This group is geared for Moms with children ages 5 and under. We are here to support moms who stay at home with their children; whether they work from home, work part time, or spend their days managing full households. We would like to form friendships with moms in the Gainesville, Bristow, and Haymarket Area. Our calendar includes playdates, family outings, picnics, book club, scrapbooking, as well as having regular MOM'S night out. We are non-judgmental, outgoing, open-hearted group that wants …

2013 VA Sistagirl Focus This year the VA Sistagirls will focus on social responsibility, community service/engagement, self-improvement and true networking within the group and with other meetups. Oh, forgot to add more laughs and fun! Events - Postings/Suggestions If you have any suggestions, please email me directly. Please include as many details as possible. If your suggestion is approved, you will be added as the Event Hostess for that particular event. Did you know we have a Yahoo Group? …

I love having breakfast out with interesting people--dressed cute on a Saturday morning--or a Sunday brunch-- fabulous!! There are so many great restaurants to meet-up at and I will put the options out to the group. Let's just get this going for the summer and when we are having a divine time we can look into the fall too. Suggestions on why you should join us: -you have lots of witty things to say and would love more friends to laugh with -you have a few dresses in your closet that you just …

You may have heard that we are planning our 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival for April 28-29th, 2012! We plan to expand our festival activities to include a Book Fair, Career Pavilion, and even more great exhibits and performers! We are starting work on our school outreach activities such as the Kavli Video competition and songwriting competition now! If you are interested in being part of our Volunteer Outreach Team for the 2nd Festival, then please check out our Volunteer Information Ses …

This group is designed for independent thinkers with a focus on reading books that challenge the standard narrative of culture, i.e. concepts that are generally accepted as true by the greater populous, but may not be entirely accurate.  We focus on non-fiction, scholarly books that take a critical approach to cultural and technological issues. Every third book, we will switch to fiction that stimulates thinking outside the box.  While this group is designated non-theist and affiliated with the …

From Andrew: While living on the west coast, I discovered the "Geek Club", a place for all things to please the inner geek in all of us! When I moved out here, I wanted to find something like that and I started this group. Our event types are really dependent on what the members ask for. Video games, museums, boardgames, movies & book discussions, it's all fair game! The group is open to all ages, genotypes, prototypes, and even meeples! From Michael:  Lived here all my life, and wanted to help …

A comic book club that meets twice monthly to chat about anything related to comic book culture. We love floppies & trades, golden age & modern, superheroes & indies, comic movies & shows, characters & creators, toys & games, spinners & cons. Generally we see movies and have TV nights, meet at comic books stores and coffee shops in and around the northern Virginia / DC Metro area.

We’re a new social group for Politically Conservative Skeptics. We meet for dinner and other events designed to promote fellowship and networking among non-theists, skeptics, critical thinkers, rationalists, and other like-minded and politically conservative individuals. Our events provide an opportunity for our members to talk, share ideas 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, …

We're a co-ed group of Northern Virginia readers who cater to people of color. We love to read all types of genres, authors, and topics, from history to travel to food...We want to read, discuss, and learn it all! Please join us if you have varied interests and like to read and discuss them.

Reiki, Rocks & Aromas is a gathering of like minded individuals interested in Reiki and other forms of energy healing, crystals, aromatherapy and much, much more. Topics will range from Meditation, the Law of Attraction, Color Therapy, Angels, Affirmations, Chakras, Oracle/Tarot Cards, Intuition, Herbs, Past Lives, Feng Shui, the Paranormal, Numerology, etc. You can look forward to Movie Nights, Book Discussions, Workshops and Seminars and informal get-togethers.  I would love to meet once a mo …

We started this Meetup as a Book Club but would like to begin planning other events. We have a wide variety of interests, such as but certainly not limited to, wine, food, books, art & crafts, movies, and games and sports. Most of us are 20's-40's women from another state/area and looking to meet new friends with similar interests.

The Fredericksburg Science Fiction and Fantasy Club is a group dedicated to creating a comfortable and easy going atmosphere in which to discuss, ridicule, enjoy and revel in all things science fiction and fantasy. If you enjoy science fiction and fantasy then this is the group for you. Everyone is welcome. From Star Wars fans to Star Trek aficionados to Star Trek aficionados who insist on being called Trekkers. We accept everyone no matter your age, race, fandom, planet of origin or species.

The United States Census Bureau considers a baby boomer to be someone born during the demographic birth boom between 1946 and 1964.[10] Landon Jones, in his book Great Expectations: America and the Baby Boom Generation (1980), defined the span of the baby-boom generation as extending from 1943 through 1960, when annual births increased over 4,000,000. Authors William Strauss and Neil Howe, well known for their generational theory, define the social generation of Boomers as the cohorts born from …

This book is for women in their 20s and 30s (ish) who want to get together for light discussion around "guilty pleasure" type books over a cocktail or a cup of coffee. Though I love to read a variety of books, sometimes I just want to talk about ridiculous love triangles and character drama. We select our books as a group, so you'll find us reading anything from historical romance to Fifty Shades of Grey to Bossypants...And sometimes we'll tackle books with a little more depth, too (think The He …

Welcome to D.I.V.A.S of Fredericksburg... D.I.V.A.S stands for, Dynamic, Intelligent, Vivacious, & Amazing Sisters. This is a Multi-Cultural group for mature, like minded women in their mid 30's to late 40's in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas that want to build lasting friendships and network with other women without all the drama. We as women tend to have a reputation of being inconsiderate and catty, never thinking about the next persons feelings or showing any type of respect. Let's disp …

This is a new group much needed to help others dealing with life issues and changes. Though I carry no three letter credentials(as of yet) I am a mother, realtor, author and reiki intuit. The power of words and a need for a motivational support group has enticed me to create a diverse union of people to learn how to change their lives. I"m pursuing accreditation in near future as certified life coach and have two books on amazon.com under my pen name ALUR that have been an outlet for healing. …

THE HISTORY OF SWBC: Are you seeking the next great book or your next dear friend?  Do you thoroughly enjoy reflecting on the meaning of life within the context of classic and contemporary fiction?  Then, our vivacious, women-only book club could be for you. SWBC was established in Springfield, Virginia, in 2008.  Most of our members reside in the local area, which has been instrumental in maintaining group loyalty and cohesiveness. Our members have diverse backgrounds and lifestyles:  new mothe …

"What DID Jesus Do?" was the simple question that started it all! Instead of speculating what Jesus WOULD do, we wanted to study deeper into the teachings of our Jewish Messiah in Jewish custom, context and traditions when he actually walked on the earth. This quest lead us to go back to the beginning and study the Bible from Genesis from the Hebrew root0s settings. We have been learning the Holy Scripture as explained by teacher Tom Bradford of Seed of Abraham Ministries in Merritt Island, Flor …

Are you a Christian? Are you thinking about Christianity? Do you like reading Christian fiction and non fiction? How about Bible studies? This is a group for woman who are interested in being active in book club, making new friends and growing in their faith. This is a group for women who have an open heart and mind for honest, non-judgmental discussions. I recently moved to the area with my family and would love to meet new people who would like to be a part of a dynamic book club! I enjoy read …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in a monthly, themed food swap( Month #1 fix and freeze, Month #2 Christmas Cookie, Month #3 Soup swap, etc.). Let's get together for food, fun, and friendship. Make several containers of your favorite recipes and WALK AWAY with an armload of new meals. Also requesting that each dish have printed recipes so that our members can reproduce the efforts again and again. We can brainstorm together for ideas and guidelines. Perhaps even create a "recip …

We invite and lovingly welcome all who are interested in exploring their individual expression in relationship to A Course in Miracles. A Course in Miracles is a remarkable, entirely unique book that has touched the lives of millions. The Course combines spiritual wisdom, psychological insight and a practical answer to humankind's deepest, innermost need. Its purpose is to teach the process of "removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence." The Course has demonstrated a profound abili …

This group is for anyone interested in sewing! All skill levels are welcome to join so we can learn from each other. Similar to a book club, where a project is selected, disscussed, and we will join together in a months time to bring any and all fabric, completed or not! It will be fun to get together with other people that enjoy sewing. Happy Sewing! Jill & Victoria!

L.E.A.D was created by a group of ladies who enjoy going out and having fun.  We are working and stay at home moms.  While being a mother is our greatest joy, we love the opportunity to dress up and get out of the house!  All of us are fun loving and easy going.  If you have a great sense of humor, don't take yourself too seriously and are looking to make lasting friendships, this is a great group to try out!  While the group is for women only, from time to time there will be activities that inc …

This group is for anyone truly serious about having a career as a published (traditional or independent) fiction or non-fiction writer. We will meet once a month for writing tips, seminars, speakers and networking. The meeting will be mostly in libraries in the NV area. At this time we do not offer critiquing, but will be giving a lot of fun and informational seminars!

Welcome to Fredericksburg Water and Trails! This club is for those who love the local trails and water sports for running, walking and hiking, boating, snorkeling, marine biology and/or bicycling. Fredericksburg has plenty of them! All are welcome. All events are only in public venues which means NO PRIVATE HOMES and NO CAMPING. All boating and fishing events require you bring a buddy and can swim! Life vests are strongly advised. All participants are responsible for staying within their own phy …

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. We live in very tumultuous times. Some respond with fear. This is a group for people who want to respond in a more healthy, spiritual way. We'll get together in an accepting, nonjudgmental environment, sharing meals, meditations, laughs, movies, walks, good books, and, most importantly, supporting one another as we face life's challenges in a peaceful way. Namaste, friends. I look forward to meeting you.

Come join us to discuss topics that challenge us to re-think how we do church. First topic is studying Rev. Adam Hamilton's book "When Christians Get it Wrong". Chapters include science, other religions, homosexuality, etc.

This group focuses on reading paranormal, supernatural novels. People who love F.E. Heaton, Charlene Harris, Kim Harrison, Geaniene Frost, Christine Feehan and many others. Looking for other enthusiast interested in discussing the plots, characters, and writing style of the various authors.