This group are for people seriously committed to releasing weight (I use the word release because that which you "lose" you have a tendency to find again. I've released nearly 45 pounds in the last 7 months or so. It's been a journey where over the course of my life I've "lost" and "refound" :) nearly 100 pounds. This group is about making new connections who support this journey through fun meetups at healthy and GOOD local eating establishments (clean eating), fun Zumba/Kickboxing classes, jui …

We are an eclectic and environmentally conscious group with an insatiable appetite for delicious, fresh, healthy food! If you are interested in learning more about how to make a positive change for yourself, your neighbors, and future generations by choosing the right foods, at the right time, from the right farmer, this is the group for you. Do you want to make friends with great people who have a practical and fun outlook on eating better, helping the environment, bettering our country's ag …

I love food. Cooking it, eating it, talking about it, reading about it, watching shows about it. But I’ve had trouble finding people around my age in this city who like to make this a part of their daily life AND are looking for friends that are interested in the same. This is a group for those who want to explore all forms of food the DC area has to offer (restaurants, specialty stores, etc.), cook and bake for others, and meet new people in their 20s and early 30s who want to do the same. We c …

A group for people that want to eat healthy (or healthier) and want to meet cool people at the same time. We'll kick-start the group with a screening of the documentary "Forks over Knives" and follow it with a panel discussion on 12/16/2012 from 2pm - 5pm at the Arlington Public Library - Central (Ballston). If it goes well, we can plan other fun events.

The purpose of this group is to bring together people that understand the importance of Ancestral Health, and are interested in real food and natural Paleolithic lifestyle choices. The Paleo diet focuses on the foods that humans have evolved to eat for the last 2.5 million years, including naturally fed/raised meat (such as grass-fed/finished beef) and seafood, wild game, vegetables, fruit, seeds and nuts. Those who follow the similar Primal Diet, which includes natural whole fat dairy, are also …

Hello all! I love hosting, cooking (and am especially good at Korean cooking -helps to be Korean) and eating. We would be cooking a few Korean dishes and each meetup will be different. Anyone who would like to learn these dishes or just want to watch and eat! We have a limit of 9 members each meetup. Each meetup we try to feature a different Korean dish. Some dishes are adventerous and will require an acquired taste bud and other dishes are instantly savory so come experiment!  We will eat alot …

***We are currently on break while the hosts of this workshop invite a new baby into their family. We are expecting to restart this workshop at the beginning of 2013. Join our meetup and then you will receive a notification once we restart. *** ------------------- Its rare to find a calm and centering place to visit regularly. If you'd like a place to retreat to for renewal with positive energy, join a warm group of people in Arlington, VA. Open to the public at no cost, we invite you join us. Y …

Do you love brunch but hate getting up early in the morning? Do you live in DC or are you willing to come into DC for brunch? Do you want to meet new people and expand your social circle, while eating the best meal of the day? Do you promise that if you RSVP yes you will show up? If so, this group is for you! I will schedule brunches as often as interest allows. Since it's hard to seat large groups, I'll keep the brunches to 8-10 people max, unless we find places that can easily seat or take res …

All that's required to join is an interest in Thai food, culture, language... we meet eat at restaurants in the DC, MD, and VA area.  No need to speak Thai, or have been to Thailand, or to know how to order your food in Thai. So if you like to eat Thai food, or want to try it, join us and attend an event.   Share your favorite Thai food locations, interests, and dishes.

It's easy to halve the potato where there's love. The whole idea behind my supper club was to have “family style” dinners which means that each participant is treated as family. I want to create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable, enjoy dinner conversation and a good meal. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s hard for people to slow down, sit down and enjoy dinner. This is my attempt to bring this tradition back – at least in my home. I miss having people to eat with, I believe strongly t …

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 …

Introduction This group explores the intersection of the data revolution and the art of creating value. Bring your inner data scientist and learn how people are not only doing cool things with data, but doing so in ways that help startups, businesses, and other organizations thrive. While we will always have industrial, academic, and government luminaries as speakers, this meetup will not just be about lectures and free pizza (or empanadas as we secure sponsors).  Simply put, we are building a …

Let's enjoy all things animal friendly! We will be having vegan potlucks at members homes, food demonstrations, picnics and attend cruelty free events. For vegans, vegetarians, or vegan-friendly.

We love to eat. We love to drink. We love to socialize. AND we do it WEEKLY!!! Come out and join us for good food, drink, and more importantly GREAT company! ****************************

CD SEAHAWKS IN DC If you are a Seattle Seahawks fan living in the Washington DC area, I invite you to come out and join in the fun as you cheer on your favorite team with other Seahawk Fans at the Penn Tavern Sports Tavern (PQST). The Penn Tavern Sports Tavern is the new Hawks Nest for the Washington DC Seattle Seahawk Fans and as such, you can look forward to seeing us there for every game. We will have tables and TVs reserved to watch games, eat great food and drink great drinks. There is a …

Bump-It is the perfect group for moms to be and new moms! Let’s face it: humans are social creatures! We were never meant to sit around alone, twiddling our thumbs, waiting for something to happen. We were meant to be out enjoying the world, taking in the sights, breathing the fresh air and enjoying the company of others! So why is it that when we get pregnant life suddenly seems to come to a screeching halt? I’m Sarah and I’m proud to be on the track towards first time mommy hood although I’ll …

Meet other local people who have Celiac Disease to share information, recipes, and the best ways to eat delicious gluten-free meals. We'll visit some of the finest restaurants the city has to offer!

Welcome to the #1 Washington DC, MD, and VA Kick A.S.S. Group where we host activities for men and women of All Shapes, Sizes (A.S.S.)! This group is for women and men mainly in their 20's-40's who want to have fun exploring everything the DMV area has to offer. This group is for single people, married people, new-in-town or for people who have been in the area for a while; and most of all for anyone who wants to meet new friends and socialize. Our main goal is to have fun through outdoor activi …

In honor of the CitySec movement started several years ago, this is a local infosec meetup run by NovaInfosec.com. We basically meetup in at a local bar every 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of the month and talk shop, drink a few good beers and maybe grab a bite to eat. It's the perfect way to wind down after a long hard hump day.

Asians and Asian Americans for One City,  3rd Sundays, 12:30PM to 2:30PM, meet in Chinatown, Wash. D.C. and connect with friends, old and new! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Asian American Professionals of DC's Friendship Archway Network are actively bridging cultural, digital and other divides in downtown Washington DC by coming together, working together and succeeding together! You are invited to join Asian American professionals and people of all backgrounds interested in Asian Americans, Chinese la …

I love the UX community here in the DC area and I'd like to have a way to keep us meeting throughout the year. The UX Dinner DC group will have a slight structure to its meetups - we pick a UX-oriented topic for each meal, try and loosely stick to the topic as we eat, drink and be merry, and network with other UX-types. I'd like to keep the meal group meetups small (no more than 8 people) for a couple of reasons - the first being that it's easier to get reservations for 8 or less; second, I thi …

Are you looking for something fun to do on weekdays during the day? Join us for social outings centered around cultural events, nature hikes and urban discovery. Picnics, museums, unique shopping and eating adventures... we're interested in any great excuse to get out and discover new places and meet new people.

OutRiders Arlington sponsors a summer-long series of weekly after-work bike rides for LGBTQ bike enthusiasts and friends.  It is an opportunity to meet and socialize, and get some exercies, all while spending time in the outdoors.   Rides are at a relaxed pace, and we stop from time to time to make sure that the group stays together.  All riders are welcome, including new riders. Each week there will be a different route that has been planned in advance that will use a combination of bike trails …

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 …

Are you adventurous, like to try new place, well here is your opportunity! This group will go to out of the way restaurants, diners, and dives. It will be a good way to try places that we would not normally go to and meet people that enjoy food and chatting about life, current events, and good company. I am going to keep the meetups small so everyone will have a chance to talk and meet, I want people to enjoy the experience. Looking forward to meeting you soon :) We try and keep this group laid …

Calling all Joint Center staff! Join your colleagues after work on the first Friday of each month to think creatively, network, exchange ideas, build strategic partnerships between our institutes and departments, and have fun! While this is currently a private group, and is not visible to the public, you should feel free to invite your friends and colleagues from other organizations. The dress code is "appropriate attire". This network is currently free to join, but donations are welcome! All pr …

This group is for women who are currently going through anxiety and panic to meet others, as well as those who have recovered to share their success stories.

This Meetup group is to meet other local Parkour enthusiasts (or "traceurs"), gather for training, to plan practice sessions, and to learn more about this art-form or philosophy or fitness methodology...whatever you want to call it! And also, from time to time, just to hang out and have fun with each other. Full disclosure: This is the group formerly known as "Rock Creek Parkour." It actually predates my own experience with Parkour--I founded it in a quest to help me find someone to train with s …