We are a group of photographers, amateurs, professionals, and total newbies. Our goal is to be better photographers, and to share our interest with others. All skill levels and subject preferences are welcome; the only requirement is an interest in learning and/or helping others learn.

This group was designed to bring a fun, easy, and entertaining way to work out & loose weight to a diverse population of people from various fitness & dance levels. The purpose is to provide an inexpensive solution to working out while boosting confidence, self-esteem, strength and endurance all while meeting new people and growing stronger as a community. Everyone should join to find out what the Zumba party is all about.

Are you between the ages of 30-45? Then this is the group for you! We are a group of young professionals from the area of Silver Spring, Rockville, and Bethesda with one goal and one goal only: to have a good time. We strive to create a diverse, accepting, easy going, and non-cliquish environment where people can meet others with similar interests. The group is open to both singles and couples and events include happy hours, social dancing, movies, hiking, dining, and any other events members ma …

We are an eclectic mix of both male and female readers. If you live in or near Silver Spring, can meet in the late afternoon on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of each month, and like to read good literary fiction, some history, some biography, and maybe more, then this book club is for you. We will avoid mass fiction (like John Grisham, Janet Evanovich, Dan Brown, etc.) Come join us! [P.S. The reason the site is set to "Private" is because we meet at a member's home and for privacy and safety reaso …

Do you see the world through frame lines? So do we! This group is focused on rangefinder photography! Amateur or professional, all are welcome! Doesn't matter what equipment you own whether it be a Leica, Zeiss, Voigtlander, Fuji, Mamiya, or any classic film rangefinders. Maybe you have always wanted to shoot with rangefinders but don't own one yet, that's ok too! Our social meet ups will allow us to discuss equipment and techniques for using rangefinders, as well as explore modern digital photo …

This is for all who want to reach out to socialize and dialog with people of different cultures and countries. The DC area is a very internationally oriented community so I hope we can come together for a great time:discussions, happy hours, social events--the possibilites are endless. Let's meet and talk about what we would like to do.

Become a part of the #1 Bar Poker League in the Nation! Play in free poker tournaments - win one of 26 seats to the World Series of Poker given out each year! The World Tavern Poker League offers not just local poker games, but a national poker community that holds regional and national poker events - including the World's Largest Poker Party held in Las Vegas every year! Website: www.worldtavernpoker.com

This group aims to provide a means for people in the state of Maryland to discuss and organize activity that is committed to the principles of liberty and limited government as set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. It will specifically compare and evaluate candidates for elective office, based on their likely adherence to these fundamental principles. The purpose will include a robust and open debate of political issues in the state, on a non-partisan …

If you enjoy reading books, and discussing them over lunch with a group of fabulous ladies then this is the group for you. We will meet every 3rd Saturday of the month and discuss the months selections. We will meet each month at a restaurant where each member is responsible for their own meal. During lunch we will discuss the selected book. There is a $1 charge for each meetup.

Have you had a spiritual experience? Meet other people who have had extraordinary experiences like you or desire to. Discuss out-of-body adventures, prophetic dreams, contact with a departed loved one, déjà vu, near-death experiences, seeing an inner light, hearing an inner sound, or having a sense that you have lived before. Find out what these experiences can mean and discover techniques to help you explore your inner worlds. The purpose for this Meetup group is to provide a comm …

This is a basic dog obedience course offered through the Takoma Park Rec Center. We cover basic commands such as sit, stay, heel, etc. We will also cover problem behaviors such as nipping, barking, jumping, lunging, and digging. The goal is to prepare your dog for AKC's Canine Good Citizens test. Takoma Park residences bay $85 for this 6 week course. Classes are held inside and offer a great opportunity to socialize your dog in a controlled environment. Classes are held Tuesday evenings and Satu …

To discuss, practice and explore Tai Chi in the pushing hands, form, and self defense realms. The purpose is to share info and technique and is recommended for the experianced practitioner as well as those without experience who wish to become Tai chi practitioners. Meetings to take place currently in Takoma Park Md and expand to Rockville MD in the Fall All meetups take place at 7117 Maple Avenue in Takoma Park MD 20912 on Tuesdays not Mondays! Call Paul For questions at 301 270-0665 Some …

We have been working for human rights since 1982 as part of Amnesty International, the world's oldest and most effective human rights organization. We focus on freeing/protecting prisoners of conscience and other human rights defenders and ending the death penalty, especially in Maryland.

The DC Dance and Martial Arts Meetup group is sponsored by Roda Movements Studio in Takoma Park and is looking to connect people of all different dance and martial art disciplines! We want to celebrate the common threads of music, movement, dedication, and expression that unite diverse movements from Capoeira to Yoga, Belly Dancing to Samba and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.