Running a business may leave you making decisions alone at the top.  If you are like most business owners, your family and friends cannot fully appreciate what it takes to run and grow a business. As a business owner, you face challenges that are common to business owners. We recognize the value of learning from each other (which is cheaper than hiring consultants). That's why we formed these "executive peer groups." Come discuss challenges and issues with your business peers who have built comp …

We have a variety of events for every level of wine enthusiast. Every month we tour an area winery and have a tasting. Every month we have a wine party at someones house. Our events are typically free, bring a bottle of wine or a small $5 cover charge to cover the wine at wineries. Plus we also post and attend area events and dinners. Don't worry about snobs, we'll drink Boones Farm and Two now Three buck Chuck too. We are here for you to meet new friends and enjoy and learn about wines. We run …

If you run, you are a runner. It doesn’t matter how fast or how far. It doesn’t matter if today is your first day or If you’ve been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, No membership card to get.  You just run. ~  John “The Penguin” Bingham This meetup has regularly scheduled runs around lakes in the area, along the river, and on some local trails. Most of the lakes are about 3 miles around, but we often link them together or go around twice. The river r …

Couples group open to all couples, married or not. Largest and most active couples group in the area. Meet and make friends with other couples in the Twin Cities area! Most our couples are professionals. But all types of couples are welcome, there is no age requirement. We run a SAFE group, thus we look at your profile and need to approve you. We are unlike OTHER much larger groups that only care about numbers. We MANAGE our group to keep everyone safe. We have group events that include wine ev …

Welcome to the Dynamic Photo meetup! We are a casual group of photographers from newbies to pros, looking for a casual photography group to enjoy and participate in. As a group we are all aware that times are tough, and our goals in the group is to keep things as inexpensive as possible, and share as much information as we can. We are looking for people to participate in relaxed Photography Meetups, Social Photo Meetups, Creative & Technical Knowledge Sharing, Fun Photography Challenges & Adve …

In early 2010, my wife Sharon and I started A Partnership Of Diabetics (A-POD) in the Phillips Community of south Minneapolis—considered the most culturally-diverse, economically-challenged in Minnesota. If we can make our program work here, we thought, it just might work anywhere! We began without a cent of grant money using just our Social Security and pension funds. The Center for Changing Lives of Lutheran Social Services initially provided us with a meeting space. Advertising through Meet-u …

Welcome to LIFE’S A HOOT TRI-CLUB, Twin Cities triathlon training.  Our group was established to bring together like-minded individuals who enjoy running, cycling, swimming with a team. Hopefully you will consider joining our FREE club and begin training and racing with us. The Life’s a Hoot Meet Up site will keep you posted on all club training runs, bikes, swims, clinics and related events. You don’t have to race to join and attend our meet-ups but we think that when you see how much fun we h …

SWAN is a non-profit social and recreational women's group established to welcome newcomers to the western suburbsof Minneapolis including, but not limited to the following cities: Maple Grove, Plymouth, Medina, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Chaska, and Chanhassen. * Monthly luncheons / explore MN outings * Just Coffee * Women & Wine * Book Club * Golf / Breakfast Club * Mah Jongg * Movie Group - Monthly * Bridge - multiple times / wk/ month * Special Events examples: Holiday Par …

New to Minnesota or the Midwest? This group is for those of us who are not from Minnesota and have moved to the Twin Cities in the last few years. We are transplants looking to make new friends and discover what this area has to offer with other recent transplants of a similar age. Anyone in their 20's or 30's who is from out-of-state is welcome to join. We have a variety of events each month and so far events have included happy hours, bowling, museums, dinners, movies, ice skating and more. We …

This is fun group of professional people. We are not about growing old or Wearing Out, we are younger then that, and we are about having FUN! Everyone in our target age is welcome: singles and couples, MEN AND WOMEN! and most important people that aren’t Politically Correct and just wanna have fun! We are a fun group NOT one geared towards DATING. We run a SAFE group, thus we look at your profile and need to approve you. We are unlike OTHER much larger groups that only care about numbers. We MA …

This group was started for people interested in exploring the whole natural fitness movement that is blossoming out there right now. This might include things like hiking, playing in nature, body weight exercises, barefoot running, paleo nutrition, etc. If you are interested in exploring these activities and ideas and would like to meet others in the Twin Cities doing the same, this group might be just the place for you! The main inspiration for the group is MovNat style training, but we also li …

This is a small but active group focused on fitness-oriented hiking.  We cater to people who hike regularly and want a fast pace and/or longer distance. Spring through autumn we also have beginner and medium-distance trail runs. Frequently asked questions (Click the "Pages" tab for more details) How far, long, and fast do the Avids hike? Typically our hikes are 6-8 miles in length, with some as long as 11-12 miles.  The hikes last 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, and we keep a sustained pace of 3-4 mph.  …

HELP US HELP YOU! This group shares ideas, and solutions to help the Freelancer grow their business. Our topics are broad, are conversations are exciting. Come join us, and learn how others have succeeded and failed; becuase there is always something new to learn. Running a business is tough; you’re the Sales Manager, you’re the Media Manager, you’re the Worker Bee, you’re the Accountant and Inventory Manager, and to top it all off you’re the Boss. Come and build relationships, that will help yo …

We are looking for a fun group who are looking for group fitness options in the north suburbs. We will initially do trail walk/run/jog.  As it becomes warmer, we will take advantage of as many of the nearby fitness opportunities as the group initiates. We won't leave you behind - we are geared first to back-of-the pack athletes. The general area we will visit (but won't be bound to) is the north suburbs of the Twin Cities- Anoka, Coon Rapids, Lino Lakes, Hugo, White Bear.

As a transplant from Seattle, I've been missing my poetry workshop mates and I haven't discovered a group on here or in this city that quite fits. I'd like to have a place that provides opportunity for serious workshopping of poetry, as well as helps fellow poets write new poetry and have a safe place to share their poetry and experiment. How this workshop would run: Groups shouldn't exceed 5 people, so if there were more folks then we would split into smaller groups. Everyone, if they so choose …

Tennis Player, We're connecting players on the tennis courts throughout Minneapolis from Edina and St. Paul. 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 passion tennis players who want to play competitive tennis. If you want to meet up with other tennis players in Chicago than you should de …

This is the group for you if: 1. You have to buy a button down shirt for your office job, but you buy one with ruffles on it. 2. You've had Carine, Rachel Zoe or Lagerfeld make an appearance in your dreams. 3. Try on all four pairs of black boots to ensure you put on the right pair for the outfit, which you are only wearing for a quick run to the mall. 4. Your accessories become functioning art in your room when not being worn. 5. You eat crackers for a week to afford that new pair of shoes, tha …

Managing food allergies can be a challenge! Allergic reactions can be dangerous or even deadly: skills and knowledge are essential for you or for your child to survive and thrive. Join us for support, medically sound information, activities and connections to others who "have been there" and those who are newly diagnosed. This group is affiliated with the accomplished volunteer-run, medically-based nonprofit organization Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota (AFAA). AFAA reaches …

This is a study group focused on the course called The Art of Spiritual Peacemaking, from a book by the same name. It is a 99-day course designed to create permanent change in underlying beliefs, and everyday emotions and actions. There is usually only one course running at any given time, so it is important to contact the instructor to find out when the next course will begin. We urge you to take the journey from the intellectual mind to the Illumined Mind, then to the Awakened Heart, and final …

This is a group where we can make a difference by doing something beneficial for various causes all while hanging our with great people. Events will range from happy hours, golf outings, a 5k fun run, and even a black tie formal gala. The proceeds will vary by event but include non-profits such as Prevent Child Abuse MN, Enviromental Improvement initiatives, People Serving People Homeless Shelter, etc.

Are you ready for your next adventure? If so, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® (TNT) program is for you! TNT is the world’s first and largest sports endurance training program, helping people of all abilities complete full or half marathons, triathlons, Century (100-mile) bike rides and trail runs each year. In exchange for the world class coaching and training support, participants fundraise to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s vision of a world without cancer. Bein …

This running/walking group was created with ONE mission: gathering those new to distance running/walking and building confidence in their athletic abilities and mental strength to complete a Half Marathon (13.1mi). This is a NO pressure/NO stress group aimed at achieving this goal together as a group, while having FUN and feeling supported by one another. The runs are FREE and supported with water and a small snack. You are welcome to join in these runs, however if you are interested in enrollin …

This group is all about 20-something-year-olds stepping out of their comfort zones and trying new things. The idea is to pick one random thing each week for the group to do together, such as attend a dubstep show, go snowshoeing, visit an art gallery, barhop in Downtown Minneapolis, run a 5k, etc. I started this group because I love doing random things. Recently however, after landing a 9-to-5 job, I haven't been as spontaneous as I would like to be, which is why I created this group: I want us …

Are you looking for a fun way to support people and encourage people to be healthy? This group is for connecting people to help support the MN Running Series events. This is a super fun way to help people, have fun and meet new people. Being part of an event team is a very rewarding experience.

Folks in the North/Northwest Metro -- Maple Grove, Champlin, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Brooklyn Park, Blaine, etc. -- are you looking to begin or continue a "Couch to 5k" walk-to-run program? Looking for others to participate, encourage, etc.? Join me! If you're slow, no worries, I call it the Turtle Club for a reason! Let's do this together!

This group features weekly games which embody our key concepts: 1. Intensity.  Games should encourage you to push yourself to your physical limits.  Most games will covertly employ the HIIT style of physical training.  I say covertly, for while your muscles might be screaming out like they do during any good exercise, you will be far too focused on capturing the flag to notice. 2. Creativity.  Sometimes unconventional, out-of-the-box thinking is damn near a requirement to winning.  Think "Ender' …

My goal in creating the Minneapolis Autonomous Vehicle club is to bring people in the Twin Cities together who share a passion for building and flying or driving autonomous vehicles. My focus is on sUAS (Small Unmanned Aerial Systems), especially multicopters. The meetups that I organize will focus in this area, but I would love to bring in users of different systems and applications. Please contact me with suggestions: andrew at fightingwalrus dot com. Meetup activities will include: Field day …

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try" These running/walking groups were created with ONE mission: gathering those new to distance running/walking, building confidence in their athletic abilities and mental strength to complete aHalf Marathon (13.1 mi), ½ Marathon Relay (6 mi), OR a 5K (3.1 mi). These are NO pressure/NO stress groups aimed at achieving this goal together as a group, while having FUN and feeling supported by one another. Our group goal: FINISHING!!! Each distance …