Become a part of a revolutionary Succession Planning Professional Community! Sponsored by the International Succession Planning Association ® (ISPA ®,) Edge/Schneider Consulting and The Rawls Group, this group will promote an environment for sharing ideas, leveraging resources and will provide access to cutting edge professional development, marketing opportunities and resources. THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE: An advisor who works in or supports the business succession planning pro …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

Meet with a local group of Reiki practitioners to share our knowledge about Reiki and plan ways to share Reiki with the public. This is a group that is already Attuned and Trained as Reiki Practioners. If you are not Already Attuned and Trained as A Reiki Practioner we have many members who are Teachers that can attune and train you. Just look at the members list.

Couple who are looking for new people to hang out with, go to events with or just having someone to invite when you feel like having a party. Many times, you run into the situation where one person likes "one" of the people in a couple but not the other. Now you'll have the opportunity to have more than "one" choice :) We will do group activities of every kind (anything that you can come up with) that's legal, of course! Come join us and have a great time... O

Meet other single professionals near you! Events are based on the incredibly hot, new, exciting way for singles to meet other singles -- speed dating! Rather than wasting time hanging out in a bar or going on uncomfortable blind dates, we give single professionals the ability to meet up to twelve eligible singles with, 6-minute "PreDates" -- all in one fun evening. Speed dating parties are held at local upscale restaurants. Guests register online and then check in the night of the party and rece …

Explore nature in our Des Moines Parks and reap the rewards. Check out spring's woodland flowers at Greenwood Park or the lilac arboretum at Ewing Park. Photograph the prairie's summertime flowers and butterflies at Glendale Cemetery and bundle up for a visit to the Scott Street Bridge or Gray's Lake to see the bald eagles. While there try to spot signs of beavers at work to build their log homes. Take your binoculars to Easter Lake Park for bird watching or lace up your hiking boots for a winte …

Come join other girls enjoying all the Des Moines area has to offer.

We get together to talk about Star Wars movies, books and games.

Meet other local fans of author Ayn Rand and her 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.

Are you curious about this "raw food lifestyle" you keep hearing about?! Come to a local Raw Food Meetup to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss diet and health issues. We'll have speakers, see live food prep demos and learn a lot. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome! Our purpose is to provide support, share knowledge and eat things that make us feel great. It doesn't matter if you are 100% raw vegan or just want to learn more, all are welcome!

The whole purpose of this group is to avoid the loneliness SAHM's often feel. We encourage members to be active in our group and have several activities each week to do. We don't have one type of 'average' meet up - we do all sorts of things! Tours of local businesses (fire department, dairy farm, police station, etc), stroll through the malls, walk the neighborhood trails, dine at local restaurants - both with and without our children, play dates at member's homes, trips to the zoo and park …

Our group is not a Club or a Guild. We're a very laid back group. There are no dues or fees... and there never will be. When you come to our gatherings, we want you to work on what YOU want to work on. We want to share in our craft and in each other's lives. Metro Knitters is a very diverse group of people! We come from all walks of life in the area. It's always interesting to get together and get to know each other. We've become a close-knit (ha) group, but always welcome newcomers to join us. …

This group was created to share the teachings of Yoga, Tantra and spirituality with like-minded people who aim to continuously improve themselves and their lives, relax, release the stresses of everyday life, rejuvenate and are also seeking for answers to the essensial questions: Who am I? Where do I come from? Why am I here? And Where am I going? Join us in this amazing adventure of self-discovery through Yoga and Tantra! Moving from Romania- Europe to IOWA in 2004, Ofelia Mohr wanted to sha …

We are a support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! You want a variety of activities for you and your children, are proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your family and need a support group that understands your special needs as an at-home mother. We know, because we're at-home mothers too! We believe being a mother shouldn't isolate you, so mothers may bring their children with them! Having children present is considered a natural part of life! We usually me …

Discover how Practical Meditation can help you unlock: Your Mystical ESP Communication with your Inner Guidance/Angels A deeper awareness of your Life Purpose You were born with it. Use meditation to relax and let your inner talents unfold. Meet other local people who are interested in practical techniques for spiritual daily living. This is a series of classes that will help you learn how to reduce stress using meditation. Using your personal Sea Of Tranquility, a fascinating world of Practical …

Healing and being a clear healing channel is a powerful, humbling experience. Everyone has the potential for being an effective healer for themselves and others. When the White Light of Love is flowing through a person, there is a rejuvenation of the soul. A sense of belonging to something greater is experienced. Learn how to develop your ability to channel universal healing energy. Simple techniques will enable you to rejuvenate and heal yourself as well as others. Clear Channel Healing is …