There's a lack of organization in the greater Burlington area when it comes to trail running, which makes no sense. We are surrounded by beautiful trails, mountains, hills, lakes, ponds, streams, meadows, and mud puddles just asking for us to play in and around them. The Long Trail Running Club is being organized to build a community of trail lovin' runners; providing us a place to communicate, coordinate, socialize, share stories, trail and race reports, and get dirty while doing something hea …

The Champlain Kayak Club was founded in 1992 and has been active on the lake ever since. Whether you're taking to the water for the first time, or have years of sea kayaking experience, we'd like to invite you to come paddle with us. The club sponsors weekly Wednesday night paddles, weekend trips and multi-day treks to destinations ranging from our home Lake Champlain to the coast of Maine. The club places a strong emphasis on paddling safety, with regular clinics on topics ranging from basic s …

This meetup site is shared by software related user groups in Northern Vermont to manage event registration and related online social networking: Vermont.NET (also at VTdotNET.org) Microsoft .NET developers meeting monthly for awesome presentations on .NET and other relevant software developer topics. Since 2002. VTFunc Functional programmers & the curious get together once a  month to talk about functional development topics. Even if you are not using a functional programming language, these me …

Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for people to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a supportive environment. Our course …

This is a ladies only group, focused on forming friendships while doing fun things. Let's go to a museum, enjoy some food and conversation, go camping, to a concert/play/show, a crazy drunken night on the town or enjoy 80s night at Metronome. We are very accepting of all of the things that make us "different".  We have many ladies in different age ranges, school/career paths, family situations, etc., but we focus more on the things that we have in common rather than the things that separate us.  …

Join other local men and women age 50+ for fun and easy fitness endeavors like local walks, easy hikes, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, etc. Come make some new friends of your own age and let's have fun by keeping active to stay fit. This group is primarily for beginner to intermediate fitness levels depending on the event. While we're all adults and are responsible for ourselves, we ask that you dress appropriately for the events and do not smoke. Other than that there really are …

Tired of spending your evening socializing with others talking about the weather, your job, or the big game. Prefer to have a deep and meaningful conversation instead? We could talk about politics, science, spirituality, the environment, the male/female relationship, or the nature of the universe. Heck, we could even have a meaningful conversation about meaninglessness. Come join us, help us choose something fun and meaningful to talk about, and lets get in there deep over a cup of tea, or a …

Interested in mindfulness? We get together every Sunday and Wednesday evening to support and encourage each others practice. We begin every Sunday session with a little socializing, have an hour of guided mindfulness, and end with some tea and snacks. On Wednesday after work we relieve stress with some gently yoga. All skill levels are welcome, as the techniques used are both user-friendly and industrial-strength. The sessions are guided by teachers from the Center for Mindful Learning using tec …

This group is intended to bring people together for the responsible and mutual enjoyment of beer. We plan to meet at least once per month and sample the many great offerings of Burlington and Vermont alike. Cheers!

Burlington NetSquared brings together people from a variety of sectors who are passionate about using technology for social change in Vermont and beyond. Each month Burlington NetSquared holds panels, trainings and talks that highlight how technology (including social media, gaming, mobile phones, interactive media and other web platforms) is being used for positive social change. While our main geographic focus is Vermont, we welcome case studies from other locales as well.  We want to: • Incre …

This group was created with the non-league bowler, the first time bowler, and the I-haven't-played-in-years bowler in mind. It provides an opportunity for people to get together and have a good time through a sport we all enjoy. Come solo or bring a buddy -- either way you'll meet some fun people and improve your game by a few pins (or more). Go ahead, RSVP. See you at the alley! --------------- So why "Buzzard"? A "buzzard" is bowling speak for three open frames in a row. The name emphasizes …

If you're interested in hiking, paddling, bocce ball, biking, and other outdoor activities, would like to participate with other people or groups of people, this may be the spot for you. New Club for getting people together to  enjoy outdoor activities; more specifically people in or traveling to the Champlain Valley area or area of posted activity are encouraged to connect, car pool, and have fun.  Any skill level is fine and beginners are encouraged. Post your hiking ideas for others to see, …

This group was started for more of the laid back type of hikers that are looking to do an average of 2 to 5 miles a hike and just enjoy getting out and exercising, maybe hitting a brewery afterwards to enjoy a cold one (nothing tastes better than a cold beer after a good sweat!) or just enjoy the company of your fellow hikers. The exercise is good to keep the beer gut away and Vermont is such a beautiful place to explore, so please join us!

Interested to eat out? Wanna try something new and tasty? Let's go out weekly/bi-weekly and find out what Vermont can offer! Maybe we can write reviews of these restaurants and let others know how they are.

Welcome! This group is for Burlington, VT area healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, coders, designers, IT professionals, marketers, caregivers, patients, and anyone else who is interested in the future of healthcare. We hope to plan networking events, talks, demos, and more (suggestions are very welcome!). Come learn from and converse with like-minded healthcare enthusiasts.

We are meant to be happy and live our lives with an open heart.  When our (spiritual) hearts open we can feel profound peace, calmness and happiness because our hearts are our key connection to The Divine Source of Love. During these weekly meetups you will be guided to feel and experience the beauty of the heart.  There is absolutely no experience needed in meditation/ spirituality as everyone has a heart and feeling your heart is very simple and natural! Reiki Tummo is a wonderful heart based …

This is a photography group for discussing, sharing, and critiquing. Our focus is making art with photography. Let's talk about how to make images really different. Welcome all photography styles such as street, fine art, landscape, portrait, photojournalism, etc. Let's share images, provide tough feedback, talk about styles, discuss favorite photographers, and figure out how to make our images evoke emotions. Join if you want to share with others who are creative, open, and want to meet new peo …

Own a 3D printer? Thinking of buying one? Want to see what others are doing, or trade tips? Come join our local Vermont community! You don't need to own a printer to join this Meetup or attend: just come on and join the fun!

An extension of The Vermont Vegetarian Society : a non-sectarian, non-partisan, all-volunteer educational organization providing information about vegetarianism and practical experiences with vegetarian food. We are an open group who welcome all those interested in a vegetarian lifestyle. You do NOT have to be a current vegetarian/vegan/raw food/fruitarian to join this group. You are welcome to join us at any time for pot lucks, dining out (VT, NY, MTL, MA), coffee, recipe sharing, and good time …

Meet other local Healers who want to promote healthy living. This group is for anyone interested in health and healing you don't have to be a practitioner to join. I'm new to Vermont and therefore would really love to meet a network of people who are interested in health and all different healing modalities. If you are interested in Alternative Healing, this group is for you. Come to our meetings to learn, meet, grow and network.

Esoteric Teachings is an independent spiritual organization, created by volunteers wishing to share their understanding of esotericism. Join us to explore a wonderful realm of spirituality with simple and objective mystical exercises. All of our activities are free Our Main Principles: The time to practice spirituality is always now. The ultimate goal of Esotericism is to help people awaken spiritually. A true positive change in the world is possible through the positive change of individuals. …

Anyone who is single with children in the 802 area is welcome to join. We will meet for play dates (with kids), hold classes to make parenting easier, & have grown up only activities so that we can all get to know one another, have fun, and share the difficulties and joys involved in single parenting. We are open to any and all suggestions that the group would like to make!

The American International Club of Vermont is being created to allow a vehicle for people with international experience to come together to socialize and network in an atmosphere that is fun, supportive and intellectually stimulating. I decided to start this group to provide an opportunity for social interaction, networking and the exchange of information between foreign professionals living in Vermont and Vermont residents who have spent part of their life living overseas. I thoroughly enjoyed …

HI! I started this group as I have a small group of friends who like to wall climb at Petra Cliffs, except we cant all go at the same time, so we want to increase the size so there is always someone to climb with. Begineers or experts, there is always something to learn. One of the many cool things about this sport is that all levels can climb together, cause it is only one person on the wall at one time, with the other person either spotting or belaying you.  If you have never gone before, you …

This group is for the purpose of joining together individuals who are both extremely motivated and eager to explore the world in all senses. Individuals here have a craving for intensity, knowledge, and inspiration. We are people of Art, Science, and Physical Challenge. Type of Events We Engage In: -'Fun' events; ex: 'Galactic Bowling', 'Trivia Nights', 'Comedy Nights', 'Exploration (local or otherwise)' [or just hanging out for a drink!] -'Physical Challenge' events; ex: 'Tough Mudder', '5k Ra …

If you're interested in meeting new people, you're in the right place. If you want to develop your cooking skills, look no further. If you enjoy dinner parties, join us. The Dining Out club has been a great success and our dinner parties have been platters of fun. Building on that success, this cooking and dinner party club is a place where folks can enjoy the pleasures of preparing and eating food socially. Food--cooking food and eating food--is much more enjoyable when shared. Some events migh …

For Tarot enthusiasts of all levels. Join us as we learn more about Tarot. Bring your cards, if you have them, as well as a sense of humor and a willingness to share. This month's group will focus on the basics: deck structure, ritual and reading technique and simple readings. ... We will meet one another and have the opportunity to read for one another. The fee is $10.00 with an opportunity to win a door prize! Your host is Sherri Glebus, M.A.--Experienced Tarotist, reader, teacher and divine f …

Let's get together to share our of love of cardmaking and papercrafting! New and accomplished paper crafters alike... come join us, beginning January 2013, for some paper crafting and fun! Some events might include; card swaps, card making, technique classes, pinterest parties, or simple CROPS. If you are interested, sign-up and let us know what you would like to do... Welcome & Happy Everything!