SENTE™ Combatives is group open to all individuals looking for practical self-defense training. No martial arts experience necessary! You'll learn to defend against all attacks, as well as get a great workout. Program includes: • Simplistic self-defense techniques • Developing a realistic training practice • Gross motor movements • Efficient body mechanics • Strength and conditioning • Environmental/situational awareness • Man-made and natural environments • Improvised weapons from your …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Our group includes beginners to advanced readers. Everyone is welcome! We learn from each other in a casual environment focused on developing intuitive skills, discovering history and lore of the Tarot, and learning new spreads. We will spend time practicing new and old spreads with each other, as well as learning from other mystical traditions to enhance our ability to be spirited Tarot Readers. Together we enrich our learning in a way that books cannot touch. Our group is organized by Cliessa, …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

If you are a mental health practitioner or in another healing  or spiritual profession and you practice mindfulness, you might benefit from joining our group! This group is intended to provide a supportive and healing community for those in the healing professions. We will enjoy mindfulness sitting meditation practices and mindful movement practices, including Qigong. Members may choose to share the responsibility of leading guided meditations. A warm and accepting environment will be cultivated …

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 Resiliency Center Meditation Meetup is designed for people interested in connecting with others in the community who share their interest in meditation. It is a good fit for everyone ranging from novices seeking instruction in meditation to experienced meditation practitioners who enjoy the power and inspiration of group meditation. The Resiliency Center provides a peaceful and supportive environment for the classes and group sittings. Meditation instructors at The Resiliency Center include …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Every Year Business Networking International (BNI) organizations pass millions of referrals that generate new business for their members. Word of Mouth Marketing is the most cost-effective form of advertising possible and BNI provides a structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals for both men and women. If referrals are an important part of your business, then BNI is the organization for you. What makes BNI unique is full time word-of-mouth marketing pro …

Explore and develop the core essentials of life: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social. Meditation, emotional intelligence, stress management, movement. A unique approach to integration in a fun, social environment. Non-denominational meditations every other Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30. Open discussion classes varying from quantum physics to integrative body work, quality of life, and healing arts on other Wednesdays. Deepen awareness of yourself in relationship to your family, …

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.  Parents and teachers are also not educated about the unique traits and learning styles of Indigos (often mis-labelled as ADHD or ADD.  According to a study performed by Tober and Carroll, indigo children function poorly in conventional schools due to their rejection of authority, being smarter than their teachers, and a lack of response to …

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!!

To create a networking environment that is educational and fun while “Paying It Forward”. The mission is to help individuals grow themselves & their business while learning the im- portance of mental and physical wellness. In our day to day lives, we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Lets rejuvenate and revive so that we can tackle our business and per- sonal lives with a positive, refreshed outlook. We will also be helping non-profits in the area. Our speakers and vendors will be dona …

MoMondays™ is like an open mic for professional speakers and other people like you with a great story and life lessons to share. Each event, you experience six to eight speakers tell a few personal stories. Some are funny, some are thought-provoking, all are motivating. What’s more, you get to socialize with all kinds of wonderful people in a fun, positive environment. So grab a mic and come speak… or grab some friends and get your fix of heart, humour and happiness. You’ll wish every day were M …

Our mission as a club is to provide a fun environment to learn the sport of water polo and help athletes improve their skills in order to play at any level of the game. We are a program that practices and competes throughout the year. We offer opportunities for both genders and a varied experience levels. Abilities of the participants range from novice to experienced athletes. Our coaching staff represents over 30 years of experience, from age group to elite athlete, and believes in the philosop …

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 …

We focus on practical combat in real environments. Walking home at night, leaving work, getting off the bus. We specialize in defense tactics for women and smaller people. Additionally, there is the traditional track for people interested in direct combat as opposed to more subvert methods and training for competitions including, kickboxing, and MMA. We hope to help people find successful expression of their will in physical conflict. Everyone's way to self-expression, and combat inclination is …