Washington Post Staff Writers Sunday, February 11, 2007 .. Against the morning cold, Obama wore an overcoat and a scarf, but no hat or gloves. In his speech, he presented an ambitious agenda that includes bringing an end to the Iraq war, eliminating poverty, ensuring universal health care and creating energy independence. But he seemed to be trying to transcend traditional political debate by arguing that what the country lacks is not good ideas. "What's stopped us from meeting these chal …

The DC Classical Chamber Music Players' Meetup group is a collection of classical musicians interested in playing chamber music for fun. While good music is the goal, the emphasis here is on fun and enjoyment! As of 1/29/12, we have 204 members, covering 14+ different instruments, at varying skill levels. All musicians of all instruments, at all skill levels except beginner, are welcome to join. There's no obligation to play at any given gathering, but you might quickly find yourself tempted to …

Meet other local, fanatic rec volleyball players, those who play in sand and/or indoor courts. All are welcome! Will soon update with a listing of weekly locations to play in DC and Maryland. So far have locations on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings. Am interested in starting up a regular Sunday night sand volleyball meetup/play at 7:15 PM, located on the TWO sand courts adjacent to the Olney Swim Center in Montgomery County. Courts have lights until 11 PM and are free. Please res …

Come join All About Tea in DC! If you love Tea, this is the place to be. Whether you enjoy black - Assam, Ceylon; Earl Grey; Green - Sencha, genmeicha or gunpowder green tea; White teas; Blends or Herbals (including Rooisbos), we all have one thing in common - Tea. It soothes the soul, helps you think and it's good for you! Tea is the #2 beverage drunk worldwide next to water. Tea comes from the Camellia Seninses leaf. The 5 major world areas that started cultivating Tea according to history a …

Once a month we will meet up at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary to help with their needs. Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary is a 400 acre non-profit refuge for farm animals and wildlife located in Poolesville, Maryland. Our mission is to: Offer care, rehabilitation, and permanent sanctuary for neglected, abandoned or unwanted farm animals. Provide protected habitat for wildlife. Furnish information to the public regarding farm animal and wildlife issues. Promote compassion and humane treatment for a …

We are a group of Christian Women who meet on the last Saturday of each month from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. We have a dynamic time of fellowship, breakfast, worship, teaching and prayer. Our leader and teacher is Parise Campbell. We have been meeting since June 2008. Women's Aglow is an international women's ministry that began in 1967. Aglow's mission is to restore and mobilize women to reach the world for Jesus Christ. Come join us! Trinity * 2122 W. Joppa Road * Lutherville, MD 21093 * In The Adm …

This group meets once a week on Sundays at our home in Germantown, MD at 11:30am. We are doing a systematic study of the Bhagavad-Gita. We discuss and share our realizations on the verses and also talk about how to apply in our lives. The format is informal and discussion oriented. We start with Kirtan and end with vegetarian lunch. We also teach mantra meditation.

I created the Baltimore Adult Soccer League to provide a social way for men and women of all skill levels to play good, quality 11 v 11 soccer. We play on the best outdoor soccer field in Canton (right across from Du Burns arena). Registration is open for the Coed league, which begins August 21st. RSVP for the August 21st event to register.  We've also created a webiste for your convenience at www.baltimoreadultsoccer.com. So if you love soccer or want to get into it, this group is fo you!

Eastern Market Tango is The Place to learn and dance Argentine Tango in the DC area. Since June 23, 2004, Eastern Market Tango has acted as home to all segments of the DC Tango Community. During this time we have continued to offer the DC-MD-NOVA Community the finest Tango Teachers & Dancers from around America and around the world. We also offer In-House Teachers, some of whom have taught with us on a weekly basis since 2005. If you've ever wanted to learn this soulful dance, the way they have …

What is Alumbra ? Key word -- > DANCE <--- Alumbra Nights take place the second Saturday of each month at Marx Cafe, where Saturdays have been mainly about rock in spanish for 10 years Join Alumbra to find out about Live music & danceable reggae, ska, indie, post punk, and electro pop tracks from LatinAmerica and Spain. This is your spot if you like rock in spanish. Que es Alumbra? "Una de las cosas mas bonitas de la música es poder compartirla" Alumbra Nights - Son noches BAILABLES de rock e …

Introducing the newest Zumba crew in the DMV!! The Zukossa Fitness team, lead by Janet Awokoya, infuses various Latin, African and Caribbean dance movements for an even greater, dynamic Zumba workout! Burn 400-1000 calories in one hour! For more information contact Janet Awokoya at: zukossafitness.com or zumbawithjanet@gmail.com Locations and Schedule Schweinhaut Center 1000 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring MD Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm Register at recweb.montgomerycountymd.gov The …

Interested in a SPA? Not just the hair and beauty kind? THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! We go to.... SPA WORLD IN VA LOCAL MARYLAND AND MIDATLANTIC SPOTS AND CONSIDERING A ROAD TRIP TO SPA CASTLE NY! Wilkommen! DCMDNOVABANYAandSPA/ Unsere Gruppe umfasst Erholung Bräuche aus Deutschland und anderen europäischen Ländern! As you know, going international as an ex-pat, as a student or as a globe trotting tourist can be a life-altering experience and difficult to explain to others who haven't been there an …

ZogSportsDC is a co-ed, social sports club that promotes charity and social action amongst young professionals in Washington DC. This is the 3rd expansion of ZogSports following NYC & NJ. ZogSports organizes intramural sports leagues (Touch Football, Outdoor and Indoor Soccer, Volleyball, Kickball, Softball, Dodgeball, Basketball, Touch Rugby, Floor Hockey and Wiffle Ball), trips, classes, clinics, social events and volunteer opportunities for young professionals. ZogSports donates a portion of …

Lez Read is one of P&P's newest book groups. Our first meeting will occur on April 13 at 7:30pm in our discount bookroom downstairs. Currently, we anticipate reading a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books on lesbian and queer themes or titles that were written by lesbian or queer-identified writers. Readers should read the book in advance of the meeting so we can have an active and lively discussion! Participants who purchase the book in our store will receive a 20% discount on the …

Mom's on the Move (MoM's) is a  community group in Carroll County Maryland organized to provide fun and friendship for parents and children. Our group is primarily made up of stay at home moms, but all parents or grandparents are invited to join.  To provide an opportunity for mothers to meet, socialize, offer support, and share parenting information. To give our little ones fun activities and play dates.   Socials are from 11 to 1 pm, once a month, September through May, at Freedom Optimist Hal …

Gold Star, DC Metro and Baltimore Business Builders is dedicated to building its members business via referral marketing. The Difference Why is Gold Star different from other business networking groups? We have breakfast AND lunch referral group meetings available. Our referral meetings are not overly long. Lunch starts at 11:45 and ends promptly at 1:00 PM. Breakfast starts at 7:15 and ends right at 8:30. They're all about business. No boring business reports or long lectures. We have an intent …

WELCOME!  Our MISSION is to share information about HEALTH & WELLNESS in a comfortable, caring and light-hearted environment. We are a dynamic group and each of us has something different and special to offer, whether it is leading a workshop or participating in our group discussions.  Expect to learn a lot and have an enjoyable evening! The BALTIMORE HEALTH & WELLNESS (H&W) MEETUP is open to anyone who has an interest in taking care of their own health, learning "how to", or helping others achi …

Hello, moms, dads, and caregivers living in Catonsville, Ellicott City and Columbia. Are you new to the area? Just had a baby? Need pint-sized playmates for your preschoolers? PATH (Parents-At-Home) is a parents’ group that organizes social functions for kid play and adult conversation. Our group is a welcoming and inclusive community where you and your children can find fun and friendship. Want to know more? Come meet us at our monthly socials held the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10am at Ch …

Baby Buddies is an informal group of stay at home parents with babies under 18 months. We meet every Tuesday morning from 10-11:30 a.m. Baby Buddies provides parents & babies with an opportunity to get together, make new friends, and discuss baby care issues. We meet at 5820 Edmonson Avenue in the church nursery.  There are toys for the children.   If you have questions, please feel free to email us at frog317@hotmail.com. We are not affliated with the church.

Going where no Lean has gone before! **Running the simplest experiments to quickly validate business assumptions** Software developers, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs: Are you building the right product? We help you be more innovative, stop wasting time, and be more successful! LEAN STARTUP is a collection of principles and techniques aimed at creating a product/service under conditions of extreme uncertainty. The group provides learning, support, and discussion focused on Lean methods (v …

Are you a mom with a toddler looking for a place to socialize your little one. Bring him/her/them to the park on Putty Hill between Loch Raven and Oakleigh Rd. every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 (weather permitting). This is great chance for your child to socialize with other children their age.

Below is a description from the Abraham-Hicks web site summing up their message to the world. In this meetup group we will be discussing the teachings they have given us to help us put them into practice. "Here is the essence of the Abraham-Hicks message, distilled from workshops with Abraham since 1986. 1. YOU ARE A PHYSICAL EXTENSION OF THAT WHICH IS NON-PHYSICAL. 2. YOU ARE HERE IN THIS BODY BECAUSE YOU CHOSE TO BE HERE. 3. THE BASIS OF YOUR LIFE IS FREEDOM; THE PURPOSE OF YOUR LIFE IS JOY. 4 …

The Social Anxiety Support Group for DC, MD, and VA meets twice a month on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.  On the first Saturday of every month, we meet at the Tenley-Friendship Library (Conference Room 1).  On the third Saturday, we meet at the Martin Luther King Library (Room 221a).  Support group meetings are open to anyone with social anxiety.  At the meetings, we share our experiences living with and overcoming social anxiety. STUDENTS who are seeking COLLEGE CREDIT by studying suppor …

Follow The Proven Way to Success in Real Estate There is a success formula in real estate and it's this: Success = Skillset + Mindset + Community. This unique group provides all 3 elements for success - while delivering the best of both worlds: national training with local expertise and networking in a single location! FREE World-Class Skillset & Mindset Training Access FREE webinar training from the nation's best real estate trainers while networking LIVE with the best real entrepreneurs, inves …

A club dedicated to broadening our minds through the reading and discussing of non-fiction books outside the mainstream - books that offer a perspective not found on the best-seller list on such topics as HIV/AIDS, the FED, global warming, 9/11, China, the CIA, peak oil, Israel/Palestine, international finance, crop circles, US foreign policy, the holocaust, immigration, Iran, hunger, Cuba, the autism epidemic, nuclear disarmament, Afghanistan, the media, terrorism, family planning, etc.

This group blends “bucket,” “I’m bored and just want to hang out,” “let’s learn something new,” and “things you should know” lists. We all have things we want to do or try, but nobody wants to do these things alone. Join this group and create your list. Many of our events are in the Annapolis area but we will explore further out, especially as the weather gets warmer. Please suggest meetups for things you want to do/try. Please RSVP to existing events you want to do/try. If you have ideas or sug …

Calling women who are home during the day (Tues and Thurs between 11-1pm) and looking to get back in shape with Professional Physical Trainer (not me). This will be a group of women who is committed in losing weight, getting in shape, eating better and accountability. Most work outs will be outside in the Arbory Community and healthy eating guidance will be provided. So, ladies come on and join me, cause I am in real need of work out partners.

The world we see is the one we make. Now is the time to begin a healthier, calmer and clearer world. On Saturday, April 27th, 10 am local time, in hundreds of cities, in over 70 nations, the world will quietly be washed over by a wave of healing qi and intent, as tai chi and qigong players of all styles come together as one family, to breathe together. World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2013 "One World ... One Breath." SAT. APRIL 27TH, WORLD TAIJI & QIGONG DAY (AKA WORLD HEALING DAY) 9:30A.M. - 11:30 A. …