This group is open to all-- we are  not a "singles group" per se but welcome singles, couples, groups and anyone who'd like to share a meal and explore new and favorite restaurants with us.   If you'd like to support local, family businesses and  entrepreneurs and discover secret gems right in your own backyard, this group is for you. I have been working and dining in Metuchen’s downtown area for several years and  have seen many excellent establishments struggle and fail under the weight of com …

broolala's Meetup is for anyone that loves Brooklyn!... Some of us call it home. Is cutting edge yetvintage... COOL yet serious...big-city yet small-town... SEXY yet understated, in other words Brooklyn is a unique EXPERIENCE, We'll go to mom - pops eateries to luxurious spas, to exclusive events to unpredictable ways to play!... We want to do it all. Now let's broolala ... Come Dance Bachata with us on Saturday April 20th Click Here To RSVP

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME! DSLR and Point & Shoot photographers, Photography is all around us. Centered in my town, Metuchen, a logistically ideal location for all of Central Jersey. Having the train station stopping in the heart of the town can make it convenient for many. Hang on to your hats as we prepare for some exiting and rewarding events. Not just in Metuchen but in some great spots near and far with short and long excursions I call PhotoTutorTours. I'm seeing for myself how people are mee …

Central Jersey Friends - Ages 30+ Welcome Ladies! For over two years, this group has been committed to inspiring real friendships in our local area. We welcome all women who are ready to expand their circle of friends and are committed to the process of making real and lasting friendships! A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow. - William Shakespeare A few things to note: This group will be …

How many times have you wanted to spend an evening with friends who always insisted on leaving Staten Island in order to enjoy the evening? Do you have any friends who won't come to Staten Island? No need to worry, you may have noticed many places that offer great food at affordable prices, entertainment right here in Staten Island, and great people to share it with. You just have to know where to look. If you do not live in Staten Island or never been here before, let us show you what you are m …

A Worthy Cause [www-worthycause-nj.org] is a statewide 'community group' [over 270 strong in 1 year!], that is dedicated to volunteerism in the State of NJ. Formed in November, 2008, we work to bring together people and charitable groups of all sorts [churches, Girl Scouts, police/fire depts, environmental and animal groups, Habitat for Humanity, etc] for purpose of doing 'important, large scale/coordinated projects,' which will aid our collective communities, and improve the lives of those in n …

Gainfully Unemployed is a group of people who lost their jobs but not their lives. This group consists of people who proactively enrich their lives with knowledge, experiences, action, and just plain fun.  Learn more about us here:  http://vimeo.com/39087073 Gainfully Unemployeds seek jobs, company, events and resources. In this group, we share ideas about resumes, interview tips, employment opportunities and free to low cost activities around the city. Since we all live productive lives there i …

I want to rock all night and party everyday.  Do you? Then MR2 is the group for you. In the last 2 years we have established ourselves and branded this group as the premier fun group while hanging on the Jersey Shore. Some of the events that we have brought to the meet up scene are: Karaoke Following live music Happy Hours Fireworks & Bonfires Jazz in the park Beach Volleyball Restaurant week events Zombie Fest Yoga on the Beach Pinball Seances Haunted Tours Salsa Dancing Rollery Derby Psychic N …

Welcome to THE VENUE!! Our group is all about FUN, FOOD & WINE, including entertainment, travel, sports, dancing and adventure. We’ll be going to local places of interest, meet up for a movie or a concert, wine tastings, monthly hikes, karaoke,  happy hour, or simply a nice pizza party. Once-a-month we get together to celebrate the birthday babies of that month and to raise money for a local charity. Join us to mix and mingle, whether married or single…… get out of the house and make new friends …

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WLL HAVE TO POST A PICTURE OF YOURSELF IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THIS GROUP... I've always liked all kinds and lots of different forms of amusement, so this group is intended to be a "catch-all" group where we can make new friends and activity partners for anything in the realm of entertainment and having fun! Amusement parks? The movies? A night at the opera? Hanging out at a museum or aquarium? The only limit to this group is our creativity, so you are welcome to submit suggesti …

Welcome to The New York City Hiking Meetup Group, founded in early 2004, the oldest of all hiking and outdoor groups on Meetup.  We organize many fun outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing, rock climbing, mountaineering, and skating, etc., anywhere near New York City. We also organize some great off-the-mountain social networking as well. Please read our disclaimer and policy page before joining: http://www.meetup.com/The-New-York-City …

This group was created for anyone who is looking for out-going, fun loving men and women in their 20's & 30's that could  meet, socialize, have fun and become friends in the Monmouth County area. Though this group is based in Monmouth County..We do lots of events in Ocean and Middlesex Counties as well..So please do not be discouraged from the group based on that..If you are looking to meet new faces, and add some adventure into your life this may be for you! This group is all about having FUN a …

Come out and join us for the best time of your life! We are all friends here having fun and good times together. This Meetup group invites you to enjoy meeting socially active individuals in casual and fun settings. Life is too short to live it on the sidelines.  This group is closed to new members at this time. I am only accepting members on a request only basis. The group is getting very large and I won't be able to host at home parties with such a large group. Please refrain from negative com …

This group was created to give people options to go out.  We'll set up a mix of happy hour, dinner, dancing, music, wine and other type of events that you can attend and know that there will be familiar faces there. Most members will be single but married couples are welcome - it's all about having fun! Our events are held primarily in the Central Jersey rectangle that runs from The Shore going west through Freehold/Woodbridge to the Princeton area. If you have any suggestions for events, please …

Take a moment to get to know us: The idea behind this meetup is to provide a convenient spot off of the Brooklyn ended N&R Train for people to meet and make new friends. It's also intended to be a somewhat low key thing with only couple dozen people. That way you're sure to actually be included in the conversation. We have a RSPV limit to most places we meet. If you RSVP, try and show up. If you change your mind try and change your RSVP too. It isn't a huge issue but if you occupy a spot you'r …

Get off the couch and just do it! If you thought, "I should do that" or "I should go there," then this group is for you. We are going to touch the stars, travel through time, eat tasty and decadent delights, learn to fly, laugh til we cry, and much more! Together, let's do the things we used to love, the things we'd like to try, and maybe even things we never thought we'd do. Events and Meetups will mostly be in NJ, but we'll also venture to NY, PA, and beyond.

Looking for a Central New Jersey Running club, then Raritan Valley Road Runners might be for you! With runs from the Highland Park and Piscataway area, we attract runners from all over Central New Jersey like from New Brunswick, Edison, Somerset, and more! Though we are involved in many races and events, we are not only a group of racers. We strive to promote the sport of running and its healthy lifestyle. We also organize club parties and other social events.  You can also check us out on faceb …

We will focus on all things Brooklyn. Anyone who lives in or wants to get to know Brooklyn should join. I've got some great ideas planned including free events, dinners, brunches,  happy hours, and many other great things Brooklyn has to offer. Just like Brooklyn I hope to create a laid back friendly and unstuffy environment for people to meet. I look forward to meeting you soon.

NJ Friendship Factory is a place to come and meet people through out NJ to spend time together and work on building lasting, meaningful relationships. We welcome all people who are kind and caring, who really want to make some true connections and share a little part of this journey we call life. We will be hosting all types of events from casual outdoor fun excursions to dinner and a movie.  All ages are welcome here, event organizers may choose to post target age or preference groups for some …

Do you like playing boardgames and/or friendly card games, but had difficulty finding like minded friends? I did too! So I traveled to NJ and I traveled to Manhattan and Brooklyn, met lots of great people, but longed for something with a bit less travel time. Something local. And I thought.... If you build it.... they will come! And, YAY! Here you are! This group is for seasoned boardgamers/cardgamers as well as for novices. Bring a game that you enjoy playing (bring two!) or learn a new game fr …

Are you bored of being stuck in the house with the kids doing the same old stuff? The solution, join "Organic moms on the go playgroup"! If you are interested in connecting with like minded moms who are raising their kids to be eco-friendly, creating lasting friendships, support, advise and most importantly if you are looking to have fun this group is for you! This group isn't just for organic moms so don't be turned off by the word "Organic" this group is for ALL moms on the go. When you join o …

We are a fun group of moms who live in or have lived in Bayonne, NJ. Our children range in age from infant to grammar school but moms with children of all ages are welcome. Some moms work outside of the home full-time, some part-time and others are stay-at-home moms. We have playdates and outings of all kinds, in and outside of Bayonne. We get together for Mom's Nights Out, Family Days, Book Club and anything else that's fun and interesting. Dads and grandparents are welcome at all events except …

We’re a group of friendly, open-minded, mostly 20- and 30-somethings. Our members' interests run the gamut from Buffy to Doctor Who, comic books to Lord of the Rings, Cranium to Dungeons and Dragons, and far more - if you have a geeky interest, one of us probably shares it! Even if you have a non-geeky interest, we probably have someone interested! Our goal is to simply get together with similar-minded folks to just have a good time, whether that includes board games, video games, movies, talki …

The purpose of this group is to provide a fun way for women to get in shape by learning to play Australian Rules Football. During the winter time we will have indoor cardio training sessions and later switch to outdoor training. No experience is necessary! We are accepting women of all skill levels, all fitness levels and all ages. We are a part of the New York Magpies which is the local Footy team. You can find out more information about the team at www.nyfooty.com

WHO Are we? We are a group of down to earth, no nonsense Indian moms with kids in the age group of 0-11 years who love to Socialize & make friends. REMEMBER, This MEETUP'S PURPOSE IS TO CREATE REAL, FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNITY.  Our members are truly serious about making real life, offline friends. WHERE Our meet ups are not restricted to any area and happen all around New Jersey. However, since majority of the MOMS live and work around the Edison area, most of our meet ups are around Edison, New B …

Hi there!  I decided to start this group because meeting real true new girlfriends is very hard to do.  I've noticed in the past couple of years that life changes have caused some separation from friends and I'm finding the need to make new connections.  If you've felt the same way (due to marriages, kids, jobs, moving away, etc.), this could be the group for you. I'm a fun, free-spirited 32 year-old woman and am starting a group for women in the Central NJ area with the hope of making some real …

Founded by Dean and Maggy Sluyter, our Natural Meditation sangha is devoted to nondual, contemplative approaches of Buddhist and Advaita teachings. We focus on directly experiencing the awareness and peace always present – even in the midst of seeming chaos and uncontrolled thoughts. Our intention is to take the fruits of this direct experience “off the meditation cushion” and into our everyday lives. New Jersey towns served by Natural Meditation of NJ include Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Cranfo …

Bodacious Babes is a singles group for larger women and the men who love them. Our goal is to allow women a place to feel confident and secure and love themselves just the way they are. Events will be singles mixers, dinners, karaoke, movies, game nights, fun and easy fitness events and more! Most events will be in Monmouth/Middlesex/Somerset counties. Membership is free and open to single women who are size 14 and above and the men who love them. There are also a few couples too here to lend mo …