This group is a beta group in which American Women Veterans is gauging the interest of local women veterans in the DC/NOVA area to come together for events and activities. It is open to all veterans and supporters. The AWV VISION American Women Veterans Foundation believes that women have always been the catalyst for change within our homes, our communities and the world.  We envision a society in which the legacy of America’s servicewomen, veterans and their families is celebrated and carried …

Discussion group for INTJs and folks interested in chatting about the INTJ perspective. The goal of the group would be to increase the self-awareness of INTJs, help share INTJ-friendly coping strategies, and the general story-telling of INTJ experiences. Meetups would be in-person and through Google-hangout (free video/chat/audio capability by Google). INTJs generally have a very salient personality, and may have difficulty relating to other people INTJs have a myriad of traits and quirks, and …

The Philosophical Society of Washington (PSW), the oldest scientific society in Washington, invites speakers from the large, diverse scientific community in the Washington area to present results not yet in public awareness. The society attracts members who would like to be aware of the frontiers of diverse intellectual disciplines. Meetings are generally held every other Friday from October to May at the Cosmos Club. After the scheduled program, members have the opportunity to ask questions of …

Please join us in Downtown Wash. D.C. for FREE networking each month on 3rd Sundays noon. At this community event, we can meet in person. Please introduce yourself to members of the Allies Team and let them know you are interested in volunteering for the Major Giving Support Group project. This on land and online project involves many aspects. We are looking for volunteers who are near the project site in Washington D.C. near George Washington University and less than two blocks from the Foggy B …

Do you have an idea that could be your organization's next big thing, but you are unsure of what to do next? Innovate DC is a community for intrapreneurs; employees looking to create change and get things done within an organization. We believe that innovation can happen inside organizations of any size.  All you need is someone with an idea and a champion to help navigate the waters of change.  We offer a support organization for intrapreneurs and champions that will focus on providing content …

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organiza …

This is a place where anyone who has any experience or interest in learning the ancient ways of primitive skills can come together! The meetup events focus on specific skills ranging from native awareness to tracking, flintknapping, and more! Keep your eye out for future meetups and provide any suggestions you may have for skills to practice. Also, this group will thrive once we have a place to practice all skills on a monthly basis. Please notify me if you would like to suggest a meetup locatio …

This is a social group for environmental policy professionals/volunteers/interns/wannabes (those switching careers, etc). There are a number of environment & health focused non-profits in DC with a lobbying arm as well as various environmental policy groups. Metro DC also has a bourgeoning entrepreneurial scene and lots of bright people working on various issues related to improving the quality of our air, water, food as well as sustainability, energy, ethics and, related to all of the above, se …

There was one book in college that especially amazed and confounded me: James Joyce’s Ulysses. With a reader’s guide on my lap I eventually did made it to the final glorious yes, but I was fully aware that most of the novel’s depth and richness had washed right over the limited pathways of my mind. It’s been awhile, but I’d like to take another stab at it. This time I’d like to start by properly fortifying myself by doing some necessary supplemental reading. And while I’m at it, why not meet som …

NetSAP DC’s mission is to serve as the unequivocal voice for the South Asian Diaspora by developing and engaging a cohesive network of professionals to benefit the community. Our mission is to be more than just a networking forum. We also aspire to be the facilitating vehicle used by South Asian professionals to improve and enhance the communities in which we work and live. NetSAP DC lays the foundation for the best and brightest to forge cohesive relationships to work together for a lifetime. W …

Quintessence Meditation or (QMeditation) introduces the practitioner to the beauty of sitting-in- stillness. There is an oasis inside each of us where the creator awaits our arrival patiently. All we need to do is learn the technique of ‘sitting-in-stillness’ which is the practice of Quintessence Meditation. Why continue to delay such a profound and sacred meeting? QMeditation is a simple and easy technique that can be practiced by children as well as adults and seniors. Quintessence Meditat …

WHAT WE DO: We provide a variety of mindfulness meditation experiences (classes, workshops, retreats, mentoring, one-to-one teaching, and therapy), including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 8-week classes. "As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than there is wrong with you, no matter how ill or hopeless you may feel." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Our mission is to help you open up to all that you are and all that you can be thr …

This is a group for people who are looking to explore their creativity by interacting through novel activities that ask us to think outside the box and unriddle our minds. We believe in the power of collective brainstorming to inspire innovation and self awareness. This group welcomes free thinkers, artists, techies, social reformers, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between and around. Your hosts are entrepreneurs, economists, artists, writers, and engineers who want to create a space where socia …

The DC Capital Striders Running Group began in Spring 2006. The group's primary purpose and vision is to allow runners of all endurance levels, paces, distances and months or years of running experience to run together in a non-competitive atmosphere and to get to know each other through a variety of social activities. Runs are scheduled all throughout the week as well as weekends at various locations (both morning and evening) throughout the metropolitan Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Vir …

OUR PROFILE We are a community group of purpose, goals, and action. We seek to combat modern slavery, which is the economic exploitation of individuals through the use of violence and coercion, and human trafficking, which is the modern-day slave trade. Come join us and explore how you can take part! OUR VISION A world without slavery. OUR MISSION To end slavery forever by leveraging the power of the community to - Create a forum for education, engagement, and action - Foster grassroots moveme …

Welcome to DC Dragon Boat Club! The DC Dragon Boat Club is a local non-profit organization that promotes individual and community participation in the sport of Dragon Boating to encourage awareness and stewardship of the area's waterways through recreational and competitive programs that foster physical fitness, camaraderie, and leadership skills. We are a diverse group of paddlers who enjoy the sport of dragon boat racing and the camaraderie. We welcome all individuals who want to learn more ab …

Dinner Date Events If you're tired of all those hit-and-miss online dating sites and are looking for a more personal approach to finding that special someone, the Dinner Date Club is for you. GROUP: Member hosted singles dinner events will be held a number of times per month in restaurants around the DMV area. The events is a perfect way for you to make new friends, enjoy a nice evening and improve your social life.  We will also try to post activities, weekend getaways and vacations as we are …

Defining the word "meditation" doesn't mean anything in and of itself. What's important about meditation is the act of choosing to take time to focus with intention. Meditation is simply about being present in the current moment with our full awareness. Our group will use energy principles to practice meditation for relieving stress in your mind, connecting deeper with yourself or for any other purpose you may choose. Having the power to change your every moment and create what you want in your …

Amnesty International USA Washington, DC Chapter supports Amnesty International USA's vision of a world in which every person enjoys the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. We organize events? such as concerts, protests and vigils? that raise awareness of human rights violations and inform the public about what can be done to oppose these violations. We also advocate on behalf of prisoners of conscience and other victims …

Come socialize, burn a few calories...and grab a beer. We are a free running group that sees a correlation between healthy behavior adoption and fun. With Run Social, you will discover hidden DC Edens, check out highly-rated restaurants/bars, meet fellow community members, and improve your fitness. Don't worry about stopping, our pace is slow and we take breaks to enjoy our surroundings and company. Come out for some good ol' healthy fun!

Greetings to you all, This group give you an opportunity to receive messages from the spiritual realm. You have spirit guides and helpers that are waiting for you to listen to what they have to say. Far to many times we ask the spirits questions that we think are important, instead of first listening to what the spirits wants to tell us. To get the best outcome and to tap into what we really need will always require us to listen to the answers and guidance of the spirits first, than ask the ques …

Waking Down in Mutuality (WDM) exists for our mutual awakening and embodying of Infinite Consciousness. We have found that the direct route to this type of awakening lies not in striving to rise above our human tendencies, but in falling totally into them with conscious awareness. This, along with an investigation of Consciousness, and transmission of Being, catalyzes a quantum shift in identity. We find that we are no longer exclusively identified with our finite human self, but have shifted …

What I Can Expect From Urban Playdates? This group connects children to UNIQUE purposeful play with like-minded kids and families. We address the desire for families to have a fun mix of structured, content-content based activities to children during the year. We call these activities "Playdates". From time to time we also have conversations with our parents where we discuss important issues and topics that face our children. These sessions are called "A Chat and A Chew". Whatever the cause for …

Casey Trees’ advocacy program seeks to influence the public decision-making process to enhance, restore, and protect the tree canopy of D.C. The success of this program depends on an engaged citizenry that can convincingly defend trees throughout the city. We intend this Meetup group as a resource for Tree Advocates to communicate with and support one another, plan events, and successfully advocate for our city's tree canopy.

Come join a group of people interested in sexuality - discussing it in a genuine, fun, and relaxed environment!  We study aspects of human sexuality - historical, spiritual, relational, and more.   We are about promoting open and honest dialogue about this aspect of our lives, and meeting interesting people in the process. :)

This group is for those suffering from mental illness who are Christians or are interested in Christianity. We meet once a week for peer-to-peer therapy, to discuss different techniques that can utilized to assist those suffering from mental illness. We are looking forward to meeting those who are interested in joining.

Do you want to reduce your consumer impact on the earth, humans, and animals? Are you concerned about the wastefulness of our consumer society? Do you live in the Washington DC area? We're forming this group to get a group started that can dumpster dive together, swap stuff we don't need, and any other strategies we want to work on together to keep stuff out of landfills and help each other to live simply and richly.

You are invited to join us for networking conversations over lunch with local IT professionals,  webmasters and people of diverse professions and backgrounds to exchange experiences in programming, administration, hosting, development, design, and/or just to meet to chat and learn from non-webmasters to understand where clients are coming from for greater overall long term success. These events are great for practice skills required to build business ventures and develop mutually supportive and …