Come on in! We've changed the Meet Up name but not our mission! Cohousing Collaborative, LLC, is delighted to announce we are expanding this Meet Up site to include the many and varied activities surrounding building sustainable communities -- most particularly cohousing communities. This site will be focused on creating Meet UPs for folks to meet and discuss topics of social sustainability in our changing world. How can we help each other through these tough economic times? How can we encourage …

Welcome to the Cultural Activity Group (created in 2003) for single professionals in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area who enjoy Culture and Social Events and are looking for mutual enrichment and other congenial ways to pass the time, enrich the soul, and make new friends in a friendly group environment. Military, Government and Law Enforcement welcomed!! This group falls into the category of: Social/Friendship Group/Cultural Interest Group *** EVENT EMAIL IS FREE *** WE ARE NOT A PRIVATE CL …

Meet friendly local mostly Stay at Home Moms (but you do not need to be a SAHM!) with young children to talk about your kids and have fun! If you are looking for a great group to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends then join NOW.  We are a very active group who has events scheduled weekly. Rules & Regulations: Membership requirements include: (1) a picture of yourself (2) payment of the $5 yearly membership fee which must be paid prior to scheduling attendance of …

Want to meet other local individuals interested in exploring the growing DC Green Scene? If so, join us and have fun checking out new green restaurants, cafes, retail stores, bars & clubs, LEED buildings, health & wellness providers, recreational activities, or green travel and tourism options! Support and learn about local businesses that are greening their practices and making a difference. Pick up some new Green Living tips! Or share a few of your own! Help us build the buzz for Sustainable L …

Arts, Media & Professionals (AMP) Bible Talk is an informal Bible discussion group that seeks to apply the Bible to members' lives with a special focus on the arts community. The group meets weekly for approximately one hour for a powerful Bible lesson mixed with a lively discussion about topical and practical issues of our day. Refreshments are provided and locations vary.  Once per month, AMP Bible Talk will participate in the arts community by attending a play/concert/open mic/etc. or hosting …

Hi, The group is for women 45+ who love creating beautiful crafts be it knitting (3/4 of us are knitters), needlepoint, quilting, cross-stitch, crocheting, rug hooking,  or other crafts such as altered books/art, beading, collage art, decoupage, etc., and want a way to make new friends and finish projects at the same time. You are invited to come to the founder's home in Kensington/Silver Spring, MD every Sunday  from 2:00-5:00 (coming weekly is NOT mandatory) to get inspired, learn about other …

Hi, I'm creating this group because I'm so excited that the company that trained me to be a life coach, Accomplishment Coaching, is starting a program in Washington DC. I have a rewarding and profitable coaching practice and a great life thanks to the work I have done with these amazing and dedicated people. Please join this group is you are looking for a new way to create power, enjoyment and velocity in your life and/or to become an outstanding coach. Some of the best coaches in the area a …

With over 10 years in the decorating industry, I have found that teaching and sharing is the best part of what I do. I love seeing people have that light bulb moment when they can think about their space in a new way.  This group is for new condo owners who are interested in decorating their new home. We will learn decorator tricks of the trade, expore products that solve your design challenges, visit showrooms and learn from vendor presentations. This group will help each individual member crea …

I started this group to provide a live interactive opportunity to overcome any obstacle in your life. Dana will be your partner and help guide you past your fears, get leverage over your obstacles, shift your mindset, heal at a soul level and move into joy and gratitude. The result is a natural cleansing of your life force energy, releasing all things that no longer serve your higher good. With her wisdom and life experiences, Dana inspires women of the world to tap into their personal power and …

Baby Talk 4 is a sister site of Baby Talk, Baby Talk-Too, and Baby Talk 3. Together, we share a community blog at www.babytalkmoms.com. We are a social/support group for new moms in their late 20s to late 30s, living in Montgomery County, MD. We are currently accepting members whose first child was born from March 2011 to September 30, 2011. The group is meant to bring women together who are in a similar stage in life, but due to certain circumstances (moved, friends don’t have children, etc.) f …

Join this group if you love or are interested in discussing our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and are sick of politics as usual. This group will provide the opportunity for discussing current events and political issues from a classical liberal / paleoconservative / constitutionalist / libertarian point of view, and to support local and national political candidates who hold those views. This meetup will also serve as a venue for Ron Paul supporters from all political backgrounds to organize …

Whether you're a professional, student, stay-at-home parent, or retiree ... Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication and leadership skills - lose the fear of public speaking (really!) - learn skills to be more successful - become a better listener - improve your English or accent - easily lead teams and conduct meetings. You'll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. You already have some or all of these skills. In Toastmasters, you will enhance these skills. Gues …

Are you looking for a place to connect with other mamas and form lasting friendships and future playgroups? Would you like to learn about different activities and resources available to you and your baby in the community? Do you want to try various activities, enjoy lunches, create great keepsakes and have lots of fun? Come to a Mamas Link Meetup to share experiences, get advice and make new friends. All new moms are welcome!  We have had over 30 different meetups scheduled, from discussions abo …

WELCOME! THIS MEETUP IS NOT A TYPICAL MOM'S GROUP ABOUT ALL THINGS BABIES.  IT HAS A DIFFERENT FOCUS.  PLEASE READ ON.. This is for stay-at-home/part-time moms and dads who feel they and their child are missing out on something by being alone most of the time, and want more than just the weekly playgroup, mom's group, or tot class. By "working together", I mean living your life doing meaningful work with other mothers, and your child being a part of it....rather than you and your child being alo …

Baby Talk 5 (Montgomery County New & Expecting Moms) is a sister site of our Baby Talk Moms groups. Together, we share a community blog at www.babytalkmoms.com. We are a social/support group for new & expecting moms in their late 20s to late 30s, living in Montgomery County, MD. We are currently accepting members whose first child was born from October 1, 2011 to present or are currently expecting. Expecting women must be at least 25 weeks pregnant before requesting to join. The group is meant t …

SHE CAN SHOOT© has become the largest firearms female only group on the East Coast. Currently, we have chapters in Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.  In the next few months a chapter will be in the VA Hampton Roads area. SHE CAN SHOOT© is a group committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged.  We are also a group of …

Interested in using your culinary skills to help those in need? Or, don't have any culinary skills, but interested in learning some and helping others at the same time? Then, please consider joining our group! Our "Cooking For Good" Meetup group will meet regularly each month to prepare and serve a hot meal to those in need. We will meet on the first Sunday of each month at my home in Rockville and prepare a meal for homeless men staying at the Home Builders Care Assessment Center (an emergency …

Hi! I've decided to start this group to build a community for moms and dads who live in and around the District, and specifically who rely on the metro or other public transport to attend meetups. The aim is for babies and toddlers (up to age 3) to meet and have fun, the parents to share tips and experiences, and hopefully build new friendships all round! The group is open to stay at home and part-time working parents in their 20s, 30s, and 40s as we all have something to offer! If you are curre …

Have you foregone your gym membership because you feel too guilty to be out exercising while your dog sits at home after he's already been home all day when you're at work? Is your waist-line suffering for it? This is a friendly, supportive community of people who want to get out with their dogs, get some exercise, make friends and hep each other reach their fitness and weight goals. We're encouraging, non-judgemental and have a leave no (wo)man behind attitude. Don't be embarrassed if you're ou …

Private Playgroup for SAHM moms and their kids in NW DC - AU Park, Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase, Forest Hills, Van Ness, Cleveland Park, and surrounding neighborhoods.  We meet at playgrounds, member's home's, at library story times - anywhere fun and kid friendly.  There will also be mom's nights out so us hardworking moms can have a little fun without the kiddos.

Welcome to the NW Washington, DC chapter of the MOMS Club®! The MOMS Club® is an international nonprofit organization with 1,500+ chapters in seven countries and more than 75,000 members. We are the only international support group specifically for at-home mothers, and we’d like you to be a member, too! Almost all of our activities are during the day, when mothers-at-home need the most support, and children are always welcome at our activities. If you are a NW Washington, DC resident interested …

Hi all, As a divorced baby boomer thinking about retirement I'm interested in finding an alternative to living alone or in a high-rise retirement building. An alternative that allows several women to live together and have separate 1-2 bedroomn apartments while also sharing some common space like kitchen, dining, deck, garden, craft/art studio space, etc. for enjoying each others company. The research I've done shows that co-housing communities tend to be expensive and they often have long w …

This is a non-denominational book club. Just like any other book club, we are reading down a list of books on the topic of Buddhism and we discuss them at restaurants and cafe's near Takoma Park and Silver Spring. You don't need to be self identifying Buddhist to participate and the organizer will not pressure you to "join the club." We'll be reading books for the popular audience and will rotate through all the major traditions with a mild leaning towards Buddhism as it is developing in the US …

Come join a growing group of engineers, hackers, researchers, artists, and entrepreneurs with a passion for robotics and robot technologies. Modeled on similar groups in Silicon Valley and Pittsburgh, we're aiming to kick-start a community for robotics and robotics/hardware startups in the D.C. metro area. Whether you're looking to build your first robot or you're a veteran roboticist seeking collaborators, come share your knowledge, learn from others, and network.

Let's get together for fun activities with our little ones born in 2012. We can do storytime in libraries and malls, walks and picnics in parks, play dates at home etc... Also events just for us mommies would be great!

I'm a young, first time mom and I've recently decided to stay at home with my 7month old son. I'm the first in my circle of friends to have kids so I'm hoping to connect with other moms who like to get out and have fun (with or without the kids) and be active. There are lots of existing groups out there but I want this group to cater to the mama who would never call herself cool-- but definitely is, the mama who has every intention of putting on make-up and that cute pair of heels even if just t …

This is a secular group for parents and young children in the DC Metropolitan Area embarking on a preschool/homeschooling journey. This is intended to function as a co-op, with regular meetings to supplement home education. Meet-ups will include field trips, play dates, and family activities throughout the DC Metro Area. Many -if not most- meet-ups will be appropriate for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and young school-aged children, but the target age is 2-4 years old.

Starting June 2013 I will be organizing meetups for moms who would like to take a break from their busy lives and enjoy an adult dinner night out. Once in a while we can include our significant others if the group would like that. Due to my current schedule, I will not be able to set up morning, kid friendly events. If a mom would like to assist in organizing and attend these type of meetups through these page and members, please contact me. Participation is required to remain in the group. If a …