Do you love to read? Would you like to try new restaurants over some great discussions with new friends? Welcome to the Syracuse Ladies R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat, and Discuss) Book Club! I decided to start this book club to find others like me - women who love to read and then talk about it with fun people while trying great food! We meet at least once every month to discuss a book selected by the group. We also have occassional social get togethers depending on members' interests. Please check out th …

This is a group for all LGBTQ individuals and allies in the Upstate New York area who are interested in finding a open, safe, and fun space to hang out with other people within the community. We are an all-inclusive group, we welcome butch, femme, bi, trans, queer . . . basically any way you identify! We are here to have fun and enjoy the company of the members of our community - so no drama and no catty behavior allowed! Our hope in starting LADIES is to build a friendly and welcoming place to …

Moms & Kids Childcare Cooperative offers loving, safe and stimulating childcare for children ages 4 months to 5 years while giving mothers some time of their own. The co-op was established in 1974. Moms & Kids is a great way for both you and your child to meet new people and make new friends. In addition to our Wednesday childcare, we also have a monthly Moms’ Night Out as well as other fun gatherings.

We are a fun group of single people over 50 that live to enjoy life. We meet every Sunday. We have planned activities that cover all interests, everything from theater to white water rafting. The purpose of the group is to enjoy life and to bring people together. We have an atmosphere of fun and laughs with an attitude of it’s my turn now. This is an activities group and meeting other with same interests. We create recreation, friendship, and companionship with the thought that we are here for e …

All are welcome to the Ithaca Collective! This group is for folks "new in town" and the "not-at-all-new-in-town" looking to get together to try new things, see new events, happy hours, hiking, all outdoor activities, plays, etc in and around Ithaca.  We are basically a social networking group that focuses on researching cool things to do together and forming meetups to do those things that interest us. Our group is also a great way of meeting new people and exploring what Ithaca and the surround …

Syracuse Professional Moms is a group for having fun with kids, making new friends and trying new activities. We welcome all types of families (i.e., single moms, dads, same-sex couples, whatever works for you!). We have playdates with kids, Mom (or dad) Nights out, in-home play dates as well as a variety of public events. We are focusing the group on professional and working parents or expecting parents, although all are welcome. However,  playdates are weekday evenings or weekends due to our b …

Are you looking for a fun, friendly, active playgroup? Want to make new friends and find support in a community of young moms? Then you've come to the right place! If you are looking to make lasting friendships for you and your children, look no further. This is the place for you to meet new people who can relate to all the unique challenges that come with being a modern mom. We strive to be an extremely close knit group, a place to really make life long friendships. Our goal is to be more like …

The " GREATER VALLEY DANCE MEETUP ” site covers: SAYRE,  ATHENS, WAVERLY, ELMIRA (Southern Tier and it's Surrounding Areas) Group Founded by Cynthia Harkness,  Jan. 23, 2009 Greater Valley Meetup Members @ the Flower Power Ball The GREATER VALLEY MEETUP - DANCE MEMBERS, “WELCOMES YOU!” What This Dance Meetup Group is about : We are a Dancer Friendly Group (see our reviews),  for all ages, and all styles of Dance.  Providing information on classes, dances, & events in the Southern Tie …

This is a group for those who are interested in celebrating the turning of the wheel together. This group needs to have a family-friendly focus. We can get together for seasonal holiday celebrations or for outings with kids of all ages, and perhaps start up a chapter of Spiral Scouts. However, I'd like to gently point out that this is *not* the same thing as a coven, any sort of secret society or anything of that nature. It's just a place for friendly earth-based fellowship for families. :)

It has been difficult to meet new people after college, this is a group for anymore interested in getting together, hanging out, going out, BBQing, play yard games, swimming, sharing ideas and interests. Let's get together! Couples and singles are all welcome!

The Syracuse Happy Hour Adventure Group's focus is on the "HAPPY" part of getting out together around town – we keep the focus light and concentrate on just having fun as a group. We currently have over 500 members that are made up of couples and singles with an age range from 20’s – 60’s. There are always people to meet up with at an event so once you join you’ll never have to go out by yourself or stay home alone again if you don’t want to. The organizers of this group are very active and work …

The Binghamton Singles meetup group is a way to meet new people and just have FUN! The focus is on social networking, while participating in different activities together, in hopes of developing genuine friendships. Let's explore what Binghamton and beyond has to offer, together.

Hello! Welcome to the CNY Creative Writers Cafe! Please note that the CNY Creative Writers Cafe is currently closed to new members. However, please feel free to contact me, Emily, the Organizer, about possible future membership. The CNY Creative Writers Cafe is a workshop for writers of all experiences, genres, and forms (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, script writing--you name it). We have a casual, constructive atmosphere in which seasoned or beginning writers meet and share writing, ideas, crit …

Welcome! We would love to have you join us for a run and a beer some Monday night in the Greater Syracuse area! Hashing is open for everyone! There are no annual dues, just pay five bucks each time you come and your first time is free. Our runs are non-competitive and co-ed! It's all about the making exercise fun! The group has to follow a course of flour marks to get to a beer stop along the course for a mini-happy hour. Different flour symbols are used to designate the “true trail” to the “B.N …

This group is for those in their 20s and 30s in the Central New York area looking to meet new people and try new things, see new events, etc. An easy way to connect with a diverse group of people and see all that CNY has to offer. If you have any ideas about meet ups feel free to let me know.

This group is for all women of any age who would like to meet other women in the Syracuse area for friendship! Gather with women in your local area who share the same goals and interests as you. See what activities are planned -- monthly dinners and brunches, trips to the theatres, movies, night life, volunteering, etc.  The possibilities are endless and ideas for new meetups are always welcome.

Like to Kayak or Canoe? SO DO WE! Join us and meet Other Paddlers, Paddle the local rivers/lakes and have a good time. Paddlers of all levels are welcome. Bring a friend & join us. What are you waiting for??? Let's hit the water & have some fun!

Meetups are informal social gatherings where atheists  meetup to chat, socialize, and converse on a variety of topics and get to know one another. We have a variety of types of events we offer in an effort to build a community and really get to know each other on a personal level. Past events have included attending science, evolution, or atheism related lectures, dining out, BBQ/Picnics, Potlucks, Movie Nights in members' homes, bowling nights, diners, happy hours, after dinner drinks, dessert …

We are a free screenwriting group, meeting every other Thursday at 6 pm at College Town Bagels on the corner of Aurora and Seneca St. in downtown Ithaca. Bring pages to have read aloud, ideas to pitch, problems to brainstorm, or simply enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while providing constructive yet friendly feedback to other members of the group. Depending on the number that show up each person will get 15 to 20 minutes to discuss their work. No need to RSVP or make a commitment, just come when yo …

This is a group for anyone interested in the fun and convenience of Pole Position Raceway in Syracuse NY. As the group grows, we will organize group events and possibly form a league. The goal is to have a group of experienced racers who know what they're doing on the track, as well as a friendly environment in which to get new drivers "up to speed".

Meet fellow web designers near you! Come to a Web Design Meetup to compare tools, languages, and templates; trade advice on careers, rates, and freelancing; and share cool websites. Make valuable contacts as you mingle with new friends!

We are a group of people dedicated to Liberty. We are working in a variety of areas and interests with a common goal of restoring and defending The Bill of Rights, the inalienable rights of all Americans. One common thread is the Constitution of the United States. Often misunderstood to grant us rights, it merely grants limited authority to government and guarantees the inalienable rights of every individual in America. Come help us defend America from all enemies, foreign and domestic. For 2013 …

We are women who are in the professional sector and are excellent in our respective careers; while at the same time striving to keep Christ as our cornerstone. We aim to put the bible as our standard, while fellowshipping with other professional women who want to do the same. We support one another, provide networking opportunities, and all the more, HAVE FUN as we meet weekly to be the best we can be for Christ.

Syracuse and Central New York has a wide variety of sushi restaurants. This group is all about finding and trying different sushi and sashimi restaurants as a group in the area. It is the goal to try a different restaurant each month. I would like to work with the restaurants to develop a tasting menu whenever possible. When it's not, we can all order from the menu. If you want to try the different sushi in Central New York, join us. If you want to meet others who like sushi, join us. If you w …

Valkyries were maidens of Old Norse mythology who ride through the air to battlefields where they picked up heroes who died, carrying them up to Valhalla (some consider this similar to heaven). This group is for men, women, and youth in the Central New York region who wish to get involved in taking a stand against domestic violence and by being involved, show support for victims, survivors, and family and friends whose lives have been impacted by domestic violence. Members promote local events s …

Calling all Veterans: Join the Syracuse area Veterans’ Writing Group that has been in session since March 2010. We meet monthly at the Syracuse University Writing Center on the SU campus. The focus of the group is on writing nonfiction accounts (memoirs, autobiographies) of life in and out of the military. Veterans of all ages, branches of the military, and conflicts are welcome. Supporters of veterans (family members, loved ones) are also welcome. You need not have any prior experience with wri …

We are a social networking group of young-minded, active, and adventurous men and women over age 40, located in the Central NY area. Our group consists of both singles and couples. There is a saying that "Life begins at 40". There is some truth to this, as 40 seems to be a milestone age at which many people assess where they are in life and hopefully by then they have also gained some useful perspective. From my experience, most people 40 and above have acquired some improved communication skill …

Dachshund Meetups give dachshund lovers a chance to meet each other as well as for dachshunds to get a chance to meet and play with eachother. Meetups will take place at pet stores during the winter and dog friendly areas and parks during warmer mos.