The Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group or AARGGH exists to provide a community for gaming enthusiasts in the DC Metro area, with an emphasis in NoVA. We play board games, social games, Euro games, role-playing games, laser tag, bowling, mini golf, and any other game anyone will organize with a large monthly event and several smaller events each month. We're brand new and looking for friendly folks to hang out with at our events

Did you find our stencil cut business card in a bookstore, comic shop, or other random place? If so, bring it with you to your first meeting and get in free! Do you get upset when people call Japanese animation "cartoons"? Did you name a pet after an anime character? Have you ever seen a Miyazaki film? Do you know what "J-Pop" is? Do you know the difference between dressing up and Cosplaying? If you answered yes to at least two of these then ATA is for you! Why partake in one of your …

The John of God group was created to raise awareness about the spiritual healing work that has helped millions for over 53 years. Medium John, commonly known as "John of God" worldwide, has been in service to humanity since he was a teenager in Brazil, and occasionally travels to other parts of the world to help humanity. I am an official guide and medium to the Casa de Dom Inacio in Brazil where Medium John fulfills his mission. Part of my mission is to help people understand what happens in B …

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 location is the Rose Hill El …

This Northern Virginia artist meetup is for everyone who wants to improve their drawing. Don't just take classes... come practice with us! Learn More . . . http://www.meetup.com/SketchOn/about/

(FORMERLY ALEXANDRIA NEW MOMS MEETUP GROUP) This is a group of women and babies who are eager to meet people and make new friends! Our babies range from newborns to toddlers and our moms are in their late 20s and well beyond. We look forward to meeting you in and around Alexandria!

Welcome to the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club! We're a diverse group of readers of all ages and backgrounds, meeting twice a month at a fantastic coffee shop in Alexandria, VA. Every second Sunday (usually) we discuss a fantasy selection, alternating between traditional and urban/contemporary fantasy each month. Every fourth Sunday (usually) we discuss a science fiction selection, alternating between classic and modern sci-fi. Our meetups tend to range across topics, comparing and contrasting to o …

Meet other area Black Professionals to network and discuss the many issues that we must negotiate, in and out of the work place. Network and socialize with others who live, work or grew up in Northern Virginia (and some "spiritual natives"), as well as those who have migrated here and of course, have a great time doing so!

Have you had weight loss surgery? Are you pre-op? Are you thinking about having it? Let's get together to lend each other support, talk about tips that have helped you, and be there to support each other. Meetings will be in the Alexandria area. This is not a group for medical information or answers. This group will be to cheer each other on and support each other through our respective journeys.

The Reiki Center of Greater Alexandria is the spiritual center of Kathy South. Kathy South is a spiritual healer, teacher and medium. She is an official guide/group leader to the Casa de Dom Inacio in Brazil where the famous Brazilian healer John of God has his free spiritual center. Kathy takes groups for 1 or 2-week trips to the center in Brazil at various times during the year. Visit us at www.reikialexandria.com

Are you ready to get inspired? Are you ready to go shopping and update your wardrobe without breaking the bank? Don't shop!!! SWAP! At our "Swap Til' You Drop' Clothing Swap Events you can meet with locals to swap the cool clothes you no longer want or need. Our events are free! Just bring a potluck dish and all of your clothing, shoes and accessories you have! You can shop/swap for all the items that you want! No limit;) Are you a Recessionista Fashionista? Let's not allow our economy to get …

This group is to meet other folks interested in the Cantonese/Chinese culture. In this meetup we will do events where people can get to know other people better like dining out. We will try to do events in Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Inactive users will be deleted. Users with too many no shows will also be deleted.

Women in the Kingstowne area that need time to SOCIALIZE, Laugh, and have some Fun! NOTE: No Cooking, No Kid(s), No Spouse, No Cleaning....just MEETUP!

I started this group to expand my circle of girl friends. I'm dedicated to really getting out there and doing things. I plan on having lots of things to do mainly on the weekends. We will do dinner and movies, museums, concerts, hiking, theater, and whatever else we as a group can think to do. I don't really want to put a age restriction on the group as I believe age doesn't dictate how much fun one can have or be. So any young minded women single or married who wants to get out and be social wi …

Facilitator-run writing groups use prompts and timed writings to help you begin your personal journey in memoir writing. Participants are encouraged to share what they write with the group. Members often gain insights and useful strategies by hearing what others write. Sessions are 50 minutes. Homework assignments help to motivate you to write on your own away from the group.