This Meetup group is devoted to people who simply love books and enjoy discussing them. If you are a writer/agent just looking to promote a book, please do not join. We come together monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm with other book lovers to discuss a pre-selected book but we include time for an open format when you can discuss any book you are currently reading and would like to tell the group about it.  Any book is fair game, we just want to know what you like about it and …

Are you looking to meet other fun women in our area who love to read and discuss good books over a glass of wine or a cup o' joe? If so, this is the group for you! We will read a variety of books....fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover....chick lit or classic literature...anything goes. Each month we will read a new book and then get together to discuss it in a different location. We are looking for active members only. We do not expect all of our members to attend every month, but we …

Looking for kindred book lovers? Like to cook? Come share good reads and your favorite recipes with Howard County Books & Cooks. HoCoBoCo is a great group of girls who meet one afternoon each month to share dinner and cocktails, swap recipes, discuss our current book selection, and decide together on our next read. Fiction? Memoir? True Crime? Mystery? Thriller? Best seller or little known gem? Thai? Mexican? Italian? Greek? Spanish? Indian? Pot luck or out and about? Please note: most of our m …

We are an eclectic mix of readers. We welcome all comers - male and female, LBGT, liberal and conservative. We range in age from late 20s/early 30s to mid/late 50s. If you live in or near Silver Spring, can meet on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of each month, and like to read literary fiction, some history, and some biography, then this book club is for you. We avoid mass fiction (like John Grisham, Janet Evanovich, Dan Brown, etc.). Literary fiction is a term commonly used to distinguish serious fic …

This group is designed for women who not only love to read fiction novels where women of diverse backgrounds are the lead characters but for those who would also like to meet new and interesting women of similar backgrounds. The group will select one book to read per month and a new resturant to meet and discuss the book. A $ 1.00Membership contribution is collected at each meetup.

Enjoy reading brainy books? Classics of world literature? Philosophy? Something entertaining, yet intellectually stimulating? Do you actually CHOOSE to pick up novels by the likes of E.M. Forster, D.H. Lawrence, Emily Bronte, or maybe Toni Morrison? Does exploring philosophical classics (Plato's Symposium, maybe? Sartre? Hume?) actually appeal to you? If reading great literature with a friendly, laid-back, edgy intellectual crowd turns you on, then this is the meetup for you. We won't tak …

This group is to bring together women of all different types, lifestyles, professions, nationalities and backgrounds. Whether you consider yourself to be a career woman, stay-at-home mom, housewife, student or just the laid back type, we welcome you! Through this group, members will get to make new friends and spend time to get back to loving ourselves as much as we love others! We will have activities ranging from dinners, movies, game nights, book club, spa days, volunteering, and more. We wil …

We are "Creatures Unlike Any Other".  We do NOT chase men, try to change men or force them to love us.  We DO teach men how to treat us - with respect. Old school rules for new school women.  This group is intended for single professional women looking to date successfully and build long lasting relationships leading to marriage. The group follows "The Rules" book of dating.  Why not try something different for 2012?  We're just getting started and would love for you to join us.

Offering workshops, retreats, book clubs, and discussion groups that raise their level of self-confidence and self-value, while they empower themselves to create a life they love.

This group is focused on reviewing development of Islamic history and Islamic philosophical thought. The group will be run in English language and the discussions are in English.   We may read sample Arabic text and translate in some limited cases.    The group is open for all people of all backgrounds.   The goal is to share knowledge and common interest in this topic.    I would like to establish a comparative avenue for discussion and analysis of Islamic History and Islamic Philosophy with We …

THE FREESTATE HAPPY WANDERERS IS AN ACTIVE VOLKSMARCH CLUB IN MARYLAND WHICH SPONSORS NON-COMPETITIVE WALKING EVENTS (VOLKSMARCHES) THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. For information on all walks in Maryland and the metro area checkout www.ava.org and go to Find Walking Events, then click on Maryland or state you are looking for a walk. Just a note to remind everyone that we post these walks for everyone to decide if they would like to attend.  We are unable to attend all of the walks but other walkers at the …

I'm giving away my favorite Integrative Nutrition book. Download your e-book here and boost your health and happiness levels really quickly! Great recipes are included along with why diets don't work for weight loss and what does really work. http://jessica-ann-wagner.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com/book Dear New Friends, I'm so glad you found us! Welcome! Please make yourself at home. Be still and breathe deeply. Relax, feel comfortable, and just be you. You can feel free to leave the stre …

Inspirations for Women, Inc. (IFW) commits to healing and inspiring women and youths to live an abundant purpose-filled life. IFW provides an environment that fosters spiritual, mental, emotional and physical growth that serves as a catalyst in transitioning women and youths from a life of mediocrity to a prosperous purpose-filled life. IFW is a Christian-based organization that welcomes young girls 10-17 yrs. old and women 18 and up, regardless of color, creed, national origin, religious or pol …

Why am I here? Is there a God? What's the point to life but to live, eat, drink and die? Here we will dive in to Rick Warren's book The Purpose Driven Life! This book is a non-boring, easy reader! We go on a 40 day journey to discovering Who Am I? Have fun with the Citadel of Restoration Tribe of Levi as we meetup up each week for food and a fabulous discussion at a local hot spot, online or on skype or conference call each week. Come on and let's get together! Don't be afraid! Let's get knowled …

I am merging in RETRO GAMERS to this group all are welcome to schedule meetups for the below games or retro video games!!!! I am a big fan of this Card game and would like to get a group together for some good matches! The sets of the Vs. System are based on the superheroic settings of Marvel and DC Comics, with the exception of a smaller set called the Hellboy Essential Collection. For the most part expansion sets alternated release between Marvel based sets and DC Comics based sets with new se …

EnJoy is a diverse Christian social group for singles (ages 19 & up). We offer positive and appropriate alternatives that will not compromise your Christian lifestyle including opportunities to mix, mingle, and socialize with devoted Christians outside of the church walls.  Members will enjoy a variety of social activities/outings in the DMV area  and not just on Sundays.  Additionally, members will also enjoy seminars & workshops on living a victorious single lifestyle, book discussions, motiva …

This group started on a Wednesday night way back in October 2006 and we used to meeting in a locations called Border's Bookstore in Columbia (now Books-A-Million). Wednesday night attendance grew and grew till Borders just could not hold us any more and we moved to Panera's Bread. Shortly after the move the Saturday group was created for those that could not join us on Wednesday nights. Then Tuesday afternoon's were added to the calendar and Friday afternoon's were added in the Fall of 2012. We …

This is a group of women in our 30's who are looking for a little more in life. More adventure, friends, dinners, movies, working out, travel, or anything else. We will go to dinners in DC, NYC, and just around town. Comedy clubs, 5k runs, fun road trips, new experiences, book clubs, spa and pamper days, kickboxing, indoor rock climbing, sailing lessons and much much more. Only join this group if you want to make fabulous new friends and want to try new things to help yourself grow in this life. …

Calling all moms who love to get out and make friends for themselves and their little ones! If you're new to the Fort Meade area, this playgroup is a great way to get out there and meet people. Our group is made up of new moms, experienced moms, and expecting moms. We have little ones from newborn to age 4, and we enjoy watching them grow together. Join us and see how much fun playgroups can be! Please check out the "About Us" page to review the requirements of our group. Please check out our …

This is a social group for single and married women who do not have children. Ever feel you're the only person on the planet who doesn't have and/or doesn't want kids?  You're not alone!  If you'd like to make new friends in the greater Odenton/Crofton/Bowie, Annapolis & Columbia areas with other FUN, smart, diverse women who have full lives and interests that don't revolve around children, this group is for you! Together, we'll enjoy a variety of activities including food/restaurants, arts/cult …

Over 'getting wasted' at parties every weekend? Not quite resigned yourself to a life of crocheting toilet paper covers & talking to your plants? Then come be social and fun with us! We're a group of mostly single, mostly child-free women in our 30s, living around Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Frederick & Baltimore. ** This is NOT a meetup overly-controlled by the organizers. We encourage all active members to post ideas and host their own events. We think a group-environmen …

The Washington Science Fiction Association, founded in 1947, is the oldest science fiction group in the greater Washington, DC, area. Our interests cover a wide range, including science fiction, science fact, fantasy, and many related fields. Each year we run Capclave, our regional science fiction convention, and we have helped sponsor worldwide conventions such as the World Science Fiction Convention and the World Fantasy Convention. In addition, the club administers the WSFA Small Press Award, …

Are you the sort of person who naturally asks a lot of questions? Even in your own head, and even about seemingly "obvious" stuff? Do you find yourself brimming with ideas that you'd like to discuss, but can't find anyone around to discuss them with? Are you also interested in understanding the viewpoints of others? If you answer "yes" to most of those questions, then this is the perfect group for you! Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of age, race, nationality, orientation, religious pra …

Welcome All new Members! What are we about?!? This is a new group that at this moment has no particular purpose other than for people to come together and plan just about anything. We can have large discussions, cookouts, parties, meetings, get-together's, or anything you suggest! It does not cost anything to join and be a part of the group, and for now there will be no cost to come to any of the events. But in the near future if a plan is put together that costs money, then we will decides w …

Are you a girl who is new in town or just ready to make some new friends? Are you looking to build strong, meaningful relationships and make our little corner of the world a better place? We are a group of girls who are all of the above and so much more. We want to connect with others to befriend, encourage and support one another on life's journey. We are ladies with open minds and open hearts. We are diverse in our backgrounds and beliefs and we respect each others' differences. We are looki …

This is a Meetup for Rockhounds, Rock & Mineral Collectors, Rock & Gem Artisans and Fossil Collectors to get together to discuss; Rock, Mineral, and Fossil Collecting Sites, Field Trips, Rock, Mineral, Fossil and handmade jewelry buying/selling/exchanges, and similar topics. There are many Mineral and Rock Clubs/Societies in our area but there are no clubs dedicated to buying, selling and exchanging (we also do field trips and have discussion Meetups). If you are a Rock, Mineral or Fossil Newbi …

This is a *~Super Fun~* weekday playgroup for Mothers who are dedicated to helping their toddlers, babies and young kids (up to age 5) make friends and interact with other children around the same age. The goal of our group is to give our little ones a chance to play, develop friendships, have fun, do simple activities, and see other toddlers*babies*kids in REAL LIFE! Not just in books!!! Our playgroup is multicultural and we welcome moms, grandmothers, aunts and their little ones to join us! W …

A Women's Ministry that caters to your Spiritual Needs! Be apart of our upcoming events and enjoy dwelling together in "Unity" you will experience awesome Prayer Breakfast, Conferences, Retreats, Book Club, Workshops, Good times of Fellowship and so much more!