Meet other local people who practice Meditation. Discuss techniques, philosophies and schools of thought. This Meet Up is run by the Minneapolis Center of Light, http://www.centersoflight.org/minneapolis.html Here is a teaching on Inner Peace and Meditation from Father Peter Bowes, the co - director of the Centers of Light, to get a sense of meditation and why it is life changing. http://www.youtube.com/user/ruach2351#p/u/34/ufebmCQQgdM

The recession has hit America's working and middle-class families the hardest. During the Bush administration, average incomes fell, foreclosure rates soared while health care costs skyrocketed, and our economy shed millions of jobs.Since President Obama took office, Democrats have been focused on creating jobs and rebuilding our economy for the long run.Democrats cut taxes for small businesses and for 95 percent of working families.They passed Wall Street reform to protect consumers and ensure …

Meet other locals interested in Parkour! Parkour is the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within one's path by adapting one's movements to the environment. Parkour requires... consistent, disciplined training with an emphasis on functional strength, physical conditioning, balance, creativity, fluidity, control, precision, spatial awareness, and looking beyond the traditional use of objects. Parkour movements typically include... running, jumping, vaulting, climbing, balanc …

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 …

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 …

Bring your laptops, sketch pads, and a creative spark. This "open workshop" is a mobile space for socializing, working on your own personal (or collaborative) projects, sharing with and learning from each other, and exploring new and provocative design: from hardware (i.e. www.arduino.cc) to software (i.e. anything Google, Ruby on Rails and other MVC Frameworks, Drupal, cool open source projects like Processing) to digital art (i.e. CS4) and web media (Flash, CSS, etc). There are wonderfully cre …

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 …

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 …

What is Single Volunteers?  www.svtconline.org Single Volunteers is a national non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. (Visit the national website at http://singlevolunteers.org/). What is Single Volunteers of the Twin Cities (SVTC)? Single Volunteers of the Twin Cities (SVTC) is a group of busy and energetic Twin Cities' singles who enjoy making a difference for our communities and meeting new single friends. SVTC acts as a sort of volunteer clearing house, providing non-profit agencie …

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 …

gsummitX - Gamification in Minneapolis/St-Paul is a Meetup for anyone involved in and/or interested in the topic of gamification, engagement and/or loyalty. A few times each year, we'll ask the community to come together to hear a speaker from the gamification space, 1-2 demos from companies using gamification in their business model, and our unique workshop-like game called "Play for a Cause." We'll have some grub and beverages for everyone as well. This meetup is run by the Team at Gamificatio …

Join our kitchen! Every month we host curated community potlucks in Minneapolis. Each month has a different theme. We eat & talk food, culture & story. Sometimes we have special guests, sometimes we have contests. NOTE: Open Kitchen is currently on hiatus this winter as Mero Cocinero travels the world. We will send an email out to members when we are back up & running.

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 …

Tired of brainstorming with yourself in the mirror?  Let's gather some creative, innovative, fun and interesting people together to TALK TO THINK! Talk. Laugh. Think. Run your ideas by a bunch of other innovators.... Stay tuned! We're plotting some fun TALK TO THINK events. A salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation - "either to please or …

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 is a group for entrepreneurs and business owners with an emphasis on internet, software, SaaS, computers, and similar tech startups. These roundtable discussions are conversations about the challenges of growing a business: BUSINESS FINANCING: Angel Investors / Venture Capital, Bootstrapping, Funding, Loans BUSINESS MODELS: Brick-and-Mortar, Choosing a Business Model, eCommerce, Online Business, SaaS, Part-Time Business, Social Entrepreneurship BUSINESS PLANNING: Startup Costs, Business Str …

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.

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 …