A safe and trusting environment is the first step toward beginning the healing process and journey to recovering ones self. We are a group of individuals who are here for friendship, support, sharing and healing. Whether verbal, physical, sexual or emotional, if you have ever experienced abuse or know someone who has, you know the lasting effects it can have on ones life. If you are a survivor of abuse or neglect, or are a supporter of a survivor, you have come to the right place. You are welcom …

Are you interested in burning calories, increasing your strength and flexibility, and reducing stress? Then our all levels Hatha Yoga classes are just for you! Our classes are designed for all ages, body types, and fitness levels from beginners to experienced students. Our Hatha practice combines breath work with poses that can be modified or amplified to provide a unique experience for each participant. Each practice is designed to lift the spirit, calm the mind and provide a workout that will …

After 25+ years of safe but adventurous riding I have decided to share my knowledge with those that wish to explore the back roads of VA, MD, WV and quite honestly anywhere the bikes take us! If you want to ride the beltway, sit in traffic, eat at the chain fast food places this group is not for you. My plan is to show you roads that few travel and vittles from those mom and pop sorta places - you know the ones - that serve real food - real good and maybe even some great ice cream that takes 50 …

Are you looking for a FUN way to lose weight, get in shape, or stay in shape???? Then Zumba is JUST what you need! Come burn off those calories by dancing to upbeat Latin and International music! The steps are simple and we keep it interesting by mixing salsa, hip hop, merengue, bellydancing, etc. etc.  You will leave stress free, sweaty and happy!!! Our Zumba classes are offered at the American Legion Hall in Springfield, VA (6520 Amherst Avenue) on Mondays at 6PM, Wednesdays at 6:15PM, Thursda …

(FORMERLY ALEXANDRIA NEW MOMS MEETUP GROUP) This is a group of women and babies who are eager to meet people and make new friends! Our babies range from newborns to toddlers and our moms are in their 30's and beyond. Many of us have more than one child, so we try to schedule events that kids of all ages will enjoy. We look forward to meeting you in and around Alexandria!

A networking group for women business owners in and around Northern Virginia. We meet the first Friday of every month in Arlington, the second Friday of every month in Springfield and the third Friday of every month in Alexandria. No membership dues are required, but pre-registration for luncheons is requested.  Learn more at www.NoVaWomensNetwork.org

I love having breakfast out with interesting people--dressed cute on a Saturday morning--or a Sunday brunch-- fabulous!! There are so many great restaurants to meet-up at and I will put the options out to the group. Let's just get this going for the summer and when we are having a divine time we can look into the fall too. Suggestions on why you should join us: -you have lots of witty things to say and would love more friends to laugh with -you have a few dresses in your closet that you just …

This is a group for real "Army Wives". Let's meet at Starbucks and Panera and have some laughs! We can help each other get through A LOT with humor, right? Don't you ever feel like you are the only one who knows what being married to the military feels like? Sometimes it's better to become friends with people outside your neighborhood;) And if you live off post in this Greater DC area--you really need to connect with us!

I have been rubber stamping for over 10 years and was an Independent Demonstrator with The Angel Company for 8 years...and now since they have closed their doors, I am with a•muse studio.  I am thrilled to see how I have grown over the years and look forward to sharing that journey with you! If you like to get together to visit with other paper crafters and get new ideas, then this is the place for you...Even though I happen to be a demonstrator, I'm not a pushy person and use what I like so you …

We are friendly group of women who live in Kingstowne, VA.  We've been getting together for several years now (since Brenda got us started!) ~ many of us are old friends at this point! ~ but we're always looking to meet new friends and have new adventures.  We see our group as a way for neighbors to get together for dinner, movies, plays, shopping (!), concerts, and other activities ~ making friends, exploring the area, and having fun along the way.  We "manage" the group cooperatively and so al …

We plan on having lots of things to do mainly on the weekends. We will do dinner and movies, museums, concerts, hiking, theater, and whatever else we as a group can think to do. I don't really want to put a age restriction on the group as I believe age doesn't dictate how much fun one can have or be. So any young-minded women, single, married, or otherwise, who wants to get out and be social with a bunch of fun women is welcome to join!

Women looking to fit walking into their busy schedules and losing weight in the process. Meet in Springfield area early mornings and week nights.

BootStrap America is a non-profit corporation created to address 3 primary problems in American Society today: 1) The growing problem of unemployment and under employment in America. 2) The decline of American educational institutions (especially HBCUs (like Howard University and predominabtly latino institutions). 3) The continuous erosion of personal freedom that threatens the future of our children, our grandchildren, and their children. We firmly believe that if we do not take MASSIVE ACTION …

This group is fighting the mundane! Open to weekenders (men and women) in their 30's to mid 40's. A few examples of the activities this group will participate in: Wine tasting, gun ranges, trapeze lessons, rock climbing, visiting the monuments and museums, traveling to NY to see the holiday windows, snow & water tubing, attending plays on and off Broadway, drag queen brunches, bicycling, cooking class, visiting the various islands around the Washington, dc metro area; I'm Open to suggestions for …

If you are from the south but are living and working in the DC metro area then this group is for you. This group was created for Black Southern single men and women to meet, mingle, and connect. It is tailored for individuals that are from any of the southern states (i.e. AL, GA, MS, FL, NC, SC, TX, TN, KY, or AR), anyone that attended school in the south, or those that just have love for the south. It is geared towards fostering communication, friendship, family, and fun for the single men and …

Drop in sessions - mixed doubles- Sunday afternoons (1-3). Come join us on courts 1 & 2. Free and fun! Bring your racquet and some water. See you soon! Lee District Rec Center on Telegraph Road near Rose Hill...

Would you like to expand your circle of girlfriends, without running from Meetup to Meetup? Then this is the group for you! We are Girlfriends In-home Get-togethers (GIGs). The group is for women 35+. It doesn't matter if you are single, married, or in-between...stay-at-home or work-outside-the-home...childless or with a full house. Come join us and develop friendships through talking about topics of interest, like relationships, health and fitness, entertainment, current events, workplace issue …

This is a small closed group of local friends who are members of several other larger groups, and who have been together for over a year, getting to become close friends (thanks Meetup!).  We are forming this group so we can target activities where we will be working together to do more complex and/or intimate activities (e.g., plan a trip to Europe together). This group is by invitation only.

THE HISTORY OF SWBC: Are you seeking the next great book or your next dear friend?  Do you thoroughly enjoy reflecting on the meaning of life within the context of classic and contemporary fiction?  Then, our vivacious, women-only book club could be for you. SWBC was established in Springfield, Virginia, in 2008.  Most of our members reside in the local area, which has been instrumental in maintaining group loyalty and cohesiveness. Our members have diverse backgrounds and lifestyles:  new mothe …

Welcome to THE place for adult soccer! We've been running the area's only 8 v 8 recreational and competitive indoor leagues in VA for the past several years, and now we're forming some meetup teams for our upcoming fall session... Games take place Sun./Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. nights at the NEW South Run Field House in Springfield. It's the area's largest indoor facility with sidelines, end lines and out of bounds. It's just like playing outdoor...under a roof!!! We're planning on approx. 12-15 pl …

Do you or have you experienced anxiety and depression? As a person in recovery from both, I believe that we can come together to share our stories (confidentially) and support each other. I am currently training to become a Peer Support Counselor and I hope to find women 21+ in the Fairfax/Annandale area to meet every other week or so. Please join me!

This is a loving, sincere heartfelt ministry who strives to see women become better individuals through a holistic approach. We host seminars, workshops, and retreats, that minister to woman spiritual, mentally, physically and emotionally. Occassionally we have trips to raise funds so that we can accomplish our mission. On December 8, we are having a trip to see the play Jonah at the Sight and Sound Theatre in Strasbourg, PA (pick-up points in Alexandria, VA & Oxon Hill, MD). Please contact me f …

Whether you are pretty fabulous, or admittedly pretty and fabulous, this book club is the place for you! Bridging friendships and bringing together like-minded women with shared commonalities leads to the best book selections, choices of venue, flow of events, and comradery among budding friendships. If you enjoy tea parties, fine dining, the arts + great conversation amid thought-provoking literary selections and great company, you have found your book club! Join us!

We are a group of women of all ages and running ability that meet together for fun road race events. We are always happy to see new runners join the group! There are plenty of co-ed running groups but not many featuring and catering to a women's only running group. We are a growing group of female athlete runners who enjoy a laid back environment to meet new friends and run road races together. If you want to have fun when you're running a road race, and make some great new friends this is the g …

We are the chapter that serves Fairfax county, the city of Alexandria, Arlington county and the major metropolitan area of Northern Virginia. We have monthly meetings, Short-notice pick-up rides, scheduled saturday rides, weekend overnighter rides and often week-long touring rides to various parts along the east coast. We are experienced group riders with a philosophy that 'more may not be better'. We don't ride in large groups so the trips and group is managable. Additionally, we have monthly m …

Do you have enough clients? Could you use more? Find out how word of mouth marketing can lead to qualified referrals not leads through a fun and lively yet structured networking atmosphere. The BNI - Action Referral Team is made up of a group of talented professionals who are dedicated to help grow each other’s businesses. Come prepared with a desire to meet other like-minded professionals destined to take their business to soaring heights. Bring at least 30 business cards to share and your 45 s …

This group is for any woman who has had Pre-eclampsia and needs support and someone else to share their story with. I have searched for a support group for years and I never found anything expect online blogs or chat boards. I didn't want to talk to a computer I wanted a real person who had known what it was like to experience what I had. I wanted someone to hear me and talk back. I wanted to feel like I wasn't alone. I never found that, so now I hope this support group will help women in my ar …

The Xquisite Rubies are a part of the Red Hat Society. We are a group of women from the age of 30 and up who get together for fun and sisterhood. Nothing more, nothing last. Sometime we act grown-up and sometimes we just love to let that little girl come out. Girls just want to have fun. We also have a website on the WWW.