golf? Welcome to the Sports Fan Meet-Up Group, a great way to socialize and meet other like-minded people for fellowship and fun --Football parties, Basketball games, Boxing Matches, Super Bowls, NBA Finals, World Series, Final Fours, the Masters Tournament, or anything that is interesting. Meet-up at local sports bars and restaurants, or host and attend casual get-togethers at home. Interested members can also Meet Up and tr …

This group is for graduates of Appalachian State University in Central Virginia, their family and friends of App State.

Hi Great, Loving, and Cool First Time Mom, Welcome to First Time Moms of 2011 and 2012. We are excited to meet you and your child.  Our goal is to form a great group of moms and kids so we can all have a great time together and with our children. This group is for first time moms with a child between 6 and 24 mo.  Having kids close in age in the group, give us moms some common ground to start from, as well as keeps the big kids from running over the little ones at our playdates. Most of our meet …

Do you like taking pictures? Do you like the idea of learning more about photography? Are you ALWAYS the one behind the camera and not in front of it? Would you like to make new friends who love photography as much as you do? Welcome to RPMG! We meet several times a month to go photograph fun events and places! We talk about equipment, and concepts behind photography, as well as socialize with others who love their cameras as much as you do!

Welcome to one of the TOP 200 Meetup groups in the world! Meet other 30s/40s (Plus) singles near you! Come to a Singles Meetup for fun, friendship and maybe more through a wide variety of indoor and outdoor events! Join in on many events like wine tasting, cookouts, outdoor concerts, bands, happy hours, sporting events (watching or playing), camping, bus trips, volunteer work and more. Check us out and start having fun today! It's not just about finding that special someone but more about making …

Run with fellow runners in your area at local meetups. Participate in various long and short distance running. Our group loves the trails. Share ideas for safety and gear knowledge. Find running partners/friends that share similar goals. This group has members that run at all different levels and I encourage you to join with that knowledge. Our group is about the many benefits that come from running with company as opposed to running alone. If you're a faster runner you may be one of many t …

We are a group of single friends enjoying Richmond area social life and offer a variety of activities sure to please many. The purpose of PSA, a nonprofit organization, is to provide social activities in a comfortable environment to form Life Long friendships built on the enjoyment of fun events such as Picnics, Parties, Dinners Out, Dances and Game Nights. BUT words can't describe the full range of "fun" activities PSA offers! Visit a meet up and join in the fun!  www.psaofrichmond.com

This group is for women over 30 who are either new in town or just looking for some new friends! It doesn't matter if you are single or married - you just must be over 30 and like to have a good time. Prerequisites: -Female (sorry no males allowed) -Age is 30-something -Fun, no drama, no pettiness, unpretentious -Enjoy making conversation in an after work bar that typically gets more of a professional crowd -Your profile must have a visible photo of you and your face (not some graphic or your pe …

WELCOME REAL SISTAHGIRLZ Have you been saying you have nothing to do? Maybe your husband or boyfriend does not want to do the activities you want to do?  Did you just move to Richmond or are you on the way? Nevertheless, this is the group for your with fabulous Sistahz who love to have fun!, because SISTAHGIRLZ JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!! We have a warm, friendly, down to earth and inviting atmosphere at all our events.  We do not care about your background, where you work, what kinda car you drive, …

“Two roads diverged in the forest, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost Take the new road to a place helping you to make a difference in your day. Get Out Today in RVA. Get Out Today RVA (got RVA) was created as an avenue to help you Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active. It doesn’t matter if you are married or single, young or old, fit or out of shape, you are welcomed here. Each one of us Organizers has experienced great adventures, great so …

Divorce is one of the most traumatic and stressful things that can happen in a person's life. This group is open to everyone of all faiths, ages, genders and sexual preferences.  It does not matter what stage of separation or divorce that you find yourself in. We provide an outlet for people experiencing this journey to talk to each other. After all, many of us have lost friends, homes, financial stability, security, and in some cases our children and our self worth. We offer everyone the oppo …

Being a Friend of Virginia's Largest State Park isn't just about working, it's also about getting together and having fun on our trails, waterways and camps. We'll be posting info on group rides and hikes, training opportunities, environmental education, races, and shows. We'll also post trail work and maintenance days. Pocahontas has so much to offer, it's hard to keep track! See us also on Facebook:   http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/139663529087/

Meet people interested in exploring Richmond and the surrounding area's rich and varied restaurant scene! Come to a local Feasting on Richmond meetup to break bread and raise a glass with fellow social foodies and gourmets. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals, and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! This is a group for everyone who loves to eat and socialize so if you have a favorite restaurant in the area, feel f …

Hi! Are you a 20 or 30 something woman interested in making new friends, branching out and doing different things? We're all busy with our lives/school/work, but we also want to take time out to enjoy the area and make quality friendships with people we otherwise would never meet, right? There are some great places in Fredericksburg- from going out at night to brunch to shopping the fun stores in old town. We're close to everything DC has to offer, too! From wineries, museums, historical sites …

I hope this group will develop in to a community of single parents who come together to meet, both with, and without our children. Group members can propose and organize their own meet-up; post activities they like to attend and invite other members to join them. In addition to activities we can enjoy with our children, I like us to have activities for parents to socialize without the children. Typical meet-ups for parents and children would include picnics, concerts, fairs, creative art session …

This is a group for anyone, young or less young,  living or temporarily living/working in the central VA area, interested in meeting up in RVA with others who have some sort of tie to Holland. Whether through ancestry, work/expat,  friends, travel, sports or who knows what. It really doesn't matter. You don't need to be Dutch and you actually don't need to be able to speak it, although you may want to give it a try. In the end, if needed, we all speak English. The main thing is to get together s …