Welcome to Adults Who Overcome Social Anxiety or Shyness, This support is designed to help adults overcome their social anxiety by being placed in a social setting. Social anxiety is very difficult to overcome, but with practice and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations will help ease the anxiety. There are other powerful methods in which you can practice to help you recover without medication! This practice will be put into place for the members of the group. Our primary goal is to provi …

We are parents who usually work from home full or part time, and who live in or west of Philadelphia  (Conshohocken, Main Line, Manayunk, East Falls, Mt Airy, Chestnut Hill, King of Prussia, etc). We get together for coworking sessions regularly, and are working towards opening a permanent coworking office space (to be called "Juice Box") with on-site child care and many more services... to help us all find community, socialize, learn, get stuff done… and achieve balance with our work and home l …

Meet with other local Motorcyle Riders! Enjoy leisurely rides to fun and interesting destinations. We welcome suggestions for long rides, short rides and weekend trips. Our Goals: • Enjoy safe riding! • Provide a fun, friendly, and safe environment for riders of ALL levels of experience. • Get home safely. The consumption of alcohol is not recommended or encouraged. Neither is riding reckless or endangering the safety of others. Take note, unsafe riders, ride alone. • We have weekend, weekday, a …

Join the original group of Philadelphia area Motorcycle Riders! We are OPEN & INCLUSIVE - always have been - always will be! This group was formed in 2006 to provide a friendly and safe environment for riders and aspiring riders of ALL levels of experience; genders; nationalities; ethnic groups; orientations; creeds, etc. All makes and models welcome!!! American, British, Japanese, Italian, German, Korean, cruisers (metric & SAE) sportbikes, standards, UJM's, dual sports, sport tourers, full …

The blues is genuine, it's from the heart. It originates from people's desires to share experiences, to share a story, to tell others about the hardships as well as the joys they have gone through in music that touches the heart, soul and at times, the funny bone!. The blues is life - and death - plus everything in between! The blues are 12 bars and the truth! Calling all blues fans (and musicians)! This is a meetup group for people who want to get out and attend local blues acts, shows, festiva …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! From beginners to expert level participants, and everyone in between! All are welcome. We will meet to explore new outdoor activities, and meet like-minded individuals! Our mission is to introduce a new place or activity, in a comfortable atmosphere, to anyone who like to try something new! All outings are led by our experts. This group will host the following activities.....Outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Walking, Nature Walks, Fishing, …

We are a friendly, laid back group of active single parents located in the Philadelphia area. Our goal is to create a fun, friendly and safe environment for single parents and children to get together and have fun. Whether you need support or are just looking to make some new friends for yourself or your kids, as long as you are interested in coming to events and meeting other single parents in person, jump on in! There are NO membership fees to join this group but we do have a few requirements …

Natural Lands Trust is a non-profit land conservation organization dedicated to protecting the forests, fields, streams, and wetlands that are essential to the sustainability of life in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. We offer hikes, tree plantings, bird walks, canoe and kayak trips, educational workshops, and more. Join us to spend time with family and friends, explore Natural Lands Trust's preserves, and expand your knowledge about nature and conservation. Beginning in fall 2013, …

'West Philly Pagans' is an open group that strives to provide a welcoming environment for anyone interested in Paganism (and/or witchcraft) in any of its many forms. We hope that you'll join us for a meet-up, a place to both share and help foster the local Pagan community. All traditions and experience levels are welcomed, as are suggestions and ideas for future meet-up topics! Please note that we do limit membership to those who are at least 18 years of age.

Transit-Friendly Hikes and Walks in (or near) Philadelphia are my personal focus as Organizer (as a car-free person), although carpooling is occasionally arranged.  I originally joined this group because of its low-key focus: simple local hikes, within an hour's drive of Philadelphia.   Please check our past calendar for the kinds of events we do (and may again).  Also please contact me if you have ideas for future events (especially if you are willing to work on them yourself). Thanks and see y …

The Friends of the Wissahickon is the oldest and largest of the nonprofit, volunteer groups active in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system. For over eighty-five years we have been stewards of Wissahickon Valley Park, the beautiful northern stretch of Fairmount Park. Our members maintain and preserve trails and historic structures, care for native plant and animal species, and protect the watershed. FOW's Trail Ambassadors are trail guides who assist and educate people in the park, and offer guid …

Meet other local men who juggle marriage, family and same-sex attraction. Meet and make friends in a safe and sane environment and avoid the dangers of anonymous sex. Develop ongoing friendships with like-minded guys. This group is only for discreet men who are currently married or who have been previously married. This is not a sex club and is not for finding quick, anonymous hook-ups. Attending face to face meetups is a requirement for participation in this group. This is about finding a safer …

Engage with other women entrepreneurs in the Philadelphia Area! You are daring. You are innovative. You are independent. That's why you became an entrepreneur. Yet even you feel alone sometimes, in the daily effort to grow your business. That's why M3 Meetups are for you. Count Me In has helped thousands of women entrepreneurs by providing business resources and information through the M3 race, Micro to Millions and the Make Mine a Million $ Business initiatives. Our initiatives comprise …

Philadelphia area Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & Real Estate Investors...learn how passive income can set you free and improve your lifestyle.   Take risks in a friendly environment, once you learn basic lessons transfer your insights to the real world with less risk. Meet great people and learn about investing in stocks, real estate and businesses while playing CashFlow 101!!  This game was developed by Robert Kiyosaki and promotes the concepts from his book Rich Dad Poor Dad Games will be pl …

The purpose of the Main Line Social Media Group is to increase professionals' understanding of social media for the advancement of their business or profession. Each meeting we will have a subject matter expert to discuss a particular aspect of social media and its advancement in business and marketing. This is an opportunity to ask questions of subject matter experts and learn about a growing tool in a relaxed and unbiased environment.

The Main Line/Ardmore Book Club welcomes all reading enthusiasts!  We are a diverse group of adults that enjoy reading and escaping into a great book.  We meet at a local Borders  once, maybe twice a month (depending on the size of the waiting list) to openly discuss our opinions about the book.  We pride ourselves as being diverse on what we read as well solely because this book club reads all types of genres. The books are suggestions from all the members and from time to time, members will su …

Belonging to a large number of photography meet up groups and they have been very valuable to networking, building execution skills, and taking pictures. Having grown up in a research and development workplace, I crave positive and constructive critiques. I love getting together with smart people, sharing ideas, and hearing alternative ideas. My own understanding and skills improve greatly when I'm in those environments.  However, I find many of the comments left on pictures make you feel good, …

We are a respectful, mature group who engage in networking opportunities to encourage the social gathering of Asian men and African-American women to embrace cultural differences and our rich heritages.  We exist as a vehicle to forge friendships (...and maybe more), and increase awareness and understanding between the races/genders. Our vision is to help Asian men and African-American women who want to meet and mingle with each other do so in a safe and supportive environment.  If you share tha …

Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is the official language of 22 countries and the native language of more than 300 million people. I have been the organizer of an Arabic learning group in Dallas, TX for 2 years. Moving to Philly area, I didn't find any similar group around so I decided to give Philly some Arabic/middle eastern flavor. If you are interested in learning Arabic, have some passion with the middle east, or just want to enjoy the flavor of the magica …

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 have a …

Come out and experience an authentic Filipino martial art. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is instructed by Joel LeVan – also a certified Military CQC Knife/Empty Hand Instructor via PTKGO. This edged/impact weapon fighting system has been tested and proven through generations of combat. If you want true realism, you found it. Pekiti-Tirsia essentially means "close-quarter" and is the most complete, advanced, and effective system of Filipino Martial Arts in existence today. Pekiti-Tirsia is a t …

Celebrate, Mastermind & Grow with WPN! Women’s Prosperity Network (WPN) is a true “Network” of extraordinary women who are committed to excellence in every area of their lives. WPN is the community where you can“Be Real, Get Real and Achieve Real Results.” Who Are the Women of WPN? •Women who are creating and embracing life on their own terms •Women with a commitment to excellence •Women with drive, passion and talent that they willingly share with others. If you want to create and develop lasti …

Inner City Outings (ICO) is a community outreach program of the Sierra Club. Our volunteer leaders are certified and specially trained in recreational, outdoor, and safety skills as well as environmental education. People who ordinarily would not have access to wild places, including low-income youth of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are provided wilderness adventures by an enthusiastic corps of volunteers from cities and communities located across the United States. In the Philadelphia …

Beechwood Writers' Workshop (www.beechwoodwriters.com) welcomes writers of all levels who are interested in developing fiction or memoir in a supportive, creative environment. BWW is led by published novelist and essayist Elise A. Miller (www.elisemiller.com), author of Star Craving Mad, published by Warner Books. We meet once a week for 8 weeks either Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30 at the Spiral Bookcase in Manayunk, or Thursday mornings from 10-12 in Wynnewood. Writers create on the spot using w …

I started this meetup because, as an Indigo type person, I have found that we are often misunderstood, and so usually don't get the kind of support we need. Are you an adult Indigo, identify with the Indigo personality, or feel you are a starseed, crystal or rainbow type person (even though most of last two types are children at present)?  I also invite/welcome you starseeds, crystals and rainbow people to come to meetings because you are kindred spirits with similar orientations to us(I've post …

This is an easy-going group for adults who want to excercise their imaginations, stretch their social comfort zones, and laugh. We play games wherein the players are required to spontaneously improvise their actions according to a loose, pre-determined structure. Seasoned actors or complete newbies are welcome, but please be 18 or older. This group is less about honing one's acting skill and more about creating a social environment for taking risks... and for laughing!!

We are a multifaceted group of ethnically diverse lesbians who inspire others like ourselves. We are F.I.E.R.C.E = Fun, Intelligent, Respectful, Encouraging, Confident & Empowering! The mission for East Coast Lesbian Connection (ECLC) is to create life long friendships, acquaintances and socialize with a close-knit group of like minded women. ECLC allows "us" to be absolutely unapologetic of who "we" are. ECLC is open to lesbians of any shade. ALL shades are beautiful. We pledge to provide a SAF …

We Love Paper Crafts is a group designed for people that love to create greeting cards, scrapbook pages, and all types of paper crafts. All are welcome, from beginners to the experienced. Our gatherings will be held at different locations but will meet up at least once a month. To ensure that we have plenty of room to craft we may require a small fee of $5 and up to pay for the cost of the location. Some locations may be available free of charge so check back on every Tuesday to see what's new. …