Are you Korean?  Please join today.  We have many English speakers waiting for you! 한국말로 말하고 싶어요! http://www.meetup.com/NOVAKorean -- 856 events and counting! Our weekly events and active members often meet "offline" also.  Join, if you want to hang out with your Northern Virginia friends learning English/Korean! We help each other improve upon the basics of written & conversational Korean & English. We will definitely practice speaking! (Free Talking!) NoVa Korean (NoVaK) is truly blessed with …

Hello to All! Welcome to the Center for Spiritual Enlightenment! We have heard from you that want a place to come and learn and share with others in a more deeply spiritual and meaningful way. Though there is a category on Meetup for "Spiritualism", this is a more specific category than the general "Spirituality". With this meetup group, our main discussion group** that gathers periodically will be centered around various topics of true Spiritualism and is always at no charge. We'll start off ea …

SEE OUR LATEST PROGRAM IN "FILES" The Chez Nous Reston Salon meets monthly in Reston, typically on Sundays from 5-8pm to enjoy a generous buffet and lecture on a broad range of eclectic topics... from mathematics, to nature to art, decision science...coral reefs and even the universe. I launched the salon in May 2008 to explore fascinating topics and build on an idea for "thoughtful entertainment" in Reston, Virginia. Over two dozen speakers have offered evenings of remarkable interest. Every …

Are you looking for a FUN way to lose weight, get in shape, or stay in shape???? Then Zumba is JUST what you need! Come burn off those calories by dancing to upbeat Latin and International music! The steps are simple and we keep it interesting by mixing salsa, hip hop, merengue, bellydancing, etc. etc.  You will leave stress free, sweaty and happy!!! Our Zumba classes are offered at the American Legion Hall in Springfield, VA (6520 Amherst Avenue) on Mondays at 6PM, Wednesdays at 6:15PM, Thursda …

The Reston Young Professionals are a group of professionals between the ages of 21-40 that work to give back to the Reston community through a variety of social and volunteer activities.  Our goal is to help our community and have fun while we’re at it!  While not solely affiliated with any one organization, many of our volunteer opportunities are related to the current priorities and needs of Reston Interfaith, Reston Association, Reston Challenge  and other local groups supporting the communit …

Jeanette Blix of Fundametals.net and Cindy Wimmer of Sweet Bead Studio, two jewelry artists, met at a coffee shop and talked wire. They talked about art and jewelry. They talked about growing and advancing their skills. And over a latte and cocoa, they talked about the lack of workshops in the Northern Virginia/DC metropolitan area. “Well this will just not do!”, they decided. And so, ArtBliss was born. ArtBliss is a new series of workshops that encompass jewelry design and mixed media from inte …

This chorus is for women who enjoy singing, performing and even competing! Don't you want to be a part of the best chorus in the area?  The Vienna Falls Chorus is the 2012 and 2010 Blue Ridge Region 14 Champions and a part of Sweet Adeline's International. As 2010 Region 14 champions, we earned the opportunity to compete against 30 International Choruses in Houston Texas in October 2011 and were awarded 20th place in the world!!  As the 2012 Blue Ridge Region 14 Champions, we will be representin …

Interested to socialize and make new friends, meet PERSIANS and other fun loving nationalities in your age group (40 -60) to share social activities and start lasting friendships? Then, this is your group!! I have many ideas for future group activites. We will meet for a night of dancing, try out international cuisines, attend interesting local events or plan various other group activities and get togethers. Your suggestions and feed backs are very welcome. It will help in forming and keeping ou …

Whenever Lions get together, problems get smaller and communities get better.   That's because we help where help is needed-in our own communities and around the world-with unmatched intergrity and energy. The Lions of Northern Virginia is a group of men and women, varying in age from the early twenties to the late eighties, who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in Northern Virginia and the world community. We conduct service projects and raise funds to help those in need. In keeping w …

Effective May 1st, Oriental Sports Academy has added some Zumba Fitness classes during the day. The Zumba Fitness program is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, exhilarating and effective fitness system. CLASS SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00AM-9:00AM Tuesday 7:30PM-8:30PM Saturday: 11:00AM-12:00PM Participation Fee:  $7 Punch cards are also available for purchase:  $25 for 5 classes. …

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation the Uni …

This group is intended as a consortium for students, instructors and those who have never experienced, but are interested in increasing health, wellness, balance, strength and stamina through the internal arts. We wish to help ourselves and others with arts and practices such as Taiji (Tai Chi), various other styles of internal martial arts, Qigong (Chi Kung), Yoga, Reiki, Massage, Meditation, Somatic Therapy, etc. We wish to appreciate, not alienate different styles, forms, and theory for the b …

Welcome to the Cybersecurity Innovation Forum Meetup Group sponsored by George Mason University's Master of Science in Management of Secure Information Systems. Our meetups are held quarterly and feature a series of ten-minute case study presentations by cybersecurity experts and technology innovators followed by a panel discussion and questions. The focus of the meetings is on cybersecurity innovation including innovation rationale and motivation, technology, metrics and lessons learned. All ev …

We practice the Yang Short (Cheng Man-Ching) form and play push hands and apply the form to practical self-defense.

We focus on social and networking events for people with language skills and diversed nationality backgrounds. Ultimately, we want to build a bridge for F1 International Students to success in the United States. We love to have fun, chill and have awesome parties!! We want to host events from relaxing dinner outings to exciting trips!!! We are waiting for people like you!! Come, join us and meet cool folks all over the world living in the DMV area. So if you are an international student or if yo …

Welcome to Timescapes! We are passionate nature photographers and if you are truly engaged in your passion for photography than you have found the perfect place to learn and grow your skills. Through our hands on workshops, you will be able to capture masterpieces worthy to hang on your wall! Starting from the basics of your camera to new techniques that will challenge you, you will be able to eventually use your camera like an artist using a brush. Participants of all skill levels are invited t …

The Seed Group of the Oak and Eagle is a relaxed gathering for interested individuals to study, discuss, and practice Druidry in a safe, friendly, and receptive environment. Druidry is a way of experiencing and connecting with the natural world and other beings in a style and manner associated with the ancient Celtic culture that spanned northern Europe for thousands of years. Elements of Druidry can still be found in modern cultural and spiritual traditions. The study of Druidry compliments man …

This is your one stop shop to holistic health, fitness, and fun. This group supports a healthy lifestyle through various fitness activities, holistic health avenues and putting you in contact with like minded people. We have recently joined two groups into one, in order to provide a whole-body approach through both nutrition AND fitness. We believe that by taking care of the body both inside and out, the body has all the necessary tools it needs in order to heal itself and prevent injury and dis …

We are a local chapter of the International MOMS Club® and are open to moms in the following zip codes in Springfield: 22009, 22150, 22151, 22152, 22153, 22156, 22158, 22159, 22160, 22161; and in Lorton: 22079 and 22199. Our club is a place where full-time and part-time stay-at-home mothers can get to know one another and offer support to one another during the years that we have chosen to stay at home and raise our kids. We offer a wide variety of activities for moms and kids each month. This i …

This meetup is for people interested in France, Europe, traveling, art, wine or photography. We will offer International Traveling Workshops (with themes such as Art, Photography, Wine Tours, Cooking and Language Classes) mostly to France and possibly to other regions. We also will offer local events about France, art classes, art exhibits, wine making and wine tasting, speaking French, photography classes, exhibits and events. All ages and skills welcome, just bring your adventurous spirit.  Th …

We are the Hunter Mill Toastmasters club of Vienna in Virginia. We meet twice a month, on the second and fourth Thursdays to practice prepared and impromptu speeches. Members have the opportunity to network, speak publicly at every meeting, and to improve their communication and leadership skills.