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Dashing Whippets Running Team

New York, NY

The Dashing Whippets Running Team is a New York based running team that is founded on, and driven by, the diversity of our team members. With team members from all over the city, the country and the world, and with greatly different running goals, we find unity in recognizing and appreciating each others differences and our mutual enjoyment of running and participating in the New York running community and beyond.

Our goal is to help each other become the best runners that we can and to fulfill our potential as athletes - whether that is to run your first race, run a PR, a marathon, an ultra marathon or an Ironman - our team spirit, expert coaches and training plans will help you achieve and exceed your goals. As a team, we aspire to be a net contributor to the running community by hosting multiple training sessions per week for runners of all abilities and pace, maintaining a low annual membership fee that ensures we are open to all, cheering at races and giving back to the community through volunteering and fundraising for local nonprofit organizations.

Yoga & Meditation Seekers - NYC

New York, NY

Let’s gather! This is a group for people who love yoga, meditation, spirituality, and inner growth (or those who want to learn more!) We practice yoga together in the park, meditate together on hikes, and hold discussions about personal growth. We are curious and we are all beginners. Welcome! ✨

check out our website! www.onlyloveyoga.com

Genuine Friends 50-70+ Long Island Ladies Group

Garden City, NY

You must attend a new member meetup to join the group. Join our waiting list and we will invite you to the next one.

Please be vaccinated to protect us all. 

We plan a variety of fun events on LI and beyond - anything from eating to adventure. Do you remember when you were a kid and had friends you could always count on - a friendly face in a crowd of acquaintances? Well, that's what we are about. Genuine friendships with others whom you would love to have to your own home - a group of genuine friends.

Find people whom you are always happy to see - ones who share your interests and who won't cancel at the last minute or be a no show when they have something better to do. The age limits are just a suggestion - if you are a happy, active older person, this is for you too. Please be able to use a computer/android or iphone, and pay by Zelle.

Our events include brunches, book discussions, friendly chat, travel near and far, crafts, adventures, NYC, local theater, gardens, concerts, canasta, keeping fit, even star gazing or anything of interest to you and a few others. Most events take place in Nassau. This group is not suitable for those from mid to eastern Suffolk, Manhattan or Brooklyn.

Places will become available only as people leave the group or are inactive, or no shows at several events. I do remove inactive members on a regular basis to keep the group filled with only women interested in building real friendships. Please understand that not all membership requests are approved.

We do have admission standards. You are welcome to join if you are 50+, if you don't have a pattern of no shows with other groups, are free of drama, and if you can bring a smile to the our next meetup. If you are normal, sane, and secure, you'll get in! Please have a real, recognizable photo of your face when you join, and a valid email address. If you are a cat, puddle or flower, you won't get in. We want to be able to recognize you at an event, and greet you as a friend.

We do post pictures of group events on Meetup and Facebook, so when you join, you are agreeing to be photographed.

NYC Coders

New York, NY

We are a community of developers prepping for coding interviews, participating in hackathons, building portfolio projects, and attending software engineering panels TOGETHER. No coder is an island, and you don't have to be one either. 

In the past we've had App Academy, Fullstack Academy, Grace Hopper, Flatiron, New York Code + Design, General Assembly++ grads sit alongside our self-taught programmers and computer science majors to hack at projects, crack algos, and speak to software engineers from companies like Coinbase and Bloomberg. Check out footage from our inaugural panel event:

DESI OUTDOORS: Nature.Adventure.Experience

Hoboken, NJ

Est.2013, 2100+ Events, Exploring Great American Outdoors for 25+ years

STAY ACTIVE WITH NATURE. MEDITATE WITH NATURE. DISCOVER YOUR NATURE

ELEVATE YOUR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT . BE ADVENTUROUS. EXPLORE A NEW FRONTIER WITH >>>DESI OUTDOORS>>>

Integrated Men - New York

Brooklyn, NY

Integrated Men - New York is a men's support community for men based on the works of Dr. Robert Glover the leading authority on the subject. We welcome men from all walks of life and provide a safe space for men to start learning to be their authentic self. Having read the book is not important to join the group, but if the description below chimes with you, and you wish to make necessary life changes, join our group.

If you are not familiar with the above-mentioned body of work I would recommend starting with the book No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover and getting familiar with the core concepts discussed in our group meetings.

Nice Guys have been conditioned to believe that if they are "good" and do everything "right", they will be loved, get their needs met, and have a smooth life. Sound too good to be true? It is. This belief is a myth, which only leaves Nice Guys feeling frustrated, lonely, and powerless.

Dr. Glover says:

An integrated male takes responsibility for getting his own needs met.

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This group is about taking Full Responsibility for our lives instead of blaming others for our life situations. Time and again we fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others' lives and situations. The goal is to forge our own lives based on our own set of values and purpose.

There is nothing wrong with being nice. But the Nice Guy does it to seek approval and avoid rejection. He's a people-pleaser. He constantly sets his own needs and wants aside, and pretends to be something he's not, in order to make other people happy. Suppressing his authenticity does not work for long. The Nice Guy eventually blows up in a rage, passive-aggressive behavior, or compulsive sexual acting out. Nice Guys do not feel that it's safe to be exactly who they are and therefore are secretive, manipulative, and very unhappy.

We are a group of men who want to start taking control of ourselves and our lives. We have seen that we cannot do it alone. The group aims to provide a safe space for men to have difficult conversations without fear of judgment.

We pledge to help, support, and encourage one another in our journey to become Integrated Males.

We strive to:

• Stop seeking the approval of others.

• Learn effective ways to get our needs met.

• Feel more powerful and confident.

• Create the kind of intimate relationships we really want.

• Learn to express our feelings and emotions.

• Have a fulfilling and exciting sex life.

• Embrace our masculinity and have meaningful relationships with other men.

• Live up to our potential and become truly creative and productive.

• Accept ourselves just as we are.

• Live with total integrity.

If these are things you want in your life, please join us! Any adult male is welcome, regardless of relationship status, position in life, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. We strive to make our meetings safe for all.

Our support/discussion group meetings are held every Tuesday night and last about 2 hours. Along with our Tuesday night meetings, we also meet in-person at least twice a month over the weekends. We also do plenty of other group activities to give you a chance to bond with our group of amazing men.

Even though we take the principal themes for our meetings from the book "No More Mr. Nice Guy", by Dr. Robert Glover, we also use other inspirational books and materials to enhance our discussions. Join us and start getting what you want in life, love, and relationships!

Please read the following Community Values and Guidelines

• Respect for the rights, differences, and dignity of others

• Respect confidentiality.

• Honesty and integrity in dealing with all members of the community

• Accountability for personal behavior

• Live an authentic life.

• A pursuit of vulnerability through sharing of personal experiences.

• Being fully present (And listen actively).

• Discover your personal passion.

• Accept that everyone is on their own journey.

• Support others as they pursue an authentic life.

• Respect women. (without putting them on a pedestal and treat them as equals)

• Be an example to children.

• Honor your commitments. (Keep your word.)

• Strive to build a community spirit.

• Know our responsibilities.

Members shall refrain from pursuing other members for the sole purpose of personal gain or personal agenda.

Members shall refrain from creating disruptions within the group.

By attending the meetings, I agree with the community values and vow to withhold the code.

Membership Requirements

We advocate authenticity, and this is the first and important step towards it. Please follow these guidelines to ensure that your request for membership is approved swiftly.

As part of the membership process we require that all members meet the following requirements:

• Have an appropriate Meetup profile picture

• Provide their name.

SOMA Families Meetup

South Orange, NJ

We are a welcoming and inclusive community of parents and caregivers from South Orange and Maplewood (and the bordering towns of East Orange, Hillside, Irvington, Livingston, Millburn, Newark, Orange, Short Hills, Springfield, Union and West Orange). We embrace all types of families and value diversity. Whether you are a stay-at-home or working parent, SOMA Families offers social events and supportive groups for you, your family, and your caregiver. Most of our events occur in South Orange and Maplewood (aka SOMA!). We like to get together for playdates, outings of all types, adult-only events, social services, book clubs, family events and just about anything else. 

All members who join the group are welcome to submit and host events. Additionally, the SOMA Families board negotiates discounted activities at local venues, and hosts a weekly new moms coffee, an annual spring party, fall party, and swap event. 

We look forward to meeting you and your family soon!