This group is for anyone who loves all things food! Cooking it, eating it, shopping for it, drinking coffee or wine and talking about it. When we can't eat we can have meet ups to make crafts, go for hikes or walks, park trips or take fun classes to learn new skills. Our social events will vary to accommodate schedules and we'll have small and large group outings and potlucks to get together where family members will be welcome.

Welcome Triangle diet ditchers! My guess is that you're here because you are TIRED of dieting and want some TRUTH about how to lose weight and start feeling better every single day. Am I right? I'm a health empowerment coach here in Raleigh. I work with women (and men) who want to lose 5 or more pounds to find a "healthy sexy" place so they can get off the diet roller coaster and start living a FULL life with more CONFIDENCE and ENERGY than ever! I have a solution that I think you'll be PUMPED a …

Are you a "Foodie"? This group will meet to enjoy a 5 course meal prepared by 2 Culinary Trained Chefs, Chef Michelle Strom and Chef Danny Marshall. Each course will be paired with wine. The food, the wine, the people and great conversation is what this Food Club is all about. Please feel free to bring your favorite wine to share with the group and tell us why it's your favorite. Each event will be limited to 16 people. Your spot at the table is guaranteed once your payment has been confirmed. C …

Welcome to Raleigh Fun & Games. This group is geared towards having fun and making new friends. Our main focal point will be board and card games, but we are also open to anything that is FUN. I want everyone to feel free to schedule events or offer suggestions / ideas of things they would like to do. Here are a few things you will see on the calendar that is not board or cards related: Movies, Cooking Classes, Bowling, Wine Tasting, Dinner, Festivals, Kickball, Camping, Whitewater Rafting, F …

This group is a resource for anyone in and around Chapel Hill North Carolina who is interested in Parkour, barefoot running, evolutionary fitness, MovNat, paleo/traditional nutrition & cooking, martial arts (both standing and grappling), Crossfit style workouts, or all of the above! Most people come to us because they are interested in learning more about Parkour, but we try to cover a broader range of skills and topics. We run, jump, lift and throw heavy things, climb, balance, crawl, vault, f …

Believers Community is 30 single christians from 10 different churches meeting on the 2nd friday night .There is a different speaker or music program every month.We respect an individuals Membership in their church and doctrinal beliefs at all times date speaker speaker's church 10-8-10...Bruce Bandy// North Haven Church// Raleigh/forgiving your grudges 11-12-10/ Al Schoneman// Crossroads Fellowship// Raleigh 12-10-10/ Dan Tan (MUSIC)// Korean Baptist Church// Raleigh 1-14-11/ Charles Kile// …

Welcome! We are a group of people who either have had or are considering Weight Loss Surgery (WLS). Most of us are members ObesityHelp.com, however, you do not need to be a member of OH to join this meetup. We hope to provide a place where members can come to see what activities are scheduled in North Carolina. While many events occur in the Greater Raleigh Area, we also look forward to more events in other areas of NC ... from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Beach! This group is a way for peopl …

Eclectic Adventures offers an exotic and exciting array of events to stimulate your senses and feed your curiosity. We are a social networking group for adults, single or married, which we like to call Adventurers. Here at Eclectic Adventures, we like to think “outside the box” and we always have something interesting up our sleeve! This meetup group is about you and what you want, because adventure and talent abound in our meetup group. The purpose of this group is two-fold. Not only do we brin …

This is a group dedicated to trying new global cuisines in Cary, Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. If you love ethnic food, join us as we explore one of the many great restaurants in the area. We'll try everything ethnic - Indian, korean, thai, vietnamese, ethiopian, chinese, japanese, central and south american. Everything from Korean BBQ restaurants to hole in the wall panaderias, taquerias, and noodles-tofu-pho-curry houses. Join us! :)

Started in 2008, this is Triangle’s largest group dedicated to bringing Geeks together for a wide variety of fun and geeky activities.  Game nights, monthly movies, brewery tours, bowling, dinner and drinks, holiday parties, geeky educational workshops, night sky watches, TV and movie viewing parties, museum trips, festivals and tours are just some of the things we have done.  Check out the group calendar to see what we having coming up. Geek events are ADULT ONLY (unless specifically posted as …

Calling all Raleigh Ladies that would like to make new friends, enjoy lunch and laughing together, shopping, going to movies, museums, grabbing coffee and occasionally have date nights with our significant others (husbands/fiances/partners).....this is the group for you. I know many ladies work from home, stay at home, have a flexible work schedule or may be in a career transition so we would like to get to know you. This group is open to all ladies that would like to join. Whether you are new i …

Hi Everyone! I created this meetup for all the alternative mamas out there. I have been to a lot of meetups since my son was born 1 year ago and I have found it difficult to really connect in some of the traditional playgroups. I am a mom who likes tattoos, old school heavy metal, reading, video games, anime, sci-fi/fantasy/horror, vegetarian cooking and of course babies....so not your average mom. I hope this group can be a place where all us moms who are a little different from the mainstream …

Welcome Ladies to The 20s, 30s & early 40's: Gals Meet New Pals group!  This is a Meetup group for women in their 20s, 30s (early 40s too) who are looking to make some new friends and have fun! We have all kinds of events -- dinners out, movie nights, spa days, sporting events, cooking clubs, game nights, theatre shows, etc.   Plus, your ideas for activities are ALWAYS welcome - just email the organizer! In addition to being very friendly, we are a VERY diverse group of women with varied interes …

A platform for people to learn the basics of a variety of crafting techniques. Welcome to Jack’s Crafts! My goal in starting this group is to fill a gap for crafters who can’t or won’t stick to just one craft. I hope we’ll learn from each other while enriching our creative lives and making new friends. Jack’s Crafts will be a place where participants can relax, learn new techniques or new uses for old techniques, and most importantly--have fun, all through monthly workshops run by members just …

***Dr. Fuhrman's new book THE END OF DIABETES is now available*** ***nutritarian: denfintion- one who seeks foods that are high in micronutrients such as antioxidents, phytochemicals, and many other micronutrients that are both known and yet undiscovered which are found primarily in vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and seeds.*** I'm starting this group to have others to share this journey of taking responsibility for one's own health through the work of Dr. Joel Fuhrman. His basic formula is lear …

A group for middle-aged and older lesbians who want to meet other women in low-key, fun settings with an element of play.  Late-bloomers and those who are not using the L-word just yet but think they might someday are warmly welcomed. Events will be limited to no more than 15 participants, and could be anything -- a cook-together party, a play-date to try out a new art or craft, a picnic, a game night, a story-telling or poetry-reading night, or anything else that participants would find enjoyab …

Our mission is to support women and men entrepreneurs, business owners, and other professional women and men. Business owners to share resources, establish and strengthen relationships and to grow their businesses by networking with one another. Whether you are looking for a great opportunity, or you are an established businessperson just looking for new friends.

* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A NEW MEETUP GROUP SO THERE AREN'T A TON OF MEET-UPS SCHEDULED YET. BUT, THE MEMBER TURNOUT HAS BEEN GREAT AND I HAVE SEVERAL MEET-UP'S IN PROGRESS TO BE ANNOUNCED VERY SHORTLY!!* This is a group that I'm starting for couples of any age within the Raleigh/Cary/Apex/Holly Springs and surrounding areas that are looking to meet other couples and make some new friends with similar interests. The goal is to create lasting friendships and have a great time doing it! If you e …

"Seize the Day" my friends. This group is meant to do just that! Get out and about, try new things, and meet new friends. Guys and Girls welcome, Single and Taken. We'll plan events for the homebody, the partier, the fitness fanatic, the trivia masters, food and wine lovers, and everything in between!

This group is an open forum for the gluten free community to discuss relative information, support & enjoy dining out gluten free!  Meetings are hosted by Milton's Pizza & Pasta in Wakefield!

Prevent Diabetes Naturally NOW! Type 1 and 2 diabetes now affects 25.8 million people, or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population, according the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2011). 1 in 3 adults are expected to have Diabetes by 2025. We gather to exercise, exchange recipes, healthy thought/ideas and have fun.

Single Parents Of Raleigh Durham "Support Group", is a new group that I have developed out of a horrible situation I found myself in. Recently driving myself to and being in the Emergency Room alone 3X, made me realize that some things about being a single parent; without extended family or friends is really hard. 1. The staff asked me after heavy medications and a procedure if I had a ride home. I did not!!!! and no one to call!!!!. I had to wait till the morphine wore off, then drive myself to …

Benvenuti! Welcome! Non dovete parlare italiano per unirvi al nostro gruppo, ma se sapete parlare la lingua, perfetto! You don't have to speak Italian to join our group but if you do great! Our purpose is to enjoy various aspects of Italian culture such as music, film, food, discussion, cooking and going to different Italian restaurants in the area. We have meetings several times a month. At least once a month we will meet at a different Italian restaurant or pizzeria. While this is not excl …

Come join the new Raleigh Chapter of Dining for Women a national organization with 250 chapters and 8000 members that donates to charities benefiting women and girls around the world. Our monthly meetings are fun and informative and offer a way for women to meet other like-minded women within our community while making a difference in the world. We “dine in” together once a month, each bringing a potluck dish to share, and donate what we might spend on “dining out” to international programs empo …

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ABOUT US If you are a fun and active person in your "Second Half" of life, come and spend time with "Fabulous Friends" who enjoy a variety of diverse social activities that could include: Outdoor recreation, walking and hiking, wine tastings, cooking and entertaining, picnics, gardening, art and cultural events, classical music, symphonies, jazz music, movies, dining out, attending special events and a variety of in-home events (with limited numbers). This group is for adults only. Singles and c …

Custom Built Chiks is about women creating a positive path to change! Everyday women from all walks of life who have at least one thing in common. The desire to rebuild themselves. It’s about exchanging sedentary with action, loneliness with friendship, secrets with accountability, negative thoughts with positive ones. One habit at a time! The writings, photos and posts are created to inspire women to put their health at the top of the list. Custom Built Chiks is a Weight Loss Inspiration Circle …

Participate with your therapy dog in a great program in the schools and libraries in Wake County where kids read to dogs. We have over 30 reading opportunities each month and always need therapy dogs and their handlers to help out. Please note, your dog must have pet therapy certification from a nationally recognized pet therapy group to participate, and all new members MUST attend a new member orientation before attending any read sessions. Contact See Spot Read's director, Beth Cooke Weaver, a …