Meet with local outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the wonderful state of Michigan! Activities include (though are not limited to) camping, hiking, canoeing, yoga, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, skating and many other adventures.
This group is comprised mostly of folks in their 20s and 30s, but is not exclusive. As we have grown, we have gained many "experienced" members who still have a youthful spirit! If you enjoy the activities listed here, bring your experience and enthusiasm and come join us for an awesome adventure!
For more information, a bit of history, and some FAQs please see our "About" page too!
The Ann Arbor New Tech meetup welcomes members from any school, sector, or industry function (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, lawyers, marketers, students, bloggers, etc.) interested in local high-tech startups.
We seek to foster tech entrepreneurship by facilitating communication, providing access to resources, and creating community. Our members meet every few weeks to participate in demo events, educational panel and speaker events, unconferences, and happy hours.
Our flagship event (3-5 companies each get 5 minutes to demo, 5 minutes to answer questions, then open announcements and networking) is the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 PM at Blau Auditorium at UM's Ross Business School. E-mail organizers@a2newtech.org if you'd like to demo or sponsor!
Please see our message board for jobs, events, and other opportunities!
Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like climbing, hiking, kayaking, bungee jumping, skydiving, etc. All Adventurers Welcome! It's free to join and participate in most events. The only rule we have is if you RSVP yes, either show up, or update your RSVP to no.
Most adventures will take place locally in the Ann Arbor and surrounding areas, and will be one-day or half-day outings. Activities may include (but are not limited to)?
- Rock Climbing - Hiking - Kayaking / Canoeing - Biking - Disc Golf - Rollerblading - Volleyball - Paintball / Airsoft - Skiing / Snowboarding (before the Earth gets too hot) - Snowshoeing (see above) - And More!
Got any other ideas for weekend adventures? Let us know! - Ann Arbor Adventure Club
The Ann Arbor Young Professionals is a group which is organized to support the Ann Arbor and surrounding area's young educated professional workforce, primarily those in their 20s and 30s.
Casual mixers and outings will be planned in the Ann Arbor area on a regular basis, allowing young professionals to mingle and network with other people who are at a similar point in their lives and careers.
Got an idea for a future A2YP mixer or event? Please contact the organizer with your ideas.
Interested in sponsoring or hosting a future A2YP Meetup? Please contact the organizer for more information.
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Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs: http://www.meetup.com/a2entrepreneurs
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Ann Arbor International Group: http://www.meetup.com/AnnArbor-International-Group
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Ann Arbor Film Fans: http://indiefilm.meetup.com/98
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Ann Arbor Musicians: http://www.meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Musicians
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This is a group for people who want company for films showing in A2. These films often have an independent leaning. A trip afterwards to a pub, eatery or coffee house is a great way to discuss the film and meet fellow film admirers. Screenings are generally at the Michigan and State Theaters.
We are a social group of active, educated singles, who
have come together to share common interests and form new
friendships. Our social club covers Michigan. The emphasis is on
social! We host some of the best and friendliest events around
for single professionals.
Join Us At Anyone of Our Events...
Dances, Dining, Travel, Golf, Tennis, Softball, Euchre,
Cards, Volleyball, Camping, Wine Tasting, Scuba Dive, Bowling,
Volunteering, Billiards, Biking, Walking, Rollerblading.
We have now teamed up with the Metropolitan Single
Professionals.
www.metropolitansingleprofessionals.com
Info Line 248.544.6445
See You Soon!
The Ann Arbor Entertainment group is for singles primarily in their 30s and 40s who enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, social activities and outdoor adventures. Our calendar is consistently full with events such as dining, wine tasting, bowling, trivia, canoeing, dancing, festivals, concerts, sporting events, picnics, comedy clubs and more. You name it, we're doing it and we're having fun! The majority of our events are held in and around Ann Arbor, but from time to time we venture off to Detroit and other nearby areas as well. So if you are single and enjoy lots of good food, fun and laughter while meeting great people and making new friends, then this is the group for you!
Please note: We are a social and entertainment group catering toward singles with like minded interests. This is NOT a date, match or hookup club and should not be mistaken as such. A $5 annual donation is requested to assist with the monthly meetup.com membership fees, free events for our group and other misc. expenses. Any cash surplus is put back into the group and used towards a future event. Your support is appreciated!
Do you like the outdoors? Do you like to socialize? Are you between 20 and 39 years of age? If you answered yes to all three, then we want you to join the most amazing club in Michigan.
**To join please answer the profile questions and have at least one profile picture that clearly shows your face so we know who you are.
***Please only join this group if you are between the ages of 20-39***
Thanks for your cooperation.
For people looking to make new friends while exploring cultural events, films, restaurants, and the outdoors in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Most of the active events get posted in the Ann Arbor Adventure Club group, so if you'd like to see all that we have going on, I'd recommend that you join that meetup as well.
**Please do not join the group if you are not between the ages of 20-39**
**To join please answer the profile questions and have a profile picture that clearly shows your face (no flowers, sunsets, dogs, or group pictures) so we know who you are. Also, if you join the group and haven't attended any events in the first 3 months, your profile may be removed.
This group is for young active friendly people to get together and meet each other. Our events range from dinner, movies, dancing, drinks, volunteering, making chocolate, and whatever our fine members come up with. The locations where we host these events usually range from as far west as Ann Arbor, many near Royal Oak, some as far north as Rochester, and everything in between.
Please note, this group isn't a singles only group and it isn't a dating group. It is about having a low pressure social environment to meet other like minded people and be relaxed.
We know online social meeting groups can be uncomfortable, and that there are some creepers out there. :) That's why we make sure our members know that they can contact anyone from the leadership team if any other members are being too aggressive or generally making them uncomfortable. We just want people to gain new friends and have fun!
Mobile Monday Ann Arbor is a chapter of Mobile Monday Michigan which focuses on encouraging innovation within the local mobile sector and helping local companies participate in initiatives through the import and export of visions, concepts, technologies, know-how and best practices.
Mobile Monday is a global community started in Finland almost a decade ago and has over 60 chapters worldwide. The organization works with local and global mobile industry visionaries, and developers fostering cooperation and cross-company business development through virtual and live networking events sharing ideas, best practices and trends from global markets.
We look forward to seeing you there! And Smile. It's Monday!
This group is for anyone who has international interests and ties! If you come from or have lived abroad or simply value the diversity that an international community has to offer, this is the group for you. You can be single, married, etc... The purpose of this meetup is to foster friendships within the international community in Ann Arbor. Having lived in different countries over the years, we know how important it is to develop a network of friends wherever we are.
We currently have over 300 members from more than 50 countries including the following:
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Cameroon, China, Columbia, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Russia, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Scotland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Ukraine, U.K., U.S., Vietman.
For more information about the history of our group, what we do and the purpose of this group please visit our about page:
http://www.meetup.com/AnnArbor-International-Group/about/
Hi there! VegAnnArbor is a resource for the areas Vegetarians, Vegans & Veg-Curious. We encourage you to join us - even if you're new to (or curious about) a healthy Vegetarian lifestyle! Join us to make new friends - and share information, recipes, support, and encouragement for a cruelty-free diet! Upcoming events will include: pot-lucks, dinners out, picnics, lectures, weekly happy hour (alternating between Ypsi and a2), movies, group activities, animal rights fund-raising and more! AND we're on MySpace (www.myspace.com/vegannarbor) AND Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19139546259&ref=ts)... Please add us! We look forward to meeting you all! And please check the message board and polls, and of course, our great event calendar!!! THANKS!!!
Sometimes life throws you a curve ball and you find yourself suddenly single. The purpose of this group is to meet other local people coping with a divorce, separation, or breakup for friendship, discussion, and support. We will have social outings to give us things to do other than sit at home and mope! Our main focus is for adult social interaction, support, fun and friendships. This is not a dating forum.
The Ann Arbor Classics Book Group meets twice monthly (Sundays and Wednesdays) to discuss selections from Boxall's "1001 books you must read before you die". The books that we decide on as a group (via our online poll) are discussed on Sundays, while the Wednesday selections are assigned by the organizer or assistant organizer or nominated by a member. Dues of $1.00 per member are collected at each discussion to help cover site fees and other various costs. Occasionally, we will have a special event such as a film viewing, coffee meet and greet, scrabble get-together or a book swap.
This group is largely driven by its members, so make sure to voice your opinions on the group message board and in our online polls. Don't forget, the full list of 1001 books can be found under our group files in excel format. Download it and see how many you have read! A list of past selections and a guide to which books are available in audio-format and how to obtain them can also be found under group files.
If you have the time, check out my literary blog hosted through annarbor.com. You can also look for my column "This Week's Recommended Read" in the Sunday print edition. Please feel free to comment on any of my posts, the blog is meant to be a place where we can continue some of our discussions, and book lovers alike can engage with one another! http://www.annarbor.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&;...
Ann Arbor's nightlife thrives in its richly artistic and musical culture. Meet others who are interested in getting together to explore the local Night Life in Ann Arbor and surrounding areas.
While Meetups at some of the local night clubs, dance spots, lounges, bars, and happy hours will be the focal point of the group's interest, there will also be Meetups that involve movies, concert series, dining out, bowling, etc.
Dancing, having drinks with friends and just a change of scene from everyday normal life is a great stress reliever.
The group is open to singles or couples of all ages---the only requirement is your willingness to have a good time.
Biking, Walking, Rollerblading, Skiing, Dances, Dining, Travel, Golf, Tennis, Softball, Euchre, Cards, Volleyball, Camping, Wine Tasting, Scuba Dive, Bowling, Volunteering, Billiards, White Water Rafting, etc...
We are a New Group on Meetup and are working on Fall and Winter Events & Activites for our age group. But For Now... We have now teamed up with the Michigan Single Professionals on Meetup. Please Look for the Michigan Single Professionals on Meetup or there web site is www.mspsc.com 248.544.6445
See You Soon!
Do you want to improve your Japanese language skill? Do you want to share your interests and experience about Japan and Japanese? Why don't you join us? Nihon'go de hanashimashoo!
Meet fellow vegans near you! Have delicious meals, share your favorite vegan recipes, and make new friends! It's a lot of fun to get together with a group of vegans (I'm in the Detroit vegan group), so I'm organizing this group.
Metropolitan Single Professionals Social Club, the emphasis is on social! We host some of the best and friendliest events for singles in and around Southeastern Michigan.
"The Ann Arbor Shutterbugs is a group of photographers who are dedicated to building a foundation for the local photography community through networking, workshops, and events."
There weren't any Meetup groups in the Ann Arbor area dedicated to us photo-nuts! Now that has been remedied. :)
If you love taking pictures, and would like to be able to go out and click away with other like-minded individuals, this group is for you! It doesn't matter if you're brand new to photography or a professional, if you shoot with a SLR, DSLR, or a point-n-shoot -- just as long as you'd like to get out there and explore your creative side with a fun group of people!
So c'mon! Let your hair down and come have a little shutterbug fun!
The Puppy Mill Awareness Meetup of Southeast Michigan is working to end the mass production of dogs in commercial kennels ("puppy mills"). Our mission is to educate the public about the cruel cycle of commercial dog breeding and the pet store link. Read more about our goals, success stories, activities and studies on our About Page.
Our other sites:
Facebook
Blog
You Tube
Yahoo Group
Media Coverage
Petitions
The Family Puppy Boycott Facebook
The Family Puppy Blog
Report Sick Dogs
Find A Shelter
Find a Pet Supply "Only" Store
A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead
Alguien quiere mejorar su espanol y encontrar nuevas personas debe venir. Somos un grupo muy amable y todos son bienvenidos!
The Spanish group meets regularly to speak in Spanish. Language levels vary, but most people can hold a basic conversation and some are native speakers.
Hasta pronto,
John
Meet other local members to ride, explore trails, talk gear and trade tips. All levels of riders/hikers are welcome, however, rides are geared to a relaxed pace of 12-15 mph and hikes will also be geared to a relaxed pace. No one will be left behind.
Most of the rides will be on the rails to trails that anyone can ride.
We may also plan some single track rides at other local trails if there is enough interest.
There will also be other activities posted from time to time such as hiking, dancing and volunteer opportunities. The goal is to gather make new friends and share activities that get you outdoors and/or keep you active.
Are you ready to become a part of the hottest salsa scene in Detroit? You have just found the meetup group for YASalsa.com. We are a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to keeping the Detroit salsa scene alive and thriving. We love salsa, we love the kinds of people it brings together, and we love getting people hooked into it, just like us :)
If you have any questions about getting into salsa or where the best places to learn and dance are, don't hesitate to contact us. info@yasalsa.com
See you on the dance floor!
This website is a Campaign For Liberty nationwide discussion group. In keeping with the existing specification, this is an open discussion group.
However, grassroots organizing is done at www.CampaignForLiberty.com.
There is a page for each state and county in the US for people to get involved in their area.
All Campaign For Liberty members--please create a user account on www.CampaignForLiberty.com; you will get action alerts from HQ on national issues, and you can link with other members in your area for state and local battles.
The Campaign For Liberty is the premier organization fighting for limited government, individual liberty, sound money, free markets, and a non-interventionist foreign policy. It is also, unique among political lobbying groups, creating truly independent state partner organizations to fight similar battles at the state level.
We emphasize political training in confrontation-based lobbying--forcing legislators to defend liberty by making it politically harmful not to. This means: precinct leadership, political technology, list development, evaluating legislative priorities, and more. The journey begins at www.CampaignForLiberty.com
Meetup with other local people in the Southeast Michigan area who are coping with depression for discussion, treatment advice, support and friendship. Provide a social outlet so we can get out of the house, do something that can help take our minds off the issues that we struggle with daily, and hopefully have some fun! Provide a safe, confidential, open and nonjudgmental atmosphere for those who seek to improve their coping skills and are looking for friends who understand their challenges. Build a support network of friends we can turn to for support and a shoulder in times of need.
Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to an Ann Arbor French Conversation Group and make lots of nouveaux amis as you practice speaking. All levels welcome! This is a great way to get together with other people and practice speaking French in a fun and casual atmosphere!
There are lots of climbers and potential climbers who could get started or be more active if they only had suitable climbing partners and mentors. The purpose of DARC is to bring climbers of all skill levels together for local training and Climbing expeditions in the US, Canada, and perhaps beyond. Join if you want to climb- whether you don't know where to start, or consider a 5.12 an easy warm up stroll!
Meet with other members and supporters of your local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community. Allies welcome as well! Gather to share, make friends, support one another and socialize.
Are you single in Michigan and looking for adventure? Welcome to the Michigan Singles of Livingston County & Beyond Group! We want to focus on singles in their 30's, 40's, and 50's who would like to get out and have some well deserved fun, while socializing with their peers and participating in events our members are interested in. There is no dating pressure here, just simple fun and sharing of common interests. Join us in our adventures, bring your friends, your date, your significant other; it is all good!
We have a nice mix of members who love, both, indoor and outdoor activities... In the past, we have done movies, dinners, walking & hiking, kayaking, parties, trivia, wine tasting winery events, rollerskating, dancing & dance lessons, archery, theater, balloon festivals & art fairs, parades, a "local" cruise, astronomy night, Deepak Chopra, etc. We are open minded & look forward to other suggestions.
Our singles group is all about building quality friendships and positive experiences. Looking forward to having you in our social network!
Galina
Group Organizer
Michigan Singles of Livingston County & Beyond
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Connect with Galina across the social networks:
http://twitter.com/galinahelpme
http://facebook.com/galinahelpme
Galina's business website:
http://remotebusinesshelp.com
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Your $5 annual contribution is much appreciated. It will be used to offset fees Meetup.com charges your Group Organizer (Galina) to run the Michigan Singles of Livingston County & Beyond Group... Plus other group related expenses.
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Livingston County communities include Fenton, Brighton, Howell, Hartland, Hamburg, Whitmore Lake... And the infamous Hell, Michigan. The county is conveniently located in south-eastern / south-central Michigan, offering residents easy access to Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, Wixom, South Lyon, Novi, Royal Oak, Farmington, West Bloomfield, Livonia, Southfield, Milford, Highland, Pontiac, Waterford, Rochester Hills... and beyond! We welcome your community to Michigan Singles group...
Hi! We'd like to welcome you to our meditation meetings which take place in Lower Michigan, but we are open to visit anywhere in Michigan to hold a meetup, if there is some local interest.
Through meditation we all have a way to experience something uniquely blissful inside of us. We provide a stress free experience to anyone who is willing to learn and apply techniques of the subtle: cleaning and balancing chakras; being sensitive to self and other's chakras etc. All this is possible when a learner does not have the pressure to pay. This is eternal knowledge for which one cannot pay money. So none of the costs are ever passed on to attending members.
The ultimate goal is to give seekers of truth the knowledge of the self and become their own gurus through knowing themselves at the subtle level.
If you're between the ages of 21 and 41 and like to go out, meet new people and enjoy all the many things to do in the greater Ann Arbor area, you should check out the A2 Electric Underground. This is a social meetup more than an activity-centric one, which means that the focus is on meeting people and getting to know them more than it is about the specific activity of a particular event. In other words, every meetup is intended to be a meet and greet! Even if you don't like a particular event, you can still come and socialize.
This group brings folks together for electric nights out on the town. And, if you love parties, we put a lot of effort to have one big party every month that usually has a crazy theme! These have always been a blast. If you were at the James Bond party or the Wine competition party that our organizer's threw, you'll know what to expect. We also love to schedule dance nights, beer/wine testings, salsa outings, local music performances and festivals, trips to museums and food outings.
Welcome to the Ann Arbor Electric Undergound!
Note: We've made this group a private one. Unfortunately, the open nature of Meetup often attracts creepers, chronic no-show'ers and folks who just don't get on well with the others. That's not a problem for more interest/activity based meetup groups, but the goal here is to create a community that has fun together and makes everyone feel comfortable. Our bet is that if we are a bit more selective, we will not discourage but, rather, encourage people to join the group!
The purpose of this group is to bring local writers together for friendship, support, socialization, constructive criticism and discussion. The goal is to improve writing skills, handle writer's block, and increase the joy and time spent actively writing. Come see what the group is about!
NOTE: This online group was formerly called Ann Arbor Open Coffee. Spark Open of Ann Arbor, its host, had used Meetup.com for communication purposes, but now utilizes another site http://www.annarborusa.org/events .
Meanwhile, with recent explosions of online social and professional networks, we can all use additional opportunities to connect with one another on a professional and business levels. Right? My goal is to present our group members with such opportunities, new concepts, ideas, technologies... I plan on having once per month group meetings in an interactive format and will also list other relevant events on our group calendar. I welcome member input and suggestions, as well as guest speakers on innovative topics.
Since the majority of existing group members are located in the Ann Arbor area, I have selected a meeting place on the North side of the city, in the Domino's Farms complex (E.B.A. Cafe) for our monthly gathering. Our group is scheduled to meet on first Thursday morning of each month, 8:00-9:00 am.
I look forward to connecting with you shortly!
Galina Zwerlein
Group Organizer
810.545.8310
Whether you've been flying for years, or you're just getting started, join this Southeast Michigan Aviators Group to meet other pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
Local aviation professionals join us monthly to speak on topics ranging from informative, educational to just plain FUN!
Meet, network, and share ideas with local entrepreneurs from Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas.
What to expect:
-- A laid-back atmosphere for meeting new people and sharing ideas with them.
-- A way to get help and ideas from other local entrepreneurs.
-- A way to make friends and possibly even find business partners.
-- Interesting discussions.
-- Geekiness.
What not to expect:
-- Suits.
-- Name tags.
-- Cheese and crackers.
-- A bunch of people trying to sell things to one another.
This is not a traditional networking group, but rather a relaxed way to meet people with similar interests and make friends.
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ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
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Ann Arbor Young Professionals:
http://www.meetup.com/youngprofessionals
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Ann Arbor International Group:
http://www.meetup.com/AnnArbor-International-Group
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Ann Arbor Film Fans:
http://indiefilm.meetup.com/98
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Ann Arbor Musicians:
http://www.meetup.com/Ann-Arbor-Musicians
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Salut! This is a group for all of you who would like to practice their French in an informal setting. We can converse over coffee, watch french movies, visit french restaurants etc...So whether you are a native French speaker who would like to connect with other french speakers in the area or whether you are a beginner or intermediate speaker who wants to learn more about the French language and French culture, then this group is for you!
Meet fellow Raw Foodists near you! Come to a local Raw Food Meetup to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss vegan diet and health issues. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome!
Are you someone who asks "Why is it Art?" Are you someone who knows "Why"... Are you someone who has always been curious about Art... Join us for a new Art experience ...or as brave beginners! Meet with others who love Art and want to explore it with you all the while not forgetting to have some fun.
We'll draw, paint, meet for gallery walks, art events or just meet for a drink and get to know each other. We will seek to create an environment where art is fully appreciated and make each event interactive and fun. This is totally an eclectic art group and there is something for everyone! Come join us….
Meet new people and just to have fun!!!!I would like to get a few groups going,at different times!so if u are interested in gaming we are for you. not just D&D other games too!!!!
This meetup group was created especially for newcomers to the Ann Arbor area (but old timers are welcome, too). The organizers (Angie and Selena) recently moved here, and we know it's hard to start from scratch in a new place. Hopefully, these meetups can help you build your new community. You can use this group to meet new friends, socialize and get to know the area! Activities will include typical social events (movies, happy hours), as well as those to help you get situated (group IKEA run). We're open to suggestions.
So welcome to town! Come join us.
Michigan is bursting at the seams with 90+ Microbreweries. everyone that I have tried has been better and better. I know there are people out there that appreciate good beer as much as I do so I started this group to begin sharing these Microbrewery trips with others.
I am located on the east side of the state, but I would love to have this group plan day trips to the west side and up north to some of the other areas as well.
You should join this group if you enjoy trying new things, specifically great beer, and enjoying it with a great group of people.
You should NOT join this group if your idea of good beer is the "silver bullet" or "king of beers".
Join our group and be part of a community that is actively engaged in being healthy and happy. Gather to learn and participate in activities that support our health and wellness. Our events focus on nutrition, reduction of stress, the environment, fitness, alternative health, and relaxation. We support each other in our quest to live a healthy and happy life that is centered in wellness!
The benefits in becoming a member include increased support, a forum to have your questions answered, and many free seminars and workshops to learn more about acupuncture, meditation, yoga, weight training, healthy food, raw food, healthy cooking, gluten free diets, supplements, hypnosis, etc.
Because we also have so many health practitioners in this group, there will also be business building resources available. It's important to support those whose mission it is to improve the health, healing and happiness of others.
We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive group of local professionals who MeetUp to help each other grow personally and professionally through networking. We're about LEARNING and NETWORKING, and we'd love to meet YOU!
If you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, someone between opportunities, or someone simply interested in meeting new people and building a professional network, this MeetUp group is for YOU!
Joe Girard, who is considered by many to be one of the greatest salesmen of all times, is credited with creating the theory of 250. This says that the average person "knows" 250 people. These 250 are your 'Sphere of Influence.'
The premise of Ann Arbor Connect 250 is to consciously create, develop and cultivate a network of 250 (or more) people. Harvey MacKay boasts of a Networking Sphere of Influence of over 15,000 people! Once you have a network of 250, you establish yourself as a networking resource to those 250 people. When any of them need the services of a professional, they would think of you, since you belong to a Networking Group of professionals. Whenever one of your friends needs services provided by one of the members of Ann Arbor Connect 250, you can create an introduction and create a win-win-win situation.
The Win-Win-Win of networking referrals:
You have a friend who needs "X" service.
Another Ann Arbor Connect Member provides great service "X"
You introduce your friend to your fellow member, and the following happens:
1) Your friend is happy because they get service they need from a great professional = WIN!
2) The member is happy because they get new business = WIN!
3) You are a STAR, because YOU created this win-win situation, and BOTH these people will look for ways to help YOU. = WIN!
This is a simple (not easy) concept. Referrals are given based on TRUST. Trust is earned by the development of professional relationships over TIME. This evolves from coming to MeetUps, meeting folks, engaging, meeting one-on-one, etc.
WHAT THIS NETWORKING GROUP IS NOT: This is not a place where you come to our MeetUps and expect to SELL your product, service, or business opportunity to fellow members. While other members DO need to know what you do, PLEASE approach members in the INFORMATIONAL mode, not the SELLING mode. That is the quickest way to blow a potential relationship, and is incredibly short-sighted.
We are a FUN, ENERGETIC, and WELCOMING group. We work very hard to make everyone feel welcome. We know it can be way out of your comfort zone to come to an event with a bunch of strangers. I encourage you to make our events part of your Networking routine. You will meet some GREAT professional folks, and really be glad you did!
Are you ready to become a part of the hottest salsa scene in Detroit? You have just found the meetup group for YASalsa.com. We are a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to keeping the Detroit salsa scene alive and thriving. We love salsa, we love the kinds of people it brings together, and we love getting people hooked into it, just like us :)
If you have any questions about getting into salsa or where the best places to learn and dance are, don't hesitate to contact us. info@yasalsa.com
See you on the dance floor!
We discuss New Media Marketing strategies including Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing. We are the place for "Entrepreneurs In Action" We will be meeting live and on Webinars and Tele-seminars.
So come check us out, hang out and learn and share with other Entrepreneurs in Action
To receive our FREE WEEKLY RAW HEALTH NEWSLETTER with tips, recipes, announcements, and more, you must SIGN UP AT LivingYogaNow.com. (You can cancel easily at any time.) You will also receive occasional reminders of upcoming classes and events.
Meet fellow raw food enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Raw Food Meetup to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss raw vegan diet and health issues. Anyone interested in the raw food diet and lifestyle is welcome!
Your coordinator, Ellen Livingston, hosts a main website with many articles about raw food lifestyle, the free bi-monthly newsletter, books and products for sale, and descriptions and registration for her many community offerings such as public talks, classes, retreats, and personal coaching. Visit http://LivingYogaNow.com.
Please visit the Calendar to view dates and descriptions of all events. We hope to see you soon!
Let's try to bring together all the men and women ages 35 to 55 around the Detroit Jewish community, together for casual dinners, events, or just drinks. We'll have events for all types singles, couples, married and divorced parents. The primary focus is to network everyone together for socializing, matchmaking, business, and just plain "getting out." Each event will be customized for the specific age range and group. It's free and nothing like it existed, until now !! Please join in, write something about yourself and maybe leave a photo so you can be recognized at events.
Have you been looking for a group of like-minded people to gather with to explore metaphysical topics of study?
Metaphysics is a word that describes everything that goes beyond the five senses that we already know exist and that which can be linked to what is commonly known as the sixth sense, or the psychic sense and beyond. It is a word used to describe things that exist beyond the physical realm.
We are now forming study groups to examine the various aspects of metaphysical topics for those looking to expand in areas of spiritual growth, psychic skills, energy, achieving higher states of consciousness and healing.
This is designed as an interactive group. Members will have an opportunity to share their knowledge and wisdom within the community.
The reason is to create a strong group bond for the purpose of individual and group advancement.
Bring your pup to meet his new best friends and you might just meet yours too!
Dog-people are the best, as you already know, and few things inspire instant joy like watching happy dogs play. What could be better than good company & getting out with your dog?
We will relax, socialize, and let our pups run free and play! Come enjoy our lovely park. It's fully-fenced (4 feet at lowest point), with woodchips (no mudslides!) and is about an acre in size.
There is a special play area for small dogs if needed, but the little guys are free to join the general group if they're comfortable. We also have a picnic table and canopy, for weather relief.
We will have occasional guests who specialize in stuff dog lovers really care about. And we will go on field trips, attending dog-friendly events outside of our park. Suggestions are welcome.
To keep our playtime safe, we require dogs to pass a temperament test prior to attending a Scampers Meetup. To do this, schedule a FREE trial day of daycamp at any Camp Bow Wow location. Visit www.campbowwow.com for locations and contact information.
We all have our own passion when it comes to helping animals; some of us are dedicated volunteers at the local animal shelter, others feel that the 9 billion animals suffering inside Factory Farms need a voice, still others are called to help animals in a different way.
The Students for Animal Rights Group welcomes everyone who believes that all living creatures should be treated humanely.
New meeting format starting the May, 2009 meeting.
1.) We will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
2.) All investors are welcome. Beginning and experienced investors.
3.) We focus on IBD's CANSLIM principles.
4.) You do NOT need to be an Investor's Business Daily subscriber to join.
5.) IBD Meetups are officially sponsored by Investor's Business Daily.
Come break bread with fellow foodies and gourmets, explore the metro detroit area, catch a play or a movie, or wander through a musuem. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly companions. We are a friendly group and all are welcome!
Meetup with locals who are interested in practicing the science and ideolgy of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance/prosperity; getting what one desires. This group is only for those who have big dreams and want to develop mastery at manifesting money and prosperity through spiritual growth and development. We develop our own personal environment of economic prosperity.
ANYONE CAN PLAY ON TUESDAY NIGHTS JUST NOT THE THURSDAY NIGHT GAMES
Winter Volleyball Starts up in January, if you'd like to play, please RSVP and get registered right away. Kickball will be back in the Spring!
Hey everyone! This is a group to organize social events for people who are in their 20s and living in Ann Arbor - whether you are in college, just graduated, or have been in Ann Arbor for a while, this is the group for you!
We want to provide a group that meets regularly to drink good wine and meet new people. But we also want to organize tastings, visits to great wine stores, and perhaps even the occasional wine tour. Vinology in Ann Arbor is our terroir but we aim to take in tastings, dinners, and events at wine stores and restaurants across SE Michigan. We hold regular meetups at the wonderful Vinology Happy Hour, usually every other Friday. We also plan to meet other evenings at any place that has a wine list, wine sale, or tasting that takes our fancy. If you want to meet wine lovers that enjoy, what is after all, the most social of drinks, please come join us.
I started this group because I love board games and wanted to find others that love to play them as well. I have contacted a local retailer who has agreed to host the group at his store. He provides the space, we provide the games! We tend to focus on strategy games like Agricola, Puerto Rico, Power Grid, etc. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Meet other local scooter fanatics. All scooters and scooterists are welcome! We are a bunch of diverse, whacky, scooter geeks and try to have rides for all sizes of scooters, big and small. We hope that members will step us and help with the planning and leading of rides. There are a handful of favorite rides we try to do every season and we are always looking for new destinations and routes. Take a look around at our past and future events to get a feel for some of the things we have done, and will be doing. Don't be timid, we don't bite! Come out soon.
Mackenzi and Victoria
BLOC is the Boardgamers League of Canton. We are dedicated to bringing people together for the pleasure of playing board games.
All are welcome, rules for games will be taught.
Welcome to Art of Living Yoga & Meditation Meetup, which is dedicated to enpowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through Meditation, Yoga, Spiritual Wisdom and unique Breathing Exercises. Learn these powerful techniques from the members of the Art of Living foundation, the largest volunteer based organization active in over 152 countries.
So come join us for one of our free sessions to meet like minded people, make new friends, do yoga, experiencing healing breath techniques, relax with a meditation and learn how you can use breath to manage everyday stress.
A cornerstone of the Art of Living Course is Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique that purifies and rejuvenates the body and mind. In less than a week, the simple, yet profound Art of Living Course brings to our experience that life is truly beautiful!
Internet Marketing Club is Meetup for Marketers, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners to Learn Latest Trends, Marketing strategies and Discuss and Share Proven Marketing Techniques.
Something is missing in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area: A welcoming place for gay men over the age of 40(ish.) Okay, well maybe it does exist. But some men can't find it, so we are starting a place of our own. We are not talking about a place to meet guys to date, hookup, etc. We are talking about making quality friendships with other gay men, a place to be who you are. We don't care how much money you make, how many times you go to the gym, where you buy your clothes, etc. At the same time, if you want to go to the gym, somebody will probably go with you. If you really need advice for shopping, somebody will jump in and go. What we have in mind is an eclectic group of guys that get together for things such as: weekend barbeques, watching ball games, taking road trips, and just hanging out in general. Beyond the social get-togethers, we hope this group of men will be supportive and have "each others' backs." Some men will be out, others may not be. Some men will have a supportive family, others may not. Wherever there is a supportive gap, we will step in…sort of like a "band of brothers." This is a work in progress and we want to work together to make it work. Our goal is to make each man feel comfortable and included.
We are an independent group of runners of all abilities and experience levels. If you are looking for social group runs to meet other runners, long distance training, speed, trail and/or track workouts along with local races and events to be involved with, you've found the right place. We also plan social gatherings to get to know one another and have fun. We are a volunteer-run group led by runners just like yourself. Let's run, Ann Arbor!
New Moms of Northville is a group for moms of toddlers and infants. Playdates are just as important for moms as they are for kids!!! So if you feel like both you and your little one(s) could use a little more socializing...this is the group for you!!
Some activites you can look forward to will be in-home playdates during the winter/flu months, and lots of events during the Spring, Summer and Fall - including walks at parks, coffee breaks at Starbucks, reading events at local libraries, petting farms and more!! We may also have some special kid-free events like Moms Night Out dinners, wine tasting, book club, etc if anyone would like to organize them...
If this group sounds like it is for you send me an email and I will contact you as soon as possible :)
Finally, a chance to meet with people interested in SEO in the Detroit area...We will be discussing:
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
social media optimization,
online marketing & PR
conversion optimization
We will cover topics from the basic to the advance.
Gather and share advice and info on better ways to work with search engines.
The Bacchus Club of Novi conduct a monthly Friday Night Wine Tasting usually on the first Friday of the month. In addition to the monthly Friday night meet-up, the Bacchus Club attends wine tastings and educational events. So, if you're a wine enthusist who'd like to meet like minded people please join us.
Bonum vinum laetificat cor hominis!
Meet, mingle and trade yarns with local knitters, crocheters, spinners, felters and weavers! Come have fun comparing patterns, sharing techniques and trading tips on stitches, sweaters and mittens.
We've got a wonderful mix of ages, talent and experience in our members. Each anxious to help and learn new things.
Anyone interested, including newbies, is welcome regardless of skill level!
***After you become a member, be sure to check out the "Photos" by clicking the link at the top. You will find over (20) photo albums with lots of project inspiration! Happy knitting!
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FYI - KNITTING STATS
"1 out of 3 women knows how to knit or crochet. The number of women who do these crafts increased from 34.7 million in 1994 to 38 million in 2000.
Since 1998, there has been a 400 percent increase in the number of women under 35 years old who crochet and knit.
Numbers are up in all demographics. Since 1998, there has been a 13 percent increase among women 35 to 44 years old; 18 percent among women 45 to 54 years old; and 10 percent among 55-to-64-year-olds." - The Craft Yarn Council of America
Work with experienced theatre professional doing improvisation techniques and games. All levels of interest/ability are invited. The beginning actor can improve his/her skills; an experienced actor can hone his.
Everybody welcome. (It's really not hard- give it a try)
Improvisational skills impact all areas of life.
Improvisation is played as a game or exercise, and can also provide valuable "in the moment" skills for the actor. All stage work must remain fresh and new each night. In every performance an actor makes discoveries that cannot be anticipated. One must listen and react authentically. If an actor steps outside of the "moment" he/she becomes self-conscious and loses focus.
Improvisation is immediate. One cannot know what is going to happen next; one does not know what to expect. Working with this technique allows an actor to let go of preconceived expectations, for there are no scripts, no rehearsals.
Laura Gumina has worked in the theatre for over 35 years, and also teaches. She will guide us through the learning and participation process. This is great fun.
And there's no "wrong answer", there is no "wrong way" to do improvisation. There are certain guidelines and structures that will be provided- but an actor experiences great freedom and creativity doing improvisation..Alive in the Moment!.
Welcome to the FOAC!
Grab your stuff, load up the family and come on out to our next fun filled family event.
All are welcome, single parents, married couples, or soon to be married couples....all age groups can join us. If you have kids, and enjoy the outdoors, you'll love this group.
Organized in late 2010 our goal is to get families with kids together to enjoy the great Michigan outdoors. We're Kid friendly, and Parent approved.
Our adventures, kid and adult alike, will enjoy a variety of events including hiking, biking, picnics, sledding, fishing, BBQ's and much more. This group is sure to have interesting events for you.
So come on out... Lets enjoy the Michigan Outdoors, meet new friends and have a great time. New Adventurers and guests are encouraged to join at any time.
We look forward to meeting you.
The intent of this group is to encourage a warm, friendly social environment for people interested in a European and International community. It is a good way for everyone to socialize and form a network of friends. You don't have to be European or an international to join -- just friendly and nice. :)
This group can be helpful for people new to the US, particularly from Europe, helping them get familiar with things around town, share information, and find friends.
Ultimately, the idea is to have a good fun time and that is also the intent of the group. There is a lot to do in Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas, don't let its size deceive you.
Hope you will join us. :)
Countries in Europe include:
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation (Russia), San Marino, Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom (England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales), Turkey, Vatican City.
The list taken from:
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/europe.htm)
Cost of membership?
None, though a winning smile might help. :)
eCommerce Ann Arbor focuses on encouraging innovation within the local eCommerce sector and helping local companies participate in initiatives through the import and export of visions, concepts, technologies, know-how and best practices. Topics include: development, usability, platforms, design, marketing, integration, security, organizational alignment, mobile, SEO, SEM, web analytics, functionality, strategy, social media integration We are aiming to have our first meeting in the next couple months. We look forward to seeing you there!
(Formerly known as A Bite to Eat Gourmet Club)
Simply put: this is a social club for men and women, who are fun enthusiasts. While most of our emphasis is on great food, we will often throw in something that is great fun!! If you are ready to have some fun, then this is a club for you! The overall club objective is simply camaraderie.
Gentlemen? We have plenty of events that are for both genders. Therefore, please feel free to join our group and check out our upcoming events regularly.
You have two options to make your membership due. If you will only attend "Metro Detroit Fun Times" events few times a year, we will suggest you follow our Pay As You Go Plan. It is FREE to stay as a member, but there is a $1.00 Meetup fee for each event, which will be collected on location before we begin the activity. However, if you're going to be a regular and active member, who attends our event more than once a month, paying an annual $10 membership fee in advance will actually save you money. Your annual dues, which is payable online or in person, will be valid for 12 months starting from the date you paid. You can then attend as many events as you want. Your $1.00 Meetup fee will be waived. When your anniversary is up, your organizer will send you a reminder email. The choice is yours. We hope to see you soon.
Thank you and hope to see you at an event soon,
Rhonda
Meet nearby Advocates for Oil & Global Warming Awareness! Come to a Sustainable Michigan/Peak Oil Meetup to generate ideas and discuss actions to raise public consciousness, promote sustainable development. Find others concerned about making Michigan sustainable in energy, food production, green building and other key areas related to relocalizing so that we are prepared in Michigan for any energy/resource decline & doing our bit to avert Global warming. Get the support to BE the change.
http://www.youtube.com/v/ped4A94LZJs&hl=en&fs=1
The above video - well worth watching!
Moms and Tots of Brighton, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the needs of all mothers. Whether you have chosen to stay home with your children, work full-time or part-time, or are expecting your first child, Moms and Tots is the group for you!
Membership is open to any mother living in Brighton or surrounding areas. Prospective members are encouraged to join us at one business meeting and/or one activity to preview the group before officially joining.
We offer: Playgroups & Play Dates, Evenings Out for Moms, Couples Night Out, Family Time Events , Field Trips & Outings, Community Service Projects, Mommy Aid to assist members in need of support, Special Interest Groups, such as Games/Cards, Exercise, Scrapbooking, Book Club, Movie Club & More.
**Please note: Moms and Tots of Brighton, Inc. utilizes Meetup for the purpose of reaching out to Moms in the area who are looking for information on a group to join. Please contact the organizer(s) via email if you are interested in more information and possibly joining the group. We will periodically post Open House Meetups on the site that are for any prospective members to attend. Our actual calendar of events is private and is for members only.
Walking for fun and fitness! We'll try and have a variety of walks in the Livonia, Plymouth, Novi and Farmington areas.
Welcome! I'm looking for people to go walking and hiking with in the Livonia, Farmington, Novi and Plymouth areas. I'd like to do a variety of walks from parks to neighborhood areas. Let's hear some of your ideas and start walking!!
We will also host other activities too such as: cycling, kayaking, dinner nights and picnics. The limits of what we do are only limited by our imaginations!The legal bit...Keep in mind that you will be participating in walks and all activities at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your health and fitness levels and ensuring you are up for taking a walk. I will try to access how "difficult" a walking route is, but I am not a fitness trainer or professional "walker". I'm just someone like many of you wanting to go on a social outing and get some exercise.
In joining Livonia Walks you are doing so at your own risk and the responsibility is yours alone when participating in walks. I do encourage you all to bring the following on the walks: water, sunscreen, hat and good study shoes.
All Korean speakers interested in learning English and all English speakers interested in learning Korean are invited to join this group.
1. If you know or want to know more about Hangul, K-Pop, K-Drama, and manhwa, etc. this group is for you.
2. If you know or want to know more about the alphabet, pop music, soap operas, and comic books, etc. this group is for you.
Meetup with other local fans of the financial board game of Cashflow 101 and 202 created by Robert Kiyosaki. You will experience real life decisions in a safe, practical, environment. Amateurs, daytraders, and professionals are all welcome. No experience necessary. We learn as we go - that's part of the fun! And the more you play, the smarter you get. How fast can you get out of the Rat Race and get into the Fast Lane?
We meet the 1st Sunday of every month at 2:00pm, starting with food (bring something to share) and speed networking. We start playing the game promptly at 2:30 for about 3 hours. **We are asking for a $2.00 donation per game to defray the cost of the Meetup website, bottled water, and paper products for the food. Hope to see you soon.
Anyone who has a game - please bring it! We may or may not need it, but just in case. Thanks
Michigan Skeptics is a gathering place for Critical Thinkers, Humanists and Skeptics to discuss, debate and to meet casually.
A Skeptic is a person that does not take claims at face value. They feel that for an idea to be embraced, it needs to have been verified and proven as much as possible, through the scientific method and evidence.
We at MISkeptics welcome discussion and debate from all points of view. We feel that understand and greater knowledge are attained in that manner.
Sum Ergo Cogito — I Am Therefore I Think.
A Chinese language and culture meet up in Ann Arbor! Meet and mingle with fellow Chinese Speakers & Culture Lovers. Come to a Chinese Language and Culture Meetup to practice your conversational Chinese and if you're a native Chinese speaker, come practice your English! All ages and levels welcome. Whether you are a beginner or a native speaker, you are always welcome at our events!
This group is for young fabulous females who recently (or not so recently) moved to the area, and want to meet other fabulous females to socialize and enjoy what the Detroit Metro has to offer. Our activities include dancing, movies, happy hour, comedy shows, wine tasting etc... If you are a young fabulous female, you like to have fun and would like to enjoy the occasional girls' night out with a great group of girls, then this meetup is for you!!!!
The Ann Arbor Science & Skeptics is a group consisting of members who have an enthusiasm for science, critical thinking, and humor. We meet once a month to discuss various scientific or skeptical-themed topics.
We often have a guest expert on-hand to answer our questions and provide explanations on a particular topic. Some of our past guests include Henry Pollack (climate change), Brian Wecht (particle physics & the Large Hadron Collider), Shobita Parthasarathy (Genetic Patents & Home DNA Kits), David Gerdes (dark energy), and Nilton Renno (exploring Mars).
Our official website is
http://annarborscienceskeptic.com. And if you're on Facebook, you can join our group page there too.
Interested in discussing the bible from a non-dogmatic point of view? Curious about other points of view? Sometimes wonder if what you've heard about the bible seems a bit far-fetched? Ever wondered if Jesus did or said the things you've heard? Or maybe if he even existed at all? Wonder how we got the bible and if there's any reason to believe what it says?
Join us as we delve into these questions and more in a friendly, open atmosphere where different perspectives are welcome and no opinions are anathema.
Potential topics: the documentary hypothesis, the historical Jesus, the synoptic problem, textual criticism, dating and authorship, comparative theology, etc.
Hello everyone! I decided to start this group for several reasons but the main reason is to meet more people and to do fun and mature activities. I was in several meetup groups when I lived in Atlanta and met some wonderful people while doing some great things. Since I've moved back to Metro Detroit, I've heard the same thing over and over: "there isn't anything to do". My goal is to prove that there are things to do, not only in Detroit but the surrounding areas as well.
This group is for the mature 20-30's crowd. Some of our various activities will include game nights, bowling, poetry reading, dinners, volunteering, wine tasting and much more. My goal is to create a group that caters to it's members. So if there are any activities that you all would like to do, feel free to let me know. This wouldn't be the great group that it is if it wasn't for our members and their suggestions.
Feel free to take a look around; view our members, our ratings and calendar. I hope that you find that this group is something that you are interested in and will join. If you do, please take a look at the policy and procedures page and schedule yourself for a meetup!
Hope to see you soon!
Royale
This is a group that I started to help all who are interested in learning about and applying the Law of Attraction in their personal lives. If you have a limited knowledge of Law of Attraction or even if you're only curious, we welcome you. The purpose of the group is to provided a positive, safe and fun environment to learn, share and inspire each other to achieve better health, finances and relationships through the philosophy of attraction-based living. Who should join? Individuals looking to live a happier more fulfilling lifestyle. Individuals that are interested in learning the actual "how-to", of Law of Attraction. Group requirements: A desire to create your ideal life. I am a certified Law of Attraction Trainer/Facilitator, and I look forward to co-creating with you!
This is a group for people interested in India, it's culture, food etc.. There will be a wide variety of events such as picnics, games nights, sport events, restaurants, movies, bowling, etc. This is a great way to meet people with similar interests / backgrounds and for those of us with kids to expose them to Indian culture and heritage.
Greetings Brighton IBD Meetup members:
This month Rob Bender will present on stock divergences both with their industry group and the S&P500. He has prepared many examples to show how divergences can improve your selection, help you lock in profits and prevent losses. The meetup is held at First National Bank at 7950 Challis Road, Brighton, MI.
The remainder of the meeting will be devoted to our regular agenda:
1) Review of 10 leading stock charts
2) Review of a past big winner - GMCR. It went from 4 to 100
3) Stock pick for the month - bring your best stock and see if you can win the trophy
Aida Mityas from Wisconsin picked a big winner for the January meeting and probably won. She has requested in lieu of sending the trophy that we email her a picture of all of us and the trophy.
I look forward to seeing you at the meetup on February 9, 2012 at 7pm.
May the trend be with you,
Beth
P.S. Gotta be in to win.
Meet other like minded people who enjoy food, friendship and good conversation! Everyone welcome! Our group will meet for dinner and socialization/networking at a different restaurant on the second Friday of each month. Enjoy!
This group is for musicians, songwriters, lyricists, bands, vocalists, DJs, sound engineers, music producers, music teachers, music students, music industry people, fans and friends. This group is for music pros, amateurs, beginners, and anyone who wants to hang out and meet some talented people in Ann Arbor.
The purpose of this group is to gather people together with the same interests (The Music Industry) for socializing, networking and collaborating.
We will have: 1. Regular meetings - so people can socialize and share knowledge, experiences, and their talents. 2. Jam sessions - kind of like open mic nights, where anyone can pick up an instrument or sing along, and join in a fun jam session. 3. Showcases - for musicians/bands who want to perform their music, or showcase their talent. 4. Social outings to see live music in and around Ann Arbor.
We offer this group for those who wish to experience and learn more about developments in natural healing, natural medicine, and holistic lifestyle practices- and to that end we schedule talks, events, classes in diverse areas such as herbal medicine, yoga, homeopathy, healing diets, bodywork, iridology, movement therapies and energy medicine.
The purpose of the group is for members (community") to connect and learn from our learning community, and from each other through these experiences, in an inspirational and fun way.
Our naturopath student interns give talks and consultations on a variety of topics of interest to a wide and diverse community, as do our seasoned teachers. We connect through Naturopathic School of the Healing Arts, Ann Arbor, and its New Life Energies center, as well as Gaia Center for Herbal Studies, welcoming a diverse group of experienced holistic practitioners into your life to help you learn about and develop confidence in natural medicine and natural healing at a grass roots level.
A few guiding rules for smooth sailing:
1) Becoming a member- we will approve pending a few questions, and then confirm ongoing member status contingent on us meeting you at least once at one of our meet-ups! For the happy, healthy experience and well being of all, we want to make sure of a happy fit.
2) As of Late January 2012, our meetup events will take place specifically during times we have classes, a special speaker, or a wellness center event. There will always be a charge- ranging anywhere from $6 to "A workshop rate" (example- a recent retreat workshop with a fee of $90). Since we have our own students already attending these various talks, events, and demo's, members who rsvp are automatically joining into an existing group of inspired and passionate students of natural healing. Payment is expected in cash only- we accept no checks or credit cards.
3) We may have to, and probably will, cancel a meetup if the number of "those attending" drops to 4 or less. RSVP's are important to us and we almost always have put time, money, and energy into creating the content for an event. After 44 meetups in 12 months, we've done our best to let the few (or, at times, one remaining) attendees know as soon as possible when the rare need to cancel or reschedule arises. We do not have member telephone numbers - we can only e mail.
4) If you could not "show up" for an event you did rsvp for- please give us a courteous message as to why- or at least send us a courteous message! We have learned that we need to remove members who consistently sign up and then drop out a day ahead of time- or who are consistent no-shows. Although of course we know that things come up, do try to give some foresight into an rsvp. All you need to do is send an e mail through the meet-up system.
Meet local Spanish speakers for conversation and fun! Come to a Spanish Language Meetup and make new amigos as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome. Our Meetups are every other Tuesday.
If you're new to coding or a seasoned hacker, CoffeeHouseCoders is for you. We meet every few weeks in local coffee shops to work on pet projects, talk about technology, and meet our fellow hackers.
We are an Ann Arbor Area support group for parents of children and teens with ADD/ADHD and adults with ADD/ADHD. Our mission is to provide local resources, education, and support to our members. We have been running the parent support group since July 2009, originally started by parents Vivianne Schnitzer and Olga Gallego, and are expanding to develop an active teen and adult support group. We will soon be adding a children's play group gathering on a regular basis. We are hoping to become affiliated with CHADD in July of 2011--due to budget restraints they are not adding new groups until that date. We welcome those individuals with the diagnosis, wondering about the diagnosis, parents, caregivers, teachers, mental health professionals, and all others who are interested.
I'm a computer programmer. I'm also an avid Android user (I once thought I lost my Nexus One and saw my whole life flash before me). I've been wanting to learn how to program for Android for quite some time. So, I started this group as an incentive to get beyond the Hello World Android app. Hopefully, others are interested in getting together regularly to learn Android development. Who knows? Maybe we'll eventually be able to create the next killer Android app.
All you really need to join this group is an enthusiastic attitude toward Android development and at least a little programming (Java, preferably) experience. As much as I would love to teach programming basics to others, there's just not enough time.
Meetup with locals who are interested in practicing the science and ideolgy of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance/prosperity; getting what one desires.
This group will help YOU learn about investment real estate, and build a profitable portfolio.
We are an education based group, and we use proven successful investment strategies, coupled with real-world experiences and local knowledgeable Guest Speakers to give you the tools you need to enhance your investment career.
No matter where you fall in the real estate experience spectrum, this group will be of value to you.
If You are a BEGINNER or STUDENT, you will learn various investment strategies, coupled with real world examples and case stdies of opportinities in Southeast Michigan.
If You are an ACTIVE Investor, with one or more income properties, and looking to grow your portfolio, you will learn how to build your Investment Team, make contacts, get and share tips and success strategies.
If You are a VETERAN Investor, with a portfolio of properties, and may be exploring the liqidation phase of your real estate investment career, you will get the opportunity to meet and network with new investors, who may be interested in purchasing your properties. You also have the opportunity to share your experiences and wisdom with a new generation of investors.
At our MeetUps, we study various Investment Strategies, create Business Plans, examine actual Investment Opportunities, learn about the local market, and connect with other key contacts who will help you in your career.
This groups organizers: The Bundesen Team at Real Estate One are educating real estate professionals. We want to equip you with the right tools and information to help you make smart and informed decisions.
Our goal is to intersperse in-person MeetUps with an increased online, interactive presence. We will have fun, learn, and grow profitable investment careers.
We encourage you to become an ACTIVE Member, and you will be glad you did!
Every month, the MSDA holds a kick-ass dance, usually on the third Sunday. Our dance is held at the gorgeous Rhythm -n- Shoes Ballroom Dance Studio in Bloomfield Hills. There's a lesson at 3 PM and a dance party from 4 to 8 PM. The music is predominately Swing, Hustle, Ballroom, Latin and Country and our DJ, Phil Dorroll, takes requests. We serve refreshments, a light meal and cake, plus we give away door prizes to people whose tickets are drawn.
For members, the dance is $9 and the lesson is free. For non-members, the lesson is $4 and the dance is $11.
The MSDA dances are attended by couple and singles alike, of all ages. For the most part, our members are single and we are always happy to see new members join. Newcomers are ENCOURAGED! The MSDA is like a big, friendly family and we are very comfortable asking each other to dance. In other words, men ask women and women ask men. ThatÂ’s our format.
http://msda.org has more details and directions to the studio which is at 2172 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
For more information, call 248~390~0515 or email msda@att.net
The purpose of this group is to gather all the Salsa dancers AND the Cha Cha Cha, West Coast Swing, Hustle and more, dancers in the Detroit area together to meet at the Detroit Salsa Congress for 3 days and nights of Salsa!
We are giving all the Salsa dancers and the people that WANT TO BE Salsa dancers the opportunity to interact in advance and to plan their attendance at the Detroit Salsa Congress.
The Detroit Salsa Congress also offers workshops and dances each day and night for 3 days and nights in Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, West Coast Swing, Hustle and more.
Let's gather together and dance Salsa, and more!
After we have gathered all the Salsa dancers together, we will continue to meet on the second Saturday of each month at the Radisson Hotel for the monthly Salsa event held there, other Salsa events around the Detroit/Livonia area and the annual Detroit World Salsa Congress.
In addition, we may plan trips to other cities to attend their Salsa Congresses.
This group is for any parents who have children of ages newborn up to 6 who want to connect with and find support with other parents and children. We're very flexible and lots of fun. Our hope is that all types of moms and dads will participate. We do not discriminate in any way, only ask that you love being a parent and want to make new friends and have lots of fun! Our group meets multiple times a week at both outdoor and indoor locations, ex: playgrounds, parks, play areas, zoos, and of course homes of members. We try to vary the types of activities so that we engage each age group. We hope you'll enjoy our busy calender. We do have a monthly fee of 1$ This is designed to support the website and the extra money is used for different activities that the group pays for. We're worry free with joining and give each new member a free month to decide if the group is right for them! I hope you'll join us in our parenting fun! To join our group and find a list of our requirements please head to our About Us Page and read through the Membership Requirements and Ettiquette section before joining our group. We're big on the safety of our members and do not permit Lurking!
Bringing you the positive and happy things Detroit and the greater Detroit area has to offer. If you have a sense of adventure, an interest in meeting new people, and the desire to explore your surroundings you should join us!
This group is to gather all Parkour enthusiasts in the Metro Detroit Area. Its time to unite, share ideas, hot spots and train together. The sport is growing fast lets lead by example.
The Michigan Golf Club is a friendly group of golf enthusiasts in southeast Michigan. The group caters to the beginning golfer, but is also open to any golfer of any skill level. It's all about enjoying the golf experience in a fun and relaxed way. Events include 9 hole games, 18 hole games, 18 hole scrambles, driving range practice, putt-putt golf, indoor virtual golf, disc golf, golf vacations, and social Meet & Greets. If you already know that you love golf, or are ready to discover that you love it, the Michigan Golf Club is the group for you!
Meet other Jews(and non-Jewish friends) to discuss marksmanship(and shoot a few rounds) - authentic Jewish thought, great cigars, and investments. We have a lot of fun! We have great plans for both shooting and social events--check us out and you will be surprised what a great group of people come to our events. You do not have to be a conservative to join--but it couldn't hurt! We are Now a NRA affillated Club - for further information call Ron Miller at 248-420-9616
A brand new work in progress...
This group is kicking off to bring together fans of jazz music for shows and events. Our region has great musicians, terrific venues and dedicated performing arts organizations.
We'll catch UMS shows, jazz at Orchestra Hall, and festivals. Then there are the great clubs and venues to explore around town.
All are welcome, whether you're just up for something different or are a lifelong devotee with a deep record collection. This is also not just an Ann Arbor group, and maybe we'll grow the group and broaden the name. Gotta start somewhere though, so starting locally.
Please offer your ideas and suggestions. Any member is welcome to post an event. (How many shows have I learned of the day after?) The focus is jazz music, but events can include close cousins where jazz is hyphenated, such as jazz-blues or jazz-rock.
Females ONLY! This group is for women of all ages, who would like to have friendships like Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha in the Sex and the City Series/Movie. We are a fun group of women, mostly in our late 20's and up, who get together regularly: girl's night in and out, lunches, movies, potlucks, play dates with kids, spa, shopping, and special events all across the city of Ann Arbor. Every woman needs great friends. That is what this group is about...to develop great friendships. You do not have to have a child or be married to join the group!!
Single, in a relationship, Divorced, Separated, Married, Moms with a positive vision of life!
My goal is to have a group where every woman is welcomed, a group where we can build and grow strong friendhips.
We are the council of 20 member ski clubs in Michigan. We are much more than skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing. Our member clubs run all kinds of events all year round. Check our calendar and see why! www.MDSCski.org
At our meetups we hang out, chat and practice henna bodyart! I bring henna, pattern books, glitter, transfer paper and pencils, practice sheets & markers, and sealant for your design.
The henna cones are freshly mixed and hand rolled by me from bodyart quality henna powder, lemon juice and quality essential oils. One cone is enough to do approximately 20-40 small designs. The henna I mix is fast staining and gives GREAT colour!
Henna is for everyone! The designs are only limited by your imagination. I'll show you some basic flowers if you're a newbie, or you can bring any inspiration you have found. Search flickr.com for 'henna' and you'll find a nearly never-ending supply of interesting designs. You can use a stencil, a water colour pencil to sketch out a guide before laying down the henna, or use tracing paper to make an exact copy of something.
If you want to purchase extra cones - let me know so I can bring them to the meetup. I usually only bring enough for the number of people that RSVP, as they are freshly made (or thawed from the freezer) for the highest potency.
You can put henna on hands, feet, backs, legs, arms, shoulders and even bald heads!
Joyce Oliveto is a dedicated, motivating teacher and an expert on natural healing through live raw foods, nutrition and internal detoxification.
Joyce, mentored by the late Dr. Ann Wigmore of the Hippocrates Health Institute, has inspired thousands of people to make the choices and lifestyle changes necessary to achieve optimal health...for 30 years.
Faced with a health challenge in 1980, Joyce learned that our bodies have the ability to heal themselves when the proper conditions are present. Not only did her body heal, but she began to experience a level of energy, clarity, peace, well being and spirituality never felt before. This developed a burning desire for Joyce to learn everything she could about natural healing through living raw foods.
Joyce and Dr. Ann became close friends and traveled extensively together teaching these healing truths world-wide and witnessing countless transformations of people's life back to healthful living. Decades later, Joyce's excitement and commitment continues for teaching this knowledge to the growing raw community ~ especially in her home state of Michigan.
Joining "Living Simply Raw w/ Joyce Oliveto" will keep you informed of upcoming events (lectures, meet-ups, retreats, potlucks, picnics, classes and workshops) sponsored and taught by Joyce. We look forward to meeting you!
For Joyce's full story on her journey to health visit her website: http://naturalagelessliving.com.
The Film Society is a group based in Oakland County that is dedicated to the experience and discussion of films on the big screen. We have a broad appreciation for films as an artistic medium, and we like to see films of different genres.
We also enjoy the social experience of meeting to see and discuss films. We always go out for coffee after the movie to sit and talk about what we just saw. What about the film did we like and why? What were the weak points? What director or actor has us pleasantly surprised, or perhaps underwhelmed?
Our group has been active on Facebook for over a year and we have just decided to branch out to meetup.com.
Theaters we visit most frequently: Main Art in Royal Oak, The Birmingham 8 and The Palladium in Birmingham, Maple Art in Bloomfield Hills, Emagine Rochester Hills , Emagine Royal Oak, Emagine Novi.
If you love films, we would love to have you join us.
The Farmington Inline Skate Club (FISC) has been skating the streets of Farmington and Farmington Hills since 1994. The group was formed to promote skating safety, skills, exercise and socializing.
In the past year and a half we have had over 130 meetups all over the tri-county area and beyond. Many have been in the Farmington area but we've also skated trails at all of the Metroparks and in Milford, Jackson and Midland. We've also skated Hines Drive, Belle Isle and on the streets of Ann Arbor and Detroit.
Our 2011 outdoor season begins in April. Please check back for events.
Visit our website for additional info: http://www.skatedetroit.org/fisc
See our calendar for skate events: http://my.calendars.net/sk8det_calendar
Hope to see you out there soon.
Welcome Novi area moms! This group is for moms with kids of all ages.
Our activities include:
*Playgroups (Age-Specific and All-age)
*Moms Nights Out
*Toy Exchanges
*Moms Support Group
*Holiday Parties/Events
*Group Birthday Parties for our Kids
*Other fun activities suggested by our moms
There are dues for this group which can be paid after you've had a chance to go to one of our public meetups. The dues can be paid up-front or a little at a time during the year. Our dues allow us to do more for our members and spread out the costs for playgroups/events. For example, the dues help to cover the following:
*Meetup site upkeep
*Supplies for crafts
*Group party needs, including small birthday gifts and prizes for our kids and location rental fees
*Food for some of the special group events, such as pizza or birthday cakes
*Care packages for moms or kids
"It takes a village to raise a child." This group is a place to support each other and give our children a place to learn and grow with peers. This is a place to discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood, and where your choices and opinions are respected. We look forward to meeting you!
Welcome to Crafty People! We are mostly a scrapbooking/papercrafting/cardmaking based group however we do welcome all crafters including altered arts, beaders, knitters, rubberstampers.... whatever your creative outlet may be! We are a group of people who enjoy making new friendships and inspiring each other. All are welcome - beginners and the highly skilled alike! Everyone is capable of fresh, new ideas where we can encourage and teach each other.
I encourage RSVP's! Since this is a site I pay for, it is helpful to be able to gauge how things are doing and what events are popular.
Enjoy being a member of Crafty People. We are thrilled to have you as a part of our group!
The purpose of Speaking of Design is to hold educational events for the professional design community in and around Ann Arbor. Each Speaking of Design event features an exceptional local or regional design professional who will discuss topics of interest and inspiration to Art Directors, Graphic Designers and Web Designers.
THE NMM CLUB Is a Business Networking CLUB , our upscale business networking club is based in Atl/International. Our members are small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to generate NEW MONEY in the NEW DECADE! We believe in having MULTIPLE STREAMS OF INCOME! The goal of our group is to build relationships and a community of interest. We invite you to come to this group with an attitude of sharing and giving and not just taking. Our objectives are to build our businesses, help other people with theirs and work together to build a strong business community. At our events we help you promote your business while we provide you with the opportunity to meet new prospects and contacts. This will help you generate new business relationships while discovering new and strategic professional business opportunities. We are together working on a MILLION DOLLAR year for 2010! Your NETWORK is your NET WORTH!!!
UPDATE: The club was about to be disbanded so I just took it over in March, 2011. Stay tuned for some announcements as we are having our first meeting on March 29th. Although the objectives aren't changing, I hope to bring a solid foundation on which to build the networking opportunities and community support.
Greg
Welcome to the Aquatic Adventures of MI PADI Diving Society Chapter, a lifestyle organization for people who love the water. Whether you're a dedicated snorkeler or avid diver, beginner or pro, the PADI Diving Society will help you get the most from your active aquatic lifestyle. This group is for non-members and members of the PADI Diving Society.
Books introduce us to so many new ideas and new ways of looking at things. Talking about what we read will only open our eyes to so much more. Let's explore a variety of books covering topics all over the spectrum, books new and old, for a variety of ages. We'll read books that make an impression, and discuss all aspects of the stories, how they apply to life, the purpose they serve. Let's have fun with this group, laugh, share ideas, and learn something new. This group is open to all; please join us with an open-mind and be ready to share your thoughts!
Meet other local Scrapbookers for conversation, inspiration and fun! Come to a Scrapbookers Meetup to swap techniques for preserving your treasured moments, share keepsakes, trade tips on page layouts and embossing! Even discover new ways to scrap!
Greetings! We are fans of pretty much anything Joss Whedon related. The group started out years ago as a strictly Buffy fan group but many of us also enjoy other sci-fi shows, especially those created by Joss. If you come to one of our meetups you will likely hear discussions about Firefly, Dr. Horrible, Dr. Who and other iconic sci-fi shows. We will occasionally have group outings or activities in addition to or in place of the regular monthly meetup. Mostly we just like hanging out with like-minded people. New members are welcome!
Come join this group for a chance to meet other local Jewish adults who are between the ages of 25-40. This is a great, relaxed, social setting to meet other Jews with the same interests to learn about all the Jewish community has to offer in Ann Arbor! This group is great for meeting singles, couples, young families, etc. If you are new to the area or if you have lived in Ann Arbor for your whole life, each event is something new and exciting with friendly and fun people!
IN ADDITION:
A community website has been setup for all of the Jewish Young Adult groups in Ann Arbor called J-HUB. This website includes TNT, YAD, JAGS and other community events, it also has an area for Interest Groups where you can post or reply ideas for small groups to get together. Some interest groups that have been setup include Torah on Tap, a monthly Book Club, and more. Check it out:
www.groupspaces.com/JHUB.
We are an institution for those unable to communicate with their friends about their secret love of things bizarre and fantastical. Looking for people none too squeamish about horror or up to speed on the latest science fiction, plus people who enjoy classics? Drop in, drop us a line. Let's do coffee and riff the latest box-office bomb. In other words- do you like horror and sci-fi, be it games, movies, books or art? Come join us then, and make some new friends!
Please keep in mind we do host some meetups at private residences, and before those meet ups anyone who has not at least met the host will need to come to a new member meet up we host weekly to bi-weekly before attending a meetup at someone's home. Thank you!
Meet with people of all faiths who share a passion for spirituality—who seek to actually have spiritual experiences, such as lucid or significant dreams, out-of-body travel, past life recall and encounters with spiritual beings—and to grow from these experiences to bring more meaning, purpose and joy to daily life. Come share your spiritual experiences—or your desire to have them—in an open, friendly setting where no one is pushing their beliefs on anyone else.
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The Summer Newsletter is now available in the Files section.
Come to SMART Recovery® meetings to learn how to gain independence from addictive behaviors (substances or activities).
About SMART:
SMART (Self-Management And Recovery Training):
Our efforts are based on scientific knowledge and evolve as scientific knowledge evolves.
For a detailed introduction, follow this link: http://smart-recovery-intro.blogspot.com/
Come and learn about the SMART Four Program Points:
Point 1: Enhancing and Maintaining Motivation to Abstain
Point 2: Coping with Urges
Point 3: Problem Solving (Managing thoughts, feelings & behaviors)
Point 4: Lifestyle Balance (Balancing momentary & enduring satisfactions)
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SMART Recovery® - Ideas
* I'm not 'powerless' over alcohol, drugs or other addictive behavior. I can certainly use some help and I believe I can beat this problem like millions of other people have.
* Booze and other drugs don't jump into my body, I choose to use them, so alternately, I can choose not to use and make it stick.
* My substance use hurts me and others. I may feel good for a short time, but I suffer in the long run. It is like the 'buy now, pay later' plan of life.
* SMART can help me achieve my goal of sobriety, but I can gain power by accepting personal responsibility for my life and what I put into my body.
* Getting drunk or high is a way of indulging myself and trying to cope with stress, frustration, and anger. It's just not worth it!!
* There are better ways of coping with life than intoxicating myself. Once I learn these ways, I will be willing to give up my addictive behavior permanently.
* It makes sense to seek help to learn new approaches because whatever I've been doing hasn't been working.
* I can learn from others and enjoy their support without depending on the group for the rest of my life.
* Once I have mastered the proven methods of self management offered by SMART, I can recover and graduate from the program and get on with my life.
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Because any harmful addiction or activity can benefit from these methods, all types of behavior problems are welcome.
The recovery Tools and Techniques discussed at our meetings arebased on scientific principals, spirituality in recovery is not discouraged, it is just not a requirement for membership.
We believe that, like so many other choices in life, those regarding spirituality are entirely up to the individual and not to our group.
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The fog has now lifted,
Your veiled sight is restored,
With sobriety you have been gifted,
Such a gift should not be ignored.
Seek not humility, my friend,
Be humble and it will find you,
Act morally and in the end,
As you think, so shall you do.
Remember, none can see what lies ahead,
The future is not where we are,
The past lives only in your head,
Tho' it may have left you scarred.
Do not weep over who you were,
Embrace who you are today,
And in time, I am quite sure,
Your heart will show you the way.
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This is a group travel Meetup, we will have Fun Travel Meetup ranging from 2 nights to 14 nights that are both inside the US as well as internationally. Because the idea is to travel together, it is important to attend as many Destination Fun local Meetups as possible so that we can get to know each other and maybe meet a future Travel roommate.
This meetup is for adult men & women single or attached that would like to travel in a group.
Our first Meetup will probably be in March.
Since 1998, the SEMAFX Network has been Southeast Michigan's HUB for Animation, Visual FX and the digital arts. We are a professional organization who emphasizes sharing, collaborating and mentoring of young people who need resources for learning, networking, and developing their Craft in the Digital Visual Arts.
Do you know a little about programming in the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack and are looking to learn more? Do you know absolutely nothing at all but would like to learn more in a friendly, casual learning environment? If so, this is the perfect group for you!
Join us Saturday mornings in the underbelly of Cafe Ambrosia in Ann Arbor. We alternate each week between a learning session (where Tom talks about varias development but others are more than welcome to add) and a build session (where people program and help each other out). You are free of course to work on the project and make git commits whenever you want.
Code used in class for the learning sessions will be available at this github repository.
Code for the build sessions will be available online as soon as we figure out what we are doing!
We are a community arts space dedicated to furthering the arts from all genres. Feel free to contact us at thatannarborgallery@gmail.com if you'd like to be involved. Involvement includes such things as: submitting works, volunteering to help set up or even volunteering to work a 2-4 hour shift at the gallery. We all need to work together to keep this space open! Support your local artists!
Off the Beaten Path Books & Cafe is the first and only Victorian Steampunk themed book store/cafe in Michigan. Steampunk is all about DIY and I am a knitter/crocheter from way back so I thought why not combine both loves. So bring your knitting, sewing, and any costumes or garb you may be working on and have a cup of coffee hand roasted in a carmelite monestary in Wyoming or tea from Canada that even Queen Elizabeth loves! Hope to see you there!
The group meets regularly for an hour presentation, followed by a discussion. Software engineers, information architects, business analysts, technical managers who are interested in the information retrieval field are welcome to participate and present.
RSVP Yes and come to an event!
Meet with people who are interesed in exercise, fitness and nutrition - All Ages and Fitness Levels Welcome!
Most of our events will take place locally in the Brighton and surrounding areas. Activities may include (but are not limited to):
- FREE Ladies' Only Boot Camps (We also have boot camps that include the guys as well!) - Biking- Walking Kensington - Cardio Classes- Group Strength Training Classes- Various Social Events- And More!
Got any other ideas for other fitness adventures or meetups? Let us know! It's great to get together for some fun and effective exercising, nutrition tips and support - Livingston County Fit Chics
Hi, thanks for stopping by! I started this group out of my interest in Positive Psychology, meditation, mindfulness, flow, resilience, optimism and related applications to health, relationships, business, parenting, education and personal growth.
An interesting aside is that several current and former faculty at The University of Michigan have been instrumental in the development of Positive Psychology.
I'd like to do things like a Positive Psychology book discussion, have informal chats, invite speakers (meditation teachers, life coaches, psychologists, etc). Plus wine, chocolate and coffee, because these are things that make me happy!
This is a group of Reiki practitioners that want to give back to the community in the form of a Reiki Share. If you want to experience Reiki, learn about it, or want to give Reiki to others, join this group.
We are a year-round sport and social club. We organize ski trips-both downhill and cross country- out West, up North, Canada and sometimes Europe. We also have softball leagues, volleyball, golf, canoeing, mountain biking and more. We meet up for happy hours at various Ann Arbor bars and restaurants, host dances, organize whirly ball social nights, have monthly euchre games, and much more.
The Ann Arbor Ski Club has been around for 50+ years. We have over 300 members. We are primarily a 40s and 50s group, mostly single. While most of us live in the Ann Arbor area, we also have many members from an area stretching from Trenton to Lansing and from Adrian to Troy.
We recently started this Meetup group as another way to let people know about us and what we do. Our existing membership may or may not join this meetup group; they already know the "what, where and who" about our trips and events and they will be there!
SEE THE MAIN WEBSITE FOR OUR GROUP AT: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spiritualnaturists/ (As you will see from the main website we now have over a hundred members. TO GET ALL THE NOTICES YOU WILL NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF THE YAHOO GROUP AS WELL.) Our group provides the means to plan clothing-optional spiritual events. "Spiritual" means anything that contributes to a connection between members and between us and the universe. We learn from each other and have fun doing so. We encourage members to introduce nudity or at least open dialogue about Naturism to their churches or faith groups. You can even try to form a sub group that is specifically related to a particular viewpoint. THE AVATAR GROUP OF WILD SHAMANISM IS ONE IMPORTANT SUBGROUP. It's the ritual of the first human families who walked the Earth. That it was traditionally performed nude shows SPIRITUAL NATURISM IS THE ORIGINAL SPIRITUALITY! You will not get notices for AVATAR by joining this group only. YOU MUST JOIN AVATAR TO GET NOTICES FOR THAT EVENT. Please learn about AVATAR and join here if you wish: http://shamanism.meetup.com/235/ Then visit the main Spiritual Naturists yahoo site on how to host your own Spiritual Naturist event.
I am starting this group because I want to connect with like minded women that want to meet for walks, biking, dining out, in home events, travel, performing arts, and more... we decide tgether. Simply put, we meet to find new friends to nurture and enhance our lives, share experiences and engage in fun activities together. That's it!
Welcome to Consciously Attached Michigan Parents! Our vision of the group is to connect like minded families to meet for friendship, support, and socializing. Common topics may include: options in childbirth, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, babywearing, keeping baby boys intact, no/selective vaccination, diapering options, child led weaning, carseat safety, gentle discipline, holistic living, alternative schooling, etc. We can have fun by organizing playdates, visiting parks, going on nature walks, museum and zoo trips, cooking groups, craft swaps, seasonal potlucks, mom or dads night outs, co-op buying, etc. Anything is possible!
*This group is for Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas of Mid & SE Michigan.
*We ask that new members fill out the entire profile before they will be added to the group.
*All families are welcome; single parents, blended families, step-families, etc. And we welcome families of all religious, sexual orientation, cultural, ethnic or racial backgrounds.
*This is a private group; please make sure that anything discussed here about other members stays here.
*We know that no one is perfect (ourselves included) and everyone makes decisions that are best for their families with the information that they have at the time. We are all learning and growing and we hope you will join us.
Our Parenting Choices
by Pam Leo
"Everyday, every parent makes major and minor, conscious and unconscious decisions about how to interact with their children. We may be pushed by the traditions of culture, or the approval or disapproval of family members, but in the end, all parents decide for themselves how to treat their children."
- Dr. Meredith F. Small, Author of "Our Babies, Ourselves"
From the moment we decide to have a child or find out that we are having a child we begin making important choices about how we will care for our children. Parenting our children will likely be the most important and challenging job any of us will ever have. The parenting choices we make daily are determined by the information and support we have at the time, our life circumstances, how we ourselves were raised and the parenting practices of our culture. Unlike all other important jobs, parenting is the one job for which we get no formal preparation, education or training.
Parents seeking information and guidance often find the advice of child experts and parenting books to be confusing and contradictory. One book or expert says to do one thing and another says to do the exact opposite. Parents often ask me, "How do I tell 'good' parenting advice from 'bad' parenting advice? How am I to choose what is best for my child?"
Securing and maintaining a strong bond with our children is our primary work as parents. A secure bond or connection with at least one other human being is the greatest emotional need of every child. It is also the biological key to optimal human development. Parenting advice is relevant only to the extent that it honors our human biology and promotes parenting practices that support secure bonding. When considering any parenting advice we must ask ourselves, "If I follow this advice, will I be providing nurturing, guidance, and limits in a way that maintains a secure bond with my child? Our effectiveness as parents will be in direct proportion to the strength of the connection we have with our child. In any interaction will our words and actions strengthen or weaken our connection with a child? Any advice that promotes parent behaviors that compromise trust is counterproductive and undermines the strength of the parent-child bond.
One of the most interesting and important things I have discovered in studying human development is that parenting practices are cultural. What is considered the "normal" way to care for infants and children in one culture can be very different from what is considered normal in another culture.
In many cultures normal includes:
natural birthing practices that protect the vital mother-infant bond
honoring genital integrity (no circumcision)
breast-feeding ideally for two years or beyond
babies spending the majority of time in human contact, being carried in arms or worn in slings
babies and young children sleeping with parents
babies and young children being cared for by parents and relatives the majority of the time
Cultures where these parenting practices are observed are considered high-touch cultures.
In our technologically advanced Western culture normal includes:
technological birthing practices that interfere with the vital mother-child bond
circumcision
formula-feeding from a bottle until the child can drink from a cup
babies spending the majority of time in plastic baby containers, out of human contact
babies and young children sleeping alone in a crib in a separate room
babies and young children being cared for by unrelated others the majority of the time
Cultures where these parenting practices are observed are considered low-touch cultures. The United States is the lowest touch culture in the world. While the high-touch nurturing practices of other cultures may sound strange to parents in our culture, the low-touch parenting practices of our culture sound just as strange to parents in other cultures. Dr. Meredith F. Small, author of "Our Babies, Ourselves: How Biology and Culture Shape the Way We Parent," reports that in a survey of 186 societies, researchers found that "infants are carried most of the time in nonindustrial societies, 56 percent of the time in less traditional societies, and 25 percent of the time in the United States."
Many of the infant and child behaviors that are challenging parents in our culture are unheard of in cultures that practice high-touch nurturing. While our culture has changed dramatically to keep up with our technology, our biology has not. Babies are biologically programmed to expect the same high-touch nurturing that evolved millions of years ago. Just because we no longer need to keep our babies in close physical contact so tigers won't eat them, doesn't mean we no longer need to carry them. Research shows that carrying and keeping babies in close physical contact does far more than keep them safe from predators; it is critical to their optimal development.
This information about the biological need for high-touch early nurturing and the importance of the parent-child bond is not news even in our culture. Leaders in the field of human development, Joseph Chilton Pearce, Jean Liedloff, Suzanne Arms and James Prescott have been writing and speaking out about the need to return to biologically sound birthing and nurturing practices for nearly 30 years. About 20 years ago, Dr.William Sears began using the term "attachment parenting" to describe these biologically sound birthing and nurturing practices. Attachment parenting promotes natural birth, genital integrity, extended breast-feeding, baby-wearing, family sleeping, and parents as the primary caregivers the majority of the time in the early years.
Many parents who have never heard of attachment parenting choose to breast-feed, or to respond to their children's needs by holding and carrying them often, or to bring their babies and young children into their bed so everyone can get some sleep, or to be their children's primary caregivers the majority of the time in the early years. In spite of the dictates of our culture, and the unsolicited advice from family, friends and neighbors, most parents choose to practice some parts of attachment parenting to some degree, at least some of the time. Dr. Sears says that this is the "style of baby care that parents would naturally practice if they followed their own intuition rather than listening to the advice of others."
In my Connection Parenting workshops the feedback I most often get from parents who did not have the information or support to intentionally practice attachment parenting is, "I wish I'd had this information from the beginning." We can't make life better for our children or ourselves by making ourselves wrong for not doing what we didn't know. However, we can make it better for our children and ourselves by choosing parenting practices now that will strengthen our bond with our children. When we consciously choose behaviors that create a connection with a child, trust is reaffirmed and the bond is strengthened. When we unconsciously behave in ways that create a disconnection with a child, trust is violated and the bond is weakened.
Connection Parenting encompasses attachment parenting as it promotes parenting practices that support maintaining a strong bond with children of all ages. I describe the parenting style promoted in my "Meeting the Needs of Children" workshop series as Connection Parenting because it supports parents in continuing the connection created by attachment parenting. Even if, especially if, we didn't know about or practice many of the early strong bonding elements of attachment parenting, we can learn parenting practices that will strengthen our bond with our children. We don't have to observe low-touch parenting practices just because that is what our culture dictates as "normal." We can choose to take back the high-touch nurturing practices our children are biologically adapted to expect and need for optimal development. Every day is a new opportunity to strengthen the bond. As Dr. Small points out, "we can change the dictates of culture because we are culture."
"The people are the only ones capable of transforming society."
- Rigoberta Menchu
http://connectionparenting.com/parenting_articles/attachment_parenting.html
WHAT ATTACHMENT PARENTING IS –THE 7 BABY B'S
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/t130300.asp
API's Eight Principles of Parenting
http://www.attachmentparenting.org/principles/principles.php
Monthly Vegan and Raw Vegan Potlucks located in Livonia. Both cooked and raw vegan potlucks are held once a month. The cooked vegan potluck may include raw food but the raw vegan potluck is strictly raw. Vegan potlucks are held on a recurring schedule of the 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm from January through October. The November potluck is a Thanksgiving Celebration and is held on Thanksgiving Day. Doors open for the Thanksgiving Celebration at noon and food is served at 1:00 pm. The December potluck is a Holiday Party usually scheduled for a Saturday night at 7:00 pm two weeks before Christmas.
The Raw Vegan Potlucks are held on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm. There is no deviation in the schedule for the fall and winter holidays. All regularly scheduled potlucks are held at Unity of Livonia, 28660 5 Mile Road Livonia, MI 48154-3893. The church is located on the North side of the road between Middlebelt and Inkster Roads.
I'm a new mom who has decided to stay home with my daughter, not wanting to miss any of those all important first year milestones. An organizer to the bone, I decided to start up a new moms group here in Farmington Hills. My goal is to have a group of Farmington Hills new moms and their children who get together on a regular basis for adult chats and children's playtime. I cannot cater to everyone, but join in when you'd like. As new moms, we will have other moms to learn from and lean on. The children will grow together and bond throughout the years. To keep the kids all at about the same age, this group is best for new moms with children born in 2011. So if you are a Farmington Hills' new mom and are on the search for other new moms in your town, this is the group for YOU!
The Ann Arbor LEAP group is a meetup designed to support Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Achievers, and Professionals (LEAP).
This group is a good fit for:
Individuals who are looking to become a better leader or manager in your industry or company.
Business owners and professionals who would like to network with other businesses and professionals.
Aspiring business owners who are interested in learning tips and gathering informational resources to get started.
Those who have been called an achiever or would like to become better at what you do.
Professionals who are interested in connecting with like-minded professionals in the area.
Do any of these descriptions sound like you? Join Ann Arbor LEAP and get connected!
What to expect:
Ann Arbor LEAP meetups are held in a casual and socially inviting relaxed environment. At each Learning Session Mixer, you will have an opportunity to learn something new to apply to your everyday life or work whether it is a leadership principle, motivational insight, management technique, entrepreneurial advice or business related concept.
You can expect our meet-ups to be much like gathering with friends and meeting new ones. We offer no cost, practical learning sessions taught by experts in their field while being able to network and connect with like-minded professionals. Each event is schedule for about 1 hour which includes a 20 - 30 min Learning Session and the rest of the time to network and connect!
How to get involved:
Do you have an idea for a future A2 LEAP mixer or event?
Or perhaps you would like to host an event?
Would you like become a LEAP sponsor and use your facilities for an event or perhaps donate food and supplies?
Do you have a talent for speaking on leadership and business concepts and would like to be a guest speaker?
If so, contact the organizer to exchange ideas and discuss opportunities!
A2 LEAP Event Sponsors:
Tudor Beauty and Wellness Center
United Way, Ann Arbor
Traci Ellen Jewelry
Concordia University, Ann Arbor
This group is for anyone that enjoys playing, or would like to learn how to play mahjong. This is different than the tile matching game that you may have seen on the computer, but is more akin to rummy. For info on how to begin playing mahjong of any style, check out http://mahjong.wikidot.com/basic-rules.
Both beginners and adept players are welcome. Typically, on Sundays we will play Riichi Mahjong (http://mahjong.wikidot.com/rules:riichi-competition-rules-overview), and on Wednesdays we are open to whatever. We usually end up playing Hong Kong, but like to mix it up a little bit. If there is a certain style you would like to play, let me know and we will try to arrange a game.
(Mostly) Acoustic jam! Singers, guitar players (acoustic and electric), bass, mando, uke, banjo, percussion, keys-- whatever ya wanna bring! And if you want to spectate, that's fine too.
What kind of music? Anything that works. Folk, rock, country, your own compositions.
BYOB.
We are a diverse group of parents, Stay At Home, Working, or a combination of working in and out of the home, who love getting together to laugh and play as we navigate parenting in the Ann Arbor area.
We participate in many activities together including playdates in member's homes, playdates in the community and family themed events on the weekends. We also have parents-only events that include a book club, mom's night out, dad's night out and couple's night out. Most of our members have younger children who do not yet attend school, but we are constantly growing and becoming a more diverse group of parents and children.
We offer a 30 day trial so you can check us out and see if we're right for you!
PLEASE NOTE: As a member of the Ann Arbor Parent's Meetup Group we ask that you host at least one event per calendar year to keep our calendar diverse and to encourage ALL members to be invested and involved in the success of this group. These hosted activities can either be in your home (private playdate) or out of the home (public playdate) in the community.
Hi. We are a group that get together monthly to play games like Pictionary, Taboo, Fooseball, Euchre, etc. We are a very diverse group of folks and welcome anybody to join us who likes to play games. We meet at Susan's home and there are games going on on three different levels of her home each party, so you can choose which games you want to participate in. This group has been going on for over a year via cragislist, and we just decided to advertise on MeetUp as well-- to hook up with more enthusiastic game lovers of all ages! We usually meet on Saturday nights, the meetings are scheduled a month in advance . You are welcome to also introduce new games. If you like Pictionary, Taboo, Set, Scattorgories, or fooseball you will love these parties. We are a very welcoming and friendly group!
Meet other locals who want to take a quantum leap and accelerate their spiritual growth. Our goal is to live lives feeled with more joy, harmony, peace and love. We create a vision for our lives and learn how to manifest what we want rapidly and easily.
Organizers Chris Lindsay and Tim Chilcote decided to start the group because we share an enthusiasm for Michigan, in particular its prolific literary talent, as well as its breweries and wineries. The Michigan Beer & Book Club is a group out of Ann Arbor that will meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss one or two books that are either written by Michigan authors, or feature Michigan in some way. We'll meet at a local watering hole that serves Michigan beer and wine. If you are a fan of great writing and/or tasty malt beverages, then this group is for you. And if you don't drink, don't let that stop you from joining us. We would be happy to have you.
Meet other local fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (aka MST3k). Fellow MSTies can get together to reminisce about the show, heckle one another and crack sarcastic jokes. Every meetup we watch old episodes of the show or episodes of Rifftrax, the new movie riffing show by the Mystery Science Theater guys!
The Great Lakes Shamanic Community is a vibrant gathering of seekers searching for ways to gain greater access to Spirit and improve ourselves in all aspects (physical, spiritual, mental, emotional). We strive to make improvements in our life, hone our edge, and rock our world.
Our teachings come from an ancient lineage that focuses on providing learning tools and ceremonies that allow you to connect with nature, move closer to Spirit, heal yourself, obtain physical mastery, and bring beauty, power and magick into your life.
We offer programs through a variety of lodges, study groups and affiliated teachers located throughout the Great Lakes areas of Michigan and Illinois. This includes over a dozen locations from Detroit to Chicago.
With us you can engage in:
• Shamanic teachings
• Ceremony (including Purification Lodges)
• Leadership Training
• Connecting with Nature
• Rites of Passage
• VisionQuests
• Warrior Training
• Drum Circles
• Brotherhood & Sisterhood Circles
• Outdoor Survival Skills
• A Vibrant, Caring Community
Come join us to embrace the totality of who you can be.
The Great Lakes Shamanic Community is in the process of building this site and as of right now is not taking new members. Despite this, hit the join button and once the site is complete we will plug you into our network.
Weekly Power Through Networking meeting.
You will Grow your business!
Your Time will be Well Spent!
You will build relationships and friendships!
ALWAYS Free! Lunch is Optional.
Power Through Networking invites you to free business networking every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Damon's of Ann Arbor. You will build relationships and friendships that will grow your business. We are unique, totally positive, and will help you and your business get to the next level! Our Mission is to help people get the contacts they need to advance their business and achieve their dreams, and to create a cooperative and abundance based business world.
Damon's Grill of Ann Arbor, 3150 Boardwalk Avenue. Free. 734.646.4419.
This group is an opportunity to share in the joys of back roads riding, with kindred souls. We always gather for lunch and socializing, half way through the ride. All levels of riders are accommodated and no one is dropped or left behind. It is a great way to enjoy your bike, exercise and meet other aficionados. Fat tire bikes, city bikes, mountain bikes and any bike with appropriate tires for the dirt roads of Washtenaw County are welcome. (Hey, I've ridden them with 100 lb. pressure tires.)
This group is for new and sleep-deprived moms who have just welcomed a new baby, or are expecting, and miss going out and having fun with the girls! We will enjoy getting together and exchanging ideas and thoughts about our new experience over coffee or dinner, organizing playdates or going for walks in the park when the weather gets warmer and a bunch of other fun activities with our little bundles of joy! So if you want to meet other fabulous women who are sharing the same great experience you are and understand exactly what you are going through, as well as have fun and make long lasting friendships, then this group is for you!
Come join us for many great activities such as arts and crafts (such as easy origami, toy box decoration), kids in the kitchen (baking, science experiments with food), field trips (parks, playgrounds, zoo), story times and more. This is a place for children to play and learn together while moms get to socialize and make new long lasting friendships inshaAllah. Children of all ages are welcome.
Gather with hypnotist and various healers to continue to educate, discuss, and share information about the many forms of healing of the human mind, body and soul. We will have a topic for each meeting and encourage those who attend to share whatever knowledge they have on the topic. We also will be doing some actual hypnosis on occasion.
Whether you're a current student, young professional, or slacker living in your parents' basement, if you're in your twenties and love to read great books, this is the book club for you.
Welcome to the Ann Arbor 20-Something Book Club, a forum for local book-lovers to meet and discuss great works of literature, both classic and contemporary. You don't have to be from Ann Arbor to join. Twenty-somethings from anywhere in southeast Michigan and surrounding areas are welcome.
The Ann Arbor 20-Something Book Club meets twice a month, once to discuss a short novel and once to discuss a full-length one. Club members select the books we read by voting at the end of each book discussion.
Join the club. Read good books. Meet cool people.
Meet fellow real estate investors from Southeastern Michigan. Come to the local Real Estate Investing Meetup to discuss properties on the market, contracts, mortgages and anything else about land and real estate. All levels of interest are welcome! You can learn and share with others in the group about real estate.
We look forward to meeting you!
We have the best times at the BBB in Farmington every week.
Basement Burger Bar
33316 Grandriver Ave
Farmington, MI 48336
(734) 679-3550
EUCHRE WEDNESDAY
(7:45 regestration) 8:00pm-10:30pm
$6 entry fee goes into the pot for big cash prizes. No partner required.
All are welcome!
MichiganDogTrainer Awesome Adventures is organized by Michael Burkey's Michigan Dog Trainer. It's purpose is to provide fun outdoor events for Michael's students and their dogs which may include gatherings at dog parks, nature hikes, cross country skiing, etc.
Membership is restricted to Michael's students and is permission based (based upon readiness for you and your dog to attend social outings with other dogs and people).
Non-students may join only after a successful dog evaluation (basically your dog is friendly and is already obedience trained).
By joining this meet up group, you agree that your dog is friendly toward dogs and people and that you are responsible for your dog's behavior before, during and after group meet up events. If you agree, with the below group policies, please join us and have fun with other dog lovers! It's a great way to continue your dog's socialization and training.
You may invite friends and family members to walk with you as your guest. However, persons with dogs outside the immediate home family must join the group as their own membership rather than attend as guests.
Events will be held in SE Michigan, primarily in Western Wayne County, Southern Oakland County and Eastern Washtenaw County.
MEET UP GROUP POLICIES
1. Dog loving members of the "MichiganDogTrainer meet up group" are responsible dog owners who keep their dogs on leash for the safety of their dogs, to prevent dogs from harassing wildlife, to comply with leash laws and be good dog ambassadors to the general public. Some events will be designated as off leash events (such as at fence enclosed dog parks)
while all other events (such as recreational trail walks)
will be on leash activities.
2. Participation in MichiganDogTrainer meet up group activities are done so on a volunteer basis and poses inherent risks to you and your guests' safety and/or your dog's safety. You acknowledge this risk and agree to hold MichiganDogTrainer also known as, Michael Burkey's Canine Behavioral Training, Michael Burkey and/or it's agents harmless. MichiganDogTrainer accepts no responsibility for the behavior of it's members and their dogs.
3. All breeds, large and small, are welcome to participate in MichiganDogTrainer activities. Dogs must be "green light" dogs which mean they are safe with other dogs and people ("yellow light" means usually safe but use caution and "red light" means dangerous toward people or dogs).
4. Dogs who attend off leash dog park events must not only be safe (green light dogs) but also friendly toward other dogs and people. They also should respond to their owner's command to "come when called." If dogs become too excited or rough in play, members will leash their dogs until the dogs have calmed down and are capable of gentler play. If a dog does not calm down, the member will create distance between their leashed dog and other dogs and/or remove their dog from that event.
5. Members with dogs must yield right of way to strangers (joggers, walkers, other dog teams, etc.). This can be accomplished by moving off the path until the stranger passes or by placing yourself between your dog and the stranger until the stranger has passed by. This prevents the chance for your dog to lunge toward a stranger or for your dog to be scared by a stranger. It also puts others at ease when they can see that you have control of your dog and you are showing concern for their welfare. Please be mindful that some people don't like dogs and/or are afraid of dogs.
6. When meeting another dog team on leash, ask the owner if it is ok for the dogs to meet or for you to pet their dog before assuming the other dog enjoys meeting others.
7. Pick up after your dog and dispose of waste appropriately.
8. Posts on the MichiganDogTrainer meet up group list server shall be respectful toward others and be on topic to meet up locations and meet up events.
9. Yearly membership dues of $24.00 per immediate family is due by May 1st or within 30 days of joining meet up group, which ever occurs first. Participate in the Referral Program and save money by having your dues waived:
A. $24.00 fee waived for next year's dues for referring one or more paid clients (in home or board and train) to Michael Burkey's Canine Behavioral Training.
B. LifeTime Membership, all dues waived (while group remains in existence) for referring three or more total paid clients (in home or board and train) to Michael Burkey's Canine Behavioral Training.
10. If you are in need of further obedience training or behavior modification, have suggestions for event locations or have questions about these policies, please contact Michael Burkey at info@MichiganDogTrainer.com or 734-634-4152. Inquire about training upgrades.
Get in shape, relieve stress, learn self defense, and learn an amazing art form while having fun!
Beginner and advanced practitioners welcome.
The owner, Ryan Fiorenzi, is the first and highest ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in Michigan.
Tyrone Gooden is also a black belt in BJJ. Both Ryan and Tyrone earned their rank from the legendary Rigan Machado.
Sharon Schleif, who runs our women's BJJ program, is the highest ranked woman in Michigan.
We train by the creed, "Leave your ego at the door."
For more information visit: www.EastWestMartialArts.com. Meetup.com members first class is free!
Welcome to Michigan Mommy and Me Playgroup!
Michigan Mommy and Me was founded in March of 2008 by a local mother looking for exciting activities, friendships, and a community to share with her children.
We currently have families living in Ann Arbor, Belleville, Canton, Plymouth, Wayne, Ypsilanti, and other surrounding areas. We host events in many of these towns so everyone can have an opportunity to attend play dates.
Over the past 2 years, we have had over 4000 RSVPs to events, including Mom's Night Out, story time, birthday parties, charitable fund raisers, and play dates at parks, play structures, and local businesses.
We know you are going to love our group!
Are you looking for a fun way to practice your Italian in a conversational setting? Join the Ann Arbor Italian Conversation Group! This group is open to Italian language-learners of all levels. Beginners and fluent speakers are all welcome. Meetings are held at a place that is mutually convenient and enjoyable for all members, whether that is a cafe, restaurant, or someone's house. Location is determined by poll during the week prior, but will always be somewhere in Ann Arbor. I started this group because I am relatively new to the study of the beautiful Italian language and would like to create an opportunity for myself and others to practice one of the most important parts of learning a language: speaking it! Join in the conversation today!
Wecome everyone! I started a lesbian Yahoo bowling group in early fall 2010, it was alot of fun and I've decided to branch out and get more ladies involved! This is a FUN nonleague bowling group. My goal is to get our community together. We will bowl every third Sunday of the month (if we get RSVPs). Lunch after is a very good possibility if we get the interest. It doesn't matter how good or bad you bowl, it's all about fun and being active, so please join us and spread the word.
This group is a social group for parents interested in natural parenting, holistic parenting, attachment parenting, gentle parenting, cloth diapering, breast feeding, alternative medicine, baby-wearing and so on! All parents and caregivers are welcome!
We started this group because we are ready to meet other families in the area. It seems like there are a lot of groups that are either focused on just Moms or just kids. There aren't many that have activities for Parents (Moms and Dads), playdates, and family activities. Suggestions from members will be the key to all of it so I hope you are ready to get involved! We wanted a group that could do it all, and other things we think sound like fun as we go along. Let's have some fun!
I am starting this group in hopes of getting some scrapbookers
together once a month (or more if interested) to crop, chat, etc.
We can meet up at people's houses or local scrapbooking shops for
crops and hopefully we can plan some weekend crops as well.
Get together with affiliate marketers, entrepreneurs, and super affiliates in your area! Meetup202 is a casual gathering for affiliates to stay updated with the latest happenings in the industry and network with others. Discuss key strategies and share ideas in the affiliate marketing space, such as PPC, PPV, Media buys and Marketing tactics. These meetings provide food, drinks, internet access, and an opportunity to collaborate and associate with like minded individuals who are looking to meet new people and have fun!
Motor City Ukes is group of Ukulele Enthusiats from all over Southeast Michigan. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Farmington Hills.
We aspire to become a non-profit organization that performs for local events and promotes the Ukulele Subculture. So what are you waiting for, join us already!
You can follow us on Twitter or Facebook. Or visit our Website.
For more information, contact nick@motorcityukes.com.
This is the OFFICIAL YPSI/ARBOR MI NATURAL HAIR GROUP! Calling all Naturals! If you are in the Ypsilanti or Ann Arbor area and are natural, transitioning, and or thinking about going natural, feel free to JOIN THIS GROUP! We will keep you posted on places, dates, and times for the Natural Hair Meet Ups!
Welcome Friends! This playgroup is for parents, caregivers, and children of all ages who are looking for playmates, activities, support, and new friends. We offer indoor/outdoor activities, ex: member in-house playdates, parks/playgrounds, play area's, library/bookstore storytimes, community events, special parties, etc. We try to offer at least one activity a day and most days we have several to choose from. After approval give us a try for a month and find out if we are the right playmates for you and your tots. Then join for only $12.00 a year. (Membership dues are used for website fees and special events) Our goal is to have fun, however to keep our childern safe we do have requirements and expectations from all members. To learn more please visit out about us page. Looking forward to our playtime!
The Good Reads and Good Eats book club meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at a local restaurant to discuss the month's book selection. Book selections are made monthly through a poll on this website.
This meetup group was developed to recruit potential members for a business and professional women's service club now forming in the Ann Arbor, Mi area.
Soroptimist International of the Americas are women of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups who work together to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimists are a leaders in their communities who believe in making a difference. We look forward to teaming up with you to make the world a better place for women and girls!
We are looking for women to join this new club! Our first meetup is pending!
This group will give parents who are working during the day and are unable to attend many playgroups scheduled during the working hours the opportunity to meet other mommies and daddies with the similar challenges. It will give the children an opportunity to play with other children, socialize and make many new friends. It is geared towards working parents, but not inclusive of them.
Most events will be scheduled after working hours and on weekends. The majority of the kids in the group are between the ages of 1 and 4, however, there are a few younger and a few older.
We offer a variety of meetup's including but not limited too; local library and community events, jungle java, at-home playdates, mom's night out and special locations like the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum and Detroit Zoo.
The a2node user group is intended to be a hands on exploration of different ways to leverage node.js. This group is run in association with the detNode user group. We will likely be running the same topic each month.
The Ann Arbor group will meet on the 4th Thursday each month at 7PM in the SRT Solutions offices at:
206 S. Fifth Ave Suite 200
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Swing Dance Association (AASDA) is an active and friendly community dance group powered by volunteers. We hold weekly swing dance parties and lessons, and weekend workshops, to teach swing dances with roots in the decades of the 1920's-1940's such as charleston, lindy hop, collegiate shag, east coast swing, balboa, and blues.
We love these dances and want to share our passion with you! :)
The group was started in Ann Arbor in 2006. Our goal is to spread swing dancing by hosting lessons and workshops to the Ann Arbor swing dance community, and to promote the swing dancing venues in the area.
If you would like more information or to get involved, contact us. See you on the dance floor!
The Washtenaw Ski Touring Club is an organization of people with a shared interest in cross country skiing, who appreciate nature, enjoy the outdoors, want to stay active and healthy throughout the year, and enjoy the fellowship of others with similar interests.
Biz on the Go is a monthly informal networking gathering designed to bring businesswomen together. We meet monthly at area restaurants, share a meal, good conversation, and information. There is no charge, with the exception of your meal. Join us!
The breakfast group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:30am. The dinner group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30. This is not an industry exclusive event. All we ask is that you RSVP by the Monday of the meeting week and that you respect all those in attendance.
Contact Heather Doering for additional information.
Group Administrator:
Heather Doering
Women Empowered Businesses, CEO
734-414-0534
heather@womenempoweredbusinesses.com
Healing meditations reduce stress, focus your attention, keep you grounded, help you maintain clarity of purpose, clear barriers to achieving your goals, and over time connect you with a deeper awareness of your own being.
Healing With Meditation evenings begin with Barry sharing his perspective on working at our energy level for transformation. He then guides you through an experience of your own energy body, followed by a healing meditation.
Visit www.BarryLipscomb.com for for information and to download a free guided meditation recording.
Learn these powerful techniques from the members of the International Art of living Foundation (www.artofliving.org), a non-profit educational and humanitarian organization dedicated to empowering the Individuals, with Service and Disaster relief programs in over 130 countries all over the world. Over 25 million people have benefited from the courses and many hundreds of millions benefited from service projects of the Foundation all over the world.
A cornerstone of the Art of Living Course is Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique that purifies and rejuvenates the body and mind. In less than a week, the simple, yet profound Art of Living Course brings to our experience that life is truly beautiful!
If you live fully in the present, tomorrow will take care of itself and you will not regret the past. This is the Art of living. -- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Spiritual leader and founder, Art of living Foundation.
Also, please visit our website (www.artofliving.org) for more info about the Foundation, Courses offered and Service projects around the world.
I would like to establish a group to meet in Ann Arbor once a month to work on real estate investing. I visualize investors and or partnerships that actually purchase, operate, and dispose with the entire group (including those members that are not actual investors in that project) meeting monthly to review the entire process. No investment is required by anyone, and all will learn first hand and in real life as they have the opportunity to see the results and hear the thoughts of the group. My goal is to create a real world, hands on, learning enviroment for those who want to invest in real estate. At some point, we may limit the size of this group to maintain productivity at the meetings. If you have ever wanted to learn the investment industry, this is a perfect tool to gain insight through experts in the field. "When business is booming, people think it will never end. When times are down, people think we will never come out. THEY ARE ALL WRONG." Robert O. Andrus
At scrapbook therapy we have one objective to relax, create and leave the rest of our hectic lives behind. Come join us and take some time for you! Whether you are a beginner an expert or just curious and want to try it out you're welcome here. I host a monthly workshop in my home studio. I hope you can join us for some fun while you create something special. Plus make some new friends along the way.
The Huron Valley Moms' Club (HVMC): The HVMC is for all Moms. The Huron Valley Moms' Club primarily serves Milford, Commerce, Highland, and White Lake, Michigan. The HVMC can best be defined by our slogan and mission statement - Honoring and Valuing Mothers and Children.
HVMC offers members a variety of activities and opportunities to meet other moms in the community. Examples include weekly playgroups, monthly membership meetings, mom's night out, and special interest clubs.
Daytime activities are for kids and Moms. Evening activities are for Moms, and sometimes Dads, for a little adult time. If you are a stay-at-home Mom, or a full time working Mom - we have something for you to get involved and make friends.
I'm Judy Farmer. Certified mat pilates instructor, wellness coach, Mom of seven, and founder of greatpilatesnow.com.
I began this group for people who haven't tried pilates or are a little rusty. Our purpose is to learn how this smart exercise can improve your body and your life!
Pilates will be Wednesdays beginnning promptly at 7:00pm. If you are running late, just quietly come in and join us. The class is geared toward beginners or those who need a gentler class. We break at 7:45, then relax for facilitated sharing on current wellness and fitness info for 25 minutes, ending at no later than 8:30.
Please park deep in the large driveway as we arrive and depart at the same time. Please arrive at 6: 45 so that you can meet me everyone and sign the waver if it's your first time.
A five dollar donation is appreciated and will be used to support the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging.
Metro Detroit Chinese Language and Culture group is excited to gather all of those interested in not only learning and practicing the Chinese language but also who wish to share In the rich Chinese culture, foods and traditions. Our group spans all of the metro Detroit areas including but not limited to Plymouth, Canton, Westland, Farmington, Bloomfield, Livonia, Ann Arbor and more. We encourage our members to actively participate, share and help our community grow.
My husband and I wanted a chance for our Frenchie, Louis, to be able to play with other Frenchies and bulldogs. I would like to try and meet once a month or more frequently if anyone is up for it. We can't wait to meet the bulldogs of Ann Arbor (and surrounding areas)!
Encouraging local economic development by use of a Community Exchange System, Local Exchange Transaction System, or Open Money System. Please check out the system that we now have up and running @
http://community-exchange.org/
Developing an Ann Arbor (Washtenaw County) Michigan local currency or means of exchange for the purpose of local economic development and small business growth, without dependency on interest based government "stimulus", fractional banking, and boom-bust cycles.
Here is an informational link to get you started. If you are seriously interested you can drop by my office at 321 S. Main #323B - Ann Arbor Michigan 48104, just join and I will email you.
Here is the blog where I have been logging information I have researched regarding the history of such systems.
http://annarborlets.blogspot.com
I have found this link to a scrip used in Ann Arbor during the Great Depression to be particularly interesting: http://www.depressionscrip.com/michigan/michigan.html#Ann
Please review the links I have provided, and be in touch with any questions or comments.
I have always wondered how my kids will be able to retain their Indian culture, heritage and language in a land where they are so far removed from it. Hence, the idea to form a bilingual group formed.
This group is for all parents and their kids who want to be able to preserve and pass down bits of their culture and heritage. Whether you are Chinese, Greek or German, we want to create an atmostphere where we can enjoy our different cultures and traditions with our children. We hope you come join us share our food, language and traditions in the upcoming events!
Esse grupo e para brasileiros que moram ou estao temporariamente em Ann Arbor e arredores. Se voce e brasileiro e quer encontrar outros brasileiros para fazer amizade e participar de varias atividades incluindo jantares, churrasco de fim de semana e passeios, voce esta no lugar certo!
Seria um prazer ter voce no nosso grupo!
Esse grupo e para casados, solteiros, desquitados, enrolados, com filhos, netos, e tudo que tem direito.
Para entrar no grupo basta clicar no "Join Us" localizado no canto superior direito, inserir seu nome, email e senha.
Esperamos te conhecer em breve.
Hip House Sweat Dance was created for folks who are not afraid to sweat and shake what their mamas gave them. This Meetup is for folks who love going to concerts and going out to dance. Grown and Sexy (20 somethings, 30 somethings, 40 somethings...don't matter as long as you have swag) people who love to dance to old school (The Roots, DMX , Ja Rule, The Fugees, Ms Jade, lil Kim) and new school (J. Cole, Drake, Kanye, Wiz Khalifa, Niki Minaj, Black eyed Peas) hip hop are a part of this group.
Folks who love deep house, afrohouse, afrolatin, afrobeat dubstep---bass and drums are a part of this group.
People who love R & B and NeoSoul from Beyonce, to Usher, to Jill Scott are a part of this group.
This group is for folks who need to "whip their hair back and forth" after a long work week.
We are hard core music and dance lovers...and whenever we hear the bass we gotta move something. When we go out, we aren't lookin for a hook-up...and we are not there to profile... We just wanna dance.
If you are tired of negotiating with your non-dancing friends or partner about going out to dance....Join this fun meet up. I am looking for a few committed folks who want to start a movement in southeastern michigan.
If you are looking for folks to check out the latest underground (and not so underground) Hip Hop, Neo Soul, "World Music" or House event. Or if your life is so busy that you just want to know what's happening in case you can fit it into your schedule. This meet up is for you.
Hip Hop, House, NeoSoul, Afrobeat....Music, Dance, Events. Join Us.
This group will meet to play theater-style live action RPGs. ("Theater style" means that games will mostly emphasize role-playing and story, and they will probably not include boffer combat.)
Check out the Ideas section for LARPs that we might run in the near future. (Or, if you've written a LARP and want to run it, add it to the Ideas section!)
Meetups will be scheduled erratically (as often as we have a LARP to run and members who want to play in it). If you think you might be interested in playing in a LARP some time, you should join up!
