ABOUT US: "FUN! We are a positive and dynamic group of moms focused on spending quality time with our children and with each of our families!  We are laid-back, upbeat and dedicated to bringing joy to the lives of others as we consistently create value in our lives and the lives of those we touch! We are commited to creating new (and strengthening old) lifelong friendships for our ourselves, our children and our families and strive to raise and teach our children through valuable lessons, relat …

For professional booksellers who have at least one year experience selling books on-line, by direct marketing, in brick & mortar stores, or transient venues such as flea markets and sidewalk vending. Network, Discuss, Strategize, Socialize We know how hard it is to get away from the stacks and meet your peers.

We are a local book, writing, movie, gaming, and fan club for all lovers of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. We hold a regular monthly book club meeting on the fourth Thursday at the Poughkeepsie Barnes & Noble from 7-9pm. Every month, we read and discuss a different work of science fiction, fantasy, horror, or a graphic novel (selected by the group during the preceding months). For those of you interested in writing in the speculative fiction genres, we hold a monthly writers' g …

Welcome Hudson Valley Small Business Entrepreneurs! "This program is like getting a doctorate in small business without the expensive tuition!" The Entrepreneurial Excellence Business Forums are monthly sessions for the Small Business Owner (SBO). (See our next session at the bottom of this page) Each month we focus on a different aspect of small business development.  This allows us to take the large job of professional development and break it down into bite size chunks, to make it easy to u …

Hudson Valley Compassion (HVC) is was founded with the following goals: to form a collective of people in the community with diverse interests who are concerned for animal welfare globally and strive to act locally to create positive, sustainable change.  It is currently being run and administrated by staff of Catskill Animal Sanctuary which holds many events events that seek to educate about the rights of animals, veganism and related environmental issues. HVC advocates on behalf of animals use …

HERE IS YOUR NEW MEETUP CALENDAR OF LOCAL AND METRO OCCULT HAPPENINGS AND SOCIAL INTERACTION FOR WITCHES GROUPS IN NY. PART OF THE PAGAN VISION IS TO PERMIT PEOPLE IN NYS TO BE AWARE THAT THEY ARE NOT ISOLATED. THERE ARE MANY WITCHES, WICCANS, PAGAN PRACTITIONERS IN THE CRAFT WHO SEEK TO NETWORK WITH OTHERS AND PATRONIZE LOCAL OCCULT STORES. WE WISH TO MAKE THIS CALENDAR/GUIDE AVAILABLE SO YOU MAY DO THIS AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CRAFTSPEOPLE, RESTAURANTS, METAPHYSICAL STORES, AUTHORS AND TEACHER …

This meetup is intended for rural pagans and witches in the mid-Hudson/northern Catskills area (Greene, Ulster, Columbia, Dutchess Counties) who wish to meet and network with others, but may otherwise be isolated and have difficulties finding a community because of the distance. The meetups will be held at the Maetreum of Cybele in Palenville. We will be holding meet-n-greets, regular rituals and will soon be hosting workshops and classes.

This is a group for people with dogs looking to connect with the same type of people. People that love their companions and want to get together with other people that share in the same interest. The group is here for people to network whether it be group dog walks, meeting someone in your same situation, everyone has need for giving or getting advice, just helping dog lovers unite and meet.

THE WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY IS THE PERFECT VENUE FOR PAGANS WISHING TO SUPPORT NEW AGE MERCHANTS. THIS MEETUP GROUP WILL OFFER EVENTS, CLASSES, NETWORKING AND WICCAN RITUALS TO THE SURROUNDING AREA. WITCHES OF THE CROSSROADS, A WICCAN COVEN WHICH BEGAN IN NEW PALTZ BY LADY MORGANA AND HAWTHORN, HP OFFER CLASSES TO THOSE WHO WISH TO STUDY WICCA AND BELONG TO A COVEN. THERE ARE NOW SISTER GROUPS IN MANHATTAN, DUTCHESS CTY AND ALBANY SARATOGA. GROUPS THAT WILL BE JOINING THIS SPIRITUAL JOURNEY ARE: …

The top 3 concerns that most people have on a regular basis is their HEALTH, their FINANCES and their RELATIONSHIPS. The Health-Wealth Connection speaks to all 3. We are looking to connect with like minded people who believe that first and foremost our greatest asset is our health. Optimal health fuels our ability create financial freedom and solid relationships. If you are interested in wellness on all levels, physical, emotional and spiritual, then this might be a group for you. We adore conn …

We are a group of adult individuals with Asperger's Syndrome that gather for the purpose of support, to provide an environment conducive to expressing oneself about any issues that s/he may have, and to create a network of friendship and understanding. All adults with Asperger's Syndrome are welcomed to attend any and all meetings. The more of us that there are, the better we will be able to support each other.

Business to Business Networking Group in Dutchess County This group is designed to be a dynamic gathering of businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and people in transition who want to meet like-minded professionals in our region. We hope that this leads to people giving referrals to others and maybe even forming partnerships together that can enhance their businesses! All are welcome and we will be offering each businessperson a chance to showcase his or her work with a brief introduction at our monthl …

Welcome to the 'Light Seeekers On a Spiritual Path'Group! The purpose of this group is to meet each month, usually the 2nd and 4th Sundays, to study and discuss different Spiritual Systems, and find out more about different Spiritual Paths, Spiritual Thought and Spiritual Philosophy. We will concerns ourselves with Spirituality, Enlightenment Consciousness, Awakening and Healing on the Spiritual Level. We will honor diversity and acknowledge the validity of all systems when they are practiced w …

Our Meetup Group has been created to help build a community of intuitive and spiritualy minded people here in the Hudson Valley, Catskills and Southeastern NY area to network, share, meet and grow. Anyone who is spiritually minded (regardless of religious or spiritual orientation) and has an interest or practice around Psychics, Mediums, Channels and Energy Healers as well as anyone wishing to develop their own intuitive gifts are encouraged to join. If you have a professional service to offer i …

First off, we have an official website! -> http://squidwrench.org/ Squidwrench's mission is to promote the interaction of creative and technical people in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Squidwrench is a home-grown community of creative people. Our modes of creation encompass painting, composing and performing music, building high-tech toys, building low-tech toys, and probably a lot of other stuff, too. There is no limit to the problems people can solve, given the resources, the inclination, the assista …

Meet like-minded people who love swing dancing and jazz from the big band era as the likes of Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway become your partners on the dance floor! No experience or partner required to attend swing dances and classes in the Hudson Valley! By joining this group you'll know where to dance when and even how! Everyone welcome! For more information about swing dance visit www.got2lindy.com

This is a fun group for meeting new people outdoors, participating in fun activities and building up a sweat while being around good company. This is for people who want to meet new faces, while doing some light cardio on a hiking trail. All physical activities will be kept light and relatively easy, from a light jog to a brisk walk. All beginners and novices are welcome! Everything is done for the sole purpose of meeting new people while enjoying some easy physical exertion. There will alway be …

We are a Meetup that wants to provide friendship, events and fun for busy single professionals of all ages. We will post a variety of activities and events and who knows, you just might meet that someone special at one of our social events!

We're a dynamic group of female entrepreneurs that meet twice monthly to share encouragement and opportunities.  We meet regularly on the first Monday and third Tuesdays of the month from 5:30-7pm.  Our meeting follows a regular agenda - gathering from 5:30-6pm for informal social interaction, followed by a meeting from 6-7pm including a speaker and a chance for each businesswoman to showcase her work with a brief, one-minute "pitch" and request for referrals.   Our goal is to assist each other …

This group has been created to provide a positive and safe way to break the ice with new people. Every one has their own story. The Internet has become a great source of information but cannot take the place of a face to face meeting.

This is a group of people that meets every week to share ideas on anything and everything. We then work together to share and gather knowledge to turn that idea into reality. We also find something new to give away to participants every week. Join our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/iknowexdutchess

To assemble a group of professionals to assist one another in helping their business grow. The greater the numbers, the greater the possibilities. We can help one another generate leads and marketing ideas. Plus being associated with one another will make us stronger.

The Aquatic Explorers Scuba Club is dedicated to promoting and protecting the sport of scuba diving. It provides members with a network of recreational and professional divers to share experiences, learn from, and dive with. The scuba club was first Incorporated June 21, 1957 as the Empire State Rescue Squad and began teaching Scuba in 1958. In 1960 the name was changed to the Aquatic Explorers and participated in many dive activities in the local lakes and rivers.

Women & Wine on Wednesdays (WWW) connects women by building new relationships and re-connecting old ones, through a unique facilitated forum - an ideal opportunity for women who are striving to balance their own needs with those of their families, jobs, community involvement, as well as maintain their own personal overall well-being. The events fulfill an ongoing and critical need for women to be able to share resources and discover new opportunities as they transition through the many stages of …

Warmest Greetings! You need not be a Vipassana meditator-all you need to have is a desire to sit with a community of like-minded people for an hour observing your own personal practice together.  This will also be a place where we can co-create vibrant community unfolding. My name is Laura and I am envisioning this meetup community to be a place where we can take refuge in one another and practice as a Sangha in silent meditation at least twice a week. This will be a place where we can meditate …

This is a group for anyone interested in all aspects of making movies. I started this group to meet other filmmakers interested in working together in the Hudson Valley NY area. I look forward to making movies with everybody!

Welcome all singles between 45 and up! There is a gathering place for all those who want to have fun, meet new people, and just don't want to be bored sitting home! No matter what we do, where we do it, or who we are with, we will have an awesome time!

Looking for a way to stay active and get outdoors this summer? Wishing you were networking more and making new friends? Did you love kickball as a kid and wish you could relive those years? Well, you're in luck! WAKA NY Fire is an awesome adult kickball league that is kicking off in three weeks to have a bunch of fun this summer! We welcome all ages over 21, all levels of kickball skill, as well as individuals, small groups, or full teams! Be sure to checkout our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/ …