THE IDEAL: "Children thrive with the active involvement of both parents. Children and parents should be encouraged to spend substantial time with each other regardless of the parents' present marital status. We recognize that absent issues of abuse, neglect or abandonment, social and government policy must be structured in such a way as to promote and maximize the opportunity of all parents to contribute to the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, moral and spiritual development of their …

No kids? No problem. The group is not anti-child at all! Most members find that their social activities are shrinking as their friends build families. We are seeking to expand our social sphere by meeting others who can go out on short notice without having to find a sitter and who aren't going to dominate conversations with chat about their children. Join us and make new friends with other couples who, for one reason or another, don't have the social restrictions that having children usually i …

We are a group of parents who are raising our children without religious dogma in the Triangle area. Our group provides a supportive and encouraging community for a wide spectrum of agnostics and atheists where the decision to raise your children without religious dogma is respected. The meetups are kid-friendly and also provide a welcoming social atmosphere for both moms and dads. Expecting parents and those with grown children are also welcome. We have once monthly Sunday morning meetups along …

Our group is a way for single parents and their children to have oportunities for friendship and emotional support. Most events will be with children and some will be without children.

I decided to start this group after discovering among native American and other indigenous peoples their tradition of spiritual teachers called "Earth Keepers". Earth Keepers accept the responsibility to honor the spiritual essence of this Earth and all her "helpers" among the angelic beings, ancestral beings, the nature spirits and the elementals. By honoring and giving support to these beings, they support the Earth at this dangerous moment in history. Like humanity, these Beings need the supp …

Fun, educational experiences for young children, as well as new and lasting friendships for adults! All active, loving parents and nannies of children born in 2009 or later are welcome to join. Group activities will primarily be scheduled in Cary, Raleigh, and Garner, with occasional events in other areas. Our meetups will include some or all of the following: park walks and playdates, museum trips, library storytimes, lunch dates, shopping excursions, arts and crafts projects, busy bag exchange …

WE WELCOME FIRST TIME PLAYERS, AS WELL AS VETERAN KICKBALL MEMBERS! WE ARE A COMPETITIVE GROUP THAT INCORPORATES NEW MEMBERS WITH THE REGULARS, TO INSURE A FRIENDLY, YET COMPETITIVE TIME FOR ALL! DON'T LET THE WORD COMPETITIVE KEEP YOU FROM COMING OUT IF YOU HAVE NEVER PLAYED!  WE CONSISTENTLY SET THE TEAM ENVIRONMENT TO WHERE THERE ARE NEW AND OLD MEMBERS ON BOTH SIDES! :) All those who are 18+ & love Kickball are welcome to join & make friends! This group is great for those that want to get so …

The Triangle Writers Meetup Group is a collection of writers from various paths with the same goal: to get published. Raleigh-Durham area writers meet to further improve each other's short stories, memoirs, novels, screenplays, queries and various other works in Raleigh, North Carolina. For 2011 there are 5 revolving subgroups (SEE THE ABOUT PAGE FOR INFO) offered to TW: * Triangle Critique Groups (I and II)* Early Bird Critique Group* Virtual Critique Group* Screenplay/Stageplay Critique Grou …

NAMI Wake is a nonprofit organization.  Our mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for people with mental illnesses and their family and friends. We offer separate support groups for both family members and people who have mental illness. There are groups meeting in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest and Fuquay.  Please check the calendar to identify a group suitable for you or send an email. We also offer classes for both family members of adults with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder …

Welcome Ladies to The 20s, 30s & early 40's: Gals Meet New Pals group!  This is a Meetup group for women in their 20s, 30s (early 40s too) who are looking to make some new friends and have fun! We have all kinds of events -- dinners out, movie nights, spa days, sporting events, cooking clubs, game nights, theatre shows, etc.   Plus, your ideas for activities are ALWAYS welcome - just email the organizer! In addition to being very friendly, we are a VERY diverse group of women with varied interes …

InterPlay is a world-wide community-- and much more than just a Meetup group. It's constructed as local groups in which people thrive, where each person is both the contents and the container. InterPlay is all about having fun, releasing many of the everyday pressures and the serious side of life. It's about expressing oneself and witnessing others.  We think of it as 'Exforming' the opposite of Informing.  Everyone has stories.  Some are so big and complex they are often unexpressed.  IP gives …

Have fun and learn Ballroom Dancing! Get together with some great people. Classes available for Beginner to Advanced in Ballroom and Latin. Singles and couples welcome. Burn off calories and have fun at the same time. Dance parties offered where you can mix and meet new people while practicing cool dance moves.

Do you love photographing people? If you like photographing weddings, events, sports, seniors, families, children, babies, or even pets (yes, they are people too!), then you have found the right group. We welcome all skill levels of photography, and sincerely hope that you will join us for our next event. Occasionally we schedule meet & greets, where we can simply network and meet other like-minded photographers. We will discuss at these meetings what each of you would like to learn more about s …

We're a group of parents under 30 looking for other parents with infants or toddlers for play dates and family outings.

Since many want to remain private and anonymous, there no need to join. Just know that we meet in a gym behind a church at 201 Meadow Drive in Fuquay-Varina. We meet on the third Thursday of each month. We are not mental health professionals, but rather we are a group of people who have been impacted directly or indirectly by sexual abuse. We don't even require the use of our real names if not desired. We simply want a safe place to discuss our lives and find community in our experiences. Just a …

We all need support and guidance as we face the joys and sorrows of everyday life. From childhood through our older years, we encounter new challenges. Our community and/or family may be unable to offer us the emotional support, know-how and/or life skills to help us regain our balance. I started this meet-up to encourage people (individuals, couples,families) to reach out as human beings who are facing bumps in the road and need a place to share with others that feels safe where we can share ou …

The purpose of KISS is to encourage women to value themselves, boost their self-esteem and remain appealing while improving their mental, emotional and physical well-being. Often times women take care of everyone and everything else and place themselves at the end of their TO DO list. Some women have lost a sense of who they are over time due to weight gain, children, rejection or poor self esteem.  It is our hope that this meet up group serves as a reminder to always keep it sexy. Sexy means so …

WELCOME CHRISTIAN SINGLES Not into the bar scene but feel like you are too old for the "singles" and too single for the "marrieds?" This group is for those of us who would like to find others to have fun with who are in that same social situation. Whether you've been single again for two days or two decades, this group is for you. Those who are dealing with the stress of separation and want to find Christian fellowship are also welcome to join the Meetup group.  Please note however that some of …

There are so many mom groups for 20-something stay at home moms but I haven't found one for 40-something working moms so thought I'd start my own - my fingers are crossed there will be others out there looking for the same thing! (Stay at home moms are welcome too!). I gave birth to my 1st child when I was 40 - she is now 17 months old and is the best thing EVER! We would love to find others to get together with to go to the park, museums, or just play dates in our homes! I am so excited about f …