Hmm...a new book or a new friend? Why not both? Come meet new people and discuss a new book every month in The Capital Region Avid Reader Meet-Up Group. (We are aiming for a 20-30s age range but everyone is welcome! )

If you like to read, dine, and discuss some of your future favorite books over a cup of coffee then this is the group for you. We're a bunch of babyboomers (+ or - a few years) interested in gathering together about every six weeks, to discuss a selected book. We'll have a pot luck brunch to savor, as we relax, converse, share ideas, and devour our books. If sounds like the type of book group you've been looking for then please join our group.

Dine out with fellow foodies while discovering new restaurants and some old favorites. We'll be Dining Out at a variety of casual, ethnic, and upscale restaurants. Meet new people, and reconnet with old friends.  Enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dining companions. There are times we'll add an ativity before or after a dining out event, such as a film, a game event. Your suggestions are welcome!

Are you new to cycling? Have you just bought a bike and want to ride with others? Do you know where the best places to ride are? We are Bike Barn Cycling & Fitness, a full service bicycle shop located in Cohoes, New York and we are coordinating group rides for entry level to moderate level cyclists. Hey, even Lance Armstrong had to start somewhere. The purpose of our rides is to get those who would otherwise not ride their bikes back into the enjoyment of riding. Be it for exercise and staying i …

Enjoy a casual and fun night out with local cribbage enthusiasts. Open to all levels.

Are you a Fun, Fearless, Female? Are you 20ish to 40ish (or somewhere around)?! Then this is the group for you! This will be a spectacular group of fun, fearless, and FABULOUS females (name would have been too long!) looking for friendship! Also, looking to try new things, make this area a bit more exciting; and take some road trips when we cannot take smallbany anymore! Also, great way to network with some other area ladies: socially and professionally! We are all in need some of some sex and …

This group is for adults who love seeing films and want to share the experience with others - whether it be as a form of entertainment, information or social perspective.  We'll plan to see films in various genres (including foreign, independent, documentary and mainstream) and whenever possible build in the time to discuss them afterward to gain new perspectives while sharing our own.  So please join us for films that will cause us to smile, laugh, cry, shudder, be amazed and feel inspired! ~ R …

Albany G-Squad is a local affiliate of Girlnetic Fitness Social Club, serving Albany metro and its surrounding areas. The objective of the Albany G-Squad is to provide a social outlet for women who want to move beyond the walls of a gym and have fun doing it! Join this group if you are looking to improve your health and quality of life, add variety to your current fitness regime, and/or meet new people and develop friendships with other women who share the desire and passion for a healthy and fi …

Are you educated, driven, professional and FUN? Have you recently moved to the area? Are you just looking for individuals like you? Do you reserve the right to have discerning taste? Are you tired of having to always go out for drinks, golfing and to events with your boss/co-workers? (Not that they aren't terrific people.) If you are nodding your head and answered yes to any of these rhetorical questions, you should just go ahead and click "join". This is the meetup for awesome people in their 2 …

This group was created for women who want to make new friends in the area. If you are looking for someone to chat, have a cup of coffee, read a magazine, head to a department store sale isle, or just meet to go for a walk this is the group for you.

Do you love traveling to new destinations? Do you enjoy trying new things? Then welcome to "Wanderlust!" also known as "The Albany Travel, Culture & Adventure Club".  We are the largest, most active group of travel lovers in the Capital Region. Join us as we explore the beauty of the Capital Region and the world around us by attending cultural festivals, lectures & movies, taking day trips, dining at ethnic restaurants... and lots more. Basically we will do anything we can come up with to feed …

Singles Outreach is the largest Singles Organization in the Capital Area. Singles Outreach is a totally volunteer organization. We have no paid staff, and any money collected pays for upkeep.   Each month there are about 100 events for singles (never married, separated, divorced, or widowed) to share and enjoy each other's company. Events vary from discussions and workshops to dining to sports to outdoor activities, and many more. Anything that can be done as a group, we do it.  SOS Meetup l …

Meet local desi people and socialize. I found there was no meetup group for desis around capital region, so this group is one for all desi activites like dance, bhangra, cricket, potlucks, chai biskut chats, any religious festival parties and anything you name it. Its a place where you can share the culture. Its a home for anyone who is away from it. Everyone is welcomed to come up with ideas and schedule the activities. For example we can fix a spot and watch 20-20 world cup cricket, girls can …

Purpose: Meet FUN, active people who enjoy a variety of activities. Join: Share your event ideas, meet others and possibly travel too. Have an event IDEA? Please SHARE WITH EVERYONE!! Post it on the message board, or send the organizer an email or greeting. Events we enjoy: Athletic events - running, cycling Socials Dances Dinning Out & Dinner Parties Movies, Movie & game nights Mini-Golf, Go Carts, sporting events (motocross/rally racing) Day trips

Well, seems to me like things are picking up with the group. I will do my best to make this the best movie group out there but that will require help from everyone in the group. So email me suggestions of things youd like to have happen and movies youd like to see. I like to keep an open mind to all movies. Also if there is anyone interested in becoming a assistant organizer let me know. Id also like to know if people are interested in either getting together before the movie for dinner or possi …

  Welcome to Naturally Beautiful in Albany 2.0!  The original founder of this group had the vision to meet other women who are transitioning or already in the journey of caring for natural hair.  My name is Andrea and I took over the group a few months after spending 16 months transitioning from chemically straightened to naturally kinky, curly hair.  This group will provide members support, guidance, information, and most importantly, opportunities to discuss, meet, and share our experiences ab …