Calling all Singles 40 & Up! Meet for wine (or beer), espresso and decadent desserts (or nachos) and engage with other singles in stimulating conversation on a wide range of topics ... politics, literature, the arts, philosophy, sports, your past travels and wish list ... Light weight chattering is OK. Heavy weight pontificating is cool, too. Anything and everything goes. Humor is a big plus. With all this gabbing goin' on, you just might meet (and be) "the one."

The purpose of this group is to bring together like-minded women who simply share a love of good food and camaraderie! Sometimes we just need an outlet for sharing our feelings about our relationships, careers, children, etc. while in an environment that proves to be suportive and nurturing. And where better to do this but while enjoying an appetizing meal, drink or dessert!? We will meet on a monthly basis at various restaurants within the Baltimore-Washington area for dinner and "dishing." Let …

Fredericksburg Secular Humanists (FSH) is the Fredericksburg, Virginia chapter of the Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH) .  Most members consider themselves freethinkers, non-theists, atheists, or agnostics. We welcome individuals who are interested in learning and intellectual explorations, and are willing to accept that not all questions have easy answers. Topic presentations are followed by informal discussions and socializing by the group. Dessert, coffee and tea will be provided du …

Charter: Promote self care among bodywork providers and provide a regular event where professionals and laypersons may learn and share therapeutic or relaxing massage and bodywork. Promote the sharing of the varied modalities of bodywork protocols among groups and individuals in the Frederick MD area. We will strive to share with and learn from each other. We will share new modalities of massage, types of healing, marketing options and ideas, and work towards creating a reliable referral netw …

This group is for people who would rather entertain in their own home than go out to a restaurant for fun.  If you don't have the room for entertaining then that's ok but you need to be willing to contribute food and drink on a regular basis when other members hold events in their homes.  The idea is for someone to host a get together (dinner party, wine tasting, movie night, barbecue, whatever) and determine a "theme". The host(ess) generally  provides the main dish and the others bring theme o …

This is a group for chocolate lovers who are interested in learning about, and tasting fine chocolate. We will taste and review unique chocolate bars made from different cacao varieties, origins and brands; Likewise, we will seek interesting bon-bons , truffles and other confections made with the finest chocolate. I would like to organize events that will allow members to gain insight into subject such as: a. The chocolate making process from bean to bar b. Chocolate tasting and appreciate tec …

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 …

Welcome to the Willow Grove Book Club! This Meetup is open to all reading enthusiasts. We will meet at the Barnes & Noble in Willow Grove, where we can discuss each month's selection over coffee and dessert. We will be reading primarily contemporary fiction, but we may mix in some nonfiction from time to time. Your suggestions are always appreciated! Please bring your ideas for future books to the Meetups you attend. I will also start a new Discussion thread where you'll be able to nominate titl …

I am a working mom of a 15-month-old daughter who lives in Loudoun County and wants to meet other moms (and dads) who understand what it is like to juggle parenting and all of the other demands of daily living in this area. I've looked for other meetups like this one, but most of the meetings are during the week during the day. This meetup group will be for parents who want to get together (for playdates, parents events, family outings) on weekends -- and maybe for some dessert/chat on weeknight …

I decided to form this group because I enjoy baking and cooking so much and am looking for women who share the same passion. We meet twice a month at a home hosted by a member. This way we can all try it and then make it for someone else. I love meeting new people and forming new friendships with women. You should join this group if you want to baking and cook more while sharing the recipes with other people! Don't worry this isn't professional baking..this is just fun and to enjoy the art! I'm …

Are you new in town? Are you looking to make lasting friendships with other people around your age? If so this is the perfect group for you! We are a group of young adults who just want to meet up for a fun and relaxed time. This is a wonderful opportunity to make some great friends who will hopefully last a lifetime. The recommended demographics for this group include all males and females (single or taken) who are between 21 and early 40s (this increases the likelyhood that members will be at …

Are you a wine and or food lover? Interested in pairing food & wine? Experienced wine drinker, educated in winemaking or a novice and interested in finding out more? Lets get together and explore the region together. This group is for all levels of knowledge. I am a wine consultant with WineShop at Home and just LOVE WINE and pairing wine with foods, desserts, etc. I wanted to be able to create a group that shares similiar interests im order to build upon those interests to create long lasting f …

We are a group of up and coming and established chefs, caterers, home cooks, bakers, chocolatiers, entrepreneurs, and event planners with the desire to get in touch with their culinary skills and gain the needed exposure to become successful in the culinary arts field. Our idea is to learn, gain exposure, challenge skills, and share knowledge and or expertise of the culinary arts field. The group will meet twice a month to give our chefatier’s the chance to showcase skills, practice cooking, and …

This is a meetup for anyone interested in getting together for an evening of clean FUN with no children, it's affordable, it's close to home, the players are friendly and everyone gets to play. You do not have to be from Gaithersburg, all areas are Welcome!!! All levels of skills are Welcome from the beginner to the tournament competitors. If we get enough players who know how, we can also have a table for bid whist players. Sometimes we can also play board games, domino's, pokeno whatever the g …

We're a diverse group of ladies in NoVA who absolutely love chatting over tea, coffee and a wide variety of international cuisines, decadent desserts and fun events.  While most of our activities are in Northern Virginia (Dulles Corridor) we will occasionally schedule events in other areas.  Join us for great conversations, potlucks, games, fine dining, spa days, gala events, and shopping.  Join us and forge new and lasting friendships!

Welcome to Cool Chick's Bunko! You have been invited because you are a Cool Chick and like to have fun with friends! We don't take Bunko too seriously, it's just a chance to get together for a girl's nite out to catch up on each other's lives, find camaraderie, share stories, laugh, and have a few drinks... We meet on the third Tuesday of each month of the year with members taking turns hosting in their homes. We begin at 7:30pm - usually with a short time to have a drink and chat for a bit. The …

Do you have a specialty dish or meal? Can you make seven servings? Want to eat fresh new home-cooked meals for a week after the meetup? Participate in our group by bringing seven (equal) servings of your favorite meal or dish. We'll sample one at the meetup, and you trade the other six with other Home Cooks. You have the next weeks worth of home cooked meals from a variety of your neighbors! The Rules: A Meal must be home-cooked (no prepared or store-bought food unwrapped) and consist of a main …

Sponsored by Game Geeks Media (formerly Delaware Geeks & Gamers), the GEEKS & GAMERS GUILD is your social connection to geek entertainment. Serving the tri-state area, Delmarva and Pennsylvania, The Geeks & Gamers Guild is an already established geek entertainment organization focusing on video games, RPG, tabletop, board games, comics, and other electronic entertainment industry. We keep our members up to date with weekly podcasts featuring geek and gamer news, events, and contests, as well as …

The new School of International Service (SIS) film series, 3rd Thursdays, is held on the third Thursday of each month The screenings, in the Abramson Family Founders room, will start at 6:30 pm after a brief reception. This new series fosters global understanding through an engaging lineup of documentary films provided by Washington, D.C. embassies. Over the next few months films from Ireland, Germany, Israel, France and Thailand will be featured. See the 3rd Thursday webpage for updates. (ameri …

Calling all Victorious Women! You and your BFFs can get together to celebrate your successes, meet other like-minded women, and get inspired to step up to your next level. We have awesome food including Captn Chucky appetizers, Luigi and Giovanni dinner, Full-Spirited Flavours desserts and a very special chocolate tasting by the girlfriends at Lindt Chocolate. Victorious Woman author Annmarie Kelly is your host and MC. She has some special inspiration for you, and so does Carol Kivler, founder o …