About Wine Tasting Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. Wines are made up of chemical compounds which are similar or identical to those in fruits, vegetables, and spices. The sweetness of wine is determined by the amount of residual sugar in the wine after fermentation, relative to the acidity present in the wine. Dry wine, for example, has only a small amount of residual sugar. Individual flavors may also be detected, due to the complex mix of organic molecules such a …

Please contact the Organizer if you are interested in becoming part of the Leadership Team. The very FIRST MeetUp.com Group dedicated to GENERATION JONES! ARE YOU 42-55 +/-, BORN BETWEEN 1955 and 1968? Too young to be a Boomer, older than Gen-X... Enjoy the company of fellow GENERATION JONESers: We grew-up together, shared the same cultural experiences, & have lots to share today! WE KNOW WHERE YOU'RE COMING FROM! JOIN US FOR JONESER-CENTRIC ACTIVITIES: =happy hours =board game nights =karao …

A group to study wild foods, medicine, tracking, birding, bugging, awareness and other primitive living skills. I have been studying this for many years and have an eclectic knowledge base. I will share what I know, and look forward to learn more from the group. All are welcome whatever your knowledge. This group will be outdoors based, with themed hikes based on the group's desire. Any mode of getting around outdoors will work; hiking, boating, floating. The goal is expanding our knowledge and …

What is Dragon Boating? Dragon Boating is an ancient Chinese tradition and one of the most up and coming sports in the US. Tell me about a dragon boat . – I always say it is an over sized canoe. The boat is very colorful with dragon head and tail put on the boats for racing. The boats are 43 feet long, seats 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson for a total of 22 people on the boat. Paddlers sit two to a seat paddling on one side of the boat. Do I need any special abilities or equipment? No, …

Founded in 2001, we are the oldest continuously active women's dragon boat team in Philadelphia. We range in age from 24 to 73.  We are spirited women from all walks of life.  We are diva warriors.  We are a floating support system.

This Meetup Page is a supportive page of the Outdoor Club of South Jersey Additional ride additions/changes/cancellations may be posted to our Google Group. Visit http://groups.google.com/group/ocsj-rides for more information. Only OCSJ Club members are elligbile to join this Google Group. There are boating trips; hiking trips; biking trips; camping trips; backpacking -all this month. Visit our main club website at - www.ocsj.org-- for all meetup Schedules. RIDE CLASSIFICATIONS CLASS A+  Crusi …

I grew up on a lake and now live in Philly. I miss being able to go skiing/wakeboarding/kneeboarding when I had free time. I was fishing in manyunk when I saw some wakeboarders and thought to myself, I need to get back on the water. So here I am hoping there are others in the area that feel the same way.

This meetup page is used to list canoe/kayak trips for the Outdoor Club of South Jersey (OCSJ). You can also see these trips, plus biking, backpacking, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing at our main website www.ocsj.org. Trips are open to all OCSJ members, and guests that would like to try out our club. See our other Event Schedules: Biking: http://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey/ Hiking: http://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Hiking/ Non-OCSJ memb …

Hope Afloat USA’s® mission is to help survivors of breast cancer make positive emotional, spiritual, and physical changes in their lives through the ancient sport of Dragon Boat Racing. We encourage survivors, regardless of age or athletic ability, to “awaken the dragon within” by providing them with hope, support, camaraderie, and adventure. Check out our pages to find out more! For More Information, call 215-574-1820 or e-mail Membership@hopeafloatusa.org

Fall Line Ski Club was started in 1966 as place for local ski enthuasts to gather and have fun enjoying the sport of skiing. Over the years Fall Line Ski Club has developed into Southern New Jersey's Premier Ski, Board, Sport and Social Club. We are a true four-season organization with active participation in skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, hiking, dancing, biking, golf, bowling, dragon boating, just to name a few of our activities. With a membership of 300+ and growing, Fall Line Ski Club offer …

Calling all women kayakers, crossfitters, triathletes, reformed couch potatoes, wannabe-reformed couch potatoes, spinners, runners, rowers, ball players... and other FIERCE women of any age and any stripe! Think you got MOXIE? Are you on a quest for FUN? Well then, check out Dragon Boating with the Philadelphia Flying Phoenix. Who: We are an established club team comprising women from the greater Philly and South Jersey areas. We are FIERCE and supportive women, aged 20-something to 70-someth …

We are the first breast cancer survivor dragon boat crew on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Founded in 2001, we are strong survivors ranging in age from 30 to 70+. We are lawyers, nurses, teachers, occupational therapists, doctors, coaches, moms and grandmothers. We have in common the journey that is breast cancer and a passion for the sport of dragon boating.

Join us for competitive racing, fun, fitness and friendship! To become a dragon boat paddler, you need not be a top-notch athlete - you simply need the drive and commitment to get out and enjoy yourself.  The goal of our program is to promote fun, fitness and friendship. We are a very nice bunch and are only fierce on the water! We are recruiting both enthusiastic men & women who can commit to dragon boat practices at least twice a week and also commit to the Regattas that we participate in. Buc …

The Orvis Company, based in Manchester, VT is the premier fly-fishing gear manufacturer and retailer. The Orvis store in Plymouth Meeting, PA offers free fly-fishing 101 classes in the store and fly-fishing 201 classes held "on the water" in the spring and summer. Free fly tying classes are held each winter as well as free seminars on all aspects of fly fishing year-round. All equipment is provided for all or most of the free classes.

What is the AUXCHEF Program? Watch our 2 minute YouTube Video for an overview: http://youtu.be/361L4AR5c78 The AUXCHEF (Auxiliary Chef) Program is a National Auxiliary Program designed to provide trained Auxiliarists to fill-in at Small Boat Stations or on cutters to relieve FSs. The program allows FSs to attend training, take leave, etc. without the Station being short handed. The AUXCHEFs can also assist with VIP events, Change of Commands and other events such as picnics. AUXCHEFS can be avai …

Aloha! The Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club has been paddling in local and regional waterways since 1995. Our canoes are among the first outriggers ever on the East Coast. Our team consists novices to experienced paddlers. While our skills vary, we all share a passion and a respect for this unique water sport.