Are you an intelligent, curious woman between the ages of 30 and 60 (or thereabout) who would love to read and discuss books that educate you in some way? Do you who wonder how the brain works, how the environment and food is affecting your health, what a new scientific discovery overseas could mean for you in terms of your beliefs and ethics, or what it come mean to you when we lose another species to extinction? Do you like to read about historical events that have shaped how we think about me …

Are you Korean?  Please join today.  We have many English speakers waiting for you! 한국말로 말하고 싶어요! http://www.meetup.com/NOVAKorean -- 856 events and counting! Our weekly events and active members often meet "offline" also.  Join, if you want to hang out with your Northern Virginia friends learning English/Korean! We help each other improve upon the basics of written & conversational Korean & English. We will definitely practice speaking! (Free Talking!) NoVa Korean (NoVaK) is truly blessed with …

Who would you be without your story? The Work of Byron Katie ("The Work") is a way to deeply investigate the thoughts that bring stress, fear and anger into our life. It is a simple way to end our own suffering. It's a way to a peaceful mind. Anyone with an open mind can do The Work. Come and learn this simple, radical, and life-changing process. The Work is four questions that have the capacity to radically transform your life. Recommended Reading: Loving What Is by Byron Katie See Katie's webs …

We are a fun group for all levels of ukulele experience.  Our regular monthly club schedule has something for everyone: 2nd Sunday Beginner Chords and Strums 2:15pm followed by Beginner Group Lesson 3-5pm 4th Sunday Beginner Chords and Strums 2:15pm followed by Ukulele Jam 3-5pm and Ukulele Open Mic 6-8pm Navigation (click the link next to the text): A) About ( click here) B) Membership Rules ( click here) C) Local Ukulele Workshops/Concerts/Events ( click here) ============================== …

Let's join together as we celebrate our spirits through development, learning, and sharing in all things metaphysical and beyond!  This group is for learning and growth in the areas of spiritual, psychic, connecting with angels, energy and healing, psychometry and dream analysis. the law of attraction, hooponopono, meditation and prayer, and much more.  We look forward to meeting you and sharing in spiritual, not religious, where all are respected in a safe environment for the purpose of learnin …

New to Reiki? Experienced Reiki Practitioner? Want to share and experience a Reiki treatment? Do you want to learn more about Reiki? This is the Meet Up for you! Reiki Share: This meet up is perfect for anyone interested in participating in an exchange of Reiki energy. Everyone is welcome! Come learn more about Reiki and feel the connection! Victoria and Cristi

Hello fantastic moms! This group is catered towards playgroups, taking our babies to the mall, to the park, swimming or just anything fun. We welcome all nationalities because we all can learn something from someone else, whether you speak English, Spanish, Russian, French, German, Hindi, Telegu, Kannada or not, or just a little, our children can learn and grow together.

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What a wonderful place to dance! When: West Coast Swing Lessons and Dance every Tuesday night; other dance styles (social ballroom, tango, West Coast swing, lindy, and mixed ballroom) throughout the month. Most dances are preceded by a lesson. Where: The historic Schoolhouse at 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls VA 22066, now called the Colvin Run Community Hall. Dancers have been laughing and twirling across its 1200 sq ft, sprung oak floor for 80 years.

Namaste everyone! My name is Richa Badami and I teach meditation and personal transformation. I started a meet up group "Northern Virginia Meditation Group" and have been leading meditations on the first Thursday of every month since 2010. It was recently brought to my attention that The Reston Meditation Group needed both space and a leader and I stepped up to introduce myself to all of you. I thought I could just give you a brief introduction of myself and hope that you can join us at our upco …

This is a group for anyone interested in web design and development living in Reston and Herndon area.  If you are a web designer, web developer, full-time or part-time freelancer, or someone very interested in learning how to make great websites and web applications, then this is the right group for you. Regardless of level of expertise and experience in web development, we all can learn from each other by sharing new tips, news on latest technologies, best practices, new tools, and much more! …

Energy Works... It does! Come join us for Reiki shares, guided meditations, energy healing, Chakra cleansing/healing, intuitive work, energy play and other metaphysical and spiritual pursuits. Share your energy, grow your skills, or learn what it's all about. Klytus is a Reiki Master and energy healer (among other things) and Aria does guided meditation and has her Reiki II (among other things). Our topics will change regularly, but we will always try to have at least one Reiki share a month.  W …

Led by kick-butt, nationally-renowned career expert and nurturing, Paul Sandhu this high-energy group is designed around a structured curriculum that promises to move job seekers forward in their campaign. As current HR leader at HR Solutions LLC knows what it takes to get a job faster and how to leap ahead of the competition--and will show you how! Details about the club: Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can ensure seating for you! At our meetings, you will: • Learn how do your re …

Share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the Nourishing Traditions and Weston A. Price methods of nourishing the mind and body through whole, traditional foods. For a list of local farms and resources and for more information about the group, please see our "About Us" page. If interested in joining, please write a description about yourself in regards to your interest in whole food and nutrition before ap …

The Reston SharePoint User Group is hosted at the Microsoft offices in Reston, Virginia. The group was brought to fruition by Dan Usher and Scott Hoag, realizing the need for a user group in the Reston area that met during the day so as to provide a place for practitioners, professionals, and enthusiasts to learn and share ideas during the work day. If you’re interested in speaking, sponsoring or for more information, contact Dan and Scott at info@restonspug.org. Looking to attend? We meet on th …

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 …

CHADD is a nonprofit organization that provides information and support to parents of children with attention deficit disorders, adults with attention deficit disorders, and others dealing with people affected by attention deficit disorders.

Come mastermind and learn from some the top agents in the area. Jan: Mindset, business planning and goal setting! Set the stage for an awesome year - come see how Mega Agents plan for an awesome year. Feb: Generate over 100 leads a month using craigslist. March: How to build a blog that gives you TONS of LEADS! April: How to build a referral network by leveraging Facebook! May: 7 Killer strategies to dominate your Farm Area. June: How to build and nurture your database for an ENDLESS stream …

ArtKlub is a group of friends who are local Northern Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington DC artists that meet weekly for fun, self-education and encouragement, and to obtain critiques and try vet new ideas. Sometimes we're pencil to paper, sometimes we're discussion and goofing off. We are there to create, inspire, and share.  We help hold each other accountable to making deadlines for commissions, when asked to do so. This is not like book club, sipping tea and having intellectua …

Hello there WELCOME!!! If you're a Graphic designer, photographer, artist, advertising professional, creative writer or someone who is just starting up in design world we want you and glad you chose this group to join. We'll network, discuss current trends, learn to do things old ways, teach each other what we know while we are up to date with current trends. Follow us on twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/novacreatives Welcome again! Anita Eradla

Hello Members! After a great deal of thought I have come up with a new mission statement. I look forward to these guiding principles leading us towards a new vision for this group. It is my mission to develop and midwife a community of like-minded individuals who are seeking to explore and share the healing powers of touch. I want to provide the opportunity to give and receive massage and healing touch in safe, respectful and nurturing spaces. I would like the experiences shared by all to lead …

The fastest-growing paddle sport, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) has hit the shores of Reston! Last night a handful of “surfers” showed up at the Lake Audubon boat ramp for the first informal Thursday night paddle of the season. Although SUP is an individual sport, these sessions will enable like-minded Restonians to connect and help each other progress. In addition, they are a great way for individuals interested in learning more about SUP to make connections and get some guidance. As the weathe …

We have created and facilitated “Circle of Support” and you are invited! Our Circle meets to support anyone - anyone - who is grieving. The Circle of Support invites participants to come together to learn and share their feelings, thoughts, questions, challenges and concerns. Participants who attend our Circle of Support Grief Group know they have a place to: Feel Safe, to say what’s inside Help to Understand Their Experience Help to Foster Their Confidence Feel Assurance That They Matt …

This is a group for people who are tired of "groups". In the Reston, VA area there are many talented people who work with software every day and enjoy exchanging ideas. All around Reston new solutions, products and even companies are being created in the building next door every day. It’s time for a forum where interesting concepts and ideas are presented to interested people. Large and small software and tech companies office, live and play here. Software pros work hard and play harder. The mis …

Meet fellow wine enthusiasts in the DC region and learn about the fascinating world of wine. You don't have to be a member to attend one of our local events and friends are always welcome! We host wine events for every kind of taster: Beginners to experienced palates. Our wine events include 10 for $10 Super Tastings, meeting with winemakers, wine importers, and journalists.

Executive Leadership and Career Management are the responsibilities of each of us in our lifetime. "Leaders are not born" and skills and competencies can be learned and take you from good to great. The group was started to encourage creativity, innovation, and inspiration for professionals and executives who want to make an impact on their lives and on the lives of people in their communities. Workshops and seminars can be provided on a number of topics, can be customized for the group, and are …

The OWASP Northern VA Local Chapter meetings are FREE and OPEN to anyone interested in learning more about application security. We encourage individuals to provide knowledge transfer via hands-on training and presentations of specific OWASP projects and research topics and sharing SDLC knowledge. The chapter is committed to providing an engaging experience for a variety of audience types ranging from local students and those beginning in app-sec, to those experienced and accomplished profession …

Hey everyone! This group is here for those in the Reston/Sterling area who would like to practice speaking Spanish. All levels are welcome, we're here to learn, teach, and enjoy spending time with others who share our passion for the language. Join the conversation and have some fun :) Bienvenidos a todos!