Join us for a monthly book discussion evening. The gathering is held at Panera in the Westgate Plaza and the meeting date varies. List of the previous books we have read: Big Girl Small: A Novel  by Rachel Dewoskin - (Rosanne ) -December 2012 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.  (Beth) - November 2012 The Handmaid's Tale - by Margaret Atwood - (Rachel) -October 2012 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. ( Katie Costa) September 2012 Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah. (Barbara and Betty) -August 2012 50 Sh …

Organize biking, walking, and/or boat ride tours of successful environmental projects in one or more of the many municipalities from Cooperstown, NY all the way down to Virginia Beach. Can include service activities for participants (may also include music, edu-tainment play, 'eating green' food, clean transportation SAG vehicles and an Intergenerational Town Hall Meeting) designed to expand environmental awareness, inextricably linked to health and well being, and measure citizen's habits and …

Welcome to the unofficial meetup site for the Sailing Club of Washington (Washington, D.C.) Please also visit us at the official SCOW website: http://www.scow.org SCOW welcomes both the beginner and advanced sailors. We offer individual use of boats, classes, social events and more -- all for incredibly low membership fees. SCOW's six boats are located on the Potomac River at the Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria, Virginia: - four 19' Flying Scots, and - two 25' Catalinas. Joining the meet …

Uniting people and water! Northern Virginia Water Sports members are a diverse group of laid back individuals who just want to get on, in, or be near the water, relax, and enjoy a few hours of sunshine. The membership comprises of paddlers, boaters, skiers, SCUBA divers, and those who participate in other types of water sport activities. While the main theme of the group has focused on kayaking, a wildly popular activity in this area, new activities are being added such as beach volleyball and …

This is the premier club for Washington, DC area gay, bisexual collegiates, as well as military and recent grads, young professional men, 18-20s, who desire fraternity-style brotherly friendship. The club is all about camaraderie and having fun times together as fraternity Bros. Whether you are looking for a safe zone for exploration or just want to meet other guys in the same boat, this is it! As of 2013, there are over 300 active members throughout the DC area. The club is geared for fit, clea …

Learn to Sail and explore the world! If you already know how to sail, we will be offering opportunities to expand your skills on larger boats both here on the Potomac as well as on the Chesapeake. Stay tuned as the weather warms we will be updating this site to offer both sailing as well canoeing & kayaking adventures. Our school is owned and operated by sailors.

Every time I take off, I get an almost overwhelming sense of freedom. It's as if I could go anywhere, and not have to worry about traffic or whether or not a road has been built over a body of water. Then to see things from that perspective - sometimes awe-inspiring scenes of autumn, or a river as the light hits it just so, or the wakes of boats, almost like swans, or the mountains fading into the mist in the distance. Ask any pilot why they fly, but be ready to be there awhile, because we never …

Welcome to DC Dragon Boat Club! The DC Dragon Boat Club is a local non-profit organization that promotes individual and community participation in the sport of Dragon Boating to encourage awareness and stewardship of the area's waterways through recreational and competitive programs that foster physical fitness, camaraderie, and leadership skills. We are a diverse group of paddlers who enjoy the sport of dragon boat racing and the camaraderie. We welcome all individuals who want to learn more ab …

I started this group"ONFish Anglers" to meet those that love to fish, network, and simply enjoy a good time. Fishing is so enjoyable and relaxing. Imagine fishing with others that seek the same and more. This group will fish all year round. Local and out of state fishing. We often Charter Luxury Coach Buses and Private Charter Boats. We fish with some of the Best Captains in the industry. No experience- not a problem. We will fish for all different types of species. If you enjoy all types of fis …

I decided to start this group after having been short listed for positions many times over the last year but only employed on short contractual projects.  I realized that I need other architectural and sustainability professionals to interact with and learn from to keep my skills in tact.  I thought if I need something like that, there must be others with the same needs.  If you are in a similar boat as me and want to keep your skills in tact, want constructive criticism, and support during time …

Founded in 1988, the Potomac River Smallmouth Club (PRSC - www.prsc.org) is the Washington D.C. Capital Area's leading river fishing and conservation organization. With approximately 121 current members, we promote catch and release angling for smallmouth bass, support conservation organizations and agencies, publish a monthly newsletter, present monthly programs with guest speakers, and provide the contacts required members to connect with each other for fishing trips While we are principally f …

I have started this group to create opportunities for people to learn how to sail and enjoy the experience on the Cheasapeake Bay. I own a C&C 35 and am always looking for interesting people to share the experience and to provide opportunities for those without a boat to enjoy and learn about this wonderful activity. It is my hope to have member join together to broaden their knowledge of sailing and to share their collective experiences. Some of our group meetups will be scheduled as opportunit …

Meetup of folks in the DC metro area who are interested in and / or building tiny houses. Also, folks living in small spaces and interested in urban development / zoning issues related to living in tiny houses on wheels, boats, etc.

Are you new to the NOVA area? Trying to find your way but missing home? Have you been in NOVA for a while and still not quite feeling like it is home yet? If so, THIS is the group for you! Whether it was for work, husband, boyfriend, school, etc... some of us have ended up here in the NOVA area even though our hearts are still at "home" (wherever that might be). In this group I don't want folks to feel that they cannot express their frustrations or their homesickness as we have all been there. M …

This is my attempt to reach out to single men and women like myself, age group 21-30ish, who may have found themselves in desperation, hopeless, and lost in the world of being single with herpes. This group was formed in the hopes of helping others in the same or similar situations as myself and the thousands of others who are riding this boat, and want to just feel at ease, and share our experiences and laugh about them. Just being around people in a similar situation has been proven to reduce …

'The TEAM' is founded by a band of brothers of which are a former Navy SEAL and 2 former Intelligence operators. Our aim is focused on building a community of like minded individuals who seek to promote and maintain a robust and healthy lifestyle through building TEAM's to take on unique races and adventures centered around physical activity. With the countless fun and adventurous races that surround our area, we build teams from within at all skill levels to take on races such as the Tough Mud …

Are you an active, adventurous 'Over-the-Hill' (Top of the hill?) person who wants to live life to the fullest? Do you want to get out of the house and have fun with other socially active people doing a variety of things? Do you want to go on weekend and week-long get-a-ways to the beach, mountains, and towns and cities of interest? Meet new people, make new friends, and maybe even find your soul mate? Do you want to do a variety of outdoor activities; hike, bike, kayak/canoe, camp out, dine out …

Hi, This is a group for fun women who want to come together to meet and make new friends in the DC area. Calling all ladies in the MD, VA, DC area who enjoy dinners, great conversation, working out classes, movies, boat cruises, cooking classes, movie watching, festivals, game nights, and comedy shows....I started this group because I want to meet other professional women who want to explore what Rockville MD and the surrounding areas have to offer as far as fun!

I'd like to get a group of men together 35 to 60 who are divorced and mostly single (ok if you re-married). For bonding, support, socializing, dinners or drinks out, brunches, house parties, sports (watching and playing). I'm new with a year under my belt in DMV area and would like to build some kind of social network. I realized after two divorces (and 3 kids) that I had not built many lasting male friendships. Lots of stories to share from the online dating thing to numerous geographical reloc …

this group is for anyone who likes powerboating the potomac, we will get toghtr and plan fun places to meet tie up our boats and enjoy the nice weather. looking forward to meet you all on the water