Looking for a casual group of down to earth runners who enjoy hitting the trails just as much as pounding the pavement? Looking for a competitive group of runners who enjoy running races varying from 5K’s to full marathons? Then look no further than a running group that offers the best of both worlds, Waltham Trail Runners! Whether you’re seeking leisurely runs around the Boston area, or crave a more competitive speed or hill workout, Waltham Trail Runners doles out a little bit of everything! O …

This group for anyone who has any interest in running / jogging / socializing or who just wans to meet new people and make friends. Runners: You could be someone who is a beginning/avid runner, slow/fast runner, short/long distance runner, or you could be someone wish to run but haven't psyched up enough to put your running shoes on. Fun Enthusiats: Enjoy meeting new people, socialize and have fun. We will use this meet up group to: 1. Promote group running / facilitate neighborhood friends to …

We are a group of runners who are interested in running with and socializing with other runners in the Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston areas.  We have weekly 5-6 mile runs Tuesday nights, Beginner's run on alternate Wednesdays (starting Jan.), and long runs (9-12 miles) on Fridays and Sundays. Tuesday nights we often head out for food and drinks after the run. Check out our calendar to see all upcoming meetups! Some of our photos: Here are some of places we run, and people you're likely to s …

The New England Barefoot Runners is a 2+ year old barefoot and minimalist running group with roots dating back to 1997 in Huntington Beach, CA. We are based in Cambridge, MA serving the New England States. As this is a niche group with wide borders, the most convenient way to get together is by meeting up at races, fun runs, workshops and special events. Most members and events are currently in MA, NH and ME. WE are actively seeking more people from RI, CT and VT. As this is a new way to run for …

We're NOT just a Meetup group. New England Track & Trail is a 10-year old competitive trail running and multisport club in the Metrowest Boston area for experienced runners and triathletes. Members meet for regular weekly runs and compete in road races, marathons, triathlons, trail races, cross country races, orienteering, snowshoe races and more! For more information and recent race results, visit our public page at http://miniponies.blogspot.com/ or find us on The Facebook at /newenglandtracka …

For people of all ages (and experience) who have done sprint distance tris and want to improve their performance OR, for those who have never done one... but would like to tri. I am 62 years old and have done 7 tris over the last few years. I am not a pro nor an expert, but I find that working with a group improves motivation and performance. We will meet weekly (weekend am) to discuss: equipment, training, running style, biking, swimming, transitions, etc. As part of each meeting, there will be …

The group is for runners who have fallen off the wagon and want to compete in 10k races or 1/2 marathons in spring 2013. Working with a November - March training schedule, this supportive group will commit to distance goals and have fun gradually getting stronger. Some of us will sign up for specific races, others may just want to get back in the groove. We'll start with some push ups to get ourselves warmed up!

Hello fellow Meetup Organizers & Assistant Organizers who run or help run Meetups around the New England Area. I'd like this group be open to all Organizers & Assistant Organizers so we can help each other to become more successful at running all of our Meetup groups. I know we are spread all over but it would nice to meet monthly in some common area like Waltham. Also, I encourage people to use the message boards to ask questions and to participate in lively discussions to better help us all! …

Come join the Newton Hip Mamas and meet other moms in the neighborhood and be active with your little ones. This group is run by moms. All playdates are organized by parents from our group. If there is an event you would like to host (playdate, movie night, book club, museum visit, etc...) we are always open to new ideas and looking for moms who take the initiative. We are able to keep most events free or at cost because it is all run by members. This is a sister group to the Newton Mam …

Important Note on Recruitment period: MWC opens its membership biannually for the months of January and June. You may contact us to join the waiting list outside of these periods, and you will be contacted once membership opens again. Current Status: Closed Until June Hello and welcome to the Metrowest Writer's Circle, a writer's group establish in May of 2010 based in Framingham, Massachusetts and dedicated to supporting aspiring novelists, short fiction writers, and poets through disciplined c …

Welcome to Young Bostonians! Who are we: We are a group of young professionals, 21 - mid 30's.  Our group is designed for anyone who is looking to meet new people and have fun while doing so.  It is for people who live in Boston and surrounding areas. What we will do: We will go on tours, go to festivals, athletic events, wine tastings, concerts, hiking, trivia nights, happy hours and more! Suggestions for fun events always recommended! Cost: To join the group, we ask for a $1 yearly donation to …

Does this exchange sound familiar to you? Friend/colleague: "So what are you up to tonight?" You: "I'm headed over to [The Middle East/Brighton Music Hall/Great Scott] for a show tonight." Friend/colleague: "Oh. One of those bands you listen to. Who is it, Nervous Squirrel again?" You: "That was Frightened Rabbit. And no, I'm going to see [insert name of awesome indie band]." Friend/colleague: Blank stare. If so, you're in the right place. This group is for people who don't have a lot of …

The Virtualization Group–Boston is a volunteer run, professional association, which exists in order to encourage an exchange of knowledge about all aspects of virtualization, green technology and cloud computing between IT Professionals. Furthermore, we will foster affiliation with similar virtualization groups located elsewhere to expand the reach of knowledge and training resources.

*The World Is Our Playground (TWIOP)* Would you like to be part of a meetup community where active, creative, fun and diverse people can get together and build lasting friendship?  Do you love to travel, snowboard, ski, try and learn new things? Want to cross something off your bucket list? If you like to get off the couch, have fun, meet new people and make new friends, go to free wine and craft beer tastings, try different cuisines, explore different parts of the globe and our own backyard the …

This exciting and energetic meetup group was created just for your toddler and you! Bring your little ones to our AWESOME facility to have a blast with friends! Pack a snack and spend an hour. Exxcel is jam-packed with exciting toys, props, games, and activities for your little ones to enjoy in this non-structured “open play”. You and your child will participate in innovative, fun-filled obstacle courses that teach the basic gymnastics elements - swinging, climbing, running, jumping, and ot …

"Social in the Suburbs" (formally "Single in the Suburbs") "Suggest a Meetup" If you have a fun event idea, that you would like to do, and want to invite others to join you, then you can post it as an "event suggestion".  If more than three people like the event suggestion, then it will automatically become an event.  This way, everyone who is interested can meet and enjoy a fun activity together.  The event host will become the person who posted the suggestion, and that person can communicate w …

As I write this (30 May 2012), we're heading into summer, when everyone is planning vacations and otherwise looking for ways to relax and, especially, to have a good time.  What better way to have a great time than to listen to live music, dance, and meet new people? We have amazing musicians here in Cambridge and Somerville who play at terrific venues like Johnny D's, Atwood's Tavern, The Cantab, Ryles, Club Passim, The Burren, Toad, The Lizard Lounge, The Plough & Stars, Precinct, RADIO, Sally …

What is the purpose of this group? The purpose of this group is for greater Boston area people to meet up and waterski for an hour or two or three. We need a minimum of three people to waterski, a waterski boat and of course the waterskis.  We encourage you to join even in NH , RI and Western CT and I will help you create  Meetups across the region for the most possibilities to waterski close to where you are. Who should join? If you have a passion for the water join now! Our members run from Be …

Do you enjoy Skiing, Snowboarding, Hiking, Kayaking and making new friends? The Wedeln Ski and Outdoors club offers an all season ski house for its members. We are a not for profit organization, organized for and run by our members. Our philosophy has always been about having fun and meeting new people!  we started as a ski club but we  now enjoy many outdoor activities. Current members reside in metro-Boston and enjoy events in the Boston area or weekends up North in the Mt. Washington area of …

The Brettl-Hupfers Ski Club is a not for profit organization that has been run by its members since being founded in 1956. Our members are mainly single professional adults in our 20's and 30's from the greater Boston area who love winter sports, the outdoors and especially having fun. We are always interested in meeting new people. We are part of the Eastern Interclub Ski League with over 1000 members throughout the Mount Washington Valley. We participate in skiing and snowboarding in the winte …

Cambridge Screenwriters exists to make you into a better screenwriter. Award-winning writer (with multiple production credits) and Emerson College professor Jared M. Gordon runs a MeetUp in which we'll discuss screenwriting practices, answer questions, and workshop your scenes. Whether you've written a dozen screenplays or aspire to, there's a place for you here. Jared also provides more in-depth coverage: http://www.jaredmgordon.net/screenwriting. I plan to conduct regular writers' group worksh …

Boston Women Connect (Service Mark, Massachusetts), formerly Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Network is a professional community of success-minded women who own or run a business, or who are corporate or non-profit professionals and executives. Who should attend: Women Entrepreneurs; Corporate, Non-Profit Professionals and Executives. Why should you attend: To build strong business connections, To share ideas on business challenges and success; To enjoy and relax with smart, talented busin …

Tennis Player, We're connecting players on the tennis courts throughout Metro Boston from Andover to Burlington to Somerville/Cambridge to Brookline to Waltham to Newton to Quincy. Pretty much all communities around Route 128. We allow players to put post meetups. So feel that it is acceptable to promote an event that you will take ownership of and we'll let the meetup group know about it. We'll be running certain tennis socials, weekend tournaments and get togethers for the passionate tennis …

The ivory tower isn't for everyone. Whatever your reasons for leaving the tenure track or your PhD program (or just pondering it), you need support, dignity, perspective, a little self-knowledge, and a new network of contacts. That's where this group comes in. Doctorates without Borders holds two types of Meetups. Once a month, we meet for an Out-of-Academia Workshop, which features a self-assessment exercise and an opportunity to discuss the ins and outs of moving into non-academic employment.  …

Moms run such a fine balance in life juggling between personal aspirations and family needs. Here is a time that you can take out just for yourself.... when you can totally relax and dive deep into the space of rest! This is a group that will meet every Thursday morning, from 10 - 11a.m. starting with gentle yoga followed by some breathing and guided meditation. Moms and others are welcome to join!

We DARE to DO what others only DREAM about! Please note: Our organizer has moved out of state, but she will continue to create a few big events a year! And local Event Organizers will create smaller events throughout the year. :) Membership requests are still being handled regularly. Stay tuned, and keep the requests coming! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/#!/LipstickLesSoc Follow our blog! http://lipsticklesbiansociety.blog.com/ Follow us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/groups …

Join the New England Network for Women, conversations and the occasional speaker series. Who should attend: - Women entrepreneurs; - Women professionals either working or in transition; - Anyone who wants the company and support of a group of fabulous professional women. We look forward to seeing you there! About the New England Network for Women: The New England Network for Women is a business network that makes professional networking effective, affordable, and fun! This chapter is run by: …

Any one interested in walking, running, or bicycling. Let's keep our brains and bodies healthy and active! We walk outside all year long, I try to plan routes for us that are on side roads that are wide enough for a group of people and that don't have a lot of traffic. During the summer months I post bike rides and hikes as well. I love this group for the peer support of getting out there and making the effort, not to mention getting to meet lots of people from my local community, which I find …