Hi Ladies, In order to continue to have an active group which runs smoothly, PLEASE FILL OUT your profile and MAKE SURE to include your photo. It helps us identify you at events! If you do not include a photo you will not be able to participate in this group any longer. If you cannot attend events you MUST change your status or send an email to me anytime before the event begins, preferably the sooner the better as we need to reserve space for many events and want to be courteous to the establis …

Meet others who are interested in having fun at local South Jersey events for Young Professionals in their mid 20s to early 40s. Get info on upcoming happy hours, wine tastings, nightlife events, New Years Eve parties, group trips, travel, dining, pubs, outdoor activities, and anything else relating to having fun in South Jersey. This MeetUp is run by http://www.UpcomingEvents.com (UCE) and http://www.YoungProfessionalEvents.com (YPE), the same people who run the The Philadelphia Events for Youn …

Welcome to Seeking the Muse in New Jersey: Creative Writing! This is the original StM meetup group, the one that started it all. Keep your eyes open for new StM groups, as we are expanding. Our goals are simple: 1. To write and create. 2. To meet other creative people and form friendships. 3. To laugh, joke, and have fun. The group is designed for creative writers from all backgrounds. You will find people who are working on novels, short stories, poetry, songwriting, screenplays, theatrica …

This group will train for the Run the Bridge 10 k on Nov 1st. A 12 week program will be given to all members and group runs will be held on Wed pms and Sat ams in center city and Villanova area. The race starts in Camden, goes over the Ben Franklin Bridge and back! Come, have fun and train with us! We are all Physical therapists. This training program is GREAT for beginners, walkers or anyone wanting some motivation!! You need to start training on Aug. 15th on your own. To get your trainin …

This running group was created for Philadelphia and South Jersey area women runners. Our purpose is to promote an environment of health, social and safety for women of all ages and levels of running fitness in the Philadelphia area. We set up organized runs - both road and trail, and incorporate healthy body images, nutrition, and safety awareness into our events. Whether its training for your first 5k, marathon, trail races, participating in destination races, or just running for the health of …

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME! Photography Workshops in the studio and outdoors are being planned. New to the Philly area but not new to Meetups or photography. I strive to give 100% of myself and to make all the meetups enjoyable and rewarding. This group is a fusion of beginning to advanced photographers. It will offer a regular workshop called “Beginners Beginning and The Experts Refresher”. I highly recommend attending this workshop. Aside from the magnitude of what is taught in this workshop It …

This group is for people who love ballet or who are curious about ballet, for people who've never taken a ballet class but have always wanted to; or who dance but never did ballet or who took ballet as a kid and had a not so great ballet break-up (you know who you are). Starting on March 22nd and running thru May 10,  we're going to meet once a week on Tuesdays to shake off our ballet demons and to have a good time. We meet at 630PM for one hour for class with Sean Dubs - himself a classically …

This group is primarily to organize outdoor and running events for Einstein's emergecny medicine residency in Philadelphia, but open to all.

Girlfriends of South Jersey is for women in their 20s and 30s who are looking to meet some great new friends! Maybe you just moved to the area or have lived here your whole life but lost touch with your old friends who have moved away. Maybe you just can't have enough girlfriends! This group will allow all of us to make connections with other women in the area. We do things like try local restaurants, cooking classes, book clubs, dance classes, wine tastings, weekend daytrips etc...Have any ide …

Hidden River Arts produces and runs a variety of open mic/reading events where artists of many disciplines come together to perform, participate, show their work and network with others. There are live music activities, poetry readings, literary readings, performance art, workshop events, and visual arts activities. Please see www.hiddenriverarts.com on the "Live" page for information or write to debraleighscott@gmail.com for information about events, venues and participation. We encourage …

This is a meetup group for childfree couples who are age 30 and above. We dine, brunch, bowl, walk, chat, and share many many photos of our pets. Age is just a number! 30+ just reflects that this is NOT a group for all-nighters at the bar, and more importantly that we are not just getting our fun out of the way before we start making babies. If either of those descriptions apply to you but you want to hang out with us anyway, please do! If you have kids that are grown and out of the house, that …

Philly DSA is a chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the USA. We organize for progressive change in the City of Philadelphia and the whole metro region. Mission Democratic Socialists believe that both the economy and society should be run democratically—to meet public needs, not to make profits for a few. To achieve a more just society, many structures of our government and economy must be radically transformed through greater economic and social …

"YAPPIES" is a group for African and African-American professionals in the Philly area. We are a multi-lingual and diverse bunch with plenty of verve! We participate in numerous activities throughout the year that provide ample opportunities to make new friends and enjoy Philly's socio-cultural offerings - restaurants, concerts, plays, potlucks, runs, happy hours, etc. Feel free to offer suggestions for what you'd like to do next!

I have searched for a support group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Philly many times and only come up with support for rape survivors. This group is dedicated to those who are looking for support talking and dealing with issues from childhood trauma as an adult. It is a hard subject to talk about but one that needs a voice. This group is only open to those who have dealt with some form of childhood sexual abuse. Big or small, it needs to be voiced. -Amanda (founder) We hope you will …

Black Male Empowerment Society of America is launching October 2012. BMESA will position itself as a community advocate & resource that is committed to enhancing the knowledge that supports and protects Black Manhood, fatherhood, family, spiritual,  health, employment and financial empowerment and most important ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT for African American men. Black Male Empowerment Society of America will partner, sponsor and provide support for all active organizations providing support for our …

Shame On UX is an open-format meet-up focused on discussing the importance of user experience by poking fun at where it has failed. For people with a passion for user interface design, we discuss the principals of good user experience by exploring ones submitted as shameful. They range from really bad to examples where information could simply be designed better, but it's a lot of fun. We run group exercises to get people thinking about information design, user requirements, and how this all tie …

This is a peer-run support/self-help group for those with Social Anxiety Disorder or extreme shyness. We exist to help those with social anxiety to participate fully in their lives. Our philosophy is that it's important to develop your goals and dreams and be guided by them, and not by your social anxiety. Our group is safe. Since you must have SAD to join (this does not need to be formally diagnosed), everyone has similar challenges and will understand and not judge you.  We meet weekly at 3 di …

gsummitX - Gamification in Philadelphia 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 Gamification.co an …

Scheduling board for the Motorcycle riders of Camden County. Looking For run Organizers/road captains with Experience. I'd like to see a Camden County based Group as there does seem to be a need for something that Runs out of Camden county.  We all have Schedules that we have to work around,  So it should be a good thing to just be able to see what's going on around your schedule and click into something that fits.  So sign up and get out and ride your machines. Far as Safety and Structure, Yes …

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

Social All Media Mastermind South Jersey (SMMSJ) was founded by Rae-Ann Ruszkowski in September 2012 after moving from Orange County CA & inspired by the Social Media Mastermind there. It's not all about Social Media anymore - it's about all media types and how to stay on top of the latest to stay engaged, ahead of the game, and interactive at all levels.  Discussions include the latest in Social Media, Video, Podcasts, Wordpress, & other distribution channels.  We will get into things like SEO …

Mission NBEIA - National Business Entrepreneurs, and Investors Association offers comprehensive and diverse education on the topics of Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Tax, and Management to Current Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Private Money Investors, and Startups regularly and economically to help them grow their business and increasing profitability. Most professional industries have continuing education.  There is no where you can get continuing education on …

This meetup is for people interested in saving money using cost-cutting techniques. Everybody is welcome, from beginners to seasoned pros.  We'll have monthly gatherings to share tips, ideas, and coupons.  My inspiration for having a couponing group comes from there not being another one in the city!  This is a really good resource to have for people living in and around Center City.  Not to mention making friends who share the same interests.  I do require a one-time fee from members of $5.  Th …

Looking to run with new people? Trying to get back into running shape? The Haddon Running Team is designed to give area runners the necessary tools to set personal records in road races, on the track, and through the trails throughout South Jersey and the tri-state area. Team unity, getting better, and building a place for runners of all ability to train are our main goals. Program details: Drop in Program ($5/meet up): - In-person, bi-weekly meet ups for track workouts and runs. - Training is i …

RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Socials provide a casual, unprete …

The mission of the Friends of the Black Run Preserve is to preserve and protect the unique natural beauty and Pine Barrens ecology of the Black Run Preserve for the benefit of all citizens. We strive to maintain the pristine quality of its natural resources while promoting healthy outdoor activities, environmental awareness and education.

This is a group for gay men in their 20s who are looking to expand their network of friends and share interests in music, art, theater, dining out, running, and want to also try new things.

This group is intended for anyone in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area who is interested in running, jogging, walking, hiking, and fitness in general. I want to start things off by doing some casual outdoor running/jogging in the area, such as Cooper River Park, Marlton, Haddon Township, and wherever there is a good place to get some Vitamin D sythesis going! What I envision for this group is a make-up of a variety of fitness levels, so that everyone will have another person that they can eithe …