Not all creative people are looking for criticism.  Some just want inspiration, friends, and the chance to be creative with others who just get it.  While originally a writers' group, this group is going to tour great coffee houses, where members will have the opportunity to do art or writing alongside each other.  We'll be each others' cheerleaders on our journey, whether that be writing your memoir, standing in front of a microphone reading a poem or singing out loud, or just having friends to …

Want to do some outdoor activities, but aren't ready for the longer or balls to the wall hiking groups? We hike at a moderate pace, enabling us to enjoy the scenery & take breaks. While we do hike at a slower pace then other groups, you should have a reasonable level of fitness. Please remember hiking does consist of inclines & declines. (Hiking is NOT like a walk in the park.) Our average distance is between 4 to 6 miles - occasionally there may be a few longer hikes. ***SOME HIKES MAY GO AT …

The name says it all - we're a group of friendly, social cyclists and hikers who like to go for a good ride or hike and then share a tasty meal afterward, beer or water in hand. All levels of ability are welcome; we enjoy having a diverse group at our meetups.  s Every event has had a blend of experienced and beginner people, so don't worry if you haven't been on a bike in years or if this is your first meetup. As long as you come with a sense of adventure and good spirits, you'll fit in just fi …

This group was created to help bring like minded individuals together. Outdoor Activities range from Hiking, Mountain biking, Kayaking, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Festivals, Astronomy...and pretty much anything in-between Indoor Activities Include: Wine, Beer & Spirit Tastings, Happy Hours, Dancing, Dining, Movies & Rock-climbing Always open for suggestions on anything!!!! Most Hiking events are Canine Friendly. *Please submit a recent photo of yourself (within the last couple years) so …

We're looking for great singles! Join us if you are 40-, 50- or 60-something, professional, and looking to meet a terrific partner. We'll meet up at a variety of well chosen venues, including wine tastings, happy hours, dances and concerts in Northern New Jersey. You may wish to join us for other social events and mixers. These include "Dinners at Six" in NJ and NYC; daytrips, movie matinees, local hikes, Broadway shows, and the list goes on. Please join us if you have a sense of humor, a genero …

Hey there! This group is for fun and adventurous people in the Northern NJ/NYC area. We host social events at lounges, bars, nightclubs, and concert venues. We also plan excursions for those of us who love to explore, including going hiking, skiing, indoor rock climbing, etc. If you're a couch potato, then you may want to try another group.  If you like to try new things, especially adventurous activities, then look no further... We are always open to suggestions for new things to try, so please …

Something that all dogs need: Exercise, Walks & Mental Stimulation!! Pooky's club was originally established in 2003 as a "cockers" only meetup. I created it to exercise & socialize my "reactive" dog around other dogs & to meet other cocker owners in the area who love the breed as much as I do. Soon thereafter, people started contacting me saying that they didnt have a cocker, but could they come pleazzzze? So effective 2006 I changed it to Pooky's All Breed Dog Walking Club! All breeds & ages …

I have been looking for a group that takes pictures for fun and haven't found anything that suits me, so decided to start my own. It is a group of people who like to hike beginner trails, stroll around an old historic town, the beach, zoo, the city, country or any other place to sightsee in New Jersey/New York/Eastern Pennsylvania. While we explore, we take pictures of what we see. We can discuss topics related to photography (cameras, perspectives, etc.) or talk about the beauty of life in g …

Sunshine, Health, Wellness, Adventure, Expression, New thought & Wisdom, with Lots of Vision. Do these words ring any bells? If you are in the montclair area and are looking to meet people that are into what you are into rest assured this is the group for you. So What do we do? Hosting movie nights, sweat lodges, teepee ceremony's, Reiki shares, raw food picnics, lengthy discussion, lectures, hiking, the beach, visiting holistic libraries, and other special events that will blow your mind-body-s …

If you're like us and you prefer a totally casual, low-key, fun, and interactive environment in making new friends and contacts, then this group is for you! Our social activities include: -mini golf outings -movie nights -game nights -arcades -table games -go kart outings -frisbee outings -roadtrips -hiking -biking -wine tasting -themed events -bookstore haunts -goofing off at shopping mall foodcourts -social card games -and a whole lot more!

I love a good happy hour and meeting new people. There are a lot of great happy hour spots in the Cedar Grove, Little Falls, Fairfield area and looking for like-minded individuals to join me! I love to eat and a good deal- happy hour's offer specials and the food is usually very good. So, if you have some time after work, are single and between the ages of late 20s and late 30s, like to socialize and are very local-come out. I emphasize very local because if I schedule a happy hour time you kind …

Explore the outdoors with L.L.Bean Paramus Park. Let us do the leg work of setting up the adventures, all you need to do is come and have fun. We will be doing everything from hiking and kayaking trips to in store presentations and other fun events.

NJ SNEAKERS 2.0 is a north Jersey Meetup group for intermediate hikers concentrating on trails in north/western New Jersey, south/central New York state. Beginners are welcome so long as you have the ability to keep up and not delay the group.  Experienced hikers are welcome so long as you realize it's not a race.  We don't hike fast and we don't hike slow but we will hike at a brisk pace.  I also have a tendency to pick hikes with steep inclines (as any member of the Sneakers 1.0 group will gla …

Join us for cooking classes, tours of farms and farmers markets, ethnic neighborhoods and eateries, nutrition events, hikes, walks, yoga, movie nights and more. Events will be in Northern NJ, Hoboken, Weehawken, NYC and the Hudson Valley.

There are a lot of young Jewish professionals in Northern NJ and but not always easy to find. If you're looking to meet others young Jewish professionals, at all levels of observance and affiliation, then join us to to meet, mix, and mingle with others like yourself in the Bergen/Essex County area. Activities will range from dining to coffee, hiking to bowling - whatever we choose, however the spirit moves us.

This group is all about bringing active people together from running and biking to sports like racquetball and volleyball. We encourage people of all levels to come and play with us. We are going to try and do a bunch of organized races and encourage everyone to join and give it a shot!

This group is for anyone interested in low cost outdoor adventures like , hiking, backpacking, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing/bouldering, photography, swimming, survival, camping and more! We also host get togethers at coffee shops, bars and diners, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other outdoor enthusiasts, exchange stories of your previous adventures or simple share your interest to get started in this fascinating and highly addictive life style. ALL LEVELS WELCOME !!

This is a group is designed for LGBT's and their friends looking for new friends, good conversation, fun activities and good food! Most importantly - having some laughs and enjoying the company of our sisters and brothers and their friends.  Perhaps with some brainstorming, we can get not only meet up for dinner and lunches, we can do other activities when the weather gets warmer. I look forward to hiking, zip lining, theaters, trips to NYC, Philadelphia, New Hope, etc. Let's get together and ha …

This is a group for any couple interested in getting out of their house and having some fun, meeting some new people, and doing something different! I recently moved from San Francisco back to my home town of Belleville, NJ and I looked for a group to find new friends and join in on some activities and it is harder than I thought so I figured that I would create my own now. My fiancee and I are looking for some other couples to make friends with. I figured let's go out for drinks, food, movies, …

Sometimes being married means big changes in your life, a new place to live, new family dynamics... sometimes it's good to have friends to talk to who understand. Our group is dedicated to allowing married couples make new friends together,no more his friends or her friends... Lets develop the list of "OUR" friends. Activities can include dinner/ drinks, hiking, movies, wine tastings (which we do a lot of), traveling, activities with our kids... Lets get creative here!

Are you searching for fun and uplifting activities that will support your health, happiness, and well-being? Have you tried different doctors, practitioners, or therapies that didn't seem to work for you? Are you afraid to try something new, unsure if it's going to work or don't know enough about it? Are you seeking inspiration and help on your healing journey? Are you looking to meet others that share your interests and support you along the way? The Community of Healing is about bringing those …

I'm looking for a group of fun people who want to have an adventure travelling Europe over summer. We will start in London and hostel-hop around the continent. I am open for this trip to be as spontaneous as possible.