This group is for families with advanced learner (gifted) children who live or attend school in Loudoun County, Virginia. The mission of the group is to support the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers by educating parents on how best to address the special needs of their children. We will bring in guest speakers, educators and parents for lectures, workshops and support groups.

Growing up our family spent family time making various crafts. Our grandmother, who had 13 children, would teach her children various crafts such as crocheting, knitting, and cooking to name a few. Now I am older the passion of cooking, painting, sewing or just relaxing while sitting with others is a simplicity that I would love to share again. If you love/want to scrapbook, knit, crochet or just make a dress/shirt or something with fabric then Legacy of Crafting is your club. We will have an ev …

Are You a parent of kids in 1st, 2nd , 3rd grade who would like to have their kids involved in more social activity and make new friends ... ? We are living in an internet age where free social interaction between kids are limited to few minutes of recess in schools.  what we end up are kids glued to either their angry birds and other video games on iPad and TV.. With everyone tied up with jobs and other daily chores we have limited time to arrange a play date or catch up with other kids. As the …

This MeetUp group has been created for Frederick MD. GLBT folks to have a safe and friendly place to gather and meet other local Gay, Lesbian Singles and couples. Gay, Lesbian,Gay friendly, "All " aspects of the rainbow Family are welcome! A place to gather with like minded people to make NEW! friends , and hopefully to build some LIFE LONG friendships! A place to network and share our gifts and skills with one another! A place to help one another, in good times and bad ! treat others as you wou …

This is a group for fathers and/or mothers (single, married, divorced) in Howard County and the surrounding area who want to do group activities ("playdates")with their children and build build a support network with other local fathers and mothers. Although this is intended to be a way to get both parents and children together for adventures and activities in the local area, at times we may try to schedule activities for just the parents for the small taste of the single life.

This Meetup group has been created for "active and fun loving South Indian families" in their 20s to late 30s residing in Montgomery County MD, looking to meet & socialize with other Indian families. This Meetup group will aid families in making new friends and indulging in various activities like movies, cookouts, potlucks, dancing, game nights, outdoor adventures, shopping etc. Our motto is to form a close knit group where we know most members of the group and hence membership to this group is …

No man is an island and good people are hard to come by. Many have the love of GOOD family nearby...most don't. Some people are blessed to have friends who are more like family. Framily if you may. Why not start by meeting good people and doing fun things together. Life should be happy. Let's recharge it through HAPPY SPURTS! Maybe you'll build your own framily making memories by enjoying life and learning with each other. Oh...and while we're at it, we'll write down our goals and focus on helpi …

This group was created to gather all the South Asian (Desis - Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Sri Lanka….etc) people, friends and family in DC Metropolitan(MD/DC/VA) area to share and enjoy their time watching movies, attending music show, dancing, clubs, sing songs, desi events, bollywood night life, picnic, karaoke night, dining, food testing, potluck, public events, community events, festivals, outings, local events, holiday events, out of town trips, birthday parties, house play, nig …

This is an opportunity for parents and their children, ages 2 to 5, to learn techniques for self-calming, relaxation, and emotional regulation. These skills will serve you and your family right away and will provide long-lasting coping skills. Children who are able to calm and relax themselves are happier, more confident, and feel a sense of mastery. Parents with children who are able to calm and relax themselves feel less stress and more in control of their own emotions. Come learn these exciti …

Meet with other moms who are interested in finding playmates for their children in a local playgroup! Our main goal is to socialize our children. We allow our kids to play in a safe environment where creativity is encouraged, sharing is rewarded and playing is fun. We enjoy the benefits involved with getting our kids together. We get to share ideas, experiences and build friendships. Our group will strive to meet the needs of all of our families. We have meetups during the week for our stay-at-h …

Many times after a child from an immigrant family is born in the US, they forget their language, culture, and values. In this group, moms want to preserve those attributes and connect with families with similar priorities.

Stroller Strides is an awesome exercise class that allows Mommies to get fit and have fun while entertaining our little ones! Stroller Strides is about more than just fitness: since we're all Mommies, it's a great place to give and receive support and encouragement from wonderful women that are in the same phase of life. The opportunity to connect with other Mommies and families through class, playgroups, and Mom's Night Out is invaluable and tons of fun!!! Join us and you will be setting a …

This group is for those of us who aren't concerned about bottom-line profits in growing food, raising animals, and keeping bees. Rather, we're more concerned about the health of our environment, family, and community. The purpose of this group is to exchange ideas and share knowledge of sustainable methods that help us to reach this goal. Most of us keep bees or farm as a hobby or as a way to supplement our family's food supply. We acknowledge that some of the conventional practices in farming a …

This group is for moms in or near Frederick, MD who want to carve out time for themselves and/or form quality friendships for themselves and their children. I'd like to connect like-minded women interested in taking care of themselves, growing as people, and raising healthy, happy kids. Women (particularly stay-at-home moms) need community, so let's meet, talk, laugh, complain, have fun, etc. What are you waiting for? In an effort to keep our group one with active members, each member must log i …

WELCOME, Peace, Love & Light to you ! We study and use "A COURSE IN MIRACLES" as our foundation and guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, and Learning the Truth of Who We Are. At WORLD IN HANDS we teach to learn. Teachers and Students are one in the same. As Brother J. (Jesus) instructed. We also incorporate other materials into our studies and conversations to enhance our knowledge, stay current and aware, and incorporate it into our life. A Course In Miracles is a modern spiritual masterpiece, of …

Are you a stay at home mom or part time work from home mom looking to build Christian friendships for you and your family? Well... I am to and that's why I started this group. We can get together for activities around the area and have in home play dates. Hoping to also have some moms night out fun!!

Come to enhance the writing abilities of your young children and learn their Christian faith at the same time.  It is a fun and enjoyable way to help your child develop important skills and live like the Lord.

Join this group if you love or are interested in discussing our Constitution and Bill of Rights, and are sick of politics as usual. This group will provide the opportunity for discussing current events and political issues from a classical liberal / paleoconservative / constitutionalist / libertarian point of view, and to support local and national political candidates who hold those views. This meetup will also serve as a venue for Ron Paul supporters from all political backgrounds to organize …

Are you feeling stuck and want to work out your issues? Do you value self-reflection and want to find greater understanding of yourself? Are you looking for support in changing your life for the better? If you answered yes, consider participating our upcoming Personal Growth Support Group. A support group is a safe, protected environment where you can get help and support from others while you learn to make changes in your life. Discussing current and past issues and receiving feedback from t …

SPONTANEOUS MEET UPS WITH OTHER SINGLES INTERESTED IN DIVERSITY AND OPEN TO NEW RELATIONSHIPS AND CULTURES.  WE WILL MEET AFTER WORK AND SOME WEEKENDS IN TOWN CENTER AND ALONG THE PIKE.

Hi, This group is for anyone who wants more out of life....Anything is possible.... According to the professionals in the health field I should be paralyzed or gone by now....I overcame an artery malformation in the brain, stroke....and more. I will share my story in more details with the group when we meet...Anything is possible. Living is about laughing, enjoying life, friends, family.... I look forward to hearing your story... sharona

This is a group for moms who don't want to sacrifice their primary parenting philosophies by sending their children to a sitter just so they can get some work done! As a working mother, I am always looking for the "perfect" childcare situation for my daughter, but have difficulty finding an ideal fit. I can't afford a live-in nanny, nor can I afford to stay at home. With this in mind, I have decided to form a group in search of like-minded moms interested in developing a Mom-Share program... If …

This group offers opportunities for exploring the connection of body mind & soul. The initiator of this group is Kuno Bachbauer is a longtime body-psychotherapist (Core Energetics), Family Constellations (Hellinger) facilitator and Osho Active Meditation leader. This group will meet for monthly seminars, workshops and lecture & meditation events and weekly, ongoing group process work offered at CoreConstellations Center in Rockville, MD. We will work with a wide range of topics that explore the …

We're a play group in Montgomery County (catering to DC and VA occasionally)for babies and Toddlers. Life doesn't stop after having baby! In fact life has become more meaningful after I had mine. As a first time and working mom, I’m still trying to keep new life balanced and figure out all the good stuff we can do. I can ensure you that this will be a fun and active group for both moms and kiddos. We will have events that are suitable for both working and stay-at-home families. We’ll also act as …

Mom's on the Move (MoM's) is a  community group in Carroll County Maryland organized to provide fun and friendship for parents and children. Our group is primarily made up of stay at home moms, but all parents or grandparents are invited to join.  To provide an opportunity for mothers to meet, socialize, offer support, and share parenting information. To give our little ones fun activities and play dates.   Socials are from 11 to 1 pm, once a month, September through May, at Freedom Optimist Hal …

A laid back informal ultimate frisbee game at Blueberry Hill Park - 1 walkable mile from the Shady Grove Metro station, Sunday mornings at 9.  We welcome veterans, people who haven't thrown a frisbee before, and everyone in between. Best of all, it's free to play and we're nice people who take water breaks!  We've been playing since 2009.  Not all of our players are on Meetup.com to RSVP. Inclement Weather In case of rain the night before or the morning of play, check this site to see if we're …

Recreational Athletics Sports League (RASL or "razzle") offers co-ed sports for adults (over 18 years old) . Our leagues and tournaments play in Montgomery County, MD with players hailing from Rockville, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Silver Spring, DC, VA, and other locales. We provide fun and organized environments for people to participate in various sports for exercise, competition, and socializing We are more than just the typical Meetup group. We are actually a well-oiled and professi …

This group was started because, in 2009, two people got interested in cycling as a recreational activity and decided to make recumbent bicycles their ride of choice. At first, we found the closest Rail Trail, but then realized the fact that there are great biking opportunities all over the place! We soon became aware that they were a little "different". One DF cyclist chided us with the remark "that looks like a birthing chair." We realized we had the last laugh - at a "rest stop"  we walked p …