… The emphasis is on the social networking with other writers, making friends, and having a pool of fellow writers to help nudge you towards your goals. Meetings vary from workshops and specific topics, to social dinners, open meeting (with open discussion on any topic), to groups for feedback and critique. How often do you meet? Generally we meet every two weeks, on Saturdays.  Does it cost anything? Membership dues are $7 annually. We don't expect members to pay until after a month after …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

Do you feel like that proverbial round peg trying to fit in a square hole? Are you a "seasoned" citizen who just doesn't have anythiing in common with the younger crowd who make up most of the meetup groups? I don't know about you, but I don't have the energy or desire to hike, bike, jog or drink all night! If you would like to meet folks 50+ who are looking to make new friends then this is the group for you. My hope is that we will have scheduled meetups as well as spontaneous get togethers. So …

  Great Times and Great Laughs with Great Company!   A come as you are group.  We welcome everyone (single, partnered, coupled, married, single parents,  conjoined twins,young, middle aged, 50-is the new 30's) just about anyone who is ready to get their swagger/swerve on.    We have a host of events and activities in the planning.  Some of the more popular dates on our calendar include: Hiking, Cookouts, Biking, Camping, Sno-tubing, White Water Rafting, Voll …

Meet and make friends with other local couples! Meet for Happy Hour, dinner, dancing, a movie or even an outing (day, night trip or a week long vacation). Engage in stimulating conversation and nurture relationships. This group has no age limits, you just need to have the desire to enjoy life. Ideally, this group will meet at local establishments. In time we can also meet at each couples homes for an inexpensive night out. We will enjoy recreational and fun activities.

While we enjoy Zombie fiction and movies, we don't actually believe in the living dead. Zombies are used as a metaphor for any man made or natural disaster you may encounter. Our goal is to educate the public about the importance of personal preparedness and self reliance, to increase its readiness to respond to disasters such as Earthquakes, Floods, Terrorism or Zombie Outbreaks. We want to make sure you are prepared for any crisis situation that might come along in your daily life which may in …

A monthly meeting to discuss a variety of different books and expand our literary horizons a little bit. Everyone can recommend books.

… Topics will include start-up techniques, strategies for successful marketing and growth, networking opportunities and challenges, generational wealth creation, and specific mechanisms to ensure long-term financial freedom and family security. Aspiring entrepreneurs can learn about numerous opportunities from professionals who have achieved extraordinary levels of success and created strong passive residual income streams. This meet up will encourage honest and open discussions to faciliate learn …

This group is designed to help people in all forms of business get together and discuss new ideas on how to improve their business. This group is not just for one kind on business, but all business in the hopes we can all learn something new and different from each other. We will meet up at different local restaurants/bars. We will meet once a month and discuss what is working for sales and what is not working. We can discuss local business or social events happening in our area.

The purpose of this group is to expand the network of Hagerstown area scuba divers so that they can meet other local people who are active divers and those interested in becoming involved in the sport. Sponsored by Blue Marble Divers Dive Shop 120 East Oak Ridge Drive in the South Pointe Shopping Center, active divers can find a dive buddy for a dive excursion, exchange information about dive sites and typical area conditions, share tips on equipment and underwater photography, or find out more …

This group is designed for African American women, living in or around Frederick County, who would like to unite, network, socialize, build friendships and have fun together.

The purpose of this group is to bring together those trying to recover from a broken relationship and raise a child. One of the things I found is that my network of friends is no longer as strong. Some side with you, some with the ex, but most are awkwardly in the middle. Even your close friends are a little distant as you are no longer a couple but are more of a third wheel. If this sounds familiar, then you are in the correct place. The initial goal of this group is to meet people with similar …