Welcome to Ride and Run Richmond. A Meetup.com group for the active person in you. Whether you’re a walker or a versatile athlete, an amateur biker or a runner, or maybe you’re an adventurous mountain biker, there's something in here for you. This Meetup group is open to anyone. Young or old. Married, or single. Fast or slow. It doesn't matter. Just have the desire to get up, come out, and enjoy feeling better. Just like the name says, there will be outings where we will do some Road Running, Tr …

Welcome to the Virginia Paddling Meetup!!!! As you know the Virginia Paddling Meetup is all about paddling great waterways, however we are so much more than just a paddling club! Our organization is about all types of paddling from flat-water rivers to estuaries and coastal areas to raging whitewater river rafting trips. If there is water you will find us there! In addition to our water based events which encompass the novice to advanced levels we are also reaching out to other venues such as so …

Backpacking - An outdoor activity wherein a backpacker packs all of his or her gear into a backpack. This gear must include food, water, and shelter, or the means to obtain them, but very little else, and often in a more compact and simpler form than one would use for stationary camping. A backpacking trip must include at least one overnight stay in the wilderness (otherwise it is a day hike). Many backpacking trips last just a weekend (one or two nights), but long-distance expeditions may last …

To gather together all of those who grew up with ADD but never knew it had a name. To discuss ADD/HD-related problems and become a support group for others who suffer from this malady but feel they are too old to do anything about it. It is never too late to heal. The group also welcomes friends and family members of those affected by ADD/ADHD.  We plan to get together in a social atmosphere on a monthly basis to interact and "compare notes". Professionals in the field of ADD/HD will be invited …

Join your dog for adventures on local trails and around some of the coolest, most unique places our beautiful city has to offer! Marshall, Cisco, Weston, Janice, Garth, Rebecca, and myself will be your guides. Bring your dogs out to join the pack! They'll meet other dogs and you'll meet other involved, loving, like-minded dog owners in a positive, healthy, and productive environment. In addition to the walk, we'll be available to discuss basic dog training, behavioral issues, and work with parti …

We are all about the music, the festivals, and getting to them with friends. We attend festivals and talk about them too. Facebook Page :  http://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsMusicFestivals Twitter: @MusicFests (a.k.a. http://www.twitter.com/MusicFests ) Festivals Map

Greater Richmond Outdoor Women This is for the women who are looking for a more leisurely, recreational outdoor adventure, all within a smaller group. Car Camping Weekends, easy Hikes, Walks, Flat Water Kayaking, Outdoor tours and more. Leave the kids, men, work and worries behind and come enjoy the outdoors! Adventure has no age limit -we welcome all adult women. Not sure if this is the group for you? It is if you can answer YES to the following: * Camping where there's flush toliets & sho …

James River Hikers: Want to explore some of Richmond's most little known beautiful nature and history, get exercise with challenging hikes and meet a diverse group of locals that may become your new friends? If so, then James River Hikers is the group you want to be part of. We will walk the trails by James River and occasionally in other areas of Richmond. Our objective is for every hiker to have a good experience on every hike. How about join us?

Welcome All Wine lovers This is a group that centers on attending wine events, trying wines of different origin, learning new things about wine in general and enjoying culture, fun, getting together with good friends.  Meet fellow Wine enthusiasts or food lovers near you! Come to our local event Meetups to try new and exciting new wines! Everyone is  welcome no matter what level of wine lover you are. This is a great new social group of professional people who meet to discover new wines, see old …

Mountaineer 1. An inhabitant of a mountainous area. 2. One who climbs mountains for sport. (The American Heritage Dictionary) Seeing as Richmond features an average elevation of 166.45’ and a towering maximum elevation of 312’, Richmond-based alpinists use the second of the two definitions provided above. Interested in climbing big mountains, both domestic and international? Looking to tick off more state highpoints? Psyched about ice climbing (both here in Virginia and elsewhere)? Seeking to im …

Established October 24th, 1992, we are the Richmond kennel of the internationally known Hash House Harriers or the "Drinking club with a running problem." There are thousands of Hash House Harrier groups in the world today. We are runners, but without a great emphasis on speed. Each week runners (and plenty of walkers) follow a trail of flour or chalk somewhere in the Richmond area in search of beer, songs, generally poor behavior and beer. If you are interested in meeting new people, seeing par …

The Little Black Dress Club is the premier women’s social network specializing in adventure, sophistication and friendship! Our diverse membership includes women who share a common spirit and a taste for the finer things in life! We enjoy activities such as themed dinner parties, casual happy hours, fashion shows, adventure and beach vacations, and celebrity book signings. We boast a penchant for “out-of-the-box” ideas and our generous contributions to charity. Our members are recognized for the …

This group is set up for those who like to use personal watercraft for sking, day trips, touring, camping and exploring. This is a very laid back group that enjoys day trips and sometimes overnighters. If you are a personal watercraft owner and like to explore and or just be out on the water this group is for you.

A Richmond-based, family friendly group of (mostly) Jeep owners who get together for off-roading, camping, wrenching and off-road related events.

www.being40plus.com www.themercedeslady.com Twitter @being40plus 40 Plus Professional Women Living Life on Purpose. We are currently looking for professional women 40+ who: *Own a business *Manage a Business *Entrepreneurs *Women who have their own practice *Retired and looking for the next adventure Women looking for something new and exciting to do while in great company..... I would like to invite Women who are excited about being40plus, and want to explore Richmond.  This group wil …

We may not drink or smoke, but we do everything else!  We're a fun group of people that enjoy many activities outside of happy hours.  For some of the events, one may need a drink before attempting, but for us, we prefer to do them sober! If you enjoy flying, kayaking, caving, sailing, archery, rock climbing, hiking,  hang gliding, traveling, scuba diving, repelling, fundraising, volunteering, sky diving, jet skiing, horseback riding, pot lucks, game nights, antiquing and anything else we can co …

Enough of our women telling us how it is. Enough nights spent at home watching the kids. Girls night out, nah, this is MANS NIGHT OUT! We are men. We want to do man-stuff. We drink beer, we burn stuff, we kick ass! This is a group dedicated to doing stuff men want to do. We shoot guns, smoke ribs and cigars, learn to sail boats, ride horses, paddle a whitewater raft, and man up to any other real challenges that are presented! We will be camping, tasting beers, riding motorcycles, climbing, chall …

I hope this group will develop in to a community of single parents who come together to meet, both with, and without our children. Group members can propose and organize their own meet-up; post activities they like to attend and invite other members to join them. In addition to activities we can enjoy with our children, I like us to have activities for parents to socialize without the children. Typical meet-ups for parents and children would include picnics, concerts, fairs, creative art session …

We're men from the Richmond area who are affiliated with Mankind Project, Inc., an international organization that promotes mens leadership, self-improvement, and healthy masculinity through offering support, trainings, and mentorship. We meet twice a month, and our meetings are open to any man who is interested in stepping into power and transformation. We're a non-religious organization, every belief is welcomed, and our members come from every walk of life.  We support men to thrive in every …

This group is for all of those hippies, ravers, campers, and party people that pile into vehicles and drive for hours just to rough it in the mountains with music flowing through the trees and over the hills. For those who have had life changing experiences and have met others that have become like family in just a few short days. This group is a way of continuing those friendships beyond the tented neighborhoods and a way to plan or create our own camp-outs or experiences. The object of this g …