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 …

The group's purpose is to attend independent and foreign films as well as other cultural events and lectures both in NJ and NYC. All of our meetings will include a separate opportunity to get together afterward and discuss the event and socialize. We will meet on a on a Wednesday evening once a month. In addition to our Wednesday once a month meetups the group will have other impromptu meetups on other days and be given one to two weeks notice.

Northern NJ Women ages 35-55 who enjoy traveling locally to NYC and elsewhere for independent films, cultural events and making friends Our focus is to develop close personal friendships by spending one weekend day a month of quality time. We will begin in Northern New Jersey to get to know each other and eat and then using public transport as a group go to a scheduled event in New York City and see a film, go to a museum or other cultural activity. Making friends is about connecting and gettin …

this is a group based in the Montclair area mainly for younger people to socialize and make new friends. Our events include walks and exercise, artists and writers groups, brunch, dinners, happy hours, museum trips, and anything fun that will help get people together.

Inspired by the same book title, Motherless Daughters, this group is committed to bringing together motherless daughters by encouraging healing among them, providing insight and compassion and offering strength and hope through promoting awareness about the long-lasting effects of such a loss. The group consists primarily of local girls and women who have endured early mother loss, and is also open to those who live outside of the immediate area. Events are hosted in the Northern New Jersey area …

Big Beautiful Women (BBW) Big Handsome Men (BHM) and their admirers get together to hang out, have fun, go to new events, make new friends, and experience the state of New Jersey. This group was created when we discovered there was not an active MeetUp group to represent the BBW population. We are always looking for new members that are willing and able to be active within the group and have an interested in getting to know new people. Thanks a bunch, NJBBWS Movemet

Calling all Vegans, Vegetarians, veggie curious, and healthy-minded people! it's time to get together to make new friendships, and have some fun!  If you like socializing, eating healthily, being socially conscious, protecting animals, game nights, parties, pot-lucks, live music, dinners out, movie nights, art, picnics etc... then you've come to the right place! Looking forward to getting together for some good times!

You don’t have to go to New York to have fun and expand your network! NEWARK SOCIAL is a young professionals networking group for those who live, work or want to explore Newark. Meet and connect with other young professionals in the area while exploring all that this dynamic city has to offer! NEWARK SOCIAL provides a laid-back, fun platform for young professionals to network and develop new social and professional relationships. We have several meet-ups a month, so come out, explore and expand!

WHO ARE WE? We are a diverse meetup group providing a platform for New Jersey singles (male and female) over 40 to meet other singles for friendship or maybe even find someone special, while participating in fun activities. We know it can be difficult taking that first step to get out there and meet people you don't know. However, by providing fun, social events in a comfortable, non-threatening atmosphere, we can take that step together. You've got an automatic built in set of friends! This is …

This group is to bring Christians together for socializing, ministry and fellowship aligned with the Word of God. The ultimate goal is to have Christian gatherings that support, grow, and encourage interpersonal relationships through social meet ups, day trips, praise parties, ministries and more that keeps our faith growing. Uniting people to people and people to God. John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and me in him, he will bear much fruit... Matthew 28:19 …

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 …

If you are a dynamic woman in the NJ area and looking for a fresh, new Women's Group, then, join us for out next gathering. Sue Waldman is committed to bringing women together to exchange ideas, support aspirations, share stories & work collectively on meaningful projects. The Women's meetup is an opportunity for Women to come together and help one another. We all have a purpose and something to give to the world. Perhaps you have always wanted to start your own business? Maybe you want to expan …

This group was founded in March 2011 and is for moms in the Verona and Caldwell area to get together to meet and socialize. We have events during the day with the kids (such as walking groups, playdates, meetups at the park or library) and to get together at night without the kids for coffee, drinks, or dinner. Anyone can plan and host events.  Both working moms and stay at home moms welcome! This group is also a great resource for moms who are new to the area.  Our message board is filled with …

The Sipper's Delight Wine Tasting Social Club is a monthly wine tasting and networking event for wine lovers in the New York/New Jersey Metro Area. Beginners, moderate consumers and connoisseurs are welcome. This group is for anyone interested in learning the basics of wine tasting and broadening their knowledge of wine. Every month we will taste and evaluate samples of 4-6 new wines from various regions around the world. Come out to sip wine and socialize in a casual and unpretentious environme …

Put some hep in your step and groove to jazzy sounds of the Big Band Era and the cool blues at the Jersey bOunce Friday Night Swing Dance Party. Beginners will learn the basics of East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop at the included lesson. No partner needed! Join a friendly, inviting group and make new friends while learning to jump, jive and boogie. (And get great exercise without even knowing about it!) Downtown Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union Street, Montclair Lesson: 8:30-9:30 Dance: 9:30-11:30 BYO …

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 …

To dance, party and to enhance our social dance skills: Meet fun loving people (from NY, NJ, PA and DE) who enjoy music and dancing at upscale venues. You'll find a great mix of friendly singles and couples of all ages and skill levels sharing a common interest ... the ecstasy of dancing and socializing! Dancers, Newbies wanting to dance and Socializers alike are welcome. Let's feed our passion with travel and cruises.

We are a group for anyone interested in learning how to square dance or attending dances once they have graduated from class. Beginner class is 12 weeks for $48 per person for series. Free Intro Dance is 9/20 at Caldwell Grover Cleveland Middle School - 7:30pm. Great activity for empty nesters, couples seeking a joint hobby, or people looking to have a relaxing, fun night out. Square dancing is alive and well and fun for people of all ages! Come check out the free dance and give it a whirl! …

Do you like to dance? Do you like to socialize? Are you about meeting new people? Dance, party, mix and mingle: Meetup fun loving people who enjoy music, dancing and socializing at upscale venues. You'll find a great mix of friendly singles and couples of all ages and skill levels sharing a common interest ... the ecstasy of dancing and socializing! Dancers, Newbies wanting to dance and Socializers alike are welcome. Each event description will let you know what is happening. Let's feed our pass …

Are you looking for a weight loss buddy or you ave you lost weight and you're looking for others dealing with the challenges of losing weight and/or maintaining their weight? This is the support group for you! I lost a lot of weight about 5 years ago through healthy eating and regular exercise. I have managed to maintain my weight loss but it’s not without a lot of willpower and work, especially as I’ve gotten older. One of the most challenging parts to choosing a healthy lifestyle is having fam …

Hi gals! Ready to have some fun??? This group is for women in there 20s and 30s that are looking to meet new people, try new things and have a good time. Maybe you're new to the area and need to make friends, or you're from the area and your current friends have moved away, or you just feel stuck in a rut and looking to expand your social group. Either way please come join us!! The only requirements are that you are female, in your 20s or 30s, open to making friends and trying new things and lik …

When was the last time you took an hour for yourself to breathe?  Join us for an hour or two and network professionally and/or socially.  Pass your business card around  or just have a relaxing conversation with someone new. Join us! Many thanks, Pam

Have you always wanted to couple dance like they do in the movies and television, but didn’t want to spend the countless hours needed to learn to do so?  Well now you can!  In this class you will be taught a simple foundation step and almost 20 classic and improvised dance moves to do along with it.  By the end of the first session you and a partner will be able to move gracefully and artfully together.  With a minimum of memorization and no specific footwork.   The course distills dancing into …

LADIES from North NJ! Do you want to learn or practice Turkish language and have the opportunity for language exchange? Regular practice is the key! Join us at this well established language exchange meeting organized specific time will be announced to brush up on Turkish language or learn some key sentences before traveling abroad, having conversation with Native Turkish speakers. • Do you have a Turkish neighbor, or friend from work or a husband? • Do you plan to travel to Turkey and want to l …

Interested in going out and practicing your dance moves? But don't want to go at it alone. Well, then welcome to "The Salsa Latin & Ballroom Dance Group. Our goal will be to go out to social dance events and dance clubs in nj and surrounding areas. Suggestions for future events are also greatly appreciated. This is intended to be a fun, enjoyable group that goes out, has a great time and has such a wonderful experience, that there looking forward to the next event. :-). No prior experience is ne …

Come mix, mingle, and engage with women who love women. We invite you to experience New Jersey with us as we provide you with a passport to nightlife, culture, social, and family events. Through this meetup we hope to change, not only the way we meet, but party, live, and love. If you are looking for fun times and possibly a deeper connection with other women, join the movement! Let's take off.

The Sanskrit word yoga has the literal meaning of "yoke", from a root yuj meaning to join, to unite, or to attach. This group is intended to unite yoga lovers together for both yoga practice and socializing. During the warm summer months there will be meetups held on the beach which I intend to hold a yoga class followed by a social event. I plan to organize at least 1 event every 2 weeks, and 1 yoga class per week depending on the interest level. The social events will be anything from a potluc …

This group is intended to bring together Latinos with similar interest. I am single and new to NJ so I would like to focus on bringing single people together looking to make new friends; but couples are welcome as well! Being Latina myself I have found it hard to meet other Latinos in my area. I would like to have weekly get togethers at different places for dinner, drinks, outdoor events, dancing and anything else fun! Please bring your ideas so that we may experience something new every week. …