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 …

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that stop you from joini …

The Center for Inquiry–DC (CFI–DC) offers an opportunity to put your principles into practice by joining other rationalists to work for positive change in society. In addition, the D.C. Center sponsors social events for freethinkers as well as intellectual programming. CFI provides an ethical alternative to religious and paranormal worldviews. In this time of rising religiosity, anti-intellectualism and political turmoil on ethical issues, it is critical that rationalists and freethinkers join t …

The New Society is a membership organization intending to create a community of individuals, businesses, and philanthropists around the idea of self-government and voluntary cooperation. After a member signs the pledge and pays their dues, they are rewarded all the rights and privileges associated with being a member of The New Society. New Society chapters will meet on a regular basis to discuss ideas and actions necessary to ensuring a prosperous future for its membership.

The ‘Art of Change’ – micro-mini sessions are derived from a thirteen week evening course offered by Quintessence Institute. On the 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month from 1pm to 3pm we come together to learn the science behind interpersonal change and to highlight the most significant aspects of what it takes to become a completely new and different self or personality. We believe that self-actualization is the realization of our inherent human nature, which is to be spiritual. Therefore, we culti …

This group is for those in the DC area who are looking to hang out with fellow sober people. We thought it would good to make a group so we could put up some upcoming events that look like fun. I just picked a few categories that people may be interested in like music, sports, movies, etc. but other activities are also encouraged!

Become the change you wish to see in the world. Anyone seeking to "be", "enjoy", and "experience" a space where like minded individuals gather for higher level of thinking and doing. One of a kind in the world, this small unique museum features exhibits, workshops, a quiet space, and events to help visitors enhance the quality of their thoughts, their lives and the world around them. This museum is specifically designed to bring us back to a natural awareness of our true selves and our responsib …

Like that old, soulful U2 rock anthem, do you sometimes find yourself singing "I still haven't found what I'm looking for," and somehow the song's sentiment connects with your spiritual journey?  Perhaps you feel emotionally distant from the Christian spirituality and Sunday worship you grew up with.  Curious to find out why you’re having these feelings/thoughts/disconnect?  But more importantly, curious if there is a better way to think about, experiment with, and practice faith in the 21st Cen …

Group Personal Training Boot Camp Style! My name is Stephanie and I own a company called The Boot Camp Girl, LLC ( http://www.thebootcampgirl.com) and I teach group personal training boot camp, yoga and individual personal training. This will be a place to share ideas, meet new people, exercise and make new friends.  There is no cost to be in this Meetup group. This group is for men and women who really want to be in better shape and are ready to make a change. Do you need accountability? Are …

This meetup is for people in the DC metro area who are on a journey to a state of higher consciousness and a state of oneness. We are dedicated to awakening humankind into a state of Oneness. To awaken is to be free; to be free of the mind from its interference with our experience of life; to be free of the illusion that there is a self and that this self is separate from others. To awaken is to know what we truly are:" the unborn, the undying, the eternal, the ever present, the ever present pre …

Cutting edge discussions yet timeless truths! Weary of the "same old same old"? Want to meet very interesting people outside the customary? Well come connect with others who are interested in Socrates Cafe, a philosophical community. Be a social thinker! Our basic guidelines, established centuries ago in Plato's Dialogues, are that all opinions expressed need to be supported by reasons, and that all assumptions need to be examined. Dialogue is not a competition, a sport or debate with winners an …

We share the chair together, whatever gear you wear: ski, ride, carve, free heel … we love it all! We’re not about the gear we wear. We’re about camaraderie, friendship and the sharing of what we know. We encourage and nurture all Snowriders, whether you’re new to the snow or a seasoned expert. We’re about the adrenaline and endorphin inducing activities on snow. We're about sharing the chair and seeking fun in and out of the lift line all year round! Come share the chair with us! Off season, wh …

Russian Klub focuses on the enhancement of the Russian and international experience. With this experience as our common goal, our activities assist our members to exchange, practice and enrich themselves in the languages. Our group is open to everyone with similar interests for the languages, cultures, and meeting other Global Russians and Internationals in the Washington DC Metro area. Here is what we do, We welcome event organizers and project managers to organize international events using o …

I started this group because I want to keep up on the latest books on global affairs, international development, foreign policy, economics, or finance. I also wanted to meet other people out there with the same interests who crave stimulating intellectual discussions. I thought this group could serve as a way to motivate us to stay current on the latest literature and lead us into some fun discussions. You should join this group if you are one of the many Washington area professionals (like …

Asexuals of the Mid-Atlantic is a Meetup group for asexuals, or people who do not experience sexual attraction. We are a group dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of asexuals by providing support and friendship in an open and caring environment. It is our goal to make all members feel comfortable in sharing their thoughts and experiences, and all are free to contribute as much or as little as they wish in our discussions. Though centered in the DC Metro area, we will also have meetings in t …

This group is here to openly discuss, exchange skills & talents and practice the martial arts. I invite you to meet others with different backgrounds and/or  experiences than you. Some of the seminars and classes are geared to students with less exposure to martial arts and those who shy away from full contact; other times are for hardcore, hardened and knowledgeable, practitioners. But martial arts is more than fighting. The martial artist cares for the body, thought processes, knowledge, and y …

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 …

We invite you to join us for Conversations for One City to bridge cultural, digital and other divides. We are allies and friends for "ONE CITY, ONE LOVE, ONE WORLD"!  Let's engage in conversations for friendship to strengthen harmony and unity of purpose among people from different groups and backgrounds. Let's get to know each other better for mutual understanding and support! Also sign up at www.meetup.com/ONECITY/ EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Join us for conversations over lunch (self-pay) on the 3 …

Welcome Metaphysicians, New Age Spiritualists, Spiritual Healers, Magi, and religious leaders of the world. Join us in the Summer Solstice celebration. You are invited to a candlelight celebration at the Washington Monument on June 21. You can meet up with us as an individual or a group. Use the celebration to pay tribute to your own cause as a memorial or vigil. Regardless of your beliefs, religion, or spirituality, let’s all celebrate as one. There will be no speeches, lectures, protests, or d …

The Evolver Social Movement’s mission is to create the scaffolding for an international consciousness network based on cooperation, environmental stewardship, joy, creativity and play. We enlist a permaculture approach to this social art sculpture, believing our local communities know what’s best for them. The Washington, D.C. Evolver Spore is providing a forum for people to interact on a face-to-face level to raise awareness and empower our local community in this extraordinary time. Ever-consc …

This is dedicated to people who practice DAILY APPRECIATIONS! This is one way to help bridge cultural divides day by day. By clicking the "Message Board" (see left column under Photos) and then select the section, you could post your appreciation here for everyone to view and benefit from the positive energy of your beautiful and inspiring thoughts of appreciation. We could also discuss beneficial and helpful concepts from A Course in Miracles, Conversations with God, Power vs Force, Ask and It …

I just took over as "Organizer" of this group from the previous organization that was running "incubator"-like training events. I am ready to help make this group what you members want it to be. Let's get a dialog going and see where it takes us. My proposal: I have 15+ years of experience in starting and running small businesses on a shoestring budget. Sometimes out of choice, more times out of instinctual necessity. My current specialties are in small business technology, free & open source so …

The Washington C-Suite Breakfast is a confidential and informal forum for top leaders and managers to discuss challenges, trends, and solutions of leading organizations in the the 21st century. For senior executives, top leaders and their direct reports from large organizations or government institutions, and only the senior executives and top leaders from small and medium organizations. Membership is free but subject to acceptance. Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. In general, peopl …