Have you ever had a conversation with someone where you found yourself hanging on their every word? Your heart is wide open, your eyes filled with tears, and the goofiest smile you’ve ever pulled is on your face? NC's Authentic Game Nights are designed to give you that same experience with people you’ve never met before. Game Nights are a space where you can discover how much more fun and richer it is to BE YOURSELF.

ABOUT THIS CIRCLE The Women's Journal Writing Circle is a writing group for women who explore personal reflections by journaling. We enjoy playing with words in a flexible, nurturing, non-academic way. No writing experience is ever required, only a desire to listen to yourself, free your inhibitions and let yourself write. Open to ALL women 18 and up. **A Photo (where you are recognizable) is required to join this meetup.**Our venues are not public venues, and we need to be able to recognize e …

Welcome ~ to the NCVC "If you find yourself drawn here for some 'odd' reason...if you possesses a genuinely open mind combined with a deep unexplained passion to know more...and if you are close to walking through the door but have yet to find the key ~ then perhaps, just perhaps...you may have found the door to home." The NCVC has been in place since 2009. It was first advertised on myspace receiving a fairly good NC interest. The NCVC has since moved with the rest of the world towards facebo …

This group welcomes all runners of different paces, but what sets the Turtles & Hares aside from other running groups is that the majority do not run faster than 9 minute miles, and many run 10-15 minute miles and slower. So if you've ever felt a little intimidated by those other running groups that list the "slow" group at 8 minute miles then this is the group for you! So what is this group all about? The Turtles & Hares encompass a wide range of running styles which include; straight running, …

InterPlay is a world-wide community-- and much more than just a Meetup group. It's constructed as local groups in which people thrive, where each person is both the contents and the container. InterPlay is all about having fun, releasing many of the everyday pressures and the serious side of life. It's about expressing oneself and witnessing others.  We think of it as 'Exforming' the opposite of Informing.  Everyone has stories.  Some are so big and complex they are often unexpressed.  IP gives …

This meetup is a new branch for the Happy Geeks empire! We, your meetup organizers, are a husband and wife duo originally from NC who have returned to the Carolinas. While living in Boston, we started  the Happy Geeks of Greater Boston meetup group. We were a very active and close-knit group who had anime nights, game nights, cosplay parties, cabin trips, kayaking adventures, trips to the local comic book stores, convention meetups, Dr Who marathons and so much more! We plan to continue the fun …

"My friends are my estate."- Emily Dickinson. Many people who move to this area are in their 20's and 30's so here's a way to get to know some of them. The Raleigh area is an awesome place to live with lots to do. This group will bring together "young" couples for a variety of activites. Please introduce yourself and put up a photo of both you and your other half when you join. RULES: 1. Put yourself out there. That's the only way you are going to meet us. We are very friendly and welcome ALL wi …

Women: have you ever felt an attraction to another woman? Bicurious and bisexual females are everywhere and now there's a Meetup to support you! Women who are single or married, currently in a relationship with a male OR female... let's get together and socialize, get to know other people and just be who we are! Please note: Although you may have found this Meetup under the "LGBT" heading, this is NOT a Meetup for men, straight women, gay women, or trans...we are focused SOLELY on the unique nee …

This group is designed for women in the Triangle area who are interested in learning and sharing more about self defense. The FBI estimates that 1 out of 3 women in the United States will be the victim of an assault at some point in their lives. That's a scary statistic! There are only two persons guaranteed to be at the scene of an assault: the assailant and the woman he is attacking. It is time to give yourself the tools you need to protect yourself should the situation arise! * * * …

Come and join us for fun , effective and professional training to compete in and survive the "OBSTCALE COURSE RACES "! If you have been to one of these races before, then you will understand the question one ask yourself "I should have trained harded" or "how do I train for this race". I can help and for right now its for free. I am currently in the military. I train and prepare soldiers for a very Special Assesement process within the U.S. Army I AM HERE FOR THOSE WANTING TO INCREASE YOUR TIME …

Beautiful You Social Club Beautiful You is a women's social group committed to faith, beauty, health, spirituality and leading a fun, positive lifestyle. Our motto is “I'm Every Woman”! Our goal is to educate, equip and empower women (ages 35 and up) to live their Lives to the Fullest. Our objective is to address the “whole” woman while fostering a feeling of sisterhood. We feel the solidarity derived from sisterhood is a necessary element to maintaining a joyous and balanced life. We engage in …

Are you looking for a spiritual home that reinforces the Truth you instinctively know: that God is good, you are good and the world is a place for doing good? Are you looking for a new spiritual home, a place that makes you feel good about yourself, your God and your world? Ready to be a human being instead of a human doing? Interested in a God that’s big enough for all of us? Tired of living in the Land of Not Enough? At Unity, there’s always plenty to go around. Come to a place that makes you …

Meet other Single Parents in the Triangle area. Why stay at home with your kids bouncing off the walls when you can get out and have some fun! Make some new friends for yourself - find some new friends for your kids. Let's enjoy the Triangle area together! NEW MEMBERS: Please read About Us before you apply for membership!!! Click on the PAGES tab!

For safety and security reasons, and so that we know who we are hiking with, we require that you use your real first name and post a real picture of yourself that clearly shows your face in order to join our group. Otherwise we will have to decline your membership. Please don't submit a membership request if you cannot meet these requirements. Thanks for your cooperation. This is a women-only hiking group suitable for novice and beginning hikers as well as those with more experience. We offer ev …

Please tell your Meetup friends about us! The Short Version: The Rhine hosts lectures, workshops, classes and conferences with many of the world's foremost authorities on paranormal and parapsychology topics.  Join, learn and experience with us! The Long Version: The Rhine Research Center explores the frontiers of consciousness and exceptional human experiences in the context of unusual and unexplained phenomena. The Rhine’s mission is to advance the science of parapsychology, to provide educati …

We just opened a public location! We have weekly workout class options, weekly support meetings, weight loss challenges, and so much more! With the support and accountability that Too Sexy For This Fat offers, there's no excuse why we all can't be successful in reaching weight loss goals and ...leading healthy lifestyles! Surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people during your weight loss journey is critical. Losing weight can be an emotional roller coaster. Going at it alone is diffi …

Note: We are selectively taking new members in order to maintain a level of safety on our rides. Please contact the group organizer and give some info about yourself, style of riding, experience level, etc. What IS an "epic ride" ? Websters defines epic as " majestic, impressively great". That's what were striving for with this Meetup group. A chance to meet some wonderful new riders that you might have otherwise just waved at as you passed them on the road, but also to have some "epic" rides t …

Welcome to the Triangle Billiards Group! We are a group of many different skill levels, ranging from beginners to advanced pool players. The main purpose of this group is to play pool and have fun doing so! All skill levels are welcome to join!We have events at several billiard polars and sports bars in the area. If you have a favorite place to play, let us know! Check out our photo section and see for yourself. We like to play and have fun in this group! So if your curious, want to play more o …

Meet other local 30s and 40s year olds in a variety of fun and relaxed settings.  We are a diverse group of people who like all sorts of activities, from live music to dining out to sporting events (and everything in between).  If you enjoy going to comedy clubs, brunches, dinners, game nights, house parties, hikes, movies, and sporting events, then this is the group for you.  Our events provide a friendly atmosphere to mix and mingle.  Please be sure to post a picture of yourself to your profil …

We'd love to bring together parents and kids, married or single, of all ages. Our goal is to create new friendships for our kids and ourselves by staying active with our kids, getting out of the house and doing it in a social group setting (large or small). If you have kids 5 and under, want to get involved in more kid friendly activites while making new friends yourself than this is the group for you! I'm always on the lookout for fun, inexpensive or free things to do with the kiddos so we will …

* 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 …

This a group of young, witty, fashionable, creative and fun-loving girls who want to gather together, meet new friends, share ideas, experience unique art, food, culture, and fashion in the triangle. I created this group in part because I noticed there are a lot of fun to be had around here if you gather up the right people. I'm a newbie to the area, but It doesn't matter if your new to the area or been here all your life, just ask yourself: why not have more fun, expand my group of friends and …

This group is for ALL women who seek to improve themselves or their view of themselves including those who have experienced a life change and want to build skills, discover talents, gain practical knowledge and want to give back to others. As a member you will be invited to: casual meetups discussions about how we view our roles as women, mothers, employees etc. practical skill building forums (such as changing a tire, installing a lock etc); share and discover sessions (where you get to share …

Welcome to the Raleigh Recreational Hikers (RRH)!! We're one of the Triangle's premiere hiking group and we have done thousands of hikes around the RDU area plus numerous NC State Park hikes and even a few social gatherings.  RRH is a wonderful group of people and we would be delighted to have you join us for some vigorous exercise in the company of wonderful, like-minded people in the great outdoors. We are a group of enthusiastic amateurs who love spending time on the trail. We get together p …

Join us for an hour of Zumba Fitness fun. Zumba Fitness is a Latin Inspired Fitness Workout that helps sculpt and tone your body. You will enjoy all the Latin rhythms in our class Salsa, Meregue, Cumbia, Reggaeton, samba and other international rhythms that will have you partying yourself into shape. "Ditch the workout and Join the Party." Join the best Zumba experience.

Our group is made up of a bunch of young(21-35z) geeky peeps in the Raleigh area who enjoy hanging out for two purposes: 1. Have fun! We do lots of fun and random stuff like game nights, trivia nights, pot lucks, movies, bonfires, bowling, Nerf wars, shag dancing, art museums, putt-putt, go-karts, laser-tag, knitting, paintball, brewing, and the like. 2. Make a difference! We feed the homeless, mentor students, build things for people in need, gathering supplies and money for kids in poor coun …

Isis Athletics is a women's beginner to advanced cycling ( biking ), running, triathlon, informational clinic, racing, marathon, swimming, open water swimming, group fitness, health and wellness, social activities, and fitness oriented meetup in the Greater Cary/Apex/RTP/Raleigh areas.  We enable women to find training partners and participate in daily outdoor fitness activities (road and hybrid rides, track, trail and road runs, etc)! Isis is a community for its members, we are inviting, inspir …

In order to join this group you will need a recent recognizable photo of yourself. WELCOME 50+ Singles !!!! We are a diverse group of people that like to get together for a variety of events - dining out, movies, themed house parties, firepits, BBQ's, etc.  Our favorites usually centered upon the wonders of FOOD! We love getting together for a great meal and socializing. If you have an idea for an event or to open your home for an event let us know.  Also - the 50+ is not an absolute, it is OK …