We meet most of the time at Jason's Deli next to Sears at Town Center.  We meet the third Thursday of each month and offer reads in many genres.  We encourage everyone to become a facilitator by picking a book for the group to read and leading the discussion.  If you would like to do this, please contact the organizer. You will meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, new or old, best-seller or an undiscovered, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book e …

This group is to be all about natural health and healthy living. This will be and not limited to the following, gardening, group outdoor adventures..., classes on juicing for health, raw, vegan vegetarian, whole food meals, exercise, fitness, detoxing your home, canning and preserving, fermenting foods or lacto- fermenting foods, how to use essential oils for your self, home, garden and pets. How to make your own face and body scrubs. Etc....you get it. It will be lunch and learns, outdoors grou …

For the lovers of the greatest Sport of them all...and not "Sports Entertainment" :-)  As this area/Flair Country has so many fans of WWE/TNA, I am surprised that there hasn't been anyone to attempt an organization of fans so that we may bond and enjoy watching what we love! Well we have a group just for that purpose! Welcome Home Wrestling Fans!!

The Tidewater Sports & Social Club was created to provide recreational sports leagues and social events for adults over 21. No matter your skill level or athletic ability, you'll find a sport to enjoy and opportunities to socialize and make new friends that could last a lifetime. TSSC emphasizes recreational play that doesn't take the score too seriously. For more information, go to: http://www.tidewatersocial.com

I noticed there are a lot of groups in Virginia beach and Norfolk but not so many for here on the peninsula for Hampton and Newport News. This meetup group is for ladies here on the Peninsula who want to get out of the house and meet other women who want to have fun. There are a lot of things to do in the area from various festivals, happy hours, nights out, lunches, shopping trips, movies, hikes, bbq's, and whatever else anyone can think of. If anyone wants to help organize meetups, feel to sch …

Hi Ladies! The Girlfriends group is composed of ladies from all walks of life.  We are mostly in our 40s and 50s (though some are older and some younger), we work full-time and we're retired, we're single/married/divorced, teachers, nurses, social workers, moms, and grandmothers!  We plan a variety of meet-ups each month, and we're just fun-loving ladies looking for others who like to do girl things! We schedule different types of activities throughout the month, usually events like movies, coff …

Girls, Ladies, Women of Hampton Roads!!  Are you new to the Hampton Roads area or just want to meet new friends, socialize and get out of the house? We make it easy. We're one of the largest and  most active ladies group in Hampton Roads.  Join us and let's explore all that Hampton Roads has to offer. We offer different types of activities for women of all ages. Age and marital status is irrelevant.  What matters is, are you active and young at heart?  If the answer is yes, then this is the righ …

This group is for young adults (21-29), male or female, to just get out and do a whole variety of fun social activities. This is not a meat market, just a group for people who like doing everything from going to concerts, attending local sporting events, beach days, movies, pub crawls, etc. The goal of this group is to get out and meet people and have a good time. Please make sure that you're visiting the site and making an effort to come out to the different events posted. If you have a strict …

Want to meet local knitters and crocheters, spinners, and dyers? Want to finish some projects and learn new skills? Are you from Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, or any of the southside communities and want to find other Yarn Folk? Whether you're brand-new to it, or have been working with fiber for a long time and are just looking for some company, we'd love to have you join us in downtown Portsmouth or Janaf Shopping area. We get together every 2nd Saturday morning & 4th Wednesd …

Finally Free To Be Me is a multiethnic faith based peer-to-peer support group that provides opportunities to cherish yourself for who you are and discover your own possibilities by exploring thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and various other topics as chosen by the group. Other areas of focus include: Opportunities to share aspects of your story of survival, strength and success. Opportunities to replace self-defeating self-talk and behavior...s (i.e. excessive eating, isolation, substance abuse, p …

This is a group for anyone interested in Chicago Style Steppin in Hampton Roads. Don't worry if you don't know how to step. We'll teach you!!! If you always wanted to step but didn't know where or how then this group is for you. We will unearth the opportunities in the area and create many more oppoortunities to learn, practice what we learn and go out on the town strutting our stuff. If you like new things, meeting people, having fun, staying active, traveling crashing parties and making things …

We are part of the International MOMS Club®, a non-profit organization. We are a support/social group for at home moms or part time working moms. We offer a variety of activities such as: Charity Events throughout year/we also sponsor a local senior center Park Days, Outings Walk/Tone Exercise Stroller Group Meetings with speakers and discussion topics Holiday and birthday parties Activity groups (crafts, book club, Java Moms) Smaller playgroups MNO (Mom's Night Out) We serve Northern Suffolk, …

This is a group for people who like to cook, and people who like to eat, really good food. Maybe you like to eat but hate to cook, or maybe you like to cook but hate to eat. Maybe you just like to serve (really good food). It's all ok. I love doing all 3, and as a newbie to town, am looking for a new family to do it with. If you are vegan, vegetarian, veg-curious, or carnivorous and just want to experience something new... The idea is to have regular dinner parties, be they potluck or themed, a …

This group is for 20- and 30- something professionals in the Williamsburg/Newport News area who are interested in expanding your social network to include other young professionals. Networking is okay too, but the primary aim is casual socializing with other driven women and men. Looking forward to meeting you!

Welcome Hampton Roads Young Black Professionals! This meetup will a provide a valuable and much needed social outlet for young black professionals in Hampton Roads who are focused on achieving their personal goals, want to find like-minded people to hang out with, and love to have fun!  Entertainment, networking, and community outreach opportunities are geared towards professionals around ages 21-40.

Norfolk Contra Dancers (TRADIN') meet on the third Saturday of every month to dance to live music with a caller. Contra dancing has moves similar to old-time square dancing, done with a partner and another couple in a line. No costume or partner is required and there is new dancer orientation every month. Anyone who can walk can contra dance!  New dancers are always welcome, so come out and join us. For directions to the venue, click on the green "Pages" tab above. If you'd like to see what co …

The Literary Divas Around The Table are a group of positive and down-to-earth ladies. We enjoy reading a wide array of books from all genres. We believe a relaxed and casual atmosphere with the right mix of positive, warm and fun ladies - oh, and throw in good food and good conversation - yes!! that's just the stress reliever that was ordered. We invite you to come out, share stories, make new friends, laugh, and just have a good time. The group meets on a Friday evening one time a month. If yo …

I'm starting this group because sometimes I just miss the sound of a Jersey accent in my life. Are you from New Jersey? (If so, what exit? ;-) Or did you live there once and kinda miss it now? Let's get together, socialize, and share info about some of the things that matter in life. Like, where to find decent pizza, Taylor ham and egg rolls, and New York bagels down here in Tidewater. Update: some New Yorkers have joined the group. Please feel free to join if you're from or have lived in the ge …

Who doesn't like karaoke? Or drunk karaoke? While this group will focus primarily on jumping around town finding cool karaoke dives, it's also a great opportunity to get together for concerts to listen to professionals sing as well. You don't have to be a professional to sing! Wait a minute. Aren't we professional karaoke singers? ;p It's just an opportunity to come out of your shell and sing to the world (or drunk audience) your story. :) Hope to see you at these events!

Here's the plan: We'll have meets on weekend mornings (and switch it up so that people who can't come to one on sunday can come to one on saturday?) and visit various coffee shops around the Hampton Roads, try what looks good, and take notes. Afterward, we'll post what we thought of the place on meetup, including atmosphere, seating (comfyness?) and quality of coffee/food. Sound good? Oh, and you might also make some friends when conversing over coffee.  If you want to have an impact on which da …

Are you tired of "young professional groups" which offer the same theme? The bar/club scene with little room to actually exchange thoughts or ideas? Not every "professional" is intellectual . . . . Do you miss holding conversations with like-minded individuals who can keep up with the topic and provide insight? Do you consider yourself to be unique? Different from your peers? Analytical? Intellectual? Well this group was created for YOU!!. . . . . . An arena for young intellectual professionals …

Backyard Sports Club is a newly founded co-ed sports league in the Hampton Roads area. Meet new people, network your line of business, or simply have a drink at the sponsored bar. This league is built on being social and fun with a new twist to the old pasttime sport of picnic outings and elementary school field day. Outside of league play, Backyard Sports Club organizes charity tournaments, Bowling, Night, Race Night, and other events. Join the league, join the fun! This spring season Backyard …

We are a group of people dedicated to getting healthy by working out! We do a variety of exercises from jumping jacks, agility drills, taebo-based exercises and so many more! What sets us apart from other workout classes? We are designed to get you results fast (providing you follow what you are instructed to do) so you can fit in that wedding gown, holiday dress or pre-pregnancy clothing! For the men, we can improve your agility, help you drop the pounds and increase your physical strength. We …

Cindy's Lou's Coffee Shop Community Ride is a C and D paced ride. It is for the average everyday cyclist that just loves to ride. Riding with a group makes it a lot of fun. Where We Meet We ride the Elizabeth River Trail to Waterside and back and also take different routes sometimes. We meet at East Coast Bikes on Colley Ave. in Ghent every Saturday morning at 8am as long as the weather permits. Plan on getting lot's of pictures along the way. Family Oriented Cycling Events I want this ride to b …

We bring together people who live life without limits, think positive, and have a blast doing it. Who should join?  People who enjoy VIP venues, extreme sports, business networking, concerts, giving back to the community, and health and fitness.  Our events often come with a cover charge because our members want to experience high quality style and entertainment. When you join our group you will be surrounded by people who value passion and enthusiasm for life, those who are successful, engaging …

Democrats and patriots from Hampton, Newport News, or anywhere else in the Hampton Roads area.  People from Yorktown, Williamsburg, Jamestown, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, and out-of-town visitors are also welcome to attend!

Hi Ladies! This group is for women who are interested in pole dancing. My name is Elaine and I am the owner/instructor of Respectapole Dance Fitness. My mission is to break the negative barriers that people may have against pole dancing and show everyday women how the vertical pole can also be used as an excellent form of fitness. Join Respectapole Dance Fitness at our brand new studio location in Hampton, VA for a pole dancing & sensual fitness Meetup event!! We are located at 1146 Big Bethel R …

This group is for the proper training and safety of firearms. I am a 30year veteran of the Law Enforcement Community. I retired as Chief Of Police in a small South Carolina town. I want to get across that firearms are not the enemy. We must respect and train properly the safe handling, loading , firing, and cleaning of the weapon. I am a certified NRA Instructor in the disciplines of pistol, rifle, shotgun, home protection inside the home. I'm looking for people that want more than a thirty minu …