Come enjoy fun hikes, great camping, and some good volksmarching with very good company! We explore many of our area's loveliest parks and cityscapes. While our footprint is primarily in Alexandria and elsewhere in Northern Virginia, we occasionally venture further afield to enjoy all the great places this area has to offer. We also have some of the finest people you'll ever meet anywhere. Awesome people being awesome!!! All we ask you to do is to show up with a big smile and be yourself. So wha …

Have you been looking for a fun, energetic workout without going to a gym? Jazzercise is the pioneer of dance fitness. Workouts incorporate pilates, yoga, kickboxing, aerobic dance and strength training to current music. Give us a try! You can have fun working out! Jazzercise fits EVERY BODY and we always have room for a new student. We'll make you feel welcome and you'll have a great time! Our location is at Trinity Episcopal Church (open to everyone) 2217 Columbia Pike at the intersection of W …

This group focuses on Westies and Westie owners socialization.  All other well-behaved Westie family dogs are welcome, too.  We will try to move the meetups around to different dog parks in NoVa to better fit the locations of our members.

ENTER INTO YOUR GOD GIVEN DESTINY THROUGH SMALL RELATIONAL GROUPS (DC, MD and VA) How to Study and Understand the Bible:  Teaching Series by Pastor, Dr. Michael A. Donaldson Thursday's May 9 - June 27, 2013, 7-9 PM in Alexandria, VA. The Bible is the best selling book of all time, but the least understood. Would you like to learn how we got our bible and learn methods for effective personal study?  If so, then join us for this special session. Topics Include: History and Canonization of the Bib …

Bike & Brunch, Inc. is a group of mostly Jewish, mostly single, bicycle riders who enjoy fun Sunday rides in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. Bike & Brunch rides from early April through late November for weekly local rides, a spring and fall out-of-town weekend trip, and other special events. Planned rides include favorite local destinations in Maryland and Virginia including Poolesville, Frederick, Olney, Sugarloaf, Thurmont, Leesburg, Manassas, Middleburg, and many more. Rides begin within a …

As I was studying to be a DC tour guide these past few months I was overwhelmed with the fabulous, interesting places I had never visited despite my 35 years in the DC metropolitan area. I love my meetup groups, and I thought that this would be a perfect way to share my discoveries of the wonderful sites and opportunities that Washington offers. This group will explore the wonderful sites, museums, galleries, parks, wineries, memorials, and more. The meetup group is designed for locals and activ …

Welcome to the Alexandria-Fairfax Social Club! We are one big area with plenty to do! This area alone has many festivals, tons of tennis courts, shows and cheap eat restaurants. All are welcome. All events are only in public venues which means NO PRIVATE HOMES and NO CAMPING. All participants are responsible for staying within their own physical limits especially during our tennis matches, hikes and bowling face offs. And, as always, remember to practice good sportsmanship to each other. It is a …

Welcome to Arlington, DC Hiking Group! This meet-up group is for people who like to hike and get outdoors. Our hikes have evolved over the last 2 months. While we do a good number of moderate and easy hikes, we have begun including more strenuous hikes each month. This gives hikers a great opportunity to get to know the group and advance in skill and ability. As the hike leader enjoys long hikes, you can be sure that the easy hikes will be 5+ miles in distance. Welcome to the group, we hope you …

Family-friendly, relatively short (1-2 miles) nature walks each month in various parks in northern Virginia (and occasionally southern Maryland). Come walk with us!

Attn: QuickBooks Consultants, Accountants & Bookkeepers! Joe Woodard's National Advisor Network is forming local chapters Kickoff meeting Tuesday, Oct 12th from 12-3 pm at the Community Business Partnership, 7001 Loisdale Rd, Suite C (2nd Floor) Springfield, VA 22150 12:00 - 1:00 Learn about the new NAN-NOVA local chapter and the National Advisor Network 1:00 - 2:30 Joe Woodard presents "What's New in QuickBooks 2011" via webinar (you do not need to register separately for the webinar) 2 …

We're an outdoor pick-up volleyball group that plays at the sand courts along the river in Old Town Alexandria. This group plays at a 'recreational' level. We're about being outside, enjoying the river, and having fun! Fun does mean people competent enough to get the ball over the net. What: pick-up, co-ed, sand volleyball When: Reoccurring on Tues with additional ad-hocs, on hiatus during the winter Where: The 3 Old Town courts are at Oronoco Bay Park, Founders Park, and Marina Park. Members ca …

Why “somewhat” difficult? Partly it’s about humility: Not everyone will agree about what qualifies a book as “difficult,” and occasionally we’ll read something that you don’t struggle with at all. But no matter what your opinion of, oh just for example let’s say Slaughterhouse Five, most people can agree that it at least requires more concentration, more analysis and more reflection than The Notebook (nothing against The Notebook if that’s your thing). Maybe Vonnegut -- or Great Expectations, o …

This group is for anyone in the Alexandria (or anywhere if you dont mind traversing a bit) area. Singles, married couples, single moms, those with or without kids, etc. that enjoy being active and want to make friends. I am a recent transplant to the Old Town Alexandria area and a single mom, so friends and adult companionship is a luxury! Mini me and I can be found traversing the Mt. Vernon trail, kayaking on the Potomac, hiking at any of the parks, or just getting an ice cream on King street b …

The Virginia Happy Trails Running Club is composed of people who like to run on dirt trails. Though based in northern Virginia, most club members live within the metropolitan DC area, with several others scattered in many other states. The club members are of varying running abilities and ages. Many run ultramarathons, but some don't run at all. The VHTRC holds a monthly training run -- we call it the "PB&J run" because we love post-run snacks as much as we love the runs themselves. (Participant …

The Bren Mar Park (BMP) Civic Association promotes the mutual interests of the residents of BMP, Fairfax County, Virginia, encourages active participation in the civic life of this community, and--through our unified effort--enhances our common welfare.

This Meetup group is for working moms of young children.  All activities are on weekends, usually on Saturday mornings, to accommodate a variety of work schedules. Ages of our children range from 0-7, with most moms having at least one child 3 or younger.  Members can live any where, but activities tend to be scheduled in the Fort Hunt and/or Old Town Alexandria area. The goal is to get us all out of the house for some low key fun, while giving us the opportunity to hear about what everyone else …

This Toastmasters Club will soon be celebrating its 21st anniversary. We want more people in the West Alexandria/South Arlington area to know about it.

We are a group of dog enthusiasts who just want to get together with other dogs and their people in a fun environment. Some meetups will be Yappy Hours where there will be adult beverages, dog treats, and finger foods for the people. Other meetups will involve events in the area like a doggy cruise, fundraisers for charity, etc. Anyone who has a dog or loves dogs should join us!

The Recess Club - Everyone needs a little recess in their lives. Ladies- 1. Are you tired of feeling stuck at home or in the office and are you ready to come outside and play? 2. Do you want to kick-start your summer fitness or career goals in the least stressful (and time-consuming) ways possible? 3. Do you want to hang out with a couple of cool chicks who are also experts in their fields? Then the Recess Club may be for you! Christie Mims, founder of The Revolutionary Club (career coaching for …

Just because you have a baby doesnt mean you want to stay home all the time! This group welcomes parents in the Del Ray (and surrounding) neighborhoods who are looking to meet other parents with young children. Ideal for people with children ages 1-4. We will plan dinners outdoors and at family friendly (but not lame!) restaurants, park and picnic playdates, museums, ice cream nights as well as some wine nights :) These meetups are for the whole family, dads always welcome.

This is a group for people of all ages and cultures that have discovered how awesome scooters are. The group will meet weekly or biweekly for happy hour to talk shop with, share knowledge, and learn from other scooter riders. We will go on group rides through and around Washington, DC. We will also host how to workshops on how-to properly maintain, and modify your scooter for optimal performance. Here is where it gets good, we will also rent space and hold scooter races! That's right, scooter ra …

Welcome to Arlington's first official Yoga Ball Soccer group!  What is Yoga Ball Soccer you ask?  Good question!  The game is pretty simple; it is played like a traditional game of soccer, but using a giant yoga exercise ball in place of a soccer ball.  Unlike soccer, Yoga Ball Soccer (YBS) allows you to use any part of your body including your hands to get the ball down the field and into the goal. The game will be held every Sunday beginning at 4:00pm at Long Bridge Park (475 Long Bridge Driv …

Enjoy the newest off-leash dog park in Fairfax County! Friendly dogs of all sizes and their humans are welcome to join in the fun. Westgrove Park in Alexandria, VA is conveniently located just minutes off the Beltway and GW Parkway.

What would YOU like to do? Maybe a others would like to join you. Culture, food, karaoke, dancing, reading, hobbies from shooting guns to cameras, religious events, board game fun, planned parties or last minute. Speed dating, singles events for finding love, various workshops to enhance life, sports, current Groupon offers folks can do together ... pretty much anything that interests others.

Have you always wanted to know what the sound of 20 or more bulldogs snorting would sound like? Well it's time to find out! This group is for anyone who owns a bully breed dogs, and wants to have fun with play dates, hiking, swimming trips, basically just taking your bully buds on grand adventures! We will be planning meet ups at all sort of doggie events, as well as setting up our own events, in the metro area. This is our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SquishyFacesUnite

We are a small group of intermediate level Spanish speakers trying to get better by conversing in Spanish for two hours every other week during lunch. We meet in a group meeting room at the Crystal Park Condos at 11:00 am. Bring your lunch from any of the many restaurants available at the Crystal City Metro Stop. Crystal Park Condos are at 1805 Crystal Drive, two blocks from the metro station. There will be one on one spanish conversation in a quiet environment. A native speaker will be involved …

This relational small group meet together to have fellowship and learn in small group bible study. We use a variety of formats from book series , DVD series to instruction (e.g. Willow-Creek, Hybels, David Platt, etc). We empower the participants to be a part of the disucssion and everyone has an opportunity to share. The group is limited to 10 people in each location to maximize group dynamics and involvement. Once the group achieves a sustained maximum of 10 people, we open up a new Bible Stud …

This group is for first time moms of infants who are looking to meet and support other new moms through attending or hosting playdates and going on baby friendly outings to parks, crybaby matinees, and family friendly restaurants. We also can have regular stroller walks and explore the various mommy and me workout classes in the area. Moms' nights out are also an option. Open to anyone, but events will take place close to the Alexandria area.