Meet other local chess and board game players to talk strategy and play games.

Every Saturday morning, we meet up for a friendly hike through the nature trails of Forest Park in Queens. We also hike to other locations for which we'll give ample notice. Who: Anyone who wants to escape into nature for a little while. Our hikes will take us over dirt paths, over fallen logs, and up and down easy hills. We average around 3 miles. Our highest hill is equal to about 3 to 4 flights of subway stairs in elevation. If you commute every day, you will be fine. No one will be left behi …

A chance for all musicians to interact. This group was designed to allow musicians a chance to try new material and perform in a relaxed and friendly environment.

I work in Queens and after work I am seeking to meet others who are movie fans like me!! This is a friendship group for movie fans!!

~We are 600++ Members strong - Thank you for your Support of this Fabulous Group~ Welcome to the Queens & Western Nassau Tennis Meetup. This GROUP is OPEN to anyone from the Tri-State area willing to come out & join us each week. Members have commented that this meetup group is well rounded and has a bunch of very nice people who enjoy playing tennis. Tennis allows people with something in common to come together. I would like to bring as many tennis players as possible from all walks of life t …

This meetup is for any single professionals in their 30's and 40's who live anywhere in the 5 boroughs of NYC and would love to meet other single professionals who enjoy socializing by the water. I moved here from Florida and have realized, in the past 10 months here, that I miss the water terribly! Any other water lovers out there who also would love to make new friends and socialize near the water? We will meet for happy hours by the water in Manhattan or at great wine bars. In addition, …

The Jazz Spot was located in Brooklyn New York and was a live jazz music venue who's owners sponsored/organized this group for a FANTASTIC 7 year run (2003 - 2010)! MUCH PROPS to them and their fabulous efforts to promote Jazz in ALL of it's art forms. I'm keeping the name similar in tribute to their work! The JazzSpotters group will build on that same tradition as we search out Jazz performances, new CD and DVD releases, and even seek to put the word out on activities of group members! ALL jazz …

This is a group for people who love to read and enjoy sharing ideas and opinions about books. We meet once a month in a cafe or restaurant in the Forest Hills, Queens area. Books read so far: Rats (Robert Sullivan) What Is the What (Dave Eggers) The Extra Man (Jonathan Ames) The Namesake (Jhumpa Lahiri) A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Betty Smith) North River (Pete Hamill) On Chesil Beach (Ian McEwan) World's Fair (E. L. Doctorow) The Emperor's Children (Claire Messud) Everything Is Illuminated …

This group is for food lovers, movie buffs and people who don't want to trek to Manhattan to eat a good meal, see a movie or do something fun. There are great restaurants and movie theaters in the area. We'll dine on different cuisines and discuss movies and topics of the day! So come one and all and meet new and interesting people. Get out of the house and mingle with the singles of Queens. All are welcome!!!

Do you LOVE going out in the city, but often wish you could enjoy spending time in your own neighborhood? This group is for women in their 30's who live in Forest Hills (or nearby) who love sophisticated restaurants, fine wine or cocktails, and good friends. I have started this group for vibrant, intelligent, and FABULOUS women looking to go out in their neighborhood and share a fun night with girl friends. I will arrange dinner parties for groups of 6 (or more) and the occasional outing to a ch …

Girls (over 45) Just Wanna Have Fun too! Whether you're married, single or in a relationship, we all need "girl time." This is your chance to make new friends, relax, have fun, try new adventures and share experiences with other women. Let's get together for lunch, brunch, movies, theater, museums, jazz, comedy clubs, day trips, spa days and just plain fun. Most meetups will take place in Forest Hills or surrounding areas of Queens. We will also explore NYC since it has wonderful museums …

Is it possible to laugh for no reason? The answer is YES! Laughter can be learned and programmed into the body, to bring about a complete transformation. The name Laughter Yoga is derived from combining Yogic breathing (Pranayama) with Laughter Exercises. This effective blend results in multiple health benefits, primarily increasing the supply of oxygen and boosting the immune system. It energizes and recharges the metabolism, making one feel fresh and energetic. Laughter Yoga was developed in I …

We are a community protestant church located in Forest Hills Gardens. I created this meetup group to publicize our worship, bible study, fundraisers, movie nights, potluck dinners, adult outings, fellowship opportunities, chances to volunteer, etc. For any of these events, don't worry if you only see a few rsvps from meetup members. These events are not dependent on meetup attendees to run. So we look forward to seeing you at any of these events.

The Forest Hills Moms of Toddlers Meetup group is for local moms in Forest Hills & the surrounding areas. We'll meet up for playdates, playgrounds, museums, zoos, lunches, moms-night-out, etc. Hope you'll join us!

Are you between the ages of 20-35, been described as sweet, caring, talkative, genuine, not catty, and drama free, living in the City or close enough to make it to frequent get-togethers to be active in the group, and looking for those genuine friendships you had growing up? If so this is the group for you! This is an exclusive "Girlfriend" group for those of us that are done with college and want the closeness we felt with friends we had growing up. This group will comprise of girls that …