(Now of Maryland and Virginia--based on requests) In some parts of the world, cafés are an everyday part of the pleasantness of life. They are a civilized, soothing way to share experiences and socialize. In what we’ll call Morning Café, designed for those 50 and over, let’s get together monthly-- or perhaps eventually more often- -and in the time it takes to sip a cup of coffee, respectfully discuss topics, benefit from listening to interesting experts, invite in a musician for live performanc …

… You should come if you : * have heard about Lean and want to know more * are trying to implement Lean thinking at your organization and could use some advice and guidance * know a lot about lean and would like to share your knowledge and find out what others are doing * are looking to find work as or to give work to someone with a lean background * like coffee and interesting conversation

I want to start a group for all the people out there who don't work full time whether they are a stay at home mom / dad, have visa restrictions (like me), are out of work, or just work part time. I hope to get like minded people together for some fun during the day when everyone else seems to busy at work to just hang out. So if you are looking for some daytime company, whether it be for a coffee, lunch or something more physical (walking, running, hiking the possibilities are endless) this is t …

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.

… Our MeetUps will range from themed dinners to book discussions, cultural movie nights, local service projects and Sunday Coffee meetups! We will meet for a variety of activities and events, while having fun, coming to know one another and developing great friendships. Cheers!!

Dessert time at local bookstore or coffee shop with book discussion monthly. Locations will vary with discussion leaders' choices. We will discuss each novel twice during the year so members have a chance to either join both discussions or come to the most convenient meet up for them.   Date, Time, and Locations will be announced at least two weeks in advance. Suggestions are welcome. *Please note schedule of reading may change with group requests.   June 2011: Discussing Plans for Meet Up Group …

I am starting this group for all those that love to knit and want to meet up on a REGULAR basis. Truth be told...I'm doing this to make myself finish projects. I'm a knitting "starter" and need to finish the multiple projects that I have started over the years! So if you are a starter, finisher, new to knitting or have been knitting for years, join us! Location: St. Elmo's Coffee Pub  Or Panera Bread 2300 Mt. Vernon Ave.      Duke St. at Alexandria Commons Shopping Center Alexandria,VA 2230 …

Bring plenty of business cards and come network with us.   We have a coffee meeting every Thursday Morning at 8 am at: Fireworks 2350 Clarendon Blvd Arlington, 22201 * Fire Works is normally closed at this time, but are opening specifically for our meeting.  Therefore there is a cost of $10 to attend our meeting.  This fee covers the cost of coffee, networking and probably a great referral as well. We hope you can join us and grow your business!

Do you work at home? Are you a freelance graphic designer? Writer? Solo-preneur kicking your business off the ground? Perhaps you are between jobs and work full-time sending out resumes. Or, perhaps you are at a place in your life where you are just figuring out the next step. Join us for some mid-week, mid-day coffee, camaraderie, and commiserating, with a focus on getting our projects, ideas, and practices off the ground. We will encourage each others' new ideas, offer sounding boards for the …

… For coffee shop or restaurant locations, please purchase a cup of coffee or sandwich to support the venue.  For public locations or events at member's homes, feel free to bring snacks and beverages. For MeetUps with a set number of people, we ask that you respect the limit and wait list. Certain locations have limited seating and space so to continue to utilize certain venues, we have to respect their space and regular business by not overcrowding it. Thanks for joining the group!  We look forw …

… Weekends-I am open to meeting anywhere….Politics and Prose, American Museum of Art indoor courtyard, a local coffee shop, etc… 

… Have monthly Ladies Nights activities including coffee breaks and wine outings. (no kiddos!)  Get together locally for fun events around town... or just a lunchtime escape with your fellow moms.                                                                    Key Points  Locations: Most of our members are currently concentrated in the Northern VA area (hence the name). Our events are centered in and around Fairfax County and its surrounding areas.  Event Times: All of our members work full …

… , go for a nice upbeat walk on the W&OD Trial...or set a goal to walk/run your 1st (or 50th 5K), or maybe go out one night here and there~just for a little while~ to chat with the girls over a glass of wine (or coffee!) while daddy watches the little one... or even meet up at different members houses for playdates, go on a hike or to story-time,... or better yet host a Sunday brunch where the new mommies, daddies and babies can all hang out...? I am! I am new to the Tysons Corners area and now h …

We are starting a board games group. We have Ticket to Ride, Catan, and Dominion, and are open to others. We are beginners and no experience necessary to play. Our group is open to all ages, whether singles or couples. Our first meeting will be a a local coffee shop.

… We plan a wide range of events and activities in the Northern Virginia Area from festivals, concerts, outdoor movies, retreats, bowling, miniature golf, driving range, hiking, biking, dinners, coffee talks, and many other activities. There will also be special group led activities, such as Christian Book Clubs and Bible Studies. Hope to see you at one of our events real soon, and if you have any events you would like to share with us, please let us know.

Jeanette Blix of Fundametals.net and Cindy Wimmer of Sweet Bead Studio, two jewelry artists, met at a coffee shop and talked wire. They talked about art and jewelry. They talked about growing and advancing their skills. And over a latte and cocoa, they talked about the lack of workshops in the Northern Virginia/DC metropolitan area. “Well this will just not do!”, they decided. And so, ArtBliss was born. ArtBliss is a new series of workshops that encompass jewelry design and mixed media from inte …