Hiking, Backpacking, Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Caving, Diving, Golfing, Hiking, Kayaking, Para sailing, Rafting, Rock Climbing, Running, Skiing, Spelunking, Snorkeling, Tubing, Walking and even Zip Lining can be found on our schedules. We have many events on our calendar. * * * * * * * * * Membership requirements that can be seen here * * * * * * * * * If there is an adventure that you would be interested in, we would probably also be interested, just ask! We enjoy outdoor adventures o …

“Play energizes us and enlivens us. It eases our burdens. It renews our natural sense of optimism and opens us up to new possibilities.” ~Stuart Brown, MD Contemporary American psychiatrist The Busy Bees are a large collective of Moms all through the Midlands area.  Our goal is to help new to the area moms, or ladies new to being moms, find a connection, a friend, a group of ladies they live near, or have things in common with.  We don't expect everyone to attend everything.  We hope that from …

A playgroup for infants and toddlers. During summer time older children too.

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 thrivi …

Chow Hounds and Foodies 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 * Loo …

Welcome to our group! We are a group of stay-at-home-moms in NE Columbia who love to get out and play together. We have a variety of activities on our calendar each month, including home playdates, visits to the zoo, private group MyGym sessions, lunches, library storytimes, etc. This group is a great way to meet other moms in the area. Our kids get the opportunity to interact with kids of different ages, and we get to have some adult conversation! Most of our kids are infants to school age. We …

Hi ladies!! This group is intended for moms who are looking to get out of the house and make friends for themselves and their children!

Palmetto Fat Tire Society is THE PLACE in the Palmetto State to fuel your addiction for all things MTB! We have rides for the beginner to the advanced. Our local rides are held in the Harbison & Manchester State Forests. Day trips to places such as FATS, the U.S. National Whitewater Center, Sherman Branch, Paris Mountain & Ann Springs Close Greenway to name just a few. Extended trips to DuPont, Pisgah, Bent Creek, Tsali, W. Kerr Scott & many other trails in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee & …

Was your first little sweet pea born in 2011 or 2012? Are you a first time mom or an expecting mom? If so, this group is for you! Since my first child was born in February, I often find myself wanting to talk with other first time moms. Let's get together and have a cup of coffee, share our experiences, and get out of the house for awhile! Let's share our new life as we know it and create lasting friendships. As our children grow, our meetups can develop into playdates and our sweet peas can dev …

This is a FREE group for adults seeking to network with others within the area. Please feel free to join if you have interests in: social discussions, music, art, photography, movies, travel, dinner, exercise, dancing, career management, sports, concerts, comedy, spoken word, karaoke, birthday celebrations, family outings, mingling with other singles, and so much more. If you are a part of another group that's fine, we still would like to have you. To get the group started, membership dues will …

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 & 40'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, ga …

I started this group to bring women of foreign cultures now living in the greater Columbia area together. Our purpose is to share our cultures, food and develop close friendships. If you are a woman from a different country and don't know alot of people in the area, this is the group for you. We will make you feel welcomed and accepted the very first time you attend a meetup.

Meet fellow Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you! Come to a local Real Estate Buying & Investing Meetup to network with investors with similar interests, share ideas, discuss properties on the market, contracts, mortgages, landlord issues, commercial property aqcuisition, entrepreneurship, pending legislation that could affect property owners and anything else about land, realty, and small business. All are welcome!

Divorced, Widowed, Separated, Single Adults/Single Parent Are you looking for a fun, friendly group to meet other divorced, widowed, separated and single people in the area to get out and have a good time? This new group will gather interests from it's members and enjoy activities such as hiking, concerts, sporting events, going out to eat, volunteering, art shows, movies, theaters and whatever else we think of! So if you're tired of sitting at home and want to get out, make new friends and liv …

How many of you remember those incidents from our childhood that made us decide to straighten our hair? Remember the smell of the straightening comb, the torture from the heat? Remember the painful combing sessions between our mothers knees?  LOL  I know I do! I can't wait to hear your stories......I'm sure we all have them! I will never forget the day I said bye-bye to chemically treated hair and decided to go with "my natural hair." We have come a long way and this meetup site was born to addr …

The Southern Cruisers Riding Club is a Free, Family Oriented Motorcycle Riding Club that uses the Web to communicate and focuses on the Enjoyment and Fellowship of Riding Motorcycles while doing so Safely. The Southern Cruisers is not an Internet club for Motorcycle Enthusiasts. The Southern Cruisers Riding Club is for everyone who enjoys riding with a club, and our club Policies are very simple. No Dues or Fees You DO NOT have to show up at All club meetings No tasks for you to perform an …

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.

This site is for people who enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping, backpacking, skiing, climbing, whitewater rafting, spelunking, and other outdoor activities with other people who enjoy the outdoors. A group for those interested in finding others with similar interests. This is your group. Open to all interested.

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 …

WHAT MAKES MONKEY MISCHIEF DIFFERENT FROM OTHER AREA PLAYGROUPS: No minimum attendance policy.  If you're a verified member and super-busy with life, don't worry, we understand. All caretakers welcome... moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nannies, etc. Everyone can schedule playdates, without the hassle of going through an organizer. Broad range of times offered for playdates, including evenings and weekend events. Kids of all ages. Events throughout the Midlands. Play dates for the kids, …

I started this group to gauge interest in a women's book club for the Lexington area.  The club would follow a typical book club format.  The group would agree on a book to read each month (majority rules) and then meet at a local restaurant to discuss the book and socialize.  No dues yet, so please join if you are interested!

I decided to start this group because I love going to the movies and would like to share the experience with others. The purpose of this group is to bring movie lovers together. If you enjoy going to the movies, you should join.

Meet fellow Bellydancers near you! Come to a local Bellydancing Meetup to share the joy of belly dancing (Raqs Sharqi or Oryantal dansi if you prefer, American Tribal Style (ATS), Belly Fusion, and learn about costumes and veils, shows, dancers, styles and more!

Private group only.

Need some motivation or accountability to get your physical activity in each week? Want to get into a regular routine again after the holidays? Want to make some new friends to help with your health goals? Whatever level of fitness (or non-fitness) you are at, come join our walking club in association with Palmetto Health's program Healthy Palmetto. We'll be starting the club on Monday January 7th, meeting on the Lexington side of the Dam at 5:45.

Welcome to the Columbia Gamers Guild (CGG). Based out of Northeast Columbia in the heart of South Carolina, CGG aims to unite table-top and D20 players and game masters in the Greater Columbia, Elgin, Camden, Casey, Lexington, Irmo, and Sumter areas. With members stretching as far east as Florence, SC, we aim to accomodate gamers as best we can. Our goal is to build a strong and unified gaming community and to keep the hobby alive. Words from our founder: "The electronic age has beaten us down! …

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 our …

Our group is about learning and performing Salsa. The primary dance is Salsa, but of course, there will be more that will be done such as Merengue and many more! Come and join us as we discover some of the folkloric dances of the Latin islands! Bomba, Plena, Seis and others! Our goal is to have fun, learn and enjoy music and dances of the Caribbean Latin America. We also like to encourage and support budding artists in any of the following categories of Latin music and dance: Mariachis, Ran …