WELCOME! We are a photography group dedicated to learning the fine points of artistic figure photography and lighting techniques, and perfecting our skill. We do this by taking lots of pictures & practicing at numerous workshops. This group welcomes: accomplished professionals, first timers, & all those in between. If you are serious about photography, regardless of your skill level, and want to improve your skill at working with nude models, this group is probably for you. We take photography v …

The Arlington Connections group grew from the Washington DC Connections group I run on LinkedIn. Currently we have almost 15k members in that group. I thought it would be smart and beneficial to break down the huge group into geographic clusters so we can really get to know our community and find benefits directly where we live or work. This focused approach should allow for us to build a community that will help each other benefit. This is a business focused group but I want to have fun as we …

***We are currently on break while the hosts of this workshop invite a new baby into their family. We are expecting to restart this workshop at the beginning of 2013. Join our meetup and then you will receive a notification once we restart. *** ------------------- Its rare to find a calm and centering place to visit regularly. If you'd like a place to retreat to for renewal with positive energy, join a warm group of people in Arlington, VA. Open to the public at no cost, we invite you join us. Y …

In 2001 I studied Chinese calligraphy at the Smithsonian Resident Associates with an artist from Shanghai. That summer I enrolled in Chinese language courses at the Northern Virginia Community College. I have been studying Chinese ever since. In 2010 I completed a graduate program at the Hopkins- Nanjing Center (HNC). Shortly after I returned to the US I started the Arlington Chinese Corner hoping to meet others in Arlington with similar interests and to find opportunities to keep speaking Chine …

The U.S. FreedomWalk Festival® Friday, October 18, Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2013 Location: Arlington,VA-Washington,DC The U.S. FreedomWalk Festival® is a weekend-long social walking challenge bringing participants of all ages and abilities together for exercise, fun, and international friendship. Each day features a different walk available only on that day. This non-competitive walking sport event is called volksmarching. It's a walk for fitness and fellowship only with the …

Our purpose is to provide a community forum to increase awareness of all NIA activities in the DC, MD, VA area, including local area JAM sessions, special performances, classes and other events.  All local area practitioners are welcome to list events open to the entire community and to place notices on our message board so that information can be shared to all current students and potential new students. Local area class schedules are shown below the Meetup Description as well as in the "About" …

Come join Independent Team Beachbody Coaches for a FREE weekly workout. Experience Beachbody workouts you have seen on TV like P90X, P90X+, INSANITY, Hip Hop Abs, Turbo Jam and Brazil Butt Lift, all for FREE! This workout group is designed to give you exposure to what fitness can be all about, while building friendships, and above all, having fun! If you are looking for a group of like-minded individuals to work out with who will keep each other motivated to reach our health & fitness goals - …

This is the Ni Hao Playgroup. We are based on DC metropolitan area and focused on providing a Chinese-speaking environment in which the kids (and parents) can enjoy speaking/learning Chinese.

1st Saturday of the month at the Cabin John dog park in Bethesda, MD 3rd Sunday of the month at the Shirlington dog park in Arlington, VA Last Saturday of the month at Baron Cameron Dog Park in Reston, VA Also please visit DC Shiba community @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/dcshibas/ AND the DC Shiba Inu Rescue @ http://dcsir.org/

Information is power. Fibromyalgia is enigmatic and ambiguous and can be a life-altering disorder. Fight the confusion and uncertainty with information. My vision for this group is to get people who experience fibromyalgia together to comment and share their thoughts on current research and historical perspectives. The reading list won't be limited to books or research specifically on fibromyalgia. It will also include books on neuroscience, chronic illness, philosophy of self and consciousness, …

A group for people itching to just get out and do something - anything - but particularly something new. Maybe you're new to the area. Maybe your boyfriend/girlfriend falls asleep at 6 p.m. Maybe you lost your cell phone, or all your other friends got eaten by sharks. The point is, you like meeting new and interesting people who want to do new and interesting things. Trivia, karaoke, dinner, movies, and happy hour are standards - but let's expand our circle, too, to include some of the local fes …

Bring plenty of business cards and come network with us. We have a breakfast meeting every Thursday Morning at 8 am at: Cafe Assorti, 1800 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 There is a cost of $10 to attend our meeting.  This fee covers the cost of breakfast, networking and probably a great referral as well. We hope you can join us and grow your business!

This is a monthly meet-up for conversation around a topic related to theology, religion, or church. Some participants are affiliated with Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA, but others have joined us and we are growing. This group is connected with the Arlington Theology Pub, which hosts larger events such as book signings and author lectures in the Arlington area.

This group exists for people who are looking for a social game of bridge in the Alexandria, VA area.

The Metro DC Chapter of ASTD is an ASTD Chapter of Excellence, recognized as a regional association for workplace performance professionals. The chapter provides members with a forum for professional development opportunities and resources to improve the workplace learning and performance industry. Our events are open to all interested in the workplace learning profession. Members of the Metro DC ASTD chapter (not to be confused with being a member of this Meetup page) receive a discounted rate …

We are looking to add players to a friendly, low stakes game in the Courthouse Arlington area (right above metro). Games take place Tuesday or Wednesday nights. Stakes: .25/.50 Games: Hold'em, Omaha, Stud, Pineapple How do I know if I'm right for this game? (1) You like to play a number of different games (or like to learn) (2) You're a poker enthusiast, but not a psycho (3) Having a good time with good people is just as important as taking money.

The Arlington/DC Work-At-Home Meetup Group is pretty simple - it's open to any individuals who live in the DC/NoVA area and work from home. Since sitting home all day can get pretty boring and totally crushes the workplace social scene, this group is a great way to meet new people and get out during the day.

If you've ever wanted to be in a flash mob this is your chance! Clarendon Day is a huge event in Arlington. We would like to get a large group of people to meet up a few times to rehearse and then show up at Clarendon Day with our fantastic FLASH MOB experience.

Working to bring community radio to Arlington, VA. Come join us!

Welcome to Arlington's first official Yoga Ball Soccer group!  What is Yoga Ball Soccer you ask?  Good question!  The game is pretty simple; it is played like a traditional game of soccer, but using a giant yoga exercise ball in place of a soccer ball.  Unlike soccer, Yoga Ball Soccer (YBS) allows you to use any part of your body including your hands to get the ball down the field and into the goal. The game will be held every Sunday beginning at 4:00pm at Long Bridge Park (475 Long Bridge Driv …

Arlington Metaphysical Chapel 5618 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22205 703 276-8738 www.arlingtonmeta.com Please join us on the fourth Sunday of each month from 1:30 to 3:00 pm for friendship, discussion, exchange of ideas, and support for our individual and shared journeys.  The book group will meet right after the luncheon that follows the 11:00 am Worship service. Each month, a member of the book group will lead discussion of the book.  The reading list will be established by the members thr …

This meetup is targeted for teachers, especially those in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington.  Teachers are great people--kind and knowledgeable, resourceful and responsible, friendly and fun.  So, let's get to know each other better!  Our signature activity will be EARLY HAPPY HOURS (HH 301).   Some restaurants may even offer us specials.  During vacations and summers, events may expand to include weekday activities--e.g., hikes, book discussions, movies, conversational Spanish, and travel.   M …

Looking for folks who like flea markets, estate sales, auctions, yard sales, the thrill of the hunt. I'm in Arlington. We could get together to figure out the best sales, either go sales together, share tables at sales, talk ebay or live auction strategy, or learn about what we like collecting. Since I started watching Market Warriors (PBS) and auctioning some things as well, I'm obsessed! The sale I am most familiar with is Arlington's Civitan Sale, one Sunday each month from April through Octo …

Hey, youngish Jews in Northern Virginia - let's meet each other. Are all of our peeps in Maryland or DC? I'm determined to create a Jewish community in NoVa. Let's get together, hang out, have cultured and dare I say, intellectual, discussions about life and and the World around us. This group is in no way, whatsoever, religious.

We are a fun, relaxed Toastmasters club that encourages members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills. The mission of the Ballston Toastmaster Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. We are conveniently located within walking distance of the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro in Arlington, VA. The B …

WELCOME; Sound is light sound is emotion, sound is a way to connect your soul. We are all engineered to be finely attune to sound . It is a major part of our environment, of our universe. Sound is a healing connection to the all. During my 35 plus years, as an audio system designer, I have pursued the truth that embodies sound. For decades, I have continuously expanded my craft to re-create the energies of musical performance and of recorded sound in the 3D space. My goal has been to redefine th …

This group is for moms who interesting and practice attacment / holistic parenting in Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Arlington, VA

An informal group for people who want to improve their Arabic, led by a native Arabic speaking Library volunteer. The group includes some intermediate Arabic speakers and some native speakers so it is recommended for speakers with at least one semester of Arabic. Learn more about Language Conversation Classes at the Arlington Public Library.