It seems that many social groups, as well as many opportunities we have to meet new people, tend to revolve around drinking. While it is a common activity among 20 to 40 year olds +, events where alcohol is a central focus may not provide an ideal atmosphere or solid foundation upon which quality, lasting friendships and relationships can be built. It is often challenging for those of us who don't drink to find opportunities and venues where we can socialize with like minded individuals. This g …

There's a lot of singles out there looking for partners or at least group events, so I'm hoping this group grows into a great group of friends that can do many things together. Holiday events, bowling, dinners, movies, etc. It can be a great time had by all. You don't have to be an exact baby boomer age, but we're hoping to keep it in the ball park area.

This group is for those in their 20s and 30s in the Central New York area looking to meet new people and try new things, see new events, etc. An easy way to connect with a diverse group of people and see all that CNY has to offer. If you have any ideas about meet ups feel free to let me know.

This group is for all women of any age who would like to meet other women in the Syracuse area for friendship! Gather with women in your local area who share the same goals and interests as you. See what activities are planned -- monthly dinners and brunches, trips to the theatres, movies, night life, volunteering, etc.  The possibilities are endless and ideas for new meetups are always welcome.

Are you single and looking? Or just single and would like to meet other singles? Are all your friends married with kids and only talk about spit-up, diapers, and how little Johnny does x, y, and z.... and it's driving you crazy?! Then, this is the group for you. You will have the opportunity to meet other single people with a variety of interests and ages who you might just connect with. There is no guarantee that you'll hit it off with anyone, but if you're tired of eating alone, this group wil …

This group is for anyone in their 20s and 30s looking to explore and grow in the Catholic faith and meet others who are interested in doing the same. I started this group to share with you all the great activities for young adults already going on in local parishes and in the official Diocesan Young Adult Ministry. There are already many awesome activities planned on a regular basis with many people attending, and I don't want anyone to miss out!

If you love photography, this is the meetup for you. We are primarily a group of amateur photographers who enjoy all kinds of photography - nature, macro, architectural detail, action, night, etc. Join in group photo shoots at a variety of local venues. Share your photos with other meetup members by posting them on the website and/or by sharing them at our monthly meetings. It's a great way to learn from each other, get ideas, show off your talent, and talk about photography. Our monthly meeting …

Are you a young widow or widower who's having a hard time finding others in your situation because of your age? The goal of this group is to get together those under 60 in the Central New York region who have lost their partners. We talk, laugh, cry, and support each other as we navigate our new lives.

This group is being organized for people who get excited about making great food, writing about great food and eating great food. My hope is that this group will take some time out of their busy schedules to share a meal and some laughs and build a little foodie community here in Central New York.

We meet weekly to learn about the services of our members so that we can give them qualified referrals. We only have one member in each business category, yet we welcome all to come visit us to see what we are about. Our meetings are at 8:30am Tuesdays at No Fuss Accounting, 5768 Crabtree Lane, Cicero, NY, 13039 . No reservations required, just meet up! Bring whatever food or beverage you want. None is provided. Our Current "Face To Face" members included the following categories: Accounting …

We are the premier business networking group in Central New York since 1999. We are NOT a tip club. We pride ourselves in delivering qualified referrals and qualified referrals means CLOSED business.

The Upstate NY Preppers Network is seeking members who wish to organize with us and prepare for possible major disasters that lay ahead. Optimally, we would like to organize a meet monthly to discuss how our group could survive and live beyond a major disaster.  All of us have the survival instinct, and learning together will enhance our chances of protecting our families and loved ones. Feel free to join our group if you know this group would suit your interest, and have the skills to share or …

The WISE Women's Business Center provides expertise and support to business owners wanting to go to the next level of success. We offer counseling, coaching, consulting, and training. We also provide essential networking and mentoring opportunities. With the support and resources of the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship, the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises, and Syracuse University, our goal is to empower women to move forward in the innovation, growth and development of …

Here's a place for women in Direct Sales in Central New York to meet and network. Trade tips, help each other with leads, post vendor opportunities, and more!

This group is for those capable individuals who are currently unemployed or under employed who would like mutual support and networking prospects in order to find reasonably good employment. You may sign up anonymously if you like and this group is for both "professionals" and "nonprofessionals," though I would contend we are all professionals if we are actively looking for work. Perhaps I should qualify the fact that I'm not an "employment counselor," however I do consider myself to be a season …

This meetup group is for social dancers from the Syracuse, NY, area, and beyond, to meet other dancers, network with each other, and find common venues to go out dancing together. Nobody likes going to a dance venue without knowing someone familiar who also plans to be there, and, who one can hopefully dance with. This group hopes to facilitate online networking, and individual planning, for attending dance related events. This meetup group is sponsored by Dance Lovers of Central New York, a …

http://sig315.org Syracuse Innovators Guild is collaborative workspace in Syracuse, NY.   If you're interested in making things, learning about every possible subject and applying them in different ways, playing with cutting edge technology, bending your brain to think in different ways... you're in the right place. The guild is multi-disciplinary. You don't need to be proficient in a programming language or know how to solder. You don't need to be interested in computers. The only requirement i …

We are women who are in the professional sector and are excellent in our respective careers; while at the same time striving to keep Christ as our cornerstone. We aim to put the bible as our standard, while fellowshipping with other professional women who want to do the same. We support one another, provide networking opportunities, and all the more, HAVE FUN as we meet weekly to be the best we can be for Christ.

This group is for mothers and children to meetup to share experiences, stories, advice, and good company. It allows mothers in the Canastota area to build a network of expecting, new, and experienced mothers.

I am a 17 year veteran of the online sales industry, also known as Digital Marketing and Sales. Come pick my brain and the brain of my manager, also a long-term digital media mind. We'll chat about best practices and show you how to generate increased revenue using online best practices to drive more traffic to your web, mobile and social sphere's. We will be at the OD and there are nine seats for the June 5th event at 8:30am.

This is a group dedicated to infusing the spirit of entrepreneurship into the Mohawk Valley. Come meet your fellow entrepreneur, potential co-founder, or aspiring startup at one of our get-togethers.

This group is for those individuals serious about making films with a team of friends you'll find here. Not a mere "networking" group, this meetup is about fostering relationships based from working together on actual productions. The initial goal is to produce an average of one short film a month with the contribution of active members.

Are you the parent of a teen aged 12-21? Has your teen been diagnosed with Autism? Is your teen on the more severe end of the spectrum? This group is specifically for parents these teens. There seems to be a lot of support in the younger years but not as much for teens. This group serves the purpose of setting up a network for parents who have autistic teens.

This is the group for those wishing to exit what Robert Kiyosaki (a/k/a Rich Dad) has termed “the rat race.”  Greater Syracuse Financial Freedom brings together people interested in passive/residual income, investing, entrepreneurship, and other matters pertaining to the achievement of financial freedom. If you have a prosperous mindset, a positive attitude toward money, are actively engaged in learning about personal finance, and want to talk about your plans to achieve independence, this grou …

The Central New York BIM Group is comprised of professionals from the construction industry, academia, design and the media who are networking in an effort to better understand BIM technology and how it may be utilized in the Central and Upstate New York area. We are trying to create an alliance between all local and/or national organizations currently working toward developing BIM and promoting the concept, in particular: - Promote the understanding and appreciation of the BIM technology to o …

CURRENT DETAILS: This Meetup group has never been very active from the standpoint of community initiative, and has instead had events and meetings coordinated and organized by members of The Alchemical Nursery here in Syracuse.  Please, we whole-heartedly encourage you to use this Meetup site to organize and plan events on your own still. However, as this is an extra task for planning and organizing, we at The Alchemical Nursery have not been actively promoting or using the site, and instead rel …

Our goal is to develop and serve self employed Real Estate Investors. We provide all the tools and skills to develop self employed real estate investors servicing Central New York by providing education, relationships and important information that relates to Central New York. All are welcome.