Kindred Spirits is a gathering of like-minded people interested in exploring holistic and metaphysical work. Invited speakers give presentations on various topics including: * The healing and integration of mind/body/spirit * The relationship of people with the earth * The spiritual evolution of individuals and humanity* Alternative healings/therapies/nutrition What: Kindred Spirits meetings Who: Anyone interested in learning more about holistic and metaphysical work. When: Generally 2nd and 4t …

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

We meet to learn and practice Spanish in a super fun way. We have different levels of fun, social gatherings and learning and practice opportunities: meetings for BEGINNERS, for INTERMEDIATE speakers, gatherings where we speak SOLO ESPAÑOL, and events for everybody at restaurants, with Latin music, at parks, movies, etc. ¡Te esperamos para aprender y divertirte mucho! Join us to learn and have a lot of fun! Many members ask us about a more methodical way to learn and practice Spanish. If you …

Meet other book people in a local book club. We read a different genre of book each month, and decide together on the next month's book. We use the book 501 Must Read Books as the source of our choices. We meet the third Thursday of each month. Come to share your opinions and observations, have something to eat and/or drink, and make new friends from the neighborhood.

Come play wallyball and meet new people!  Wallyball is very similar to volleyball, but the ball used is livelier than a normal volleyball.  Wallyball is played indoors on a racquetball court. You can play the ball off of the walls as in racquetball/handball, hence the name wallyball. Who should join: those who want a good workout. No prior experience necessary - just come and have fun. When/Where (weekly schedule): Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 6PM at Providence RECenter in Falls Church (70 …

We are now The Green Network of Montgomery County, Maryland. (Formerly Green Goddess Network of MoCo) Are you interested in local MoCo (Montgomery County, MD) produce? Do you support businesses that are committed to being sustainable? Are you active and participate in green causes? Want to meet other individuals interested in supporting green businesses and being active in the MoCo community? If so, join me in supporting local organic and vegetarian-friendly restaurants, learning to cook healt …

Come have fun with dachshunds and the people who love them! We meet at different locations throughout Montgomery County.

Who should join: Women 20+ who have an avid interest in books and a desire to meet like-minded women in a laid back environment. Purpose of the group: To engage in good conversation about great books.  During the meet-ups, we will have group members vote on books to read selecting a couple books at a time. Books will include popular fiction and non-fiction with a few classics thrown in the mix.  Please post your recommendations under the "Discussion" tab or email them to me directly at lgordon03 …

This group is for women (25+) who want companionship and conversation during walking exercise.  NO PRESSURE!  Leg length and fitness level will determine your comfortable walking speed. Speed walkers, feel free to move ahead and set the pace. Strollers, feel free to take your time and enjoy the scenery! I try to organize at least one walk a week, most often on weekends.  Week-day walks usually start at 5:30 and almost always meeting at Battery Park. Walks are automatically cancelled when tempera …

We offer a basic dog obedience course through the Takoma Park Rec Center. The 6 week courses cover basic cues such as sit, stay, heel, etc.  We will also cover problem behaviors such as nipping, barking, jumping, lunging, and digging. The goal is to prepare your dog for AKC's Canine Good Citizens test.  Pay just $125 for the 6 week courses. We also offer one day drop in sessions to introduce you to different kinds of games and tricks you can do with your dog. All classes are held inside and of …

Meet usually once or twice per week to walk/hike Rock Creek Park in DC. Beginner to Intermediate pace, mostly flat gentle trails but mix in intermediate hiking. Mostly 45 minutes to an hour. After may meet somewhere for food or drink depending on interest.  International and U.S. Visitors to DC welcome - a chance to see a local outdoor treasure and meet people in and near DC.

To discuss, practice and explore Tai Chi in the pushing hands, form, and self defense realms. The purpose is to share info and technique and is recommended for the experianced practitioner as well as those without experience who wish to become Tai chi practitioners. Meetings to take place currently in Takoma Park Md and expand to Rockville MD in the Fall All meetups take place at 7117 Maple Avenue in Takoma Park MD 20912 on Tuesdays not Mondays! Call Paul For questions at 301 270-0665 Some time …

Do you love searching for and seeing wildflowers where they are growing in their native habitats? Do you enjoy discovering the wonderful variety of flowers growing in local gardens? Do you believe in not picking the flowers so others can enjoy the beauty you have seen? If yes - then this is the Meetup Group for you. We’ll be searching out and photographing flowers at local gardens and wildflowers in the local parks. Possible outings include Lotus blossoms at Kenilworth Gardens, sunflowers at Mc …

A laid back informal ultimate frisbee game at Blueberry Hill Park - 1 walkable mile from the Shady Grove Metro station, Sunday mornings at 9.  We welcome veterans, people who haven't thrown a frisbee before, and everyone in between. Best of all, it's free to play and we're nice people who take water breaks!  We've been playing since 2009.  Not all of our players are on Meetup.com to RSVP. Inclement Weather In case of rain the night before or the morning of play, check this site to see if we're …

Open to all & everyone, who has love in his/her heart and interest in Pakistan & its affairs. This group's main focus would be to celebrate Pakistan's heritage, history, festivals, culture, languages, cuisine, national days etc. People of all ages, religions, cultures, nationalities are welcome. Meetings would be mostly held in public parks, restaurants etc Potlucks, Bhangra, Khattak dance, Ghazal nights events would be planned. Volunteering, fundraising, donations to send to help needies in Pak …

Bethesda Babies is a wonderful group of parents and little ones, dedicated to supporting each other and having fun! Parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers in the Bethesda area are welcome to join in on our many activities: playdates, walks in the neighborhoods, trips to the park, lunch out, library storytimes, etc. This group flourishes from everyone's ideas and participation. If you have a meet-up idea, please post it! The more the merrier! I hope to see the events flowing. :) Hope to se …

I haven't seen a rockville group for small dogs and thier owners to come together to make new friends. I hope to find parks, pubs, informational sessions, and other adventures throughout the year. I just got a brand new puppy and finding it difficult to find a group for Rockville and Gaithersburg area. I anticipate inviting other dog groups from Bethesda and other areas to join our new fun. Please feel free for suggestions, (I could use them)! My dog says to all new members....whoof whoof whoof

Karma Clearing is one of the most important things you can do to raise your Light and Vibration levels, further your Spiritual walk, and make your life easier. Karma will interfere with relationships, (Love, family, friends and business), advancement in work and monetary issues, to name a few areas. In our Karmic Clearing classes you will effectively clear your Karmic debt with the souls that are incarnate with you in this lifetime, (Your Soul Group), as well as any karmic debt brought forward …

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 …

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!

This is a typical book club, discussion will be held at a Takoma Park cafe or restaurant (not at the library). We will discuss about 6 to 12 books a year rotating through a list of topics including Economics and Distribution, Environmental Politics. School Lunch Politics, Vegetarianism, Veganism and Animal Rights (as a political topic), Language Policy, Gun Control and citizen activism (and more). The hope is that we can support progressive authors, and learn what we need to learn to move forwar …

This meetup is for various activities that we can do on week evenings and weekends. Things like walking, hiking, festivals, billiards, bowling, tennis, cooking...etc. If you prefer quieter, more laid back environments or the outdoors to loud bars/clubs/happy hours, this meetup is for you. Also for the work-evening meetups, I'd like to set up hours that are a little past regular happy hour/rush time, e.g. instead of 5-6, prefer 7-8-9, both to avoid traffic and to allow those of us who work later …

Mental Health Recovery in Action is the premier group by and for adults living with any type of mental health challenge who are taking recovery into their own hands. Most of our meetups take place in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Parking is free for most events and we are steps away from the Ride On bus line and the MARC train. We take confidentiality very seriously and we respect your right to share as much or as little personal information as you feel comfortable with. We are run by On Our Own of Mo …

Get outside, get moving, and meet your community! All are welcome from ages 0+. It's never too early to start healthy living habits. Come out, get some sun, bring a friend, or find a new one! Get your weekend off to a great start by getting on the path to looking and feeling your best. We focus on core and strength training exercises in a fun and casual environment.

This is a group for anyone curious or interested in Medical QiGong, and connecting to stillness. All skill levels are welcome. Want to know some info about QiGong? QiGong is a powerful system of healing and energy medicine. It is the art and science of using breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the life energy (qi). QiGong practice leads to better health and vitality and a tranquil state of mind. QiGong practices can be classified as martial …

"Are you trying to lose weight? If you are, one of the best activities you can do is walk. I know, I know, walking can be mundane and boring, but I have learned that walking in groups and outdoors makes it doable and even fun. We can meet new people in our community and get healthier in the process. On our walks, I will teach you other weight loss techniques. There are no strings attached. I just want to help people lose weight."

This High Performance Training Boot Camp is located in the King Farm area of Rockville Maryland, outdoors in Mattie Stepanik Park. It is a hardcore extreme fitness regimen that will not only enhance your body and mind, but will also provide you with the most unique, exciting and motivating experience. We are creative with our workout approach, taking full advantage of the energy and diversity of that our communities have to offer. Our clients are like-minded individuals who have similar desires …

This is a group for anyone interested in cycling the streets and trails in Takoma Park MD and the surrounding areas. I plan to do several rides per week with difficulty level ranging from beginner to intermediate, all skills levels are welcome. One of my goals for starting this meetup is to offer something that would be particularly beneficial to newer riders who may be intimidated by riding with others. The easy rides will occur once or twice a week and during these we will ride terrain that is …