… We usually have the first meetup in a home like environment and the second one in a social environment.  In addition to regular discussion meetings we'd also like to get together for some weekend events just to relax and mingle. We like book festivals, wine festivals, dinner parties, happy hours, anything that looks like fun! We're a growing group looking for new members to jump in any time. If you're looking for some intellectual stimulation with a huge side of fun I encourage you to come check …

… This is a unique opportunity for you to bounce ideas off others and get opinions and comments in a positive environment.  We created an environment in the spirit of the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill  Please do not attend just for the sake of recruiting or selling to our attendees.     Open to all persons regardless of religion, race or ethnic background.   We are looking to help you achieve your potential! If you believe in the expression "None of us is as smart as all of us."  J …

 Founded to provide an affirming environment for individuals who are committed to an inter-spiritual approach to spirituality, encompassing all faiths and all traditions, and who wish to express their spirituality in a contemplative tradition without dogma. You don't have to live in a monastary, convent or temple to be a modern spiritual contemplative! The Universalus Interspiritual Community is founded as a non-residential community for women and men in 2010 to:  1. Provide a supportive, ac …

… You'll learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you are—to become better communicators. At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet once a week for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering …

Inspirations for Women, Inc. (IFW) commits to healing and inspiring women and youths to live an abundant purpose-filled life. Focus is on healing the mind, body and spirit while encouraging, inspiring, and motivating them to pursue their dreams. IFW provides an environment that fosters spiritual, mental, emotional and physical growth that will serve as a catalyst in transitioning women and youths from a life of mediocrity to a prosperous purpose-filled life. IFW is a Christian-based organizatio …

  Sometimes, kid environments like restaurants or indoor play spaces are too loud for our special children. Sometimes, playgrounds aren't wheelchair accessible. Sometimes, what it comes down to is, parents of kids without disabilities, without intending to overlook us, just don't think to include us. The answer isn't to sit in the house. The answer is to be proactive and create the social connections our kids need. We will try to hold activities in locations that accommodate physical and non- …

Women of Color is a discussion group for lesbian, bisexual, and queer women of color from ages 20 on up. We meet face-to-face every 2nd, 4th, and 5th Thursday of each month at the GLCCB. (Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore) The group is one of the longest tenured group at the center. We've been around since 1989. Our mission is to provide a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment where women in the life can come and talk about whatever is on their mind. Our topics range from current …

"Charm City's Morning Calm" We're a Baltimore-based group bringing people interested in learning Korean or exchanging their English speaking skills with native Korean speakers together in a fun environment. We are also into learning and understanding Korean culture and strengthening Korean-American friendship in our community. All levels of proficiency are welcome!

We're nationwide!!! We're a friendly bunch of fellow drinkers/social networkers who get together regularly to socialize and have fun. We try to find different venues that offer Happy Hours, great atmosphere, and/or great food. We offer several different BOOZE CLUB Memberships which SAVE YOU MONEY!!! Ask your local Assistant Organizer about it when you join. We want to provide you a chance to meet new people in a relaxing environment after a long day at work! And as always, if you hav …

… We affirm the value of "being present" wherever you are in life, and do not want to reinforce any stereotypes or pain you may have experienced in the past from church environments (for a humorous/satirical take, check out Jon Acuff's blog)]. So for whatever the reason or walk of life, if you desire connections and relationships with other Christian young professionals, then this group will offer you the opportunity to explore and enjoy life together in Baltimore City. (This group will be Baltimo …

  Hello Baltimore Health & Wellness MeetUp Members & those who are still thinking about it! This is YOUR group and hopefully it will become one of your favorites!  It is quite impressive to see such an interest in Health & Wellness through MeetUp.com.  We are a dynamic group and each of us has something different to offer.   Our MISSION is to share information about Health and Wellness in a comfortable, caring and light-hearted environment. While all of us are very passionate, enthusiast …

Meet other local JavaScripters to share knowledge, help each other out, review new technology and dream up new ways to use and make JavaScript the most loved language around. We encourage knowledge sharing and a comfortable environment to be yourself. Most of out focus is in the usage of the many JavaScript libraries available to aid in JavaScript development, including ExtJS, Sencha Touch, YUI, jQuery, Dojo, Script.aculo.us, MooTools, etc.

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 …

visit http://www.aidjhu.org   Welcome to AID and let us begin with a short story. A man taking a walk on the beach comes across a young girl who is doing something strange. She is taking the starfish one by one from the beach and putting them back into the sea. The starfish were washed onto the shore and the rocks by the waves, and were desperately trying to get back into the sea. He goes up to her and asks her “Why are you doing that? There are ten thousand starfish lying on the beach, how ca …

"Charm City Style" - This Meetup Group is created to provide an outlet where we can come together to Celebrate that we have embraced our natural hair coils. A place to share style ideas, discuss natural hair maintenance tips and find solutions and options to our hair challenges in a healing nurturing environment. We can lend support to each other even if you are just thinking about transitioning to natural hair.

The purpose of this group is to provide a time and place for Christians to come together for wholesome fellowship, study of the scriptures, scripture discussion, share testimonies of our faith, go on outings together, meet and greet over coffee, tea, light refreshments or an outing of the group's selection...in a loving, peaceful and less formal environment than our formal church settings. Our fellowship ideas are very open to the group's suggestions: organized trips, bowling, food tastings/samp …