Meet other local people who are interested in getting out in nature and walking for joy and fitness in the wonderful paths of Seattle! Stare at a map and lets find a place to walk around a lake, a block, the whole park, or just up this switchback, its all under our feet.

'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. --As You Like It, Act II Amateur dramatics without any of the stress: we pick the parts we want, then read the plays out-loud. No need for costume, props, or accents; no need to memorize lines, to "look the part," or to be the same age (or gender) as your character!  All you need is a willingness to try it - we'r …

We're a group of adult horse owning enthusiasts who mainly live in Snohomish, King, Skagit & Island counties. We schedule trail rides, fun horse camping trips, educational potlucks & generally enjoy horsin' around. Choose from meetups to attend each month with your horse or peruse a calendar of notes to let you know what is going on in your local horse community, other riding clubs, horse organizations, educational workshops, or with clinics. Consider this site your master horsey calendar! We po …

Are you looking for Networking Opportunities and Referral Partners? Are you a "Solo-Preneur" and wish you had some buddies you can talk business with? Finally there is a group for professionals that is networking several times each week. All you have to do is show up and get yourself some coffee... Business Networking for Professionals. We are Ralf and Amy Wiebeck and Sip & Socialize is our personal network of friends and professionals - not a business club or organization. Our daytime and eve …

Meet people practicing Earth Skills, which includes the study of nature, survival, wildlife tracking and birding, herbal medicine and wild edible foods, natural arts and music, traditional technologies and permaculture. This site is maintained to post our classes, camps and workshops taking place in your area. Regular programs in your area include our homeschool family classes which run monthly during the academic year from 1-3 pm, afterschool-classes-by-request from 3:30-5:30 pm, and our adult …

Hypnosis is a powerful tool in breaking free of old patterns that get in our way, and building new life skills to improve the life we live. This group will be an opportunity to explore and experience how hypnosis works and different arenas of living it is helpful for. We will be exploring hypnosis for general life concerns and areas as well as using hypnosis for pregnancy and birth. Watch the meet up schedule for the meeting that best matches your needs.

Walking is a great activity to help you meet your health and fitness goals.  It is a wonderful way to see new places and meet fun people. While this is mainly a walking group, we occasionally post other fitness activities such as hiking, biking or kayaking. Most of our events are on the eastside, including (but not limited to) Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Sammamish, Issaquah and Mercer Island. Every once in a while we will post an event in Seattle or elsewhere. We like routes that a …

Welcome & thank you for checking out the Northwest Hikers 50 Plus Meetup group! At this time we are not accepting anymore new members due to our hikes filling up so fast. Please check back with us later on, as we will reopen for new memberships. As our name suggests, we enjoy hiking with fun, friendly folks who are part of the “Baby Boomer" generation. Remember… age is just a number!! The Pacific Northwest offers an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature. Our group’s primary ob …

Enjoy the  happy-making and healing movements & meditations of Sheng Zhen Gong, the Qigong of Unconditional Love! Before explaining more about qigong and this particular system of qigong specifically, I must tell you that this qigong changed my life. I know that is a strong statement to make, but it's true. Before attending my first workshop with Master Li Junfeng in 2006, I had sort of a dark cloud hanging over me. I was self-conscious. Shy. Not one of those bubbly, glowing, happy people. And I …

Selam Everyone! This group is designed to help predominately Ethiopian Adoptive Families and prospective families upNorth meet and get to know each other in fun, creative, informal ways.  My hope is that over time we will be able to build a strong, supportive and welcoming community for our families and children. My idea of upNorth is a bit broad so if you live in Shoreline, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Briar, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Mill Creek, Bothell, Everett, Snohomish or Marysville this group is …

If you have an Aussie or Border Collie (and heaven help you if you've got more than one!), you know that they are . . . well . . . as crazy, neurotic, remarkably intelligent, unique, extremely loving & devoted, beautiful, OCD-prone, high energy and intense as their owners. But we love 'em just as much as they love us - quirks and all! PURPOSE: This group was created to provide an opportunity for Aussie & BC owners to meet with each other and their dogs for play dates, walks, hikes, bike rides, t …

There have been times when I wished that I knew other single parents in the same situation, so  we could offer each other support , advice and encouragement, growing a real community. It is out of this desire, that this group is born. In this group, will be many fun things to do; coffee dates, playdates, hiking, clothes swap, pony rides, potlocks, dancing to fun music, getting muddy- or dressed up, anything you can think of.. you can plan events too. The group will be full of happy times, of let …

Don't worry about the rain, we don't! Join us for  nature walks, toddler play dates, baby story times, great conversations and while your kids are making friends, you will too! Who are we... a group of mostly stay at home moms of children preschool age and younger. Where we go...you find it, we'll go. We vary the location around the Seattle area, from Seward Park, Jetty Island over to Farrel McWhirter Park, it's about exploring and providing opportunities for the children to see something new. …

Experience the benefits of meditation for health, happiness and peace in your everyday life. Practitioners will not only find relief from stress but will also see how meditation can affect change in their life. We want to help them create the lives they want. Create the quality life you want for the new year! The meeting will consists of meridian channel stretching exercises, brain respirations, breathing exercises, healing circle and guided meditation. We will explore the body' energy system an …

Meet other people in the Seattle area who are following the McDougall diet for lasting health benefits. Learn about the diet, share recipes and ideas, gain access to resources such as books, newsletters and web links. Get together for pot lucks, outings, DVD evenings, walks, and other activities to help us keep on track. Join us if you were inspired by the movie 'Forks over Knives'. We also welcome folks on the Esselstyn Engine 2 diet, Dr. Joel Fuhrman's 'Eat to Live' diet, or anyone on a vegeta …

MASTER POLITICAL DISCOURSE Whether you're a libertarian, conservative, or social democrat, would you like to be better able both understand others viewpoints? Would you like to advocate your ideas in rational rather than allegorical or moral terms? Would you prefer to better understand the different political ideologies and the moral codes that underpin them? Would you like to be able to articulate the ideas of every political ideology in rational terms? Would you like to learn to debate better …

As a part of the practice - East Asian Medicine(www.everetti-chingacupuncture.com), this meetup is mainly for helping our patients stay well through meditation and Taichi special movement, etc(American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc./ Exercise Center provider:www.ashcompanies.com/provider/exercisecenter/traditional-tai-chi). Also, I'd like to meet anyone interested in Tao Te Ching book study and  meditation, and Taichi in Snohomish County, WA to share the great east ancient Philosophy and more .. …

This group seeks to open up a space for people to talk, on both conceptual and personal levels, about gender, particularly with concern for feminist issues;  this has historically spilled over into discussion of other forms of marginalization and privilege. We seek to explore ideas about feminism, gender, sexual identity, race, and class, bringing in theoretical ideas, but more pertinently, to how we experience these ideas in our lives personally. We are here to change our own awareness and the …

For folks who love the outdoors and want enjoyable companionship for walks, hikes, nature exploration, photography, etc. This is a "gentler" type of hikers group, in that extreme work-outs or competition are not the idea here. LEt's meet more folks from our No. Seattle area or from anywhere else. We can Meet-up as often as we choose, weekdays or Weekends, 2-8 mile hikes in No. Seattle to start and then beyond!! Would love another person to lead this meet-up group with. I am newer to Meet-up and …

This meetup group is for families with infants and toddlers who parent using techniques influenced by Magda Gerber's Resources for Infant Educare philosophy. About RIE from the organization's web site: "Through our approach which honors infants and young children as equal members in relationships, we are dedicated to creating a culture of people who are authentic, resourceful and respectful. Our work is inspired by the natural integrity of infants and the formative power of relationships in thei …

Support group for aestheticians interested in Holistic skin and body care, dealing with issues in the industry or clients, skin care, product/equipment tips, creating organic masks, conventions, job leads, networking and making new friends. Plus once a month we will have a presenter giving a Workshop related to one of the aforementioned subjects. We Meet once a month on the first Tuesday. Meet/greet, is between 5:30 and 6:30   Workshop 6:30- 7:30. Please bring a potluck-item to share. There is a …

This group is a once a month camping trip to areas within a 3 hour drive from the Seattle Metro. Everyone welcome. The emphasis on solo campers who like to camp, hike, explore the local town, raft, or just hang around a campfire with a book with the option of joining others for loosely organized activities. Evening campfire as a group at the happy face flags. Place a happy face at your site to identify yourself as a meetup group member (optional). For anyone who wants company on an activity, may …

We love natural, chemical-free living! This group is for anyone interested in natural solutions to health and wellness, gardening, cleaning, first aid and more with an emphasis on incorporating pure, natural, therapeutic essential oils as part of daily life. Essential oils are also highly effective in increasing spiritual awareness, energetic balancing and emotional balance. They can be used with alternative healing modalities such as energy healing (Reiki and others), reflexology and massage. I …

Zen-Like--Are you spiritual and contemplative and find that in nature you can connect with that side of yourself? Do you feel closer to God, Spirit, the Universe, or whatever name you have for that ineffable something, when you’re surrounded by nature? Does the shaman(esse) within you just want to touch your feet to the ground, stick your nose into the foliage, breathe in and say ahhh? If so, then you may really enjoy being a part of our community, make friends and enjoy the green and lush North …

THE CENTER FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH PRESENTS  WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT III, a classroom/workshop devoted to the art and science of understanding and expressing human emotions. This educational meetup, now in its third year, will be held on Saturday afternoon's at 1:00 PM in our new center located in Fremont, starting on Saturday, April 6th, and continuing for 12 weeks, with the series concluding on June 22nd. Sessions are 90 - minutes long, flowing from one topic to another each week. Note: If you miss …

Welcome Dirt Bikers! This is a group for anyone interested in riding dirt bikes on a one-day and/or weekend camping trips. I started this group because I've rode bikes on and off for years and thought it would be great amount of fun and good exercise to setup periodic outings with other riders, and to make new friends, have fun etc. This group offers the opportunity to explore the outdoors, seriously rip it up, and have fun in a group forum of all ages of 18 or older. Group Requirements: There …

Where shih tzu owners and their dogs can get together and have play dates, share advice and friendship.

Acacia Foundation is an educational, charitable, social and cultural non-profit organization founded by Turkish-Americans in Washington State, in 2002. The mission of Acacia is to introduce Turkish Culture in the American Society, cultivate friendship and dialog, and promote the understanding of diverse cultures through its unique services. Acacia Foundation Cultural Center in Kent addresses social and cultural needs of Turkish-Americans and helps them integrate into this multicultural society. …