We're a bunch of hackers, inventors, engineers, techies, developers and makers who love all things IT and security. Everyone is welcome - from advanced hardware hackers to those who would like to learn what can be done with these new technologies in the arts, sciences, healthcare, gaming, academia, and business venture opportunities. Our meetups are totally informal and are a great opportunity to chat about projects, create new ones, solve problems, mingle, network and generally shoot the breeze …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

This is a group for anyone interested in photography, film making, script writing,Editing,story boarding, sound recording, acting,youtube uploading etc. All skills levels are welcome. If you have done few projects or just interested to start of ,this group will enable you to meet other enthusiasts who are interested in the same field. Look forward to see you soon!

Do you occasionally feel inadequat at work or in a relationship? Do you want to talk about issues that face Chinese American women in this area over a glass of wine, or tea? Do you have a favourate book that is about women's work and relationship issues that you would like to share and discuss? Do you want to talk about a meaning movie or documentary that may inspire us al? ... Or do you like girls gathering laughing talking making delicious food together and enjoy it?...  if so, come and join u …

I am passionate about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and the incredible benefits that can come from the simple act of tapping on specific points on the body while holding an intention for healing. It sometimes seems too good to be true yet, as a practitioner, I've seen too many successful results to doubt its power. I want to continue to spread and share this amazing technique with the Washington DC community. To that end, we will have weekly or bi-weekly meetups to tap together on a number …

our mission statement: is simply be the change you would like to see, this group was started to bring a change to our and others lives.  Purpose: service for others less fortunate,  we will follow the local and homeland news find ( project of needs) and have viable discussion of how to resolve these needs by giving whats needed and what we are able to do in that capacity by efforts of networking, giving time, giving work, giving donation setting point people men/women to implement and follow the …

Hi all, As a divorced baby boomer thinking about retirement I'm interested in finding an alternative to living alone or in a high-rise retirement building. An alternative that allows several women to live together and have separate 1-2 bedroomn apartments while also sharing some common space like kitchen, dining, deck, garden, craft/art studio space, etc. for enjoying each others company. The research I've done shows that co-housing communities tend to be expensive and they often have long w …

This group is for anyone who wants to explore ways to do more meaningful work. Whether you have great ideas, you want to make an idea happen or you are looking to get inspired to participate making a great idea happen, this group is the place to start. Let's bring our talents together and explore new and interesting ways we can do amazing things, together Coordel is an ideas platform for funding and executing just-in-time joint ventures. We'll investigate how mass transparency facilitates social …

We're in Washington, D.C., we love Wikipedia and Wikimedia, and our vision is to empower individuals around the world through free access to the sum of human knowledge! We get together for various reasons, like taking some amazing pictures for Wikimedia Commons, expanding articles on Wikipedia so that people can learn from them, or discussing various issues related to Internet, culture, art, museums, libraries, history, or whatever we'd like to discuss. And we're done, we make sure the whole wor …

Welcome to the Cultural Activity Group (created in 2003) for single professionals in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area who enjoy Culture and Social Events and are looking for mutual enrichment and other congenial ways to pass the time, enrich the soul, and make new friends in a friendly group environment. Military, Government and Law Enforcement welcomed!! This group falls into the category of: Social/Friendship Group/Cultural Interest Group *** EVENT EMAIL IS FREE *** WE ARE NOT A PRIVATE CL …

The Washington DC LGBT Ballroom, Latin, Swing & C/W DanceMeetup is the Meetup group for Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org) which supports the art and sport of partnership dancing of all styles for same-gender couples and LGBT-friendly mixed-gender couples in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan area. Lambda DanceSPORT DC (http://www.LambdaDanceSportDC.org) is an affilliate of the LGBT DC Sports Connection, Team DC (http://www.TeamDC.org). DanceSport in C/W, Ballroom & Lat …

Potomac River Gauge (Little Falls) Unlike other kayak groups that have members from Leesberg to Baltimore, the purpose of this group is to bring together whitewater kayakers that live in or very near District of Columbia proper, so every member is accessible and potentially a great person to buddy up with. The goal isn't to get a lot of members, just the right ones. See a map that plots where our members live The mailing list (dckayakers-list@meetup.com) and message board can be used by any m …

LADIES our time is NOW!! Grab your sun hats ladies the future is BRIGHT! Women 4 Women's Empowerment is dedicated to support, educate and help develop our members to their fullest potential. We're talking the total package...From entrepreneurship to fitness, finances to self-defense and Mani to Pedi! Through seminars, networking, community service and more, Women 4 Women's Empowerment is something you need to be a part of. Whether you need help achieving your dreams or you've 'been there, done t …

We host events relevant to International Culture! As you know, going international as an ex-pat, as a student or as a globe trotting tourist can be a life-altering experience and difficult to explain to others who haven't been there and done that. AND We all  have a diverse background and we like to celebrate our heritage in our daily lives. We believe that unique expression of culture and language is a gift to be shared and remembered for a lifetime no matter where you live. This group will e …

This group is for anyone that would like to learn or practice yoga. The style is called gentle yoga, which can be done by all- regardless of age or physical flexibility.

Let a REALTOR take you on a no-pressure, guided tour of Open Houses in a different DC neighborhood each weekend. We do all the preliminary work for you. Just meet up on Sunday afternoons at a local coffee shop in the selected neighborhood to cover a bit of information about the homebuying process, then walk around to view 5 or 6 different properties. We're always done by 4:00 pm. There's no fee for this service.  I love my job, I love where I live, and I want you to, also.

This is a typical book club, discussion will be held at a Takoma Park cafe or restaurant (not at the library). We will discuss about 6 to 12 books a year rotating through a list of topics including Economics and Distribution, Environmental Politics. School Lunch Politics, Vegetarianism, Veganism and Animal Rights (as a political topic), Language Policy, Gun Control and citizen activism (and more). The hope is that we can support progressive authors, and learn what we need to learn to move forwar …

FREE probably: Acccepting Blue Cross, Medicare OR reimbursible by most health insurance OR $25 weekly. Enhance coping skills dealing with Disorganization, Procrastination, Cluttering, ADHD etc.  In this weekly group, you can work individually with leader on your unique organizing issues - and learn from the struggles and solutions of others. Not a class or lecture that merely informs - this is for actual behavioral change. To facilitate concrete improvement, leaders, Therapist and  each particip …

Hi, I'm creating this group because I'm so excited that the company that trained me to be a life coach, Accomplishment Coaching, is starting a program in Washington DC. I have a rewarding and profitable coaching practice and a great life thanks to the work I have done with these amazing and dedicated people. Please join this group is you are looking for a new way to create power, enjoyment and velocity in your life and/or to become an outstanding coach. Some of the best coaches in the area a …

Do you love to volunteer? Do you love to help others in need-especially children? Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you wish to make a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate? Do you wish you could volunteer, but do not have a lot of time on your hands? If you answer yes to any of these questions then this group is for you. This volunteer group is currently designed for individuals interested in volunteering for at least 5 hours each month with …

We will create a bucket list of things we love to do or still haven't done. It doesn't matter if you are new to the city, planning on staying forever, or on your way out as well. It's more about taking advantage of what the city has to offer. Come join us for a great time full of friends and explorations!

Oh, the places you'll go! There is fun to be done! Somehow you'll escape all that waiting and staying. You'll find the bright faces. Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places!You're off and away! This group is for the young at heart! . . .for those who want to explore, discover, learn and create. . .for those seeking thrills and spills. . .for those who just want to get away! All the things you've wanted to do. . .all the little known places and secret escapes. . .Some even …

Abraham's message continues to evolve. Processes evolved into the Vortex Work and are now the Grid Work. What hasn't changed is: Most of us are lazy. :) We're going to do the work...later. We're going to find ourselves in the vortex and milk it...next time we remember to. Here:  kind accountability for doing the written vortex work. In ultra-small groups, in a lovingly supportive format, we post Abraham-based processes daily on a private forum with others doing the same thing (no more than te …

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 …

Live Authentic DC is a space where you can discover how much richer and more thrilling it is to BE YOURSELF. Inspired by Authentic World in SF, we create events that help us connect more deeply with ourselves and each other. Have you ever had a conversation with someone where you found yourself hanging on their every word? Your heart is wide open, your eyes filled with tears, and the goofiest smile you’ve ever pulled is on your face? DC’s Authentic Game Nights and Circling Events, hosted by Li …

This group is to provide help to those: - Currently Separated - Contemplating Divorce - Newly Divorced One of the most frustrating parts of divorce is the complicated process and the inability to get clear direction or easy answers to your many questions. To be clear this is not a traditional “support group.” This group is about Education and Information to provide direction on What to Expect from Your Divorce and How to Get Through it With as Little Pain as Possible. I have been through a divo …

You've got big ideas and not enough time in the day to see them through. Join us! BYOProject, your brilliant minds, and a willingness to help your peers.  Diverse backgrounds welcome, we are bounded only by our desire to get things done.

DC UL Backpacking Guiding Philosophy: To backpack the Mid-Atlantic, with the idea of waking early, walking far, traveling light, and having a fulfilling backcountry experience. “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”—Antoine de Saint-Exupery This meet up group specializes in high-mileage, light-weight, overnight backpacking adventures throughout the Mid-Atlantic, especially Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.  …