"My friends are my estate."- Emily Dickinson. Many people who move to this area are in their 20's and 30's so here's a way to get to know some of them. The Raleigh area is an awesome place to live with lots to do. This group will bring together "young" couples for a variety of activites. Please introduce yourself and put up a photo of both you and your other half when you join. RULES: 1. Put yourself out there. That's the only way you are going to meet us. We are very friendly and welcome ALL wi …

Are you looking for a melting pot of many new activities and fun in the Raleigh & Triangle area, and a great group of new friends to do them with? Your head organizers started this meetup to welcome new arrivals in town, and it has grown from there. They would like to invite you to join in on all the fun this group has to offer. You can even become an organizer and post events to host. Are you new in town, new to getting out, or just looking for fun new activities? We have many assistant organiz …

Crocheting is something that can be relaxing and fun!  This is our goal: to relax, chat, eat and have some fun!  Come join us and bring along your current project to work on. Several times a year we work on different Service Projects.  We have made many blankets, baby hats and scarves that have been donated to our soldiers in Afghanistan, Wake Med, Ewe To You, Raleigh Resue Mission, Interact and other agencies. For fun we have an annual Christmas Party, share a pattern library, have special door …

Enjoy playing board games and card games in a relaxed, fun atmosphere? Come join us for Game Night, an LGBT game-playing social group meeting twice a month in Durham and Raleigh. Bring any games you'd like to play. If you don't have any, just show up -- we've got plenty! Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to share. Game night is a project of the LGBT Center of Raleigh and is free, though donations are gladly accepted. Game night is alcohol and smoke-free, so if you're looking for a social alter …

We are a friendly group who likes to travel and have FUN together aboard the StarShip, a luxurious Motor Coach guided by Captain Curt. We host many events for singles, couples and family travel as well. Although it's fun to travel, it's a lot more fun to travel with a group aboard the StarShip plus when traveling on the Starship it is cheaper and easier for you too! We search for great travel deals near and far that we believe you will enjoy! We also plan one and two day trips...maybe even long …

Join us and meet other local people who love karaoke! The Triangle is loaded with Karaoke shows - we'll visit different venues on different nights of the week. Feel free to suggest locations and shows. Some local Karaoke schedule listings: http://files.meetup.com/637671/Triangle_Karaoke_Shows.xls (MS Excel spreadsheet) http://wolves.homeip.net/cgi-bin/wiki.pl (Triangle area Karaoke show Wiki site) http://www.southeasternentertainment.com/shows.html

No kids? No problem. The group is not anti-child at all! Most members find that their social activities are shrinking as their friends build families. We are seeking to expand our social sphere by meeting others who can go out on short notice without having to find a sitter and who aren't going to dominate conversations with chat about their children. Join us and make new friends with other couples who, for one reason or another, don't have the social restrictions that having children usually i …

We want to explore all of the different things there are to do in Raleigh with a group of people who are interested in breaking free from the monotony of the routines we all can get stuck in from time to time. We want people who are able to come up with great ideas for fun things to do. From Hiking to Art shows, exploring raleigh nightlife to going ice skating. The key is to find a good group of people to go out with and maybe we'll even form some lasting friendships along the way. I mean, …

We're a kayaking group who has only two hard and fast rules..... you need to be safe, and you absolutely HAVE to have FUN! We're principally flatwater (lakes, streams, rivers, etc) paddlers, but this group is really about whatever floats your boat....really! Whitewater? Sure thing... Canoes? Can do... Rubber dhingys? Uhhh.OK! Sculling.... BYOC .... A 2 X 4 from Home Depot? Just float it safely ! This group is about RECREATION, and ranges from the basic beginner to the most advanced skill level …

Do you want to join a group that neither limits itself to a specific race or culture? This group stands behind the idea that love and friendship crosses all racial and cultural boundaries. You may be at a point in your life where a steady relationship is paramount. Or you simply want to expand your social circle of friends. Either way, you cannot achieve it by sitting at home alone. Come join us, if you are willing to share your experiences with others. Come join us, if you are willing to …

RDU Prime Timers is a social club for mature gay/bisexual and questioning men and their guests over the age of 21 who enjoy social, educational and other activities together. It is not a dating service. Each month we offer a regular schedule of events at restaurants, pot luck dinners or movies in members’ homes, and occasional outings to museums, picnics, movie theaters, special trips or holiday events, and notify our members of events of interest sponsored by other gay organizations. We welco …

Please join this group if you are a friendly and down-to-earth couple looking to: · Have fun, laughs and great conversation!! · Meet other friendly couples!! · Spend more time with one another!! This group is very diverse and is all about getting out and meeting new people, spending time with your partner, and having fun!!! And any member can suggest a date night or become an event organizer! The Triangle is full of plenty of activities, events, restaurants, arts, and sporting events that you sh …

The Gay & Gray Initiative is a program established to advocate for and reach out to the members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community age 50 and up. Our mission is to assist our friends age 50 plus with issues dealing with health care, legal problems, housing and inter-generational relationships, as well as provide expanded options for social interaction and reduce social isolation.

A meetup group specifically designed for parents and kids in the Triangle area! Single parents, married couples, and just couples with children are welcome to join; all children of all ages are welcome! We are an active group with very active kids. Most of our events are kid oriented, but some adult only events will be planned. If you're interested in meeting new friends, playmates, and other parents, then this is the group for you! This is the ultimate in Raleigh - Durham - Cary - Apex - Chapel …

Beautiful You Social Club Beautiful You is a women's social group committed to faith, beauty, health, spirituality and leading a fun, positive lifestyle. Our motto is “I'm Every Woman”! Our goal is to educate, equip and empower women (ages 35 and up) to live their Lives to the Fullest. Our objective is to address the “whole” woman while fostering a feeling of sisterhood. We feel the solidarity derived from sisterhood is a necessary element to maintaining a joyous and balanced life. We engage in …

* PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A NEW MEETUP GROUP SO THERE AREN'T A TON OF MEET-UPS SCHEDULED YET. BUT, THE MEMBER TURNOUT HAS BEEN GREAT AND I HAVE SEVERAL MEET-UP'S IN PROGRESS TO BE ANNOUNCED VERY SHORTLY!!* This is a group that I'm starting for couples of any age within the Raleigh/Cary/Apex/Holly Springs and surrounding areas that are looking to meet other couples and make some new friends with similar interests. The goal is to create lasting friendships and have a great time doing it! If you e …

"Finding Balance in a Lopsided World" - We are on a mission to bring together spouses and partners of people with Bipolar Disorder to engage in open communication, learn balancing and coping skills and meet people who share in the understanding of their unique lives. And oh yeah...we hope to share some humor and good laughs along the way...because we all NEED that!

This is a group for LGBT people in the Raleigh area of North Carolina who enjoy playing Euchre (mainly) and other card games. All are welcome to join the group. We look forward to meeting everybody!

This group is for gay couples living in North Carolina. Are you having difficulty finding other gay couples like yourselves? Don't go to the bars / clubs? Not into any particular "scene"? Not sure where to go or how to meet other couples in your area for friendship, fun, socializing, travel and more? Join our group and create a network of gay couples for friendship in NC! My name is Scott and my partner's name is John. We met in Carrboro, NC in November of 1993 and have been together ever since …

Now that it is completely official that I am apart of the CG family, enjoy a few free workouts before we start April 22nd. If you have grown to love this group the only way to continue is to join us once CG starts. For those of you who are new Camp Gladiator is the most fun you will ever have in a workout. We never do the same workout twice.  We play workout games and have fun. We have social events. Plus, your trainer is awesome. What could be better? CG WUT WUT!!

Hello, our names are Dianne and Frankie and we just relocated from Long Island a month ago and would like to meet other couples to explore NC. My idea is to have a meet up at our home to get aquainted, then try to make some plans for dinners, outings, and any other suggestions you all may have. We are in our 40's and would like to keep the group between 35 and up. Our children are grown so finding a sitter is not needed. We'd like to keep this as a very small intimate group of friends, only beca …

Our group welcomes same sex couples in North Carolina who are married or have been together for at least 2 years. Ever wanted to go on a LGBT couples retreat? Do you wonder why you don't know any other LGBT couples? Would you like information on LGBT Rights and how to get involved? Are you just looking to double date, relate, or schedule playdates for children? Well this meetup group is for you!! Mez Couples was started to bring LGBT couples together and to spread the word on getting involved to …

If you are recent transplants to the Triangle like we are. Or you have been seeking to make friends with other sexy BBW couples then why not join our new group.  We miss the comradery and close friendships from the BBW gatherings we attended up north.  There was sometimes a little sexy activity to watch, always good food and drink, dancing and always interesting conversation. Our little group of friends might do other things together like; shopping, movie nights or diner parties. We are trying …

We are interested in dining out once or twice a month, sharing good food and great conversation with other fun-loving couples. As a participant, we'll meet at fine dining locations throughout the Triangle community from Raleigh to Chapel Hill savoring and sampling cuisines. We also love to plan travel experiences to places such as wineries, brewery tours, and weekend shoreline trips...and more! You will be a part of get-togethers and getting to know others as friends. Bon Apetit!

This is a group for married couples in their 20's or 30's who have relocated here with kids 3yr or younger that are looking to meet other parents in the Triangle to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. I started this group because my husband and I are new to this area and we are looking to meet other couples with young children who are in a similar situation as us. We are hoping to have family outings, mom and dad dinner nights, play groups, ect. Look forward to meeting ev …

Our mission:  to build community by creating inclusive and clique-free events for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women in the Triangle area of NC. The Need It all began in 2001 when a few grrrls who were new to the area were looking for a way to meet new friends and explore the Triangle. We began hosting events with the belief that they should be inclusive and clique-free. The Secret Ingredient Our most critical invention, “the HostGrrrl” was instantly born. She is any member who dreams …

This is a group for those whole live in the Preston area of Cary with kids under 3 years old that are looking to meet other young parents to do things with and possibly build long lasting friendships. Some bio information about us: My husband and I are 32 year old from Florida and relocated 2 years ago to NC.  We love to watch sports, grill out, cornhole, travel, wine, beer, go to the park, and just hangout. Now that we have an 11 month old daughter we have been staying home more often. We are l …

This is a group for ages 35+ couples or singles interested in getting the benefits of group travel and wine/beer tasting experiences. Group events/travel get you great perks and discounts and allow you to meet with other fun people who enjoy the same things. We already have three events planned for 2013! The events include a one day local wine tasting trip to area vineyards, a pub crawl in downtown Raleigh and a fabulous affordable trip to the California Wine Country. The more the merrier!