Team Challenge is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation's new endurance training program. This exciting new fundraising program trains you to run or walk a half marathon while helping the Foundation raise funds to find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. When you train with Team Challenge you will receive everything you need to cross the finish line! In return, you will raise funds to help the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation reach its mission: to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colit …

The RaceTwitch Club was created for the unique purpose of bringing endurance based sports athletes together in an environment that include roundtable discussions on training, races to consider, guest speakers (including authors, race directors, athletes), future free product offerings and raffles, plenty of networking with the goal of sharing and discussing valuable content to the members and to the spread the word of RaceTwitch.com's global free resources. "Helping endurance Athletes build ex …

Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) referred to as "hu hoe hee' nalu" where it originated in Polynesia mixes the traditionaPolynesian outrigger canoe paddling with surfing. The result of this wonderful combination is a water sport that is easy for anyone to do. It is grown to be a year-round-global-water-sport largely due to pioneers Laird Hamilton (HI), Dave Kalama (HI) and Brody Welte (CA). Stand Up Paddle-boarding is the latest fitness sensation and fastest growing water-sport across the globe. SU …

A Worthy Cause [www-worthycause-nj.org] is a statewide 'community group' [over 270 strong in 1 year!], that is dedicated to volunteerism in the State of NJ. Formed in November, 2008, we work to bring together people and charitable groups of all sorts [churches, Girl Scouts, police/fire depts, environmental and animal groups, Habitat for Humanity, etc] for purpose of doing 'important, large scale/coordinated projects,' which will aid our collective communities, and improve the lives of those in n …

This is a rally/festival preceded by a motorcycle run through some of the hardest hit parts of the Jersey shore. The run departs Keyport at 1 PM on May 18th and finishes around 3 at the Brick VFW Post 8867. Food, drink, live entertainment and vendors will be present and all are welcome. Check us out at www.roartorestoretheshore.com

Did you ever wonder if there was anyone else out there like you?? Do you have a family and run your own business? Would you like to talk to other strong business minded moms and exchange ideas on "How we do it?" Come join us!! Its a layed back "bring your own lunch" group with women who want to run a business and help their family achieve their goals and also be a great mom!!! We can do it all!! Together everyone achieves more come join this phenominal group of women!! See you at the top!!

The club is a non-profit organization run by skiers, for skiers (and snowboarders, too). CJSC was formed in December of 1971, and with steady growth we acquired our own VERMONT SKI LODGE in 1975. The Lodge is located in central Vermont near Killington, and less than an hour from many Vermont ski areas. The club runs weekend trips to Vermont and Long trips out West, to Canada, and to Europe. Current membership is approximately 260-270. Joining this group and joining the club are not the same thin …

We are a volunteer based environmental education and advocacy group. We run the New Jersey Friends of Clearwater Festival at Asbury Park, New Jersey's largest environmentally themed festival. Other ongoing activities include: the Traveling Clearwater Environmental Festival an education program run in schools, as well as operate a boat. Our membership is "hands-on", there are no full-time staff members, we make our own decisions and have fun while saving the world. We get much of our inspiration …

It's always the perfect season to do some walking in the wonderful crisp air! Most walks are in the Monmouth County area on Sundays and sometimes one night during the week. The walks are usually along the ocean and are from 3.0 to 5.0 miles long. The walks are at your own pace and most of the time break-up into two groups. One group a little faster than the other. Usually after each walk there will be an option to go for coffee and conversation. The walks begin pretty promptly, but you can alway …

This group was created to give people options to go out.  We'll set up a mix of happy hour, dinner, dancing, music, wine and other type of events that you can attend and know that there will be familiar faces there. Most members will be single but married couples are welcome - it's all about having fun! Our events are held primarily in the Central Jersey rectangle that runs from The Shore going west through Freehold/Woodbridge to the Princeton area. If you have any suggestions for events, please …

Need a change? Tired of the same old bar scene? Looking to meet new friends? If you're reading this, odds are the answer is YES!  How about trying something fun...something different? Meet other women in a more positive, healthy atmosphere?  Well.....LesGo! LesGo! is a meetup group geared towards organizing exciting and unique outings for active, professional women (single & couples) looking to have some fun, meet new people and share new experiences! Here's the best part...you pick what we do!! …

SOS is an exclusive group for ages 40+ single women looking to expand their social network and meet NEW, professional ladies outside their usual circles. The group is friendly and we welcome all. Ideas for future events are welcome, please contact your coordinators. Past Events: Cocktails, Conversation & Piano Bar w/Open Mic Singers at Moonstruck in Asbury Park, Singles Beach Mingle,  Grounds for Sculpture Tour & Lunch, Atlantic City Latin Brunch at the Tropicana Casino Hotel & Motown Show,  Wom …

Looking for men and women that have played before and have been rated between 3.0 and 4.5. The site is Orchard Park, on church street, near the bike trail. There are 3 courts available and a pratice wall. Looking to start out running a match once a week. Between 5pm and 7pm during the week, and or on the weekend late afternoon so the sun doesnt kill us. I will cooordinate matches according to your ability. Matches will be a variety of singles and doubles as well as mixed gender. This will be det …

Do you want to take interesting photographs of models? Are you a model that wants to improve how you approach a photo session? One experienced photographer and one experienced model have teamed up to teach you what they know. We will bring photographers and models together in an interesting location. Set up portable lights and modifiers and show you how to run a successful shoot that produces photographs you can be proud to show. Photographers - you'll learn about lighting, composition, how to f …

Welcome to Simply Referrals!! My name is Steven Bellafiore, and I am the founder of the Business Networking Organization called Simply Referrals! After a 7 year run on the American Stock Exchange as a floor trader, I wanted to broaden my horizons by creating an organization where professionals could meet in a fun, relaxed atmosphere that fostered the sharing of ideas, strategies and referrals. I tried other networking groups but always left feeling disappointed and frustrated because the structu …

A group for moms and dads with little ones who need to lose the extra poundage gained from pregnancy or "sympathy" pregnancy. This group combines body weight strength training with plyometrics and cardio to get the ultimate in fitness results...all while pushing your baby in a stroller. This workout is unlike any stroller group you've seen because it is run by a certified personal trainer with over 10 years of experience. The best part: since we are all moms/dads, we all understand how life ch …

Welcome fellow spiritual warriors! Is your daily life filled with endless to-do lists, multi-tasking, running in circles and feeling like you cannot escape from this craziness called life? If so, I invite you to take some time out daily for yourself - you and you only. With each new day, you can feel calmer, more present, more in tune with your inner self. I invite you to join us for bi-weekly inner reflections and self peace. Each meditation will lead you along a different path, always offering …

SingledOUTnj: Being a free agent is about more than running up a bar tab while Beyoncé sings a pop ballad to your independence through the speakers. We’ve all been there and have the same exhausted look to show for it. SingledOUTnj is more optimistic than that. Our approach is creating pressure-free ways to meet other singles in your area with culinary classes, rock climbing trips, and other I'm-single-and-I'm-awesome adventures.

There are a lot of small business networking groups, but there are none that focus on dealing with the frustrations of being a small business owner. The purpose of this group is: To empower small business owners. To provide a venue and mentor for small business owners to discuss their frustrations and release the fears that crop up during the course of running a business. To provide a safe place to talk and exchange ideas, kind of like group therapy for small business owners. Who should join: …

My intention in developing this group is to gather an ever widening circle of strong women who can share the motivation, inspiration, and education it takes to live life by our own design. As women we are involved in the heart of most matters whether it's running a home, earning a paycheck, volunteering in our communities etc. The purpose of this group to empower women to make inspired and educated choices about their lives. Together we will learn to manage our resources (time and money!), build …

Meet other locals in your area to socialize and make new friends. I couldn't find many meetup groups in this area, so I decided to run this group. We can have some fun and get to know each other. Events are held in locations at or near to Middletown, Red Bank, Highlands, Atlantic Highlands, and other towns in Monmouth County. Anyone is welcome to join this group. Our events are a lot of fun, so join us! There are some rules: If you want to attend an event, please let me know at least 24 hours be …

Monmouth County business owners, let's help each other grow! We organize events for entrepreneurs to learn, network and share, including the "Grow Your Business Over Breakfast" series of informal talks. Dynamic speakers share their latest insights to take your business to the next level in the new economy.  Discover strategies such as: ·           How to grow your business with quality customers without spending hours cold calling or paying for expensive advertising ·           The secrets to at …

Join "Lets Make Fitness Fun at the Jersey Shore" Attend events, get some exercise, meet friendly people, and have fun! I look forward to meeting you real soon! Meet us for Tennis, Hiking, Ballroom Dance, Swing Set Fitness, Tae Kwon Do, and More! Here's our calendar... http://www.meetup.com/Lets-Make-Fitness-Fun/calendar/list/ I am looking forward to hearing your suggestions regarding activities, no really, I am. I need ideas and I want to keep as many members as possible involved. I am also …

Do you want to get outdoors and have a great time doing amazing things?  Then join us on our next adventure!  We love introducing people to all that the great outdoors has to offer!  Rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, ice climbing, snow shoeing, mountain biking, mountaineering, skiing, herpetology, dendrology, wilderness survival and SO MUCH MORE!  We also run some kid friendly adventures!  So come out, bring the kids, bring your friends and join us on a great adven …