Columbia/Lexington 30+ Women is a group designed to provide women the opportunity to make lifelong friends, share, relax, have fun and support each other. It is our hope that Columbia/Lexington 30+ Women will be a resource that empowers women to be their authentic, fulfilled and powerful selves, while being nurtured by other mature women. Please note that your generous contribution of wisdom and experience will enrich us all. Life is filled with peaks and valleys... yet, it can be much easier wh …

Do you love photographing people? If you like photographing weddings, events, sports, seniors, families, children, babies, or even pets (yes, they are people too!), then you have found the right group. We welcome all skill levels of photography, and we hope that you will join us for our next event. Each month we have one regular meet & greet scheduled, where we can simply network and meet other like-minded photographers. We discuss at these meetings what each of you would like to lear …

Welcome! I am the Administrative Director of Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Center in Columbia, SC and I organized this Meetup group to let more people know about our Center and the benefits of meditation and Buddhist teachings. I have received so much positive benefit from practicing meditation and Buddhism, and it is my hope that others will also receive benefit from it through our Center. If you are interested in meditation and practical applications of Buddha's teachings that are applicable to o …

The Christian Party of America (www.christianpartyonline.com) is a new, national third-party of Christian voters, dedicated to proclaiming that Jesus is Lord in the political arena. Our purpose is to bring our country back to being an unabashedly Christian nation, by offering and electing competent candidates who share and promote our vision. Please join us in our goal of uniting believers under the banner of Jesus Christ to bring constitutional freedom to all people of the United States. We bel …

**Know that you'll always have kindred spirits who can join you when you need a jolt of good music! If you love Smooth/Contemporary Jazz or if you are just curious about this jazz genre and want to learn more, then join the Columbia Smooth Jazz Friends! Let's get together to socialize while cultivating personal and professional relationships. The group is for people who love to go out and hear Smooth jazz "Live" in an intimate setting and who want to meet other like-minded souls! It's for anyo …

This group is for poets whose creative process requires conversation and constructive criticism of their work. If you thrived on poetry workshops in college and miss that experience, this is for you! If you need to know how your work is received by someone other than your significant other, this is for you! If you love looking at other writers' work with a sharp eye and have a talent for constructive commentary, this is for you! We will meet once a month (more or less) to share our work and disc …

Calling all STUDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, INTELLIGENT, POSITIVE, HARDWORKING LADIES, who... *Love to socialize and make new everlasting friendships *Classy, sexy and always tasteful *Like getting dressed up and looking their best every once in a while *True ladies that respect themselves and others We'll meet at least once a month to get together for cultural activities, drinks, dancing, dining out, day trips, fitness, live music, spas, special events, theaters, volunteer work, and even p …

We are here to build solutions to economic, political, and social injustices through consensus and to make these solutions clear to ourselves and the public. We participate in Occupy Columbia because we believe in the economic, political, and social message expressed through the occupation of the State House grounds, which is the symbolic center of power and influence in our state and the actual center of money influence in politics in South Carolina. The movement seeks a more just, democratic, …

I think every girl needs a good core group of girlfriends to hang out with but it's not always easy for us in our 20's & 30's to meet those girls for whatever the reason. So I decided to do something about it! :) Whether you are single, married, new in town, or just need to meet some new people. This is a great way to meet other women in the Columbia area and form lasting friendships while doing something fun! We can do all sorts of meetups such as dinners, lunches, movies, happy hour, game nigh …

Chow Hounds welcome!!! Are you ready to explore all that Columbia has to offer in the culinary world? Whether it's testing the "Best of Columbia" restaurants, sampling the "greasy spoons", road trips, tastings, parties or putting the 120 item buffet to it's test, this group is for adventerous people that enjoy sharing a meal and great conversation. So, if you are: * A foodie * Looking to meet others that love food and fun * Want to try new places to eat, drink and socialize * Looking for som …

Columbia Social Connections is a not for profit social community, dedicated to providing a friendly environment for Socialization. We serve this community by organizing diverse events for our members such as art, dance, music, nightlife, dining, wine-tasting, walking tours, theater, etc. Columbia Social Connections is Not a Dating Site. While we don't discourage dating, it is not the stated purpose of the group. We are open to all regardless of relationship status or orientation. We are a th …

Networking in High Heels (NiHH) is the premier women-only networking community striving to give women at all levels of business the connections, resources, and expertise that will increase success and boost profitability. With a wealth of expertise spanning a variety of industries, NiHH focuses on uniting women at all levels of business, from interns to owners, to share the common goal of success.

While it is sometimes a challenge to meet other individuals in our area, the Midlands has proven to be a great place to be socially active. Join a group of classy people who enjoy socializing in safe and exclusive settings. Our mission is to have fun and improve our members' social health!! Discover social mixers, sporting events, movies, outdoor activities, dinner parties, cook-outs, family picnics, holiday celebrations, cultural attractions, volunteer opportunities, brunches, book discussions, …

http://www.godlesscolumbia.org/ We're a fun, growing group that likes stimulating conversations about topics of interest to freethinkers; such as philosophy, politics, and science. We also like bowling, ice cream, and movies; not necessarily in that order. :) We welcome new members and always enjoy seeing new faces! If you want to spend time with new friends who don't think there's anything wrong with you if you dont have a strong belief in the supernatural, this is the Meetup for you.

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