Over Thanksgiving, I went to a coffee house chess club that my dad runs in Ohio. It was an amazing experience--people of all ages and skill levels observing, talking about, giving impromptu lessons in and playing chess. The social energy at a club like this creates an environment where we can improve our chess skills in a way that is often more difficult (and less fun) in an online-only practice. This is a very welcoming group, and anyone who likes to play chess is invited. Ideally, this group …

Join a non-pressure, fun, entertaining social group. We provide low-key functions to singles who just want to meet new people and relax. For those who are tired of online dating, speed dating events, blind dates, etc. this group is for you!! Men and women age 50-60 something is our target group.

Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals, and share satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions.  Socialize with other local residents.

Why Triangle Fatties? (By the Founder, Bobbie Jo) I went to my first BBW meetup group several years ago. I was at a low point in my journey to accept myself for who I was. It was empowering being with people that had some of the same shared experiences. I hope that people in all stages of self-acceptance will join the group and together we can have positive, fun, and new experiences. I have yet to go to a meetup where I didn't find someone to have a friendly conversation and a few laughs with. …

Ready to meet and make some new friends? Whether you are happily single or looking, this group is for those of us still "uncoupled" after 40. Sure, this area offers some great GLBT meet up groups but nothing just for us. We'll hook into some of their activities but also create some of our own. If you are looking for a tribe and want to participate in inclusive fun events, you've come to the right place!

A group of professional women - age 55+ -  who'd like to do casual walks all around town and in our parks and open spaces - primarily in Chapel Hill and environs. The aim of the group is to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors and get to know each other. Intended for women who live in close proximity to Chapel Hill/ Carrboro. This is for women who are married, or not, in a relationship or not, but who know and appreciate the support of other women. Women who'd like to make a few new friends; wh …

Many of attendees register through the website and not through Meetup, so there will be 30 to 50 women at the Gatherings. Please visit our Web site at http://www.wso50.com to learn more about the organization and become a member. Members get together between gatherings to share  Entrepreneur , Interior Design, Wellness , and Travel interests with new groups forming every month. We are a North Carolina non-profit organization dedicated to education and support of women who are in the second half …

Carolina Tarwheels Cycling Club The Carolina Tarwheels Bicycle Club is an incorporated 501 (c) (4) not for profit organization welcoming all cyclists who enjoy the sport as well as spending time with and meeting great folks who share the same passion.  Our goals are to offer weekly organized bike rides for all levels of riders, to promote safe cycling, to provide bi-monthly club meetings with topics relevant to cycling, and to put on one of the best organized rides in the area, our annual Bikefe …

Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness: This is a radical mental health group based on the principles of the icarus project! http://theicarusproject.net The Icarus Project envisions a new culture and language that resonates with our actual experiences of 'mental illness' rather than trying to fit our lives into a conventional framework. We welcome people who support psych drugs and people who do not, as well as people who use diagnostic labels and people who do not identify with tho …

We may not see an end to institutional and structural racism in our lifetimes, but we can continue to tear down these structures, brick by brick, if we join together to continue to raise our awareness, gather more information, plan, take action, evaluate, and gather more information.  We can only be successful if we do thistogether, along which others who share the same orientation, definitions, and principles. The Organizing Against Racism network exists to help facilitate conversations about …

This group is for everyone who has an interest in Earth-Based Spirituality & Religions. The members are diverse in beliefs and backgrounds. Our motto is "everyone has something to learn and something to teach". We come together in a sense of community to discuss our paths and share our knowledge.

The Christian Party of North Carolina for Orange Co. and the UNC Area www.ChristianPartyNC.com Concerned that there is not a Christian voice in our government? Join with other Christians to make a difference by promoting family values in our country. The purpose of this Meetup group is to bring Christians together who want to see real change politically that glorifies the Lord and restores the Constitution to its rightful place. Our churches are limited in promoting a Christian voice in polit …

This meetup is for students taking the online class at www.coursera.org titled "Networks" which lasts 12 weeks beginning in February.   Meetup members will meet once a month (most likely in a public library conference room) to discuss the class lectures and problems.To be in this meetup group you must be signed up  to take the Networks class (from the Princeton University electrical engineering professor) at www.coursera.org, and be interested in discussing the class material once a month in an …

About the Coffee and Contacts™Network Coffee and Contacts™ is a women's business referral network with chapters meeting weekly throughout the Triangle. Meetings last 1 hour with a 30 minute social time before the start of the formal meeting. Breakfast is a dutch treat, so come for the informal networking to order breakfast. Benefits of Coffee and Contacts™Power Networking for Women Expand Your Sphere of Influence! Referrals, Referrals, Referrals! Develop your networking skills Develop new soci …

The Chapel Hill - Durham Hiking Meetup is designed to provide local hiking and outdoor opportunities for the western triangle. We are a very active (3-5 events per week on average) and social group (with some fantastic nature photographers) and plan hikes in the Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough and Chatham county areas. The hikes with our experienced organizers vary in intensity from beginner to brisk and are generally anywhere from 3 to 7 miles in length (see hike posting for specific details …

PLEASE READ ALL THE FOLLOWING BELOW BEFORE JOINING THIS MEETUP: POLYAMORY: Having multiple honest, loving, intimate relationships with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. This group is for local polyamorists and sincerely interested folks of all ages and demographics in the Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill metro! Polyamory means "Many Loves". Many people have both the capacity & the need to love more than one partner, and be able to sustain loving relationships with more than one. …

We are the largest and most active group of atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, humanists, and other nonbelievers in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area. This group is a safe place to meet and socialize with other nonbelievers in a supportive environment. There are very few rules and regulations in here so enjoy the freedom to discuss whatever you want so long as you keep it civil and respectful of other members. Have fun! Alex, Organizer

This book club began in 2007 in response to a gap in book clubs in the West side of the Triangle. Since then, many book clubs have emerged (on meetup, and elsewhere). We're still around, and I guess that means something is working. We alternate locations (between Chapel Hill and Durham), and for the most part, meet the last Tuesday of the month. Our four organizers all love this book club, and participate often. We're always looking for new members and fresh ideas in discussion. What can you exp …

This group is for people who love sports, kickball, having fun, and meeting interesting new people.

Ethical Culture is a humanistic, religious, and educational movement working to create a better world through ethical actions. We are dedicated to the ideal that the highest value is human worth and that our relationships to each other are of greatest ethical concern. Our commitment is to the worth and dignity of the individual and to treating each human being so as to bring out the best in him or her. Members join together in ethical societies to assist each other in developing ethical ideas …

"Eyes on Opera" is an Orange County cultural organization dedicated to the advancement of opera through recorded and live solo performances, group discussions, educational outreach and field trips. Membership is free with donations gratefully accepted to cover expenses. Regular meetings and presentations are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month at the Seymour Senior Center in Chapel Hill. The group was founded in January, 2007 by my wife, Victoria Windler, who passed away after a long …

This group is dedicated to "arm-chair" entrepreneurs out there. The reality is that most of us have to work for a living or are preparing to work for a living. This group aims to give those a chance to express their entrepreneur spirit with like-minded optimist for the purpose of: collaboration, open discussions, funding and most importantly the networking over a pint of your favorite beverage.

***Dr. Fuhrman's new book THE END OF DIABETES is now available*** ***nutritarian: denfintion- one who seeks foods that are high in micronutrients such as antioxidents, phytochemicals, and many other micronutrients that are both known and yet undiscovered which are found primarily in vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and seeds.*** I'm starting this group to have others to share this journey of taking responsibility for one's own health through the work of Dr. Joel Fuhrman. His basic formula is lear …

Let's get together and go bowling in Durham and Chapel Hill.

Meet other people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes for support and socialization.

This group is for caregivers, families and friends of cancer patients. Let's get together to support each other, so we can better support our loved ones. We'll meet for social activities so we can connect with other people in similar situations, share information on resources, etc.

Meet other local Canine Owners and their Dogs. If you have a puppy or adult dog and you would like to meet other canine owners while having fun training, hiking and playing with your dogs (large or small) then this is the Meetup for you! We allow our canines the opportunity to play off leash with other dogs and puppies and their owners in a safe, enclosed area. When members express an interest, we will also take the opportunity to train our canines for a portion of each Meetup. We will sometimes …

This is a group dedicated to finding the small adventures in everyday life. I can't say that this group is going to be geared toward any kind of specific adventure, I just want to provide a forum for people to meet who are sometimes in need of a new partner in crime. We all need one from time to time. We are looking for people who enjoy going on bicycle rides, photography adventures, geocaching, kayaking, urban exploration...really, there is no limit.