Join us for a monthly book discussion evening. The gathering is held at Panera in the Westgate Plaza and the meeting date varies. List of the previous books we have read: Big Girl Small: A Novel  by Rachel Dewoskin - (Rosanne ) -December 2012 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.  (Beth) - November 2012 The Handmaid's Tale - by Margaret Atwood - (Rachel) -October 2012 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. ( Katie Costa) September 2012 Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah. (Barbara and Betty) -August 2012 50 Sh …

Do You Feel Stuck?  Is Success Eluding You? Are you board with life and looking for something to make you feel ALIVE again? Do you have that feeling deep down inside that your life could be so much better than what you have right now? The days of feeling stuck are over You will have the resources to get clear about what truly matters to you and the fulfillment of knowing you've actually got some purpose and meaning in your life. The days of starting things but never following through are ov …

Are you frustrated with an out of control government? Do you feel like you're the only one waiving a red flag and nobody's listening? Come join us once a month at a local bar for a beer and an opportunity for you to vent your frustrations and meet like minded people. You don't have to be an official Tea Party or 912 member. I believe it's important for us to establish a face to face local like minded community NOW to help all of us face the music in what's most likely to come in the near future. …

Welcome Fellow Soul Whisperers! This Art of Soul Whispering can be shared in many ways, keep reading!- When you understand the events of your life's story, from the perspective of the soul you discover the wonderful meaning and significance of your life journey. In this work, you learn to listen into the inner movements of your deepest self and all the little daily events that befall you. You learn to hear from all parts of your being and you learn to follow the everyday guidance that is …

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 …

NVPPA: Northern Virginia Professional Photographers Association | VA DC [If you're not logged in, you will need to SCROLL underneath this page to see our list of events!] Are you interested in the art and business of photography?  Welcome and congratulations on visiting the newest and only pro-path to professional photography group located in Northern VA focused on wedding, studio portrait, fine art, and commercial photography!  We focus on the type of photography that will excel your work and i …

Amazing Singles Adventures owned & operated by Got Dates? LLC. DO NOT CLICK "JOIN US" UNLESS YOU HAVE FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. Please read what we are about and go to www.havemoredates.com to submit your information Our Club interviews all potential members before inviting them to join for safety reasons. Meet fun, interesting, outgoing, quality singles this winter, spring, summer, and fall.  The Singles Club of Got Dates?, Amazing Singles Adventures is Quantico's, Stafford's, Frederick …

**Strangers Are Just Friends Waiting To Happen.  ~Rod McKuen** Are you a women who enjoys traveling or anxious to find out? Do you have a desire to travel and your head is  swirling with trip ideas but don't have anyone to share them with? Are you new to the area or a long time resident and having a difficult time meeting and making connections with other mature and like-minded women who share the same interests? Do you have friends and family that you enjoy traveling with but are looking for ne …

Visit our website at http://www.fpcug.org to learn all there is to know about us.  Or, keep reading ... The Fredericksburg Personal Computer Users Group (FPCUG) was formed by residents of the Fredericksburg, Virginia area to help promote the use of personal computers in our community. We are here to help you with your personal computer questions and problems. You don't have to be a computer expert to be part of FPCUG. We cater to those who are both beginners and veterans in personal computers. E …

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 …

Welcome to the online home of NoVa Outdoors & Paddle Club. More than anything Meetup is about "meeting people." We require potential members submit a clear photo of *themselves* with their application, because we'd like to be able to recognize them! Please keep reading if this does not offend your sensibilities. We are a club for the active and experienced out-doors people. On some trips we welcome the inexperienced. However, we are not a club for inactive members. We ask that members attend a c …

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.

Welcome all poetry, spoken word and those gifted with weaving words of love, passion and soul-stirring lyrics together that inspires all who have open minds to ready to listen. As a fan of this Meetup, and now organizer, I hope to carry on the good work and invoke a sense of community and togetherness just as our last organizer did with a true caring spirit. I ask for your patience as I plan our first evening together and update this Meetup's group page. The basic rules still apply, profanity-fr …

This Meetup is for anyone who loves the art of poetry/spoken word and for those performers that would like to have their word heard.

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 …

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 …

In the Bible it states Proverbs 27:7 "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." There is a need for an outlet for Christian Singles to meet and come together as one to develop friendships, to grow as Christians, and just have a good time being with one another. The purpose of this group is to bring Christians together in the Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. The focus is to build friendships for support, encouragement, and for laughter. Also we seek to provide opportunities for …

Join DC Children’s and Young Adult Writers for shop and market talk, social activities, critique, beta opportunities, conference field trips and support for those enduring query letter/submission round hell. We are focused on the children’s and young adult fiction market, but all writers are welcome. All skill levels are encouraged to attend, but critique participation and/or beta reading is expected to ensure the group is as productive as possible.

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 …

To be frank I am looking for good people to hang out with during the weekday. I jealously reserve the weekends and evenings to spend with my spouse. Age, sex, and all the rest does not matter. The interests are all mine and are not required either. This is in no way a dating group. I simply enjoy talking to people and learning about their lives. All meetups will be in public places, so no worries. Hope to see you soon.

Vampires. You watch movies, read novels, and sometimes you dream about them. But have you ever thought of being in one of those stories? Those tales of gothic horror that chill your spine? Blood on the Rappahanock is prospective chapter of a global organization devoted to portraying vampires in a global, live action chronicle being set up in Fredericksburg, VA. This chronicle spans years, and crosses national boundaries. We use the original World of Darkness (TM) game setting by White Wolf. The …

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!

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.