Food is a complex topic and involves society, behavior, geo-politics, culture, beliefs, history, trends, fads, art, marketing, sensorial perceptions, biology and, well, almost everything. Beyond the Menu offers special interest classes in food and culture hosted by Chefs, subject matter experts and Culinary Educators in a fun, engaging and educational forum. We invite you to join us for a delectable exploration of food that ranges from recipes to food philosophy, traditions of the past to curre …

Welcome to Arizona's only double decker bus. This meetup group is organized by two English chaps, old school friends from London. We've got the bus, now we need some friends to join us on board. Will you join us on our next adventure? Bought in London, driven to Liverpool, onto a ship, sailed across the Atlantic, through the Panama Canal, up to LA, down to San Diego, over mountains, desert and into Phoenix........are we there yet? Yes, Big Red (the name of our bus...obviously?)is here to sta …

All you need is a sense of adventure, a readiness to take responsibility for your life, and a desire to make friends and have fun! Please join us! A group for active people that love books, animals, food, adventures and want inspiration from other adventurous people. The club will read books like Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail about a woman A powerful, blazingly honest memoir: the story of an eleven-hundred-mile solo hike that broke down a young woman reeling from catastroph …

This is a group for those interested in hiking, backpacking, and even horse-packing in Arizona's wilderness areas. With appreciation for Arizona’s wild lands and waters, we make tangible contributions to enhance the integrity and ecological condition of Arizona’s wild places. As part of the Arizona Wilderness Coalition, the "Wild Stew" goal is simple - to get out into wilderness areas and report on what we see. Exploration and monitoring are key to the integrity and sustainability of our remaini …

The Hiking Hikers Hiking Group (“3H”) is an outdoor activities group, that seeks, through its members and member volunteers, to provide a supportive, nurturing environment for people to enjoy and explore the outdoors; increase awareness of and protect beautiful wild places; and promote physical conditioning and encourage personal growth. The 3H encourages its members, comprised of singles, committed couples and married couples from the early twenties to the late sixties and beyond, to be well-pr …

Hello, Are you ready to have a blast? You have come to the right place. The Group's focus is planning exciting events for people to mix, mingle, and have a wonderful time. The group is open to folks that are single, couples or married. Most people in Group are within the ages of 25 to 55. The events range from the following: - Happy hours - Wine Tastings - Sporting events - Concerts - Hiking - Volunteering - House parties - Volleyball - Travel - Movies - And what ever members suggest The simple …

Just show up and shoot!  We do everything else for you!  No planning necessary! This group is for the busy photographer that doesn't have time to do research & planning! ..... Our New Chapters include States from all around the country! Arizona is a beautiful state with many areas of spectacular natural attractions that can long hold the attention of anyone with a camera. Our objective is to travel to many of those locations and capture images which will inspire others to visit Arizona & the sur …

Welcome I hope you can join our paddle community. We are a family and singles friendly group, and often include our dog kayaker friends as well. In Arizona, there are places to paddle all year round, and our paddle club will be exploring many of the waterways throughout Arizona, and beyond. For the joy of floating, and the appreciation of venturing out to some relatively pristine and magnificent natural habitats. Any motor-less boat is welcome, though most of us use a kayak. Float Types and Loc …

Welcome to the valley's oldest Latina Social meetup group. We are a small and intimate group of fabulous women and range between the ages of 27 thru 65 and on up.  Some of the events we enjoy are movies, dinners, botanical gardens, day trips, wine-tastings, morning coffees, live music, luncheons, museums, etc. We foster an open "Suggest A Meetup" calender so all our members may post ideas on and are open to whatever our members feel would be a fun adventure.  If you are new in town and find your …

Join me on my quest to find the best places for Afternoon Tea in Central Phoenix! Along the way we'll make new friends, discover interesting new venues, enjoy stimulating conversation and of course, we'll enjoy great tea and treats! On the first Saturday of each month we will meet at a different venue in Central Phoenix. Then I'll gather our opinions and photographs for our Club blog on www.elainesafternoontea.com. Once in a while we'll go for High Tea as a special treat to ourselves and at the …

Do you have what it takes? Are you adventurous and eager to find answers? Then join us! The Truth Hunters paranormal group is accepting applications for new members. We travel all throughout Arizona and neighboring states in search of the truth. Believers and skeptics are welcome. About The Group The Truth Hunters was founded on October 13, 2007, by John Albrecht. Having had a paranormal experience in 2001, John was fascinated by the possibility of ghosts and paranormal phenomena that he began …

We meet monthly over a glass of wine or other beverage to discuss and learn about exciting destinations and new ways to discover the culinary delights around the world. We will explore both domestic and international destinations that have a unique sense of place and strong culinary heritage. Join us June 2 at the Total Wine on Camelback & 16th Street for our first meet-up! Must RSVP to reserve your place as space is limited.

Whether you are new to Phoenix (or the surrounding areas) or a local " No Boys Allowed"  is a great way to socialize,make friends and meet new people to enjoy various  social activities and what life has to offer. We will be scheduling dinners, nights out on the town, shopping trips, weekend getaways and much more. This group is for all ladies, single or attached of different backgrounds, orientations, careers, and lifestyles. Rules of Conduct  This will be a judgment-free, drama-free group tha …

Mid-level hiking for people looking for more hikes to choose from. I started this group to be able to post my own hikes for convenience. I hope you will join me on the trails.

Are you a fan of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic? Are you an adult? Do you live in the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area? Do you want to meet up with other bronies to hang out, chat, and just have fun? This is the group for you! If you want more fun brony groups to hang out with try these. https://www.facebook.com/knightsofcanterlot?fref=ts http://www.meetup.com/Bronies-of-Northern-Arizona/ http://www.meetup.com/BroniesOfTucson/

Fun in Phoenix is a social group that focuses on getting out and doing valley-wide and Arizona "flavor" activities such as hitting up locally owned bars and restaurants, local events, and sporting events.  We also plan bar crawls, happy hours, hikes, camping trips, boat trips, brewery tours, potlucks, game nights or anything else our members dream up! So whether you are new to town or have lived here for years, this group is perfect for those who want to enjoy more of what the Valley has to offe …

The Grand Canyon Chapter IS the Arizona State Chapter of the Sierra Club. The mission of the Sierra Club is simple: To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth. As the Grand Canyon Chapter, we are primarily concerned with conservation, wildlife and wilderness issues within the state of Arizona. A full list of local Sierra Club outings, activities and meetings can be seen here. The calendar for hikes and other outings is here. Everyone is welcome to participate in our outings and …

LPSC Private is the private Meetup site for members of the Lake Pleasant Sailing Club. The Club welcomes sailors with or without a boat and organizes sailing-related events in social and educational settings, on and off the water. Its purpose is to promote sailing in a safe, fun environment. We are an active Club based on Lake Pleasant, AZ (NW of Phoenix) but the Club hosts boating events in California, on other AZ lakes, and on land. Join us for stress-free, sailing-related adventures with old …

Like to Cook? Like Dining Out? Look no further. We have it all here. Welcome! This meetup is for ACTIVE MEMBERS who love gourmet food/wine/beer/desserts, want to know the BEST that Phoenix and nearby areas have to offer, like dining out, and are not afraid to pay for a good meal but also understand amazing food can be had on the cheap. Never a dull moment here! We will keep the gatherings as small as possible (usually 8 max) so people actually get to know one another. If you love the Food Networ …

There are so many people throughout the world today experiencing a sense of heightened awareness which is palpable. Our global consciousness is rising, becoming more aware of itself and pulling those who are open into a higher state of being. The union between our physical/material being and our spiritual/conscious being is becoming more intimate. The Earth Sky Hikers have come into existence to help facilitate this ever-present transition. We want to bring all open-minded spiritual beings toget …

If you love to cook, eat and just generally enjoy good food in the company of good people, then this is the group for you. We indulge in a wide variety of culinary adventures from potlucks to culinary scavenger hunts and cooking classes. Come on in!

Come meet other local people who are interested in Archery. Gather to discuss/learn about the difference types of bows and other equipment to improve your shot. Meet at different parks to practice. Learn about and participate in local competitions. All ages are welcome, but anyone under 18 must have an adult with them. Children must be supervised at all times.

This is the Meetup Group for Away Team: Phoenix -- A 'Star Trek' fan group dedicated to bold adventure in the Valley of the Sun.