>> When you request to join our group, please write a few lines about yourself and why you want to join us. A paltry request "I like hiking" will not be approved. You are joining a community, so please introduce yourself properly. Thank you!<< We are a group of nature enthusiasts that enjoys all the great outdoors that Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding area have to offer. Hiking is our primary activity, but we also enjoy camping, backpacking, kayaking, dog walks and social gatherings. Most o …

Sorry fellas but this is a Ladies Only social group! So, if you're a female, have a good spirit, like to smile, have a good time, and want to make some platonic female friends then join the "Girlfriends of Central VA" Women's Social Group! We’re a multicultural group of supportive women of all ages, life experiences, married and single, with and without kids. Our purpose is to socialize and cultivate new and lasting friendships while enjoying a variety of events ranging from dining out, listenin …

This Group was created to join vegans or folks interested in veganism, together in a meetup group, who became vegan or are interested in veganism in an effort to live cruelty-free. This meetup group is for potlucks and social gatherings in the Charlottesville/Central Virginia area. A potluck every month or two is a great no-pressure way for vegans and people interested in veganism to meet one and other in a relaxed setting where we don't always have to question the ingredients of what is being e …

This group is for Christian singles and couples in their 20s who are looking for people with whom to do activities.  This group is perfect for those who are new to the area and are looking for a way to get connected, get to know the area, and meet new friends.  The group is very welcoming to new members and we'd love to have you join us! Activities will mostly be held on the weekend but we will hold some weekday activities as well.  We usually do 1-2 activites per week. We are interested in do …

Dear Advaita Friends, When Stanley Sobottka organized Advaita Friends, he wrote, “This group is open to all who are interested in the teaching of Advaita, which is the teaching that the only Reality is Awareness.” This ancient teaching is always new in each moment, and we can realize it merely by turning our attention to the root of our awareness. This remains the focus of Advaita Friends, and I invite you to join us, if you share this interest. Alongside the social activities in Advaita Friends …

This group's purpose is to give it's members an opportunity to get out,socialize and have a good time. Some activities will be dinners out, cultural events, live music,happy hours, festivals, wine/beer tastings, Fridays after Five..whatever fun, interesting things C-Ville has to offer. No more sitting at home watching a video alone on a weekend!! Trips to DC and Richmond are not out of the question. Maybe trips farther away...who enjoys going alone and paying a single supplement? There are man …

Welcome to the Couples Meet-Up (of Central VA), a place to network and connect with other like-minded (or diverse!) couples/friends to share a coffee, a dinner, an evening out, or form ongoing and long-term friendships. Are you and your partner -- i.e., husband/wife/girlfriend /boyfriend/platonic friend/or significant other -- interested in meeting other friends and couples in the area for conversation, social outings, special events, and more? Wanna' check out that great Indian restaurant i …

Are you a football, basketball or baseball fan? Into boxing, soccer or golf? Welcome to the Sports Fan Meet-Up Group, a great way to socialize and meet other like-minded people for fellowship and fun --Football parties, Basketball games, Boxing Matches, Super Bowls, NBA Finals, World Series, Final Fours, the Masters Tournament, or anything that is interesting. Meet-up at local sports bars and restaurants, or host and attend casual get-togethers at home. Interested members can also Meet Up and tr …

This group serves as a bulletin board to foster the social interchange between PhD students and post-Docs across all disciplines at UVA, as well as young professionals in the local area.

This group is for all you 20 and 30 somethings out there looking for that right opportunity to meet new people. The purpose of the group is get you off the couch and having fun. Whether it's at an art show, wine tasting, ski trip, theatre event..volunteerism...whatever. The goal is to plan random and seemingly spontaneous meet ups to bring people together. Maybe you're single and looking to meet Mr/Mrs Perfect...Maybe you're newly weds starting to feel like you don't 'do fun stuff' anymore. It d …

The Heart Link Network group for woman is part of an international woman's networking organization with chapters in over 200 locations. When I was learning about the unique way that The Heart Link Network functions I was intrigued and then on searching for a local group I found that the closest one was almost 2 hours away! It was then that I investigated and decided to start a chapter here in the Shenandoah Valley in November 2011.  Now there are over 10 chapters for the state of Virginia alone!

MeetUp is a social and networking Group for Residential, Commercial & Income Producing Property owners, Managers, Realtors or anyone else. Lots of people own rental real estate as an investment in their portfolios. Often times one or two units to several. This networking group is being formed to socialize in an informal setting to share best practices, experiences, Tips  and any other issues that may arise from owning and managing investment real estate. It would be a peer to peer group with mem …

Can you barely stand on roller blades?  Have you been playing for years?  It doesn't matter, as long as you're not so competitive that it's not fun.  If you've even thought about playing roller hockey, or you just want something to do, join this group.  Most likely nobody is going to be very good at it, but it will still be fun.  No checking or fighting, ever!  Guys and Girls welcome.  Nobody under 14.  And teenagers, no embarrassing the adults please. Rob has 3 extra sticks and an extra pair of …

Here is a chance to meet and build relationships with others who are excited about creating change in our community and around the world. This group is designed for individuals in their 20’s and 30’s who work and or regularly volunteer in the nonprofit or public service sector. Join us for a chance to build friendships, exchange ideas, go on outings, and to be around genuinely good people.

The purpose of this group is to give those who love to read, but who may have a different schedule than the regular 9 to 5, a book club of their own. I (the organizer) have an unusual schedule and cannot be part of a book club that meets in the evenings, though I love to read and am very passionate about books. So I decided to start a book club of my own. We will meet once a month during a week day. Once I get enough interested people, perhaps we can decide on the day that would work best for ev …

The Trail Dames is a hiking club for women of a curvy nature.  All women are invited to join us, however, even if you're not curvy.  We are a non-competitive group and are  focused on the journey, not the goal.  We believe in every woman’s right to enjoy Nature. We believe in the amazing power of Nature to help shed all of those layers of stress, and we believe that YOU deserve to treat yourself to some fun in a supportive environment.   This group is for adults 18+ only (no kids/babies please). …

Want to join a supportive, fun, inspiring, networking women's group? Yes, you can! It is the Life Success Circle for Charlottesville area women who are budding entrepreneurs, have a business or career, or are involved in a creative endeavor. Life Success Circle will be a place for positive energy and also inspiration, motivation, friendships, and balance. Share insights, experience, and wisdom in a relaxed environment. It will be your monthly quality time, when you can discover new friends, tips …

This group is for anyone who eats real foods, especially the ones that humans evolved to eat: wild game, seafood, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and seeds. It doesn't matter whether you call it the Caveman Diet, Paleo Diet, Paleolithic Diet, Hunter-Gatherer Diet, Evolutionary Fitness, Primal Diet, Stone-Age Diet, Low Carb, Gluten Free / Dairy Free. Even if you're just into CrossFit, the Zone, Atkins, South Beach, or any of the millions of no sugar / low carb diets. You probably know that social events …

Amnesty International Group 157 has been serving AI in the Charlottesville area for 28 years. We believe in human rights as a foundation for peace and justice and we regularly take actions demanding that governments live up to the standards set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We write letters on behalf of human rights victims, hold seminars on human rights topics and raise funds to support the preservation of human rights world wide. Please join us! Every voice counts !

This is a social group for moms. The group will have moms night events with a few weekend morning/afternoons out and a few family events throughout the year. All you have to be is a mom working full time, part time or at home all day with your kids. We will have have a connection since we will all be moms.

Calling all wine lovers in the Charlottesville area! This is a group for anyone interested in tasting wines, exploring the wineries of the area, learning about how wines are made, discovering new wines from around the world, socializing, enjoying food and wine pairings, or even checking out the beer and cider venues in the area. We started this group to meet with other wine enthusiasts, and while we are the organizers, we would love for all members to be active participants in suggesting wine ou …

A place for all photographers artist and creatives to get together that want to share learn and make a difference in the community and the world.

Dinner Parties with cooking and socializing.

Welcome! This is a new group that aims to bring young people together socially in the Charlottesville area. The goal is to help bring together those in their 20's and 30's (or those who are young at heart) for activities like happy hour, dinner, live music, and movies. It would also be great to get together some outdoor activities like hikes and camping trips! This group is for those who may be new to town or for those looking for new friends.

While recently trying to find some local Dal groups to become involved in, I was shocked to find out that there weren't any! I'm creating this group/meetup for anyone out there with a spotted pal--pure and mixed alike--who is longing to romp with a patchy pup of a similar cloth. If you know of or meet anyone with a Dal in C'ville, please refer them to this group..C'ville spots are far and few in between!

Founded in 2008, The Zeitgeist Movement is a Sustainability Advocacy Organization which conducts community based activism and awareness actions through a network of Global/Regional Chapters, Project Teams, Annual Events, Media and Charity Work. The Movement's principle focus includes the recognition that the majority of the social problems which plague the human species at this time are not the sole result of some institutional corruption, scarcity, a political policy, a flaw of "human nature" o …

Like board games and card games? Queer? Come play games, eat chips, and drink beer in a non-weird and yet organized way. You don't need to know how to play, you don't need a date, and you don't need to drink to bring a new game to the table or to try your hand at beating the pants off everyone else. Pro-football fans who are passionate but not fanatical are particularly encouraged. We'll typically meet one Saturday a month at someone's home and play games from 7ish to 10ish. Depending on our num …

This is a group for ladies who don't have (and are *not* interested in having) children and who would enjoy meeting and hanging out socially with other, likeminded women in the area. Perhaps, like many of us, you have seen your social circles become smaller or more challenging over the years as your established friends start having babies, leaving you with less time to spend together, less in common to talk about, etc. Ideally, this will be an outlet for us to speak freely and make new acquainta …