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 …

This group is for people who enjoy travelling and would like to exchange travel information, tips, stories and learn about different places in the world. It is a chance to get an in depth look at the regions you aspire to return to or visit for the first time. It's also a chance to meet fellow travelers and share those amazing, once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences. You can show off your travel photos to others who will enjoy discussing their experiences and connect with other travelers in a rel …

1/1/13 Update from the Organizer: Hope everyone had a very happy New Years... One of my resolutions will be to schedule a wider variety of activities on a more frequent basis throughout the new year.  And with over 200 members, it would be great if everyone could make a "resolution" to come on out to one of our activities and get to know other members. It's 2013... Winter is here... The days are short and getting colder. This can be a fun time of the year. And we will be scheduling a mix of indo …

COMFORTABLE PACE, HELMET OPTIONAL, FULL DAY URBAN EXPLORATION, AND FOOD I started this group for the more leisurely paced rider who enjoys riding slower like I do, but who enjoys exploring in and around NYC for day-long adventures. A typical ride would start at 11am and include about 30 miles (4-5 hours) of riding time plus a few hours of stopping to relax or eat, the riding would be at about an average comfortable 7-8 mph pace - this is in contrast to many other groups that expect a 12 mph mini …

This group is for anyone who wants to get out and do active events based around health, fitness and feeling good. We will do things like walking and talking, biking buddies, beginners yoga, yoga on the beach, hiking, etc. Most events will be easy to moderate fitness levels so that those who can't keep up with the other fitness groups but still want to get out and be active can find a place here that they fit in. Here's to staying fit and having fun! If you want to host an event too just let me k …

Welcome to QUEST! Motorcyclers! QUEST! isn't an acronym. QUEST! is simply the gathering of people whom enjoy motorcycling adventures in whatever form they may appear! All types of motorcycles are welcomed. BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Victory, Honda, Indian, Can-Am, Yamaha, etc.. You must be licensed, insured, & be a responsible experienced motorcycle rider. Picture this in your mind… It’s a warm, sunny Saturday morning in June. Temps are expected to hover around 75 degrees. You’ve h …

The purpose of this group is to share in leisurely paced biking adventures geared for beginners who are seeking to build up their endurance. Our group is diverse-appropriate for all ages and those seeking to improve their fitness levels. We will peddle through Queens Local Parks, Boardwalks, Long Island State Parks and even a remote Island or two off NYC while taking in the sites and enjoying a picnic lunch or two during the warmer seasonal months. Our routes are accessible to public transportat …

This group is for anybody who has an interest in the visual arts, films, walking and dining, and wants to hang out with people who share the same interests. IF YOU... enjoy visiting museums and galleries enjoy films as opposed to movies like to share your experiences of an exhibition or film over dinner like to walk, and are no afraid of walking several miles at a moderate, leisure pace AND MOST OF ALL... if you like to do any of the above with other people who share your interests and with w …

The New York Pluralsight Study Group was started for the express purpose of gathering developers together on a weekly basis to watch, discuss and learn from Pluralsight's vast library of training.   We are supported by Pluralsight in our efforts and sponsored by Microsoft who is generously providing our meeting facilities. We meet at the Microsoft offices in mid-town Manhattan once a week to study.   The general format is to spend approximately one hour watching a pluralsight training video foll …

I established this group, with a focus on Inclusion rather than Exclusion. Our purpose would be to bring LGBT Professionals in the Baltimore area , together for socializing, networking, host discussions (Speakers etc) and or dating, with like minded professionals; locally rather than or in addition to, travelling to DC or Philly. The group is open to LGBT Professionals, in the Greater Baltimore Area. All members are Open without a membership fee to post scheduled or impromptu MeetUps and announc …

We are the Soccer Mongrels and CIVILITY is our watchword. The soccer mongrels started out from Harlem Indoor Soccer. Please check out our old blogspot @ harlemindoorsoccer.blogspot.com to learn more about our history. Uptown soccer Meetup group is an extension of Harlem indoor soccer and our aim is to get individuals to play leisure pickup football/ soccer in a friendly atmosphere. Who should join? Beginners, intermediate and advanced players are welcomed to join. Please join uptown soccer group …

Ar you like me? As a teacher with generous vaction time, I  am often the only one of my friends who has the time to travel at length, and more often than not I wind up traveling by myself because friends' schedules won't permit them joining me. Wouldn't it be great to find a network of fun, adventurous people in the area (not just other teachers!) who want to make the most of their time off by traveling to faraway lands, and who would like to hook up with travel buddies that have a similar adven …

We are a group of dedicated road cyclists, with some of us training for organized rides and/or races. We welcome all newcomers, but we ask that you have a functioning road bike (No folding bikes, cruisers, or other leisure-type bikes) and be able to average at least 13 mph. We offer early morning rides in Prospect Park and beyond during the week, as well as longer rides on weekends. Rides aren’t “led” (please bring your own cue sheet) - they’re just times to meet up with some good folks and rid …

We Play Women is for all women wanting to have more fun and reduce stress. The women of We Play Women are committed to adding more playtime into our lives to combat stress, stay active, and just have fun because we deserve it! Women, most often, spend our time creating play opportunities for others in our lives such as children, husbands, even our elderly parents. Now, we are going to claim playtime for ourselves. We will meet up to experience a variety of activities doing new things together an …

Interested in just hanging out in New York City or Philadelphia for a day? Want to venture north of Baltimore but don't have anyone to travel with? Then join the Baltimore to New York Travel Group! We will be traveling to cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and other Northeast destinations, including Canada and the Mid-Atlantic.  We will be taking trips through the Megabus or Boltbus services, which offer very low-cost bus trips that you can purchase on their websites (www.megabus.com …

This is a group that wants to travel, mingle and enjoying new experiences. Can't find friends to travel or want to getaway from what you normally see. This is the group for you. Let's enjoy a new city from the night life, to the adventure and museums.

Women United by the Passion to TRAVEL! - Are you faced with the dilemma of staying home because your friends either don't have the money, or time to travel with you and you're afraid to travel alone? No worries, Traveling Girlfriends has members that are just as excited to travel to the same destinations that you are interested in. Paris, France, French, Safari, Africa, Cuba, Jazz, Cuban Culture, Singles - Are you a teacher with time off and looking for a travel buddy? Travel with us during you …

This group is for anyone interested in spreading the knowledge and importance of having a passport and raising awareness of and love for the world around us. We are more of a community of like minded individuals who help each other, celebrate in the other's successes and travel as often as possible. If you are time broke, looking to experience more fun, freedom and fulfillment, welcome to the community!

This is a group for women interested in walking/hiking in the local Bux/Mont/ Philly area trails on the weekends at nature trails in the Bux/Mont/Philly Area.  We usually have two or three  hikes on the weekend per month averaging four to five miles in a couple hours. We also walk usually 3 evenings a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (depending on what is my schedule unless someone else wants to lead on that day).  We  leave at 6 pm from the Ambler Train Station Parking Lot at 6 South Mai …

Cruise and Travel Enthusiasts Meetup Group is providing travel fun and excitement to all. Do you love to travel? Do you have a list of places you have always wanted to go, but still haven't been to many of them? Well, this travel group is for you! This group was started as a place where leisure travel enthusiasts could find great trips and travel with other people who have the same passion for traveling. Why Join Us? Providing travel tips, information, best deals, travel buddies and more. There …

We're an already established group of amazing women who have been together in our book club for about 4 years. We are all good friends, but have decided that it's time to meet some new people, and add some new members to our lovely group. HOpefully that's YOU! we're all late twenties/early thirties, work and live in New York City/ Brooklyn, work hard, play hard, love to dine out, in, and of course, get together to drink wine, eat cheese, and discuss books. This is a fun, easy going group. We tak …

Singular Adventures is a group for friendly, adventerous people who love to travel. Do you enjoy traveling but have a hard time finding someone to travel with? Then this group is for you! Come and meet some new friends for great adventures!

Get ready to meet new friends, socialize, travel and dance! We will host weekly seminars on how to find the best leisure travel locations around the world for less, dance Salsa, have dinner at great NYC restaurants, meet at NYC lounges for drinks, enjoy socializing at after work parties at amazing Rooftop locations in NYC! We have so much in store for you during the remainder of 2013 and beyond! Let's Get Ready to LIVE LIFE WITH NO LIMITS! Patti Disclaimer: I have a blue and platinum mohawk now. …

I created this small group for women, between the ages of 25-30, who are in search of fabulous and fun friendships. Women who are light-hearted, educated, fun-loving, professional, "get up and go", beautiful individuals. If you are through with the constant club hopping and would rather have a glass of wine at a lounge after work (or a margarita), watch a comedy show, take a leisurely stroll through the city, catch a summer outdoor concert, watch an intimate live jazz session, dine out and make …

Tired of seeing the same old people, doing the same old thing, at the same old places? Here's a chance to get together with new and exciting people. Fun-loving people like yourself that want to get out and do something different. If we could show you how to put more LIFE in your life and travel for less than you have every thought possible, would you be interested in finding out more? You don't know what you don't know! This meetup group is for anyone that LOVES to travel and do things as a grou …

Black Is Beautiful Travel Group Black is Beautiful Travel Group was created because I want to travel with others more like myself. Whether it's a day trip, a short weekend get away, a week long vacation internationally or a once in a lifetime dream destination, our possibilities are endless. I find it alarming that "we" travel far less than any other race. I hope to change that in "our" community with this group. I also find that "we" come up with so many reasons as to why "we" don't travel. Fr …

This group is for anyone interested in outdoor walking around the beautiful Battery Park City area for health and fitness. I started this group to jump start our moving into Spring/Summer activities, and as a great way to connect to neighbors. Looking forward to meeting everyone interested in walking for fitness in this very scenic and beautiful location.

This is a group for anyone who has the desire to explore the many "rails to trails" bike paths and/or other more leisurely bike routes (weekdays, weeknights and weekends) with a nice group of friends within a reasonable driving distance of the Southern Chester County/Wilmington/Philadelphia  base area! Bike Pace might vary according to terrain, but basically a nice leisurely safe pace where we can get some great photos or just picnic for a while. Some of my favorites include the Schuylkill River …