Welcome to the Twin Cities Shyness & Social Anxiety Meet-up Group! Do people say "You're quiet"? Has anxiety in social situations made your life difficult? Our primary goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where members, like you, may share similar thoughts, emotions, experiences and resources, and to break isolation. Here, we provide support groups, self-help materials and social outings (community events, restaurants, movies, museums, amusement parks, etc.). With these resources, w …

More info at www.stpauljaycees.org and www.facebook.com/stpauljaycees Formed in 1929, the Saint Paul Jaycees (Junior Chamber) offers its members opportunities to serve their communities, establish rewarding friendships and create professional contacts through one of the Metro's leading sources for networking (see more on networking below). Membership is limited to those who are 18-40, after that you become an alumni member. The Jaycees have proven to be a driving force behind many Twin Citie …

We are Young Widowed Adults (men and women approximate ages 20–55) who have had our hearts shattered and lives turned upside down by the death of our spouse, partner or fiancé.  We wish to establish a community of friends that can help each other find our way out of the fog and live a life of hope and promise to happiness once again.  We now need to live in tribute to our lost loved ones as they would have for us.  Make new friends who understand what you are going through and know what it's lik …

Marhaban! Welcome to the Minneapolis Arabic Language & Arab Culture Social Network! Are you wanting to practice your Arabic? How about just meeting up with others in your area who are also interested in the Arabic language and Arab culture? Let's practice your Arabic language skills and share your experiences in future events and activites. You don't have to worry about your language skills. This group is open to all ages and levels of proficiency! I'm looking forward to meeting up with you soon …

This meetup is for anyone who would like to go out and about in the Twin Cities, enjoys a great dinner/good drink now and then and enjoys the company of others.  You may join whether you are Young, Old, single, dating or married. This is a fun atmosphere of socializing and enjoying the company of other people whether you have lived here for a while or are new to the area.

This group is about developing friendships and expanding your social network. It's an opportunity to meet new individuals who you can have a good time with. It's all about getting professional/sophisticated/positive women together to enjoy various events from dining, lounges, game nights, shopping, mani’s and pedi’s, bowling, theaters and more. If this sounds like something you're interested in then JOIN us!

We're a social group for professionals who have moved to the Twin Cities, want to build a circle of friends and a sense of community. Our group is comprised of singles and couples.  All ages are welcome. Twin Cities Transplants predates Meetup (started in 1990) and helps members socialize and make new connections.  We are a fun and very welcoming group of people. TCT is a great social group and we all look forward to making new friends.

This group is specifically designed for anyone to attend a wide range of events in the North East Metro Areas. Members range from 20's to mid-60's+. If you'd like to have fun at events, meet new and fun people, then you've come to the right place. Members consist of lively, active and fun people.  Although most members are single., you don't need to be single to join the group. Some of the events are going to be with other groups as "joint events".  We will be always on the look-out for new even …

Drinks for a Cause functions as a way to raise money for Charities, Non-Profits, Causes and Disease Research while helping to support local independent restaurants and bars and provide a unique stimulating, social experience. We all like to go out and have fun, drink, socialize and try new restaurants and bars. This gives us all those possibilities while supporting a great cause! Here’s how it works: I work with local bar/restaurants to donate a portion of everything we drink/eat to be donated …

Yes, really, here's another book club. Do I have a fantastic uniquely creative concept to draw you in? Well, I like to think I am moderately creative, but basically I just want a group to read books we all select, get together for a glass of something and a few (hopefully decadent) snacks and seriously talk about the book we have read. I have been in other book clubs and they did not work out for me because of location, meeting day or time, or because they just fell apart. I hope to structur …

Welcome to the Cocktail Club! The Cocktail Club is a social networking group of friendly, genuine, sociable, happy and fun loving singles & newly singles wanting to mingle and meet other singles in the Twin Cities area. Are you a hard-working individual? Do you like to unwind after work with a few drinks at a local pub? Looking for exciting venues to do it in and interesting people to do it with? Well join the club! The Cocktail Club looks to offer responsible grown-ups who still like to have a …

Hello and Welcome to our Single and Social Meetup Group: We are a new group that will cater to those who: (1) will attend monthly meetup activities; (2) want a more small, cohesive and personal group (will cap group at 400 members) to allow for furthering friendships; (3) are SINGLE - that is, not married and/or separated. People who are in dating relationships are more than welcome to join; and (4) are more open to dating if the chance presents itself. A few reminders follow: (1) We would li …

Greetings All!!! If you are looking for a group of social riders, who are fun, friendly, and eager to ride…. then this is the riding group for you! My goal is to go out, experience the fresh air and sunny Minnesota days, while enjoying some great company in the process! As a social group, we will ride at moderate speeds, with a “no rider left behind” policy and a “positive attitude requirement” ;) Riding should be fun and enjoyable!! As an experienced rider, I encourage riders of all skill level …

The goal of the Human Rights / Social Justice Films and Speakers meetup is to increase visibility of local events, mostly documentary films and lectures, that are related to human rights and/or social justice. Often, such events are sponsored by some other organization, such as the University of MN's Human Rights Center, the University of MN's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, William Mitchell's World Without Genocide Program, the Resource Center for the Americas, Macalester's Program i …

Have all your girlfriends had children or are having children and have fallen off the face of the earth? I know there are women out there who have chosen not to have children, but still want to be social with their girlfriends!  If you are in your 30's and 40's and do not have children, this is the group for you. This is primarily an East Metro Group (Woodbury, Lake Elmo, Cottage Grove, Stillwater, Newport, Afton). But, if you don't mind traveling to these locations, you are more than welcome to …

I am a lover of festivals and events. I created this group to bring other single parents together to have fun. So often the daily grind and stress of being a single parent can take its toll, what better way to take a break than to meet with like minded people and celebrate life to the fullest. I attend events like the Tomato Throwing Festival, Chili Feeds, and other unique social events and it has always been a way for me to take a step back and realize that for me to be a better parent, I need …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 19 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels an …

Do you ever find yourself politically lonely? You have friends who lean left with you. But you need more. You watch the news, read articles and want to share your thoughts and frustrations. Does FOX News make you want to pull your hair out? It should! Maybe you do participate in other social groups - but do the right thing and keep politics out of the discussion. Well, let's get together once a month for dinner or happy hour or something and commune together about the crazy right. The only crite …

Description: We are a community of dog-lovers working together to support and encourage safe dog socialization through structured weekly pack walks. (We are NOT a play group.)  While we are primarily a group made up of pit bulls and Rottweilers, we do not discriminate against any breed. We welcome ALL dogs at every level. We welcome ALL handlers at every level. Our walks are about giving people a place to work on their individual training needs in a supportive environment. No nose-to-nose int …

Tennis Player, We're connecting players on the tennis courts throughout Minneapolis from Edina and St. Paul. We allow players to put post meetups. So feel that it is acceptable to promote an event that you will take ownership of and we'll let the meetup group know about it. We'll be running certain tennis socials, weekend tournaments and get togethers for the passion tennis players who want to play competitive tennis. If you want to meet up with other tennis players in Chicago than you should de …

The Minneapolis Jaycees are dedicated to providing opportunities for people 18-40 to develop their leadership skills through social action, personal growth, networking, and fellowship. As a civic organization for young people, the Minneapolis Jaycees are developing the next generation of leaders by providing opportunities to stand up and take initiative in their community. We engage young people ages 18-40 through project management and social entrepreneurship that will make an impact in their c …

It's a hard job but I have decided to do it. This group will be a safe and neutral meeting ground for all varieties of self-identified socialists. Ideally it should be a place where people can leave their labels and their (intellectual) guns at the door. Talk of the future not the past. Share what we agree on and be respectful about what we don't.

The Black Professional Social Network (BPSN) is a social group geared towards professional African-Americans in the Twin Cities. We host & facilitate a variety of co-ed events throughout the Twin Cities. Whether you’re new to the Twin Cities or have been here all your life, our events provide something for everyone. If you love to explore the cities, try new things, and make new friends, you’ll love the Black Professional Social Network!

This group is for professionals who want to make more meaningful connections, who want to collaborate and innovate, who are interested in creating something lasting. This is not your traditional entrepreneur and nonprofit networking group. If you are looking for another group where you can show up, hand out cards, have some booze and go home- we are not for you, sorry. We think it's important for people in the business and nonprofit, and government, sectors to be speaking to each other regularly …

This group is designed for women who love to bead jewelry and socialize while doing it! We will meet once a month on a relaxing Saturday afternoon at Davanni's Restaurant on Cleveland & Grand in Saint Paul to bead, socialize and share ideas. Once in a while, we might ditch the usual spot and take a beading class at The Bead Monkey, Michaels, or Beadniks. Bowls/trays will be provided for you but bring your own beads, wire, etc. Let's get out to meet some new friends and make some fabulous jewelry …

Twin Cities H Social is a social meetup group for anyone who has Herpes HSV1/HSV2 to meet other people in the Twin Cities area with the same situation. We have a wide variety of events at our meetups. We encourage members to give suggestions of what YOU would like to do for a meetup. Twin Cities H Social has NO dues, NO officers, NO social directors and NO budget. Instead, we rely on ordinary members LIKE YOU to volunteer to organize events, such as Hikes, Dinners, Brunches, Beach Parties, Happ …

We are an exclusively female group committed to making a difference in the Twin City region, while also making new friends and having fun! Miss Independent encompasses interests such as volunteer work, career networking, social networking, GNO, fashion, beauty, the arts and social outings.

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