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 …

I am a small town girl who moved to the area several years ago. Although friends and family have always been important, I never realized how much until I found myself hundreds of miles away... As time went by, I realized I didn't have any friends, who I had made on my own around here, per se...they were either co-workers who I spent time with outside of work, or my kids friends parents. I enjoy all of these friends, but I realized that I was holding back on getting to know people on my own...  N …

We have created a small circle of friends of liberal ladies. Our goal is to bring together women in their 30's and 40's with similar attitudes and interests. Are you social and progressive? Do you like to dine out, go to movies, get together with friends? Most importantly, do you appreciate a good beer or a glass of wine? Are you looking for new friends in the community? If you answered yes, join us! Anybody can join us, married or not, with or without kids.   We would like to build local comm …

Are you a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, or Queer person of color? Do you like to have fun? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, then The Seattle Double Rainbow LGBTQ Meetup Group is for you! Double Diversity = Double Rainbow! If you're interested in meeting up for fun activities and friendly conversation with LGBTQ people of color, come out and join us! We are a fun, diverse group of LGBTQ people of color, who like to meetup in Seattle and enjoy exciting outings and activ …

I moved to Seattle about a year ago to take a job opportunity. So far, I'm loving the city and would love to explore more of it with other like-minded friends :) I decided it might be fun to start up a group for young Asian-American professionals who don't normally frequent the crazy clubby gay scene here. This group is not strictly for only homosexuals or only Asian-Americans. ALL FRIENDS ARE WELCOME. I'm excited to create this group as a way of getting to do all kinds of activities and attendi …

Our mission is to foster community and friendships in the greater Seattle LGBT & allies community. Come out, mingle & network, network, network! You are not alone! Get together with others of your kind! Whether gay, lesbian, bi, transgender, questioning, straight, or queer-friendly, you are welcome here!  Meet others in the community! This is a glbt/lgbt meetup group. Are you new in town and don't know a soul? Did that last coffee date fall through? Maybe you just want to expand your social netw …

You have the urge to let loose a little, but your friends don't? We know the feeling! Come dance to all types of music with us. We are friendly and respectful, diverse and accepting, so don't worry about fitting in-- you will find friends here. We expect to offer dance nights every night for a wide variety of music. If you're interested in attending an event that we don't already offer, please suggest it! We promote responsible dancing.

New to the area and seeking nightlife friends to explore Seattle with? Experiencing flaky friends and want to meet some genuine fun local people? Us too! The group is always trying new places for drinks, good food, new restaurants, happy hour and dancing! Ever been to a Meet-up group and don't feel welcomed or fit in? We communicate well and make new friends feel comfortable. Always open to event suggestions, please tell us your favorite hang out spot!

Welcome to Inquisitive Minds. We are a multi-faceted group of people with diverse interests. We are always willing to explore ideas and learn something new, always open to sharing different points of view, participating in fun events, and making new friends. Our goal will be to get together regularly, to take part in fun activities and events, to learn something new together and to have fun and intellectual conversations. Is Inquisitive Minds for me? Do you enjoy trying new and diverse activit …

Tacoma T-Town 20s and 30s is a friendly social group of people in their 20s and 30s in the Tacoma, University Place, Lakewood, Puyallup, Federal Way and surrounding areas. If you enjoy making new friends, going out for casual fare and/or drinks, fun activities, hiking, movies, dancing and just generally getting out of the house for fun and trying new things then this is your meetup! Everyone is welcome to join- whether you'd like to participate in events, host some of your own, or if you're ju …

It doesn't matter if you have lived in this area your whole life or if you have recently moved here. It can be difficult to meet new people and make great friends. I wanted to start my own group because sometimes it can be difficult joining a "well established" group where everyone already knows everyone else and I personally wanted a fresh start. This group is for young ladies 21-35 who are looking to have fun and make new friends. This group is for young ladies who enjoy dining out, comedy clu …

Group for runners of all levels. Meetups will include road runs, trail runs, community organized runs, and cross training. Focus is on motivation and safety in numbers. Meetups can be for all members, guys only, girls only, dog friendly, family friendly, etc. All members are encouraged to participate and post meetups to the calendar. Running in groups of two or more is preferable, even if faster runners have to back track to stay together. By joining South Sound Area Runners, members agree that …

Let's get out and PLAY! This group is for easy-going, fun-loving people to come together to laugh with, challenge ourselves in the outdoor world, to make new friends at social events and to embark on new adventures!! Our group is about making friends, meeting people with the same interests and  sharing the adventures of life with others who enjoy the same thing. A $1 to $5 annual contribution is requested to cover the $144 annual fee to keep the group alive. Payment is not required to join, b …

Are you a geek couple/single who also has kids? Do you love fantasy/sci-fi, technology, Renaissance faires, video games, cons, or D&D (or all of the above)? Are you having a hard time finding other offbeat parents who share your interests? Or are you, perhaps, having trouble finding kid/baby-friendly geeky interest groups? We are. We're a geeky couple in our 30s with a young daughter. We are work-at-home parents currently living on the Eastside. Historically, we've gone to Ren faires/cons and pl …

All Military Moms & Wives Are Welcome!We are an ACTIVE group of Mommies & Wives connected to the Militarywho are ready to get out of the house and meet like minded ladies. We have events that cater to stay at home moms, working moms and wives. This group has kids of all ages, there is no limit.So come join the fun, get some advice, give some advice, get your kids out of the house, and make some new friends.BEFORE YOU JOIN: Click on the"About US" link to learn aboutwho we are and what we do!All M …

Whether you're looking for something new or you jut don't like the "scene" and its culture, here's your opportunity to hang out with other like-minded gays. We welcome anyone who's looking for a break from the "scene" to come hang out, make friends, explore the city, and have fun doing a wide variety of activities. This is an open group, and anyone who joins can create meetups and anyone can come along. What we are: A group that provides non-gay-scene (and some not so alternative) activitie …