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We meet every Thursday evening at the La Madeline Restaurant at the Mid-Pike Plaza on Rockville Pike to share knitting and crochet advice projects, new patterns, yarn, show-and-tell our WIP's (works-in-progress) and FO's (finished objects), and talk about just anything.  Feel free to bring other needlecraft projects, too, and don't let problem projects keep you away. Bring them too - there is always help to be found at our meetings.

DMV Women Connect is a professional and social group that seeks to support and create community for lesbian and bisexual women in the DC/ Maryland/ Northern Virginia (DMV) area. Our members include women who identify as lesbians as well as bi-sexual women. MTF members are welcome, however we respectfully will decline FTM requests for membership in order to retain the integrity of the womyn-identified orientation of the DMV. This group is intended to be a safe place to meet other women with simi …

We are a group of runners in our 20's and 30's, with members ranging from beginner runners to those who have been running for years. Nothing like knowing others are waiting for you to make sure you go out and run! We are not competitive, regardless of pace (we have some very fast runners in the group, and very slow runners, and even if you can't run the whole thing, and need a walk break, it's ok).  We always welcome new faces! Our weekday runs are always by time, not distance, so that we can al …

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 …

If you're a builder of web things or a creative designer, writer, or UXer who wants to get out of the house (or office) a bit, then come join us. We'll be the group of people nerding out over laptops in various coffee shops and art spaces around Arlington, Virg. This *is* a meetup catered to entrepreneurially minded folks who like to brainstorm actionable ideas with each other while developing, designing, writing, or making cools things. This *is not* a meetup group (a) to solicit web work (b) …

We are a Sunday afternoon Meetup group for board games, card games, trivia contests, and other challenges of luck, strategy and fun.  Events are held in the DC Metro area and are Metro Rail accessible. We meet in the DC Metro Area.  Game events include: Eurogames: Settlers of Catan, Carcassone, Bohnanza, Thurn und Taxis Party games: Trivial Pursuit, Cranium, Apples to Apples Strategy and Tactics Games:  Risk, Axis and Allies, Stratego, Battleship Card games:  Spades, Eucre, Canasta, Hearts We …

If you are a music teacher in Arlington, Virginia (or the neighboring areas), then come join us for coffee to share and discuss the good and the bad about teaching music in the Nation's Capital. Or alternatively, not to discuss teaching at all and just enjoy some respite from business as usual. All music teachers are welcome: Full time, part time, school, music store, freelance, aspiring, etc.

We are a group of readers who enjoy meeting to discuss our latest discoveries in Jane Austen's books and life. Our meeting format is flexible and fluid. We have read through all of Jane Austen's novels, strayed into Austen's contemporaries, watched a film, had a picnic, and enjoyed coffee shops throughout the DC metro area. You'll want to stay tuned for 2013 events, and join us if you are free! All are welcome. And by all we mean those well studied in Austen and those new to the idea of reading …

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We are people who like to know more today than we did the day before.  We like to challenge our assumptions, question our beliefs and come away with that cherished little pearl of insight that keeps alive our sense of awe at life.  And we like to do all of this while laughing together over a good cup of coffee or tea, and sometimes the occasional beer.  We are not formal, and come from all walks of life.  And we think that everyone has something to learn and something to teach.  So swing by the …

Hello, We are a group of women who get together during the weekdays to chat, enjoy the camaraderie of other women and to make new friends.  Many of us are home during the weekday. We are largely a group of empty nesters, stay at home moms,  stay at home wives, self employed, able to set our own work schedule, or work near the meet-ups and want the camaraderie of other women. Our common bond is that we are women who want to have some conversation and fun. The age group is 45 plus and upwards. We …

Are you a new working mom or dad in Montgomery County, MD looking to meet other new working moms, dads, and their babies?! As a new mom having just returned to work, I have found that its pretty difficult to meet other new moms and dads. Lets get together for evening and weekend activities (with or without our babies) such as playdates, walks on local trails, lunch/dinner/coffee, BBQs, etc.

English Version: The goal of these group is to meet other latinos living in Montgomery County MD. Let's get together for coffee/chat, movies, and good food. Everyone (single, married, with/out children, etc.) is welcome. Yes, we don't have to go to DC/VA to have fun :) Spanish Version: La meta del grupo es compartir y conocer a otros latinos en el condado de Montgomery, MD. Vamos a reunirnos para tomar cafe/charlar, ver peliculas, comer, etc. Todos estan coordialmente invitados a pertenecer al …

This is a group for women in their late 20s/early 30s who find themselves at that point in their lives where living for the weekend no longer consists of hanging out at the clubs and sleeping hangovers off the next day -and before you know it, Monday is here. You start to realize that those friends you only have certain things in common and no longer can relate to on a daily basis, leave you wanting to expand your social circle. It's a fact of life; we all change and grow out of friendships. But …

The Alexandria Women's Social Club is a club for all women - women of all races, all sexual orientations, xx or trans-gendered to woman, and all walks of life.  All women have a place in the club. Events are very flexible. Every member can make the events she wants to see. Whatever you think would be a good women-only event can be hosted through this group.  We have expanded to cultural events, lectures, outdoor events and shows. The main rule is obvious: with such diversity, we must absolutely …

This group, "Open Minded Young Professionals Having Fun Together" has broad interests in all aspects of life. It is a combination of everything that we can feel free to enjoy life in a good way and network with other young professionals in the Washington Metro area. We are young professionals just try to have a balance life, work hard and have fun together. We feel free to do fun activities, go out together for movies/ coffee/ museums/ nightclubs/ bar and maybe do adventure together or even trav …

Calling all NEW mommies who have had their FIRST baby in 2012! Looking to meet and have playdates/meetups with other mom's that are Stay at Home (SAHM) mom's or Part-Time (P/T) mom's to join group for weekly or bi-weekly get togethers during the DAY. Group ideally will include mommies that live in Shirlington / Arlington area. Meetups will include a range of educational, fun and local get togethers. Some ideas (but not limited to) Shirlington/North or South Arlington/DC spots for yoga, lunch, co …

Let's get together over coffee and chat about the novels of Susan Howatch, which have been described as follows: In all of these novels there is a meshing of Christianity and psychology, which Howatch uses as a tool to perhaps reach those “who say and think that religion is outdated rubbish.” If you talk to these people in the language of psychology, she says, “then you can say, this is what Christianity is saying. Learn the language." You don't need to be a Christian to enjoy these novels. Ther …

Eat. Drink. Read. is a book club for young adult readers in the DC metro area. We are always accepting open-mided avid readers who are interested in expanding their minds and their friendship circles. In the club we read fiction and non-fiction books on every topic imaginable. We are always open to suggestions and every book is chosen democratically. We hope to see you soon!

We are a spinoff of the Meetup group, Singles Soirées 40 & Up! While that group typically features large-scale events in Washington, DC, Singles Popups 40 & Up! offers impromptu gatherings inside & outside the Beltway. Would you like to try out a new restaurant, indulge in a local happy hour, view an exhibition, go to the movies, hear live music, relax & chat in a cafe...? Why go alone? Or not at all? This is your chance to invite nearby singles 40 & up to join you.

Looking to read interesting books while meeting new people? Join us for brunch once a month in the Montgomery County area to discuss a different genre of books. Each month we will choose a book from a different genre. This is a great way to start reading books you may not normally choose. We will each talk about the books as they relate to the genre while eating delicious food and getting to know one another. We will also plan get-togethers throughout the month: happy hours, dinners, movies, and …

This is a group for women who are single, and want to connect with other girlfriends and have fun ! Want to get together and talk about makeup, go for a wine-tasting , go shopping, go to the movies, go to someones house, or just go get coffee with the girls, this group is for all ages, (21-35) if you have lots of energy and love to socialize then this group is for you ! I also would like this group to help us motivate each other on our careers and be supported by like minded women where we can a …

Are you Looking for more friends and dates?? Do you want to meet more people fast? New to Town and wondering how to make new friends quickly? If you are, This is how!! Speed Friending Events are for you!! Come see what everyone is talking about. Speed Friending Events is a fast new, super fun, and very low pressure way to make lasting friendships around town. Our events are the quickest, safest, most effective low-pressure way to meet new people in town. This is the ONLY place in DC where yo …

This goup is for those who wish to dine at various restaurants, attend independent movies, attend musical events, discuss some of the Great Books, or simply meet at a local coffee shop and discuss politics. Also, those interested in poetry, traveling locally, and shopping for bargains are welcome.

This group is for any young couple interested in hanging out with other couples who are Fun, Kind, Outgoing and Open-Minded. My husband and I decided to start our own group after trying out many other meet-up groups and leaving each disappointed. Our goal is to meet other great couples and make REAL lasting friendships, not just networking (like those "other groups" do). There was an article in a recent Washingtonian that stated that married couples who had many couple friends reported having a …

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 …

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