The Guhyasamaja Center is a community of spiritual friends in the Washington DC area dedicated to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism. We follow the Gelugpa tradition, the same lineage as His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Our Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, founded the center in 1994 as part of the worldwide Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (www.fpmt.org). Whether you are new to Buddhism or a long-time student, we offer classes from FPMT's carefully designed curriculum t …

Dogs act as our mirror. The unconditional love we receive from them is in truth a reflection of the unconditional love and goodness in each and every one of us. Our dogs show us the potential in ourselves as well as the potential in humanity. This group serves to shine a light on that truth and nurture the application of that idea in all people, encouraging respect and deep understanding for these creatures that show us the tremendous capacity of the human spirit. As a practical tool, this group …

Meet fellow Dachshunds and Dachshund Owners near you! Come to a local Dachshund Meetup to talk about training issues, health and nutrition, and the general well-being of our popular breed, as well as let the dogs romp and play and make new friends. Longhaired, Smooth or Wirehaired; miniature or full-sized, all breeds of Dachshunds and people are welcome!

Visitors are always welcome. Feel free to drop by! Meet other locals who are interested in overcoming the fear of public speaking, learning the art of leadership, making new friends, and enjoying the camaraderie of being an active club member of Toastmasters. Our members range in age from mid-twenties to mid-seventies. The tone of our meetings are friendly, encouraging, supportive and no pressure. We meet twice a month, usually on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Our fall, winter and spring location …

Our success in life is determined solely from the decisions made by others. Think about it. You are married b/c she said "Yes", you have a degree b/c the university admissions committee said "Yes", you closed the sale b/c the client said "Yes." Developing this ability to bring others to "Yes" is vital in every aspect of our personal and business life. In this Meetup, Dr. Koment has created another in his "101 series" of college level seminar courses in real life issues. To learn more, go to our …

NVCT, founded in 1994, is an award winning charity that saves nearby nature by helping local governments and private landowners voluntarily preserve natural areas, trails, streams and parks. NVCT is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) 3 organization preserving natural and historic resources. Contributions are tax deductible. Presently, we have preserved over 5,370 acres of natural areas and open space in Northern Virginia. NVCT also hosts Explore + Restore, a series of local outdoor educational and …

This group's purpose is to give it's members an opportunity to get out,socialize and have a good time. Some activities will be dinners out, cultural events, live music,happy hours, festivals, wine/beer tastings, Fridays after Five..whatever fun, interesting things C-Ville has to offer. No more sitting at home watching a video alone on a weekend!! Trips to DC and Richmond are not out of the question. Maybe trips farther away...who enjoys going alone and paying a single supplement? There are man …

Are you a football, basketball or baseball fan? Into boxing, soccer or golf? Welcome to the Sports Fan Meet-Up Group, a great way to socialize and meet other like-minded people for fellowship and fun --Football parties, Basketball games, Boxing Matches, Super Bowls, NBA Finals, World Series, Final Fours, the Masters Tournament, or anything that is interesting. Meet-up at local sports bars and restaurants, or host and attend casual get-togethers at home. Interested members can also Meet Up and tr …

Learn how to take your existing Web skill sets to build fully native applications for both iPhone and Android. Developers without knowledge of Objective-C or Java -- the languages traditionally used to code iPhone and Android apps -- can still create native apps quickly and easily using the JavaScript, HTML and CSS knowledge they already have. Attendees will walk away with a larger understanding of how these new aspects of Titanium are shedding light on the future of "build once, publish many" f …

A hands-on community forum for musicians, vocalists, minstrels, and psalmists -- Join your fellow vocalists and musicians for an exciting independent music ministry! All are welcome; no matter what voice part, musical instrument, or musical ability!  We aim to teach, grow, fellowship, praise, and worship!  Even if you feel that you can't carry a tune, we come complete with buckets! Rehearsals are currently being re-organized and will be announced soon. However, during rehearsal we will cover cla …

The Richmond Jaycees is a 501(c)4 civic organization tasked with developing leaders through a process that involves event and project planning with a focus on community development. Jaycees develop leadership skills through meetings, workshops, and training events, but the primary source of our members’ leadership development comes through hands-on experience in planning and managing chapter projects and events. Throughout the years, the Jaycees have been responsible for planning concert series, …

Hello, Everybody! Welcome to the Washington Redskins Fans Meetup Group! This group was started in September 2011 by Raj Pal. Unfortunately, Raj had to step down recently because of professional obligations outside of the United States. We certainly wish him well, and he deeply regretted having to leave us at a time when this team is beginning to show signs of improving--at least that’s what we all hope. Raj has "passed the torch" to me. I’ve never led a Meetup Group before. I have no managerial …

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 …

50+ Friendz in the ‘Burg “Friendz in the ‘Burg” is an activity group for single people age 50 and older who are looking to meet new people for friendship and activities. Connect with people of similar ages while exploring what our area has to offer. If you are young at heart and open-minded to new ideas and places to go, then this may be the group for you. This is not a dinner group-the focus will be on a wide variety of events and places to visit – Fredericksburg, down to Richmond, or going int …

Greetings! MOD stands for Modern, Older and Dynamic, and our group is comprised of moms from all across Northern Virginia. We have office moms, SAHMs, and work-at-home moms; we are a diverse bunch. What we have in common is that we've had a child at what OBs charmingly call an "Advanced maternal Age." (i.e. mid 30's to 40's.) AND we want to be active with our kids. We know friends come in all varieties,but let's be honest . . . it's not  always fun to be the lone "mature mom" in the playgroup. T …

Project Yoga Richmond is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities by nurturing, expanding, and unifying the greater Richmond yoga and movement arts collective through selfless service. Our areas of focus are education, outreach, and networking. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.projectyogarichmond.org. Our physical studio (where the majority of our publicly offered classes and events happen) is loc …

Welcome! This group is for people in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area that are enthusiastic about traveling to different locations domestically and internationally for trips, vacations and getaways! Members can suggest travel meetups, suggestions and ideas. Every idea will be considered! Trip ideas will range from domestic weekend beach getaways to the Caribbean and Mexico. We love people that don't mind being a part of traveling as part of a group effort and meeting new people along the way! Fun …

Richmond Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts (RA-MORE) is the unified voice for mountain biking in the Greater Richmond Virginia area. RA-MORE is a chapter of Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Northern Virginia/ District of Columbia that was formed in 1992. Together, the two organizations represent thousands of mountain bikers and maintain over 115 miles of urban trail. The Richmond chapter, an all volunteer organization formed in 2005, is dedicated to …

This is a group that is interested in preserving memories with the love of Scrapbooking. I have been Scrapbooking for 13 years and have over 30 albums I would love to help you get started or just provide space and time for you to work on your albums. I look forward to making new friends and working on my albums with you.

My goal is to lead all age groups of up to 15 people on hiking tours that explore the wonderful National and State parks beyond the D.C. metro area. I have many years of leading groups on outdoor adventures all over North America, and want to share my enthusiasm and expertise with others, as well as help create an atmosphere for making some new friends! Each hike will be an adventure!

This is a group for parents and extended families of multiracial children. How can we help them thrive and develop a strong sense of identity? Share your stories and experiences; explore resources for raising our children.