The purpose of this group is to provide opportunities for single Christian men and women to have fun and share enjoyable experiences with each other.  It is a place where you can meet and connect with others who have common interests and shared values. The focus of this meetup group is on social events that will provide an environment where single Christian men and women can connect socially and form friendships and lasting relationships. The age range of members in this group is from late 30's …

We provide a support group, healing environment and education for adults in marital or relationship separation and divorce. Topics are presented by a trained and certified, professional counselor (LCSW-C). The group has been supporting members since 2002 in Columbia and Ellicott City. Kathy Sirota, our coordinator, authors and presents topics that show a way to first cope, and in time thrive in a time that is crushingly devastating, but also becomes a time of profound personal growth. While we m …

Life is short.....so why not live it to the fullest everyday....  This group is catering to smart, witty, charming gals in the DMV area who are looking to meet other fierce and fab women for a laid back, fun environment to form true bonds over time.  We will spend our time getting to know each other at chic lounges, spas, movies, top 100 restaurants in the DMV, outdoor events, concerts, and many more....please feel free to join us, if this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of.....our …

Over 'getting wasted' at parties every weekend? Not quite resigned yourself to a life of crocheting toilet paper covers & talking to your plants? Then come be social and fun with us! We're a group of mostly single, mostly child-free women in our 30s, living around Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Frederick & Baltimore. ** This is NOT a meetup overly-controlled by the organizers. We encourage all active members to post ideas and host their own events. We think a group-environmen …

This group is designed for women over 40 who want to have fun and create meaningful friendships. Studies reveal having real friendships are beneficial and critical to our health and well being. This group is for women who - for whatever reason have looked around and realized, “Hm--I don’t have many girlfriends anymore.”  This group is intended to be a supportive and uplifting environment. Women who want to try new things, share their own interests and passions, and build new friendships. The gro …

Finally a place where you can dance in a male free environment, let your hair down, shake shimmy and sweat. My class are not your ordinary Zumba class. If you love to dance, Love African, Carribean and Latin dance come join me for a calorie burning experience like no other.

This is a group for folks who deal with any form of depression (chronic, bipolar, bipolar II, seasonal, etc.) (and possibly anxiety) who want to talk with others dealing with the same issues and who understand the loneliness, stigma, frustration, etc. that come with being depressed. We are a peer-to-peer, non-professional, self-help support group located in Columbia, MD. We are here to help heal ourselves from depression through sharing experiences with one another, decreasing isolation through …

Due to many of our meeting venues this group is open to US Citizens only. Calling all Agilists in the Annapolis Junction area! We are meeting to discuss the latest use of Agile practices and techniques in our unique customer environment. We're focusing on the areas of software and systems engineering with a healthy dose of test engineering and project management thrown in. We will be sharing through a combination of social meetings, roundtables and workshop formats. Come on out and join us! Due …

The mission of the Patuxent Toastmasters Club is to provide a friendly, mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop both communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself and it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-building tools available anywhere. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing work …

We are a Christ-centered, Bible-based ministry to Christian singles in the Baltimore-Washington area. Our purpose is to provide a spiritual environment where Christian singles may praise and worship the Lord, hear and practice the Word through Christian ministry, and fellowship with one another (through our service and activities). Our Sunday service generally includes a time of worship, followed by a speaker or DVD on a topic  relevant to growing in our Christian walk.  Occasionally we have Chr …

Be the light is founded on the premise that love reigns supreme, everything responds to vibration and we are one with the Divine. Our focus is to be the light in our lives, to emulate joy, healing and love to those around us. We put our attention on joy and the faith that the possibilities truly are infinite. Faith is the light that illuminates your pathway, without faith the future looks frightening. Being the light keeps us in the space of expecting miracles. Realizing how much you are a gift …

Let's get together for lunch! This group of DIVAS (Daring, Innovative, Vibrant, Authentic, Savvy) is for women who are looking to make new friends, create new collaborations and want to be in a empowering environment. The type of woman who would enjoy this group is a work at home mom, entrepreneur, small business owner, author, speaker, coach or a woman interested in starting a business. We will start our lunch time fun at Le Madeline's in Columbia, MD. Come, join us, let's do lunch!

This meetup is designed for young professionals in their 20s and 30s who are looking to network, socialize, and meet new people. It's a great way for people of similar ages to try new places and meet some new faces! It could help you expand your personal and business-related network in a fun and social environment.

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and we believe in the "Givers Gain" philosophy. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We are a dynamic, fun and growing BNI Chapter and we invite you to come and check us out. We meet from 7:30 - 9:00 am every Thursday so you know we are dedicated and serious about building and growing our businesses. The first meeting is on us but you need to sign up. We want to make su …

Inn Stitches at Peralynna offers a tranquil setting for the enjoyment of all your favorite fiber arts - knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, embroidery, and more. Relax and rewind in the beautiful Columbia Inn at Peralynna. Inn Stitches provides an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. Instructors from a wide range of fiber disciplines present retreat-like workshops. Regularly scheduled physical wellness seminars are targeted specifically to hand crafters needs. Please note that in consider …

Welcome to Inspirations for Women, Inc. Inspirational Book Club! This Book Club is a program under Inspirations for Women, Inc (www.meetup.com/Inspirations-for-Women) and is dedicated to inspiring women to live abundant purpose-filled lives through the reading and discussions of positive, inspirational, purpose-driven, thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction books. ALL books chosen are pertinent to our growth emotionally, mentally, physically, financially and spiritually. IFW is a Christian-ba …

This is a *~Super Fun~* weekday playgroup for Mothers who are dedicated to helping their toddlers, babies and young kids (up to age 5) make friends and interact with other children around the same age. The goal of our group is to give our little ones a chance to play, develop friendships, have fun, do simple activities, and see other toddlers*babies*kids in REAL LIFE! Not just in books!!! Our playgroup is multicultural and we welcome moms, grandmothers, aunts and their little ones to join us! W …

Our group provides a mutually supportive environment for Asian women in business, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, through training, education, and exchange of ideas.

OUTgirlz of Central Maryland is a social group for lesbian women aged 21 and over who are looking to network and foster new friendships. We are based in Howard County, Maryland, however, our events are not limited to the Howard County area. We host events throughout Maryland as well as in DC and Nothern Virginia. Our goals are to create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for our members and to build a community of diverse, positive, and supportive women. OUTgirlz is not intended to be a "dat …

This group is for individuals interested in practicing Kundalini yoga and meditation. I am a certified Kundalini yoga instructor and have been practicing since 1999. I strive to create an environment of like-minded individuals who seek to the company of others to solidify the practice of Kundalini yoga and meditation. This group is for ALL levels, those who have never practiced to those experienced in the practice. NOTE: I am currently making a career change and have postponed my classes in Colu …

Join us to Discover how to effectively utilize the 5 keys to Healthy Living: * DETOXIFY your body to remove the stress from having to deal with toxins, thus allowing your body the ability to focus on rebuilding health. * HYDRATE your body to maintain or regain optimum health. * OXYGENATE your body; since cancer and most other illnesses cannot survive in an oxygenated environment. * ALKALIZE YOUR BODY PH - from acidic to alkaline pH, because Alkaline is the "normal" state of healthy perso …

This group is for parents interested in playdates and other fun family activities. Specifically, for parents of children in the Columbia Gymboree. I started this group for us to help each other by being able to reach out - whether for outdoor activities like sports or parks, or for movie nights, birthday parties, aquarium and zoo visits, or swapping baby sitting nights for date nights :) But really, the group is all about the kids having fun - together!

ART HAUS is a studio space to bring creative people together on a regular basis. Often artists need the commitment of a "weekly class" to help set aside time for our creative endeavors, ART HAUS hopes to facilitate your commitment.  The studio will serve as a social environment for group critiques and exposure to other innovative perspectives and possible collaborations as you work on your own projects each week. Optional Instruction for Beginner/Advanced Artists Individual Instruction with emp …

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission offers free tours, hikes and opportunities to help the watershed such as river cleanups and planting trees.