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 …

We are DC-area technology entrepreneurs and innovators who want to build viable and vibrant business based on hardware, whether electronic, mechanical, or other. Atoms are the new bits: We believe that the time is ripe for a new wave of entrepreneurship in hardware in the United States and worldwide. Lean startup / pretotype methodologies: Thanks to inexpensive contract manufacturing, domestic and overseas, 3D printing, programmable hardware, and an Internet to propagate ideas, the principles of …

Connecting DC's Global Professional Community... Have you ever wanted to meet and build relationships with other local Expats who can share your common experience or those who love cultures of other countries ? Imagine being able to meet others, to share in social events, business connections, food and music. The DC International Professionals Meetup is a network of professionals in the Greater Washington, DC area. Our group is made up of individuals who have lived and worked in countries al …

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 …

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

Come ride the Capital Hiking Club's bus for day hike adventures to area hiking areas!  Experience the outdoors 52 weeks a year with the Capital Hiking Club, a non-profit hiking group who welcomes the public to join us on all hikes. We specialize in hiking options that challenge all skill levels and fulfilling the varied interests of our hikers. Saturday weekly hikes: Long hikes of 9-12 miles and shorter hikes of 5-9 miles and social time with post hike refreshments.  The club's bus picks up all  …

Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA) Over 30 years of brotherhood Washington DC Chapter of the Latin American Motorcycle Association. We are a family oriented motorcycle association who love to ride and spend time with our families. LAMA currently has chapters all over the world, many of which is right here in the USA and closes enough to ride to. On October 1, 2009 the Washington DC chapter of LAMA was born. The chapter was started with 5 LAMA does not distinguish between race, color, …

We are a Sunday afternoon Meetup group for board games, card games, trivia contests, and other challenges of luck, strategy and fun.  Events are held in the DC Metro area and are Metro Rail accessible. We meet in the DC Metro Area.  Game events include: Eurogames: Settlers of Catan, Carcassone, Bohnanza, Thurn und Taxis Party games: Trivial Pursuit, Cranium, Apples to Apples Strategy and Tactics Games:  Risk, Axis and Allies, Stratego, Battleship Card games:  Spades, Eucre, Canasta, Hearts We …

BELLA SOULS IS A WOMENS GROUP ESTABLISHED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE.  WE WANT TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER YOU TO LIVE A PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE.  STEP OUT OF THE BOX, BE PRODUCTIVE, LIVE A MORE MEANINGFUL EXISTENCE AND REALIZE YOUR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. Join us for fun activities and intelligent conversations, we have a full calendar of diverse events: dining out, lounging, concerts, museums, plays, book clubs, festivals, shopping and sightseeing trips, walking and hiking, health and fitness support …

WELCOME to OUR AVID WORLD TRAVELERS and WORLD CULTURE LOVERS ROUNDTABLE!! "LIFE is a JOURNEY, not a DESTINATION! It is NOT measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the PEOPLES, PLACES and AWESOME MOMENTS that take our breath away!! Be an AVID WORLD TRAVELER (NOT a TOURIST) - internationally and domestically - with an insightful GLOBAL view of our WORLD!! As World Travelers and Culture Lovers, bloom where we are planted and commit ourselves to make a positive difference!" As a World Cult …

"The Law of Attraction" has been part of the mainstream discussion for many years now. It is the topic of books, movies, television, the Internet. Is it another fad, just another hot topic? No. The Universal Law of Attraction is just that ~ a Universal law, true yesterday, true today, true tomorrow. And it is an invaluable and transformative tool for Self-awareness, Self-realization and Self-actualization. This Meetup group is a community of deliberate, committed Seekers who desire deep, persona …

Monkeys with Typewriters (MoWiTy) is an extreme writing group bent on hammering out our novels (or whatever projects we're working on) and having fun too. If infinite monkeys can create a masterpiece, so can we. We do not limit ourselves to writing -- any creative endeavor a member feels like working on is appropriate for MoWiTy. During regular meetups, our members write, draw, blog, design, code, or work on whatever other projects they are up to. The purpose of our meetup is to provide members …

The Digital Exchange (dX) is a group created to bring together individuals who are changing how their organizations work, operate, and communicate with new digital tools, technologies and strategies. From top-down digital strategies for organizational operations, to new back-office tools to improve process and workflows, to mobile engagement and stakeholder engagement, organizations of all types and sizes are working to embrace digital and unlock their organization’s digital future. dX is the pl …

Bike & Brunch, Inc. is a group of mostly Jewish, mostly single, bicycle riders who enjoy fun Sunday rides in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. Bike & Brunch rides from early April through late November for weekly local rides, a spring and fall out-of-town weekend trip, and other special events. Planned rides include favorite local destinations in Maryland and Virginia including Poolesville, Frederick, Olney, Sugarloaf, Thurmont, Leesburg, Manassas, Middleburg, and many more. Rides begin within a …

NetSAP DC’s mission is to serve as the unequivocal voice for the South Asian Diaspora by developing and engaging a cohesive network of professionals to benefit the community. Our mission is to be more than just a networking forum. We also aspire to be the facilitating vehicle used by South Asian professionals to improve and enhance the communities in which we work and live. NetSAP DC lays the foundation for the best and brightest to forge cohesive relationships to work together for a lifetime. W …

We are a community of software industry professionals in the Washington DC area meeting regularly to discuss the business of software. This group is the place for software developers, vendors, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, directors, and engineers to learn and share the most recent business and technical innovations, trends, experiences, challenges, and opportunities in the software industry.

For DC/MD/VA men and women contemplating separation/divorce, enduring a pending divorce, or recovering from a finalized divorce. You are not alone!  Join us for: our award-winning, Transformative legal and financial advice, nationally-renowned, professional divorce guest experts, empowering tools and resources that guide you emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually, and inter-personally, to become a better version of yourself through your divorce. Come share your personal experiences an …

This is a new group for people in their 20's and 30's who want to get together to knit, meet new people, and have fun whether you're an experience knitter or crocheter or a beginnner.  Knitting has become trendy and more popular in the past few years and for good reasons - it's relaxing, challenging, and fun. While it's an individual activity, it is much more enjoyable to do among other people. We'll try and meet up once a week or once every other week in the DC Metro area and will try to change …

Interested in casual, weekday evening conversations (and hearing interesting speakers) to explore questions and doubts related to Christian faith and finding meaning in life? If yes, then grab a beer and join us! DC Theology Pub is an experimental conversation designed to foster fresh new perspectives on--and questions regarding--Christian spirituality in the 21st Century: it is part discussion group and part speaker series. Recently we have started to focus on book discussions on science and fa …

'The TEAM' is founded by a band of brothers of which are a former Navy SEAL and 2 former Intelligence operators. Our aim is focused on building a community of like minded individuals who seek to promote and maintain a robust and healthy lifestyle through building TEAM's to take on unique races and adventures centered around physical activity. With the countless fun and adventurous races that surround our area, we build teams from within at all skill levels to take on races such as the Tough Mud …

Interested in casual, weekday evening conversations (and hearing interesting speakers) to explore questions and doubts related to Christian faith and finding meaning in life? If yes, then grab a beer and join us! Arlington Theology Pub is an experimental conversation designed to foster fresh new perspectives on--and questions regarding--Christian spirituality in the 21st Century: it is part discussion group and part speaker series. But all of it should be challenging in one way or another...It's …

Are you feeling upside down? Like waves are crashing in on you? Not sure who to talk to? Separation and divorce is challenging. Come to our TLC groups for support and expertise. You can vent, laugh, cry, get unstuck, heal and make new friends. You don't need to go it alone. Also visit Brilliant Exits website for links to lots of really good, free, resources. While there, check out our monthly Second Saturday program. It's educational and supportive! (It's also listed on MeetUp, however you regis …

Maybe you've read the Lifehacker blog, Tim Ferriss' Four Hour Workweek, Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project, Leo Babauta's Zen Habits, or Chris Guillebeau's Art of Non-Conformity or The $100 Startup. If you liked what you saw and are looking for a community of other people who are tackling the same challenges, this is the group for you. All members will have the chance to share favorite new hacks and current obstacles, to help us learn from each other. Since we ascribe to the 'personal choices ov …

The saying goes, "it can be lonely at the top." Sistah CEOs is a group for African American women who own their own businesses and are looking for a peer group who can share experiences, challenges and joys of being a business owners. If you are are the CEO of your own company, running your business on a full-time basis, and are serious about networking, sharing resources and be a listening ear for others successful sistah businesses owners, then this is the MeetUp for you! Join us! We'll mix a …

"Fundamental: Success" seeks to establish a community of success-focused people, mutually supporting the personal development of durable inner resources you can apply to all of your goals and challenges, such as: - Relationships - Self Discipline - Business - Building Wealth - Well-Being - Giving Back

Welcome to the Washington DC Software Craftsmanship User Group! This group is for software developers in the Washington DC area that care about the quality of their work and want to practice and improve their programming skills, share what they know and learn new things from others. This is a hands-on coding user group with no presentations. Each meeting will be a dojo where we will go through a challenging software craftsmanship exercise that focuses on clean code, test-driven development, des …

This group gathers to learn about and celebrate the joys of parrot companionship. We will share stories of the good times, help each other through challenges, build bird toys, share tips, tricks and resources. This is also a great group for those interested in adding parrots or other birds to their family.

We are concerned about the future of our planet and the challenges we face in the next 100 years. If you are interested in sustainability issues, youth empowerment and environmental stewardship, join us for some Meetups!