An informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a book club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics.

Description: Recovery International (RI) is a peer-led self-help group that teaches techniques to help us change thoughts and behaviors that cause psychological distress. Whether you or someone you know is looking to overcome a specific fear or phobia, are sleepless because of stress or are dealing with depression, anger, obsessive thoughts or compulsions, RI can help. We provide reassurance and fellowship through meeting friendly people with similar problems who have found a way to live happier …

WWW DSM is a group of interesting and intelligent women in the Des Moines and surrounding areas looking to relax, make new friends, grow their social network, learn something new and so much more. And, of course, enjoy great wine! We encourage women from all walks of life to come, share, and experience what WWW DSM is all about! RSVP and put our next event on your calendar. We’d love to meet and get to know you! This group is NOT about seeing how many business cards you can hand out. Sure, somet …

Looking for long and low riders known as the dachshund, badger dog, doxie, dash hound or weiner dog. All colors, sizes and gender, registered or nonregistered. Come have fun and socialize your doxie. For the safety and health of all of our weiners please be up to date on all vaccinations including bordetella, rabies, heartworm and monthly flea treatment. Not responsible for accidents or dog bites. Potlucks, fun events and prizes every couple months. Members share hosting events, playtime and cl …

Our goal at Singles Mingle is to provide AWESOME events for singles of all ages. The whole idea is to provide different types of social singles events for like-minded people who want to get out and experience something new in a low-pressure atmosphere. You will find that we host events from: Mini dating, Nut and Bolt Parties to Mixxers for all ages, we strive to provide you with a great mix of single professionals to mingle with at a venue that is exciting; ensuring that you have a fabulous even …

This is a great group of women of all ages who live in or near the Des Moines area.  We host a variety of events - dinners, movies, sporting events, drinking, walks, etc - so there is something for everyone!  Whether you are young or old, single or married, kids or no kids...if you are looking to get out of the house and to meet some new friends, this is a great way to do it!  We encourage all of our members to get involved and post events if they'd like, and everyone is very nice and welcoming …

How do you Fuel your life? Become part of a network of women who want to explore the Des Moines area health, fitness and nutrition scene and have great fun along the way. Welcoming all women – health nuts to health newbie’s. Get out and about, be happy, be healthy! Try new fitness activities with a group, taste local healthy eats, discover new health products, or learn valuable nutrition information from local health experts – variety is the key to fueling a healthy life. Hang out with other ‘f …

Des Moines locals that want to get out on the water and learn, share, and paddle together. Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is the fastest growing sport in America. Why? Because it is easy to learn, tons of fun, and can be done on almost any body of water. SUP may have been born in Hawaii, but it is a perfect fit for Iowa!

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Yoga can be defined in modern terms as being the most encompassing system of self improvement. This system aims not just at obtaining a healthy and ideal body, or a strong and positive mind. Yoga teaches us how to control and elevate our emotions and reactions to life’s events. We gradually learn to amplify all that is good in us, and transform that which is limited or painful. The ultimate goal is to become aware of our unlimited potential and true divine identity. We promote the teachings of U …

Crossroads of Iowa develops a diversity of classes and events, mostly free with donations kindly accepted...with basic themes of personal enrichment and fun! What is your suggestion, your area of expertise? Classes and programs will eventually be incorporated into a transitional housing program for women leaving the Therapeutic Community Drug Treatment Program at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, but ideally always including the community-at-large.

Want to practice your French? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the French language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome! So come chat over a cup of coffee or watch a movie or a play or a soccer or rugby match or come to concerts or a symphony or art exhibit or happy hour or eat crêpes? We can't wait to meet you !!!

The VeloRosa Cycling Team formed out of a passion for the sport on two wheels...cycling. We exist to encourage, nurture, teach, and challenge women to get more involved in the cycling community. We welcome all women, who have an interest in two wheeled athletics, to join us as we learn, grow, and have fun together! Whether you currently enjoy leisure riding, road racing, triathlons, mountain biking, touring, or just want a fun group of women to ride the trails in Central Iowa together, then you …

A community for those with professional interest in content strategy, information architecture, and related disciplines. We'll get together to network, to learn from each other, to commiserate about tough projects, and to help promote content strategy thinking in the greater Des Moines area. In addition to IA and CS, likely members might come from development, UX design, social strategy, interactive design, and so on. If you're just curious what content strategists do all day, that works, too.

Anyone who owns a Cavalier (or loves Cavaliers!) is invited to get together at different parks around the city with their dogs. I have a 7 yr old Cavalier and a 1.5 yr old min poodle mix. I was thinking of starting at the Windsor Heights dog park since it is free and then going to other parks around the city/surrounding area.

Pathways Connect of Greater Des Moines is a Pathways to Family Wellness group dedicated to supporting a health and wellness lifestyle for the entire family. Pathways Connect of Greater Des Moines is a non-profit, educational wellness program that is free to parents. We use the Pathways to Family Wellness magazine as a guide to discussing topics of holistic living, including: Birth and pregnancy • Breastfeeding benefits • Compassionate parenting • Sustainable and environmentallyfriendly choices • …

Meet other local fans of Ayn Rand, the author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, and the creator of the philosophy of Objectivism -- a philosophy of reason, purpose and self-esteem that holds human life on this Earth as the standard of all values and your life as an end in itself. The Des Moines Objectivist Group (DMOG) is a Central Iowa community group dedicated to the study and advocacy of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism.  We are a fun group of people who meet on the first Sunday of …

Metro Women’s Network is a unique organization serving as a vehicle for women in the greater Des Moines area to find and support each other in business and personal endeavors. Dinner meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month (exceptions: No meeting in July, November/December meeting is combined into a holiday social the first Thursday in December) at local restaurants. We feature topics of interest to women presented by experts in each field, from women’s health to business etiquette …