V'Luptuous is the Twin Citiesexclusive singles social club for curvy classy professional men and women in their mid to late 20's, 30's, and 40's. The Twin Cities single scene has not seen a social club like this before! Our private group provides a welcoming environment for curvy classy professionals along with those who appreciate their beauty to develop friendships that potentially could lead to more. Our Events: V'Luptuous members enjoy a monthly event/social mixer at hip, trendy, and often u …

Welcome to the Twin Cities Shyness & Social Anxiety Meet-up Group! Do people say "You're quiet"? Has anxiety in social situations made your life difficult? Our primary goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where members, like you, may share similar thoughts, emotions, experiences and resources, and to break isolation. Here, we provide support groups, self-help materials and social outings (community events, restaurants, movies, museums, amusement parks, etc.). With these resources, w …

The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Club 75 is dedicated to helping you achieve your communication and leadership goals in a fun, relaxed environment which will keep you coming back for more. Our club is open to speakers of all levels who are looking to fill Monday …

A place for system administrators, database administrators, software engineers, web developers to come and discuss open source databases.  We envision looking at technologies we can learn to utilize for our environments.  No more do you have a homogeneous environment but consistently are leveraging multiple tools in your stack.  Regardless of your fancy come here to learn about all that open databases have to offer such as MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Memcached, Redis, CouchDB and more. Remember, …

This group is for Twin Cities area thinkers, innovators, and creatives interested in forming an idea infrastructure  to support creative thinking.   The coral reef is a metaphor for just such an environment. IdeaEcos is like a coral reef providing a nutrient rich environment for its participants to nurture their ideas through discussions and activities. The group's purpose is to build an idea sharing ecosystem to support our individual creative efforts. Ideas and innovation flourish when they ar …

The meet up group is being formed to be an extension of the ideas started by Kris Carr's Crazy Sexy Life Blog, books and DVD. The goal of the group is to create a community of people in the Twin Cities area who desire to lead a more healthy life to include: • What they eat • What they think • How they physically treat their body • How they experience and interact with the environment around them Because the group initially will be based on ideas from Kris Carr’s books it is highly suggested th …

The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Speakers Under Pressure is dedicated to helping you achieve your communication and leadership goals in a fun, relaxed environment which will keep you coming back for more. Our club is open to speakers of all levels. To find out jus …

To expand awareness to the general population about heavy chemical spraying of our environment. The toxic poisoning of Human life is already showing signs of many health concerns people are not connecting to Chemtrail spraying. The huge impact on our Natural Environment will soon be irreversible the contamination of all life and life itself is threatened. Weather modification is becoming big business at our expense. Billions of dollars in Tax payers money is being spent, and weather modification …

This Meetup group is a community of support, friendship and fun! Our group includes those who are separated, contemplating divorce, are in the process of divorce to those who have been divorced for awhile. We plan a variety of events. Some activities include more serious discussions in an environment of trust designed for healing during the painful transitions of divorce. Other events are set up for laughing and chilling with friends such as barbequing, dancing, hiking, ice breakers or games. Di …

We've given more than 4000 hours since December 2007! We're a volunteer group dedicated to improving lives through good works. If you like to help others while making friends, this is the group for you! We participate in a wide variety of projects all over the metro through various organizations. If you know a person or organization that is in need, please contact the organizer. Adults ages 18 and over only, please. (Children may volunteer with their parents at some events. Please look for de …

I am starting this group for adults looking to get out, meet new people and have fun in a really casual environment. I love living in the suburbs and don't always want to drive to the cities to meet up with friends. Ideally this group will attract people from Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Savage, Lakeville, etc. Who should join? I really don't want to be exclusionary. I think my target demographic is 30 - 60, male, female, transgendered, transsexual, straight, gay, single, married, separated, …

We are a vibrant, spiritually diverse community which honors and explores the unique connection to the Divine within each of us. Through our commitment to personal development we contribute to the expansion of global consciousness. We maintain a beautiful environment which is available for members and the greater community for meetings, workshops and wellness offerings. Our mission is to provide a place where spiritual development is encouraged through weekly services, educational offerings and …

It takes courage for a young entrepreneur to come to these 7:30 am  meet ups when you don't know anyone. This group is so warm and friendly to every new person that has the passion to show up and gain from the support of everyone in the group that cares about you and encourages you to continue to drive forward in the face of doubt and adversity to seek your goal of being self sufficient and a good provider to the people around you. MNYE provides an environment for young entrepreneurs in Minnesot …

Description: We are a community of dog-lovers working together to support and encourage safe dog socialization through structured weekly pack walks. (We are NOT a play group.)  While we are primarily a group made up of pit bulls and Rottweilers, we do not discriminate against any breed. We welcome ALL dogs at every level. We welcome ALL handlers at every level. Our walks are about giving people a place to work on their individual training needs in a supportive environment. No nose-to-nose int …

Do you want to meet new girlfriends, but are maybe a bit shy? Do you love to read? Are you looking for something to do besides hitting the bars? Then join this group! I moved from Duluth a few years ago and have a much smaller group of girlfriends down here now. I wanted to participate in something where it's possible to meet other women of the same age group with similar interests, while avoiding the downtown bar scene. And so, the book club was born! If you're 25-35, like great conversation an …

We are a group of single and partnered lesbians looking to expand our circle of friends. We will be posting events in the South Suburbs of Minneapolis with the occasional trip to the cities. Don't worry, car pooling will always be an option. This is a group designed for us to socialize in a safe environment and have fun. Events may include: dinners, dancing, book discussions, BBQs or picnics, bowling, movies, game nights, hiking, cultural and community events and more. We are open to suggestions …

This group is for Spanish speakers of all levels: from native to novice. In my experience, the trouble with learning a new language is three-fold: fear of speaking, making time to practice and hitting plateaus in ability. This group is being created to address these issues. We'll meet in a casual environment with the understanding that mistakes will be made in speaking...and made often. We'll have a standing conversation time on Wednesday or Thursday nights (TBD by the group) somewhere near the …

Hello, We are an all womens motorycle group.  Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for women to ride in a safe, relaxed and social environment with other women.  We offer discussion forums for issues, questions and events concerning women and riding!  There is a calendar for all our rides and events for everyone to participate.  Since we encourage safety on all our rides, we do not permit the use of alcohol before or during any of our group rides. All women riders and motorcycle brands are w …

Investigating spiritually active locations in the greater Twin Cities area since 2008. MPRS is seeking a greater understanding of the paranormal activity that surrounds us everywhere we go, and the documentation of that activity for research purposes. Our monthly investigations always have a mix of investigators that are curious, psychic, skeptic and more which provides a well rounded mix and brings many layers to each investigation. MPRS also holds monthly meetups which provide a fun and secure …

I've been a Nintendo fan since the days of the NES. The Wii U is going to be released in two months and I'm excited to play it. But let's face it; you can't have "asymmetrical gameplay" without a handful of people to play asymmetrically with. This meetup group will focus on gathering in public spaces to get our fill of Nintendo's brand of multiplayer excitement. All experience levels are welcome. And the classic "blue turtle shell" effect present in almost all Nintendo games tends to assure that …

This page is hosted and maintained by MNPoly. Members of this Meetup group should feel free to post any event they want known by the polyamory community. Events need not be limited to those organized by MNPoly MNPoly is a polyamory organization based in St. Paul - Minneapolis, MN. We serve the polyamory community at large in three ways: First, we strive to create a supportive environment that encourages the discussion of responsible, intimate, caring, multi-partnered relationships and relate …

Grab a cocktail, have a seat, and let go of the leash! Dogs and Drinks is unlike any other. Events are organized around the twin cities to entertain you and your tiny four legged friend. Dogs under 15lbs are welcome to come and play- off leash at our events held at local restaurants, bars, retail establishments and unique venues. Your dog enjoys your company and you enjoy theirs. But you also enjoy the company of human friends... why should you have to choose? When owners are tense, dogs become …

At Network Unlimited we create the optimal environment for networking success. We are a professional networking group that aims to bring each other general and qualified leads. Your chapter becomes a “secret sales force” of 18-25 members working to promote you. We meet every week at the same time and places to have a constructive meeting. There are 3 chapters; Eagan, Apple Valley and Bloomington.

The BizLounge Network provides an opportunity for individuals to network, learn, and get involved with other business professionals. Our vision is to build an alliance of supporters who are committed to growing and enabling better business through networking, ongoing education, and involvement in the BizLounge community. Our goals: #1: Creating Connections To help you build your pool of resources by connecting you to other entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds. #2: Continuing Education To provi …

Welcome teens and young adults on the spectrum and parents who would like to make new friends in a safe, friendly environment. This group is about making connections while getting out and having fun. Social events are planned by group members. Please see "help" for how to use the calendar. Be sure to add what age group the event is for. Don't give up if you don't get any RSVP's!  Just try again the next week. Group 1 (12-15)  -  Group 2 (15-18)  -  Group 3 (18-25) Please see our "Event I …

Ever hear about the Art Salon of Paris in the 1800's and New York in the early 1900's. Our artist friends agree that we need a place today to gather, discuss the arts, show current work and reflect on past artist's work. It is an experiment, testing to see whether the topics that intrigue us have meaning and significance beyond a select few, and seeking to create a time/space within which we can stir a lively, rigorous discussion about the state of art - local, national and international - yours …

COME TO A MEETING OF THE MINNESOTA FUTURISTS Are you interested in how the world is developing and what that might mean for the future? The purpose of the Minnesota Futurists is to enable individuals to share an informed, serious dialogue on what the future will be like. Individuals attend from a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, and demographics.   They include but are not limited to sociologists, scientists, engineers, technologists, educators, students, and retirees. They are thinking …

Hello Artists! Whether you're a professional, a weekend hobbyist, or someone looking to take their creative work to a new level of expression, this might be the group for you . . . Our monthly get-togethers are intended to: 1. Foster a sense of community . . . 2. Encourage open discussions about a wide variety of topics that artists typically grapple with (setting goals, completing work, staying inspired/focused, networking, recognizing and honoring your unique artistic 'voice,' creating an inco …