This group is primarily for those interested in the transformational work of Byron Katie.  "The Work" is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches one to identify and question thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It's a way to understand what's hurting you, and to address your problems with clarity. People who do The Work as an ongoing practice report life-changing results. * Alleviation of depression: Find resolution, and even happiness, in situations that were once …

We are a group of 40+ men and women looking to connect and develop new friendships.  We all have a variety of interests, yet we don't seem to have the time to do many things or can't find the right venue. I enjoy planning social events, travel and fun activities for individuals in our age group. Events planned will include: jazz venues, concerts, movies, barbeques, wine tastings, happy hours, family fun time, DC tours, weekend getaways, book club and other social events. We expect our members to …

We have players of all ages from everywhere... This is a casual group ready to meet and play cards!  Primarily we play euchre...but if there are enough players who enjoy other games, we'll play anything! We welcome new players, rusty players, regular players, and pros.  Anyone who wants to get together and have fun. Feel free to provide requests on when and where to meet! ***Warning***  We're a lot of fun and like to chat and whoop up on each other! If you are new to Euchre, we ask that you plea …

Come learn about what is going on in the Reston business community and connect with new tech start ups, entrepreneurs, real estate moguls, job seekers and much much more. Whether you are looking to grow your network, looking for a new job or just looking to make new friends this is the place for you. WARNING: Networking can lead to the following side effects - increase in business, fun, new connections, friendships, exposure, new opportunities & money.  Please network responsibly :-) We meet th …

We are an eclectic and environmentally conscious group with an insatiable appetite for delicious, fresh, healthy food! If you are interested in learning more about how to make a positive change for yourself, your neighbors, and future generations by choosing the right foods, at the right time, from the right farmer, this is the group for you. Do you want to make friends with great people who have a practical and fun outlook on eating better, helping the environment, bettering our country's ag …

If we were to ask you what your #1 asset in life is, what would you say? I know...your HEALTH! Are you healthier today than you were 5 years ago? Will you be healthier 5 years from now if you did not change your current lifestyle? More people are living to 100 years of age. If you knew you would live to 100 years of age, how would you change your life today? It's not necessarily the length of your life but the quality of life. People's 3 biggest fears of growing older is they do not want to be c …

Meditation is'nt for everyone - but it oughta be! At the Sahaja Meditation Group of Fairfax, we want to make the benefits of meditation accessible to all those who feel stressed, tired or generally interested in meditation. Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress and increase wellness. It brings better focus and helps people connect with their inner self. Anyone can do it. It’s also free - we are a non-profit, member-based group wanting to share the benefits …

A safe and trusting environment is the first step toward beginning the healing process and journey to recovering ones self. We are a group of individuals who are here for friendship, support, sharing and healing. Whether verbal, physical, sexual or emotional, if you have ever experienced abuse or know someone who has, you know the lasting effects it can have on ones life. If you are a survivor of abuse or neglect, or are a supporter of a survivor, you have come to the right place. You are welcom …

Hello and welcome to THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA BUSINESS EXCHANGE. NVBE was founded by four business professionals, who believed that a fun environment, where others can join and share their thoughts and ideas is very essential. We strongly believe that word-of-mouth referral based marketing is the most effective and cost-efficient way to get your company or business more exposure. Networking is 'KEY' in any business, and as the old saying goes "Your network is your net-worth". Avoid expensive ad …

Agile software development is a great way to make good software that satisfies real needs and creates real value to those who build and use that software. Everyone on the team is concerned with the quality of the product. However, sometimes it can be an overwhelming task being the team member whose job it is to insure that the quality of the product is sufficient. DCAST was created to develop a community of those interested in agile software testing who are also interested in testing agile produ …

Whether you are brand new to Krav Maga or have trained in the past this group is for you! People from all over Northern Virginia now have a chance to train in Krav Maga with certified instructors, have a blast, get fit and learn valuable self-defense skills all at the same time. The Krav Maga System was developed so that any adult regardless of age, gender or size can learn to effectively deal with a violent encounter and learn to manage fear, stress and disadvantage. Krav Maga is heavy on the m …

Hello Agent & Investor Friends, This day in age, it's nearly impossible to be successful in the world of real estate without utilizing (and dare I say, embracing) some level of technology and/or social media platform. In fact, most of us are already online and using some type of tech device on a daily basis. The question is - how effective are we, really? Ask yourself: do you have an online strategy? Are you taking advantages of technological resources available to either promote or streamline y …

This meetup group is for people who have discovered and listen to the free ILoveMarketing.com podcast by Dean Jackson and Joe Polish, two excellent marketers you should learn from. If you are interesting in growing your business with effective yet simple marketing strategies, you should listen to it. A major focus will be on how to to develop and implement systems that will put your marketing on autopilot so you can focus more on what your business does best. Join our group to share your ideas a …

NO stuffed-shirt old codgers peddling their books and tapes that promise you’ll become the next Real Estate Millionaire if you buy them here. NO cheesy, yellow ‘WE BUY HOUSES’ bandit signs endorsed here. NO vague, outdated ideas that simply don’t work in today’s market here. What you WILL find here are straightforward, No BS ways to make money in Real Estate. Taught buy people who are in the trenches every day, doing it the RIGHT way! Founder, Chris Goff, wanted to create a REI Club where fello …

About Us About Divine Heart Center You can learn to self-heal and self-realize by getting initiated into the powerful non-denominational practice of integrated Reiki Raja Yoga offered by the Divine Heart Center. This spiritual practice combines the paths of self-effort and faith in God to:- +Attune you to the higher powers of unconditional Grace and unlimited Willpower +Heal your personal energy, the energy required for your personal well being +Heal your social energy, the energy of “others” w …

Rotaract is an international program of Rotary International for young professionals ages 18-30 who want to make a difference.  There are 163,000 members of some 7,088 Rotaract clubs in 151 countries! Rotaract clubs conduct meetings, usually every two weeks and use their weekends for service projects, social events, and workshops. Even though Rotaractors work hard, we believe in having a good time! We have social events with local Rotary clubs, cultural events, and more! What does Rotaract do e …

Meditation is not only for quieting and relaxing the mind.  It is for creating what you want in life.  Meditation makes this possible by helping you to have a clearer intention and to use your attention more effectively.  When you have a clear intention this is positively aligned with others' benefit, your energy is strong and focused, your intention will have a greater resonance not only with other people but also with the responsive universe itself.

Effective May 1st, Oriental Sports Academy has added some Zumba Fitness classes during the day. The Zumba Fitness program is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, exhilarating and effective fitness system. CLASS SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00AM-9:00AM Tuesday 7:30PM-8:30PM Saturday: 11:00AM-12:00PM Participation Fee:  $7 Punch cards are also available for purchase:  $25 for 5 classes. …

Meditation simply means to think about one thing continuously. We have all done it many times. However, that is the most basic definition. This science and art has been practiced for thousands of years but until the past century was not very well known. Meditation is not a religion though some religions also practice it. It is a spiritual practice - returning to the soul or spirit of the individual and enabling a person to become centered and balanced and thereby more effective in all aspects of …

This is a group for folks who are in love with winter snow and the transforming effect it has on all it touches. Join us if you feel that winter is in many ways the best season of the year. Through Nordic skiing (cross-country skiing) and snowshoeing, all the world, beginning with your own neighborhood, becomes a wonderland and something bright and new. Section members enjoy skiing and snowshoeing in the Mid-Atlantic states (esp. WV and PA) when the conditions permit. But they will range further …

This is a Business Networking and Referral group for those who serve the Reston and Herndon markets. The purpose of this group is to better serve your clients network by helping connect them to other hard working trustworthy professionals. All types of businesses and entrepreneurs are welcome! This is a FREE networking group. Come join us for coffee and conversation and build your network! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 8am-9am. Format: 7:45AM - Doors Open 8:00AM - Intro an …

This group is for anyone interested in advancing Charitable activities, Education, Community Economic Development, Development of Marketable Skills, Promoting Art & Literature, Prevention of Cruelty to Women and Children, Further Scientific and Technological innovation, Increase awareness and provide leadership on health issues like Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS, prevention research and surveillance and the development and testing of effective biomedical and behavioral interventions, Promote Peace, Jus …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and we believe in the "Givers Gain" philosophy. We offer members and their guests the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We are a perky group for 7:00 am and are a growing BNI chapter. The chapter passed over $1,000,000.00 in business to each other last year. What a piece of the pie? We invite you to come and check us out. We meet from 7:00 - 9:30 am every Tuesday at the Amphora Diner on …

"New Culture" (http://www.nfnc.org/) is about creating sustainable, rich, intimate personal relationships, along with a sustainable world to enjoy them in, based on transparency, delight, freedom, and community. In order to create a New Culture in our lives and in the larger society, we put on events that help us develop the skills we need to make that real, including communication, self-knowledge, presence, conflict resolution, and effective activism. These events can be an evening or weekend, …

Arlington Bipolar and Depression Support is to provide support to those living with the effects of being bipolar.

This Meet Up is the public presence of the Small Business Network of Vienna, a group of small business owners, professionals, & entrepreneurs who grow their businesses through personal referrals.  SBN was started over a decade ago - before Meet Up.  Each SBN member represents a specific industry or profession.  There is no duplication or overlap of interests within the group, so new business is referred to one and only one member. SBN members agree: -learn about and promote fellow members' busi …

This group is intended to discuss, and debate some of the medicinal reasons that MEDICINAL CANNABIS should be considered in the state of VIRGINIA. This group does not encorage illegal activities and there will be no illegal drugs or narcotics at the events, and meetings. This is just a group to bring fellow Cannabis activists together to discuss the potential uses that could benefit the medical community. My opinion on cannabis is that it can be helpful in the correct setting. Doctors prescribe …

Welcome to Centers of Influence, LLC (or COIs, LLC as we call ourselves). We are a networking organization that serves and creates COIs in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC areas. Our COI groups take the concept of referral networks to its ultimate level, by providing a consistent and effective forum for professionals in related industries, with access to the prospective clients that we want. Our local groups meet two days per month either for lunch, breakfast, or after work hours on a …