This is the group for people who have shelves of books that your friends haven't read-- or have no interest in reading :) I'm sure there are kindred spirits out there who love well-written biographies, books about African American history, social issues or themes relevant to the Black community. So...if you sometimes schlep to Politics and Prose, hop a train to the Harlem Book Fair (or want to), search for interesting used book stores online (I can't be the only one) or wait every year for the N …

Welcome to the Washington DC Medieval Reading Group! What we do: The Medieval Reading Group meets to discuss works of the middle ages.  Our focus is on Medieval English Literature, but we will read various genres, and make occasional pilgrimages to the continent.  The format follows that of "Great Books" Seminars (please read).  You do not have to have any special knowledge to participate, just a willingness to meet the text on its own terms.  All selections will be read in translation.  I will …

This is an anybody is welcome, social, discussion, group who enjoys the HBO series Game of Thrones (as well as the books) and once season three begins we're planning on meeting on Mondays in Crystal City to discuss.

Jim and Sandy Young -Experiential Spirituality- Angel Talk TV - www.angeltalktv.com Founders of The TLLC Church - (see Church History Page) ~ Connecting The Planet, One Person, and one Community At A Time ~ Angel Talk has been such an integral part of our lives and sharing the beauty and wonder of the Angels within the Spiritual community will always be our first love :-)  Over the last two years we have been blessed to have been sponsored for our workshops through Starlights meetups and other w …

Arlington Metaphysical Chapel 5618 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22205 703 276-8738 www.arlingtonmeta.com Please join us on the fourth Sunday of each month from 1:30 to 3:00 pm for friendship, discussion, exchange of ideas, and support for our individual and shared journeys.  The book group will meet right after the luncheon that follows the 11:00 am Worship service. Each month, a member of the book group will lead discussion of the book.  The reading list will be established by the members thr …

Welcome to the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club! We’re a diverse group of readers of all ages and backgrounds, meeting twice a month. Every second Sunday (usually) we discuss a fantasy selection, alternating between traditional and urban/contemporary fantasy each month. Every fourth Sunday (usually) we discuss a science fiction selection, alternating between classic and modern sci-fi. We've seen so much interest in our book selections, we also open up smaller morning discussion sessions 1-2 weeks be …

This relational small group meet together to have fellowship and learn in small group bible study. We use a variety of formats from book series , DVD series to instruction (e.g. Willow-Creek, Hybels, David Platt, etc). We empower the participants to be a part of the disucssion and everyone has an opportunity to share. The group is limited to 10 people in each location to maximize group dynamics and involvement. Once the group achieves a sustained maximum of 10 people, we open up a new Bible Stud …

THE WEEKLY THURSDAY NITE SESSIONS These brief evening sessions provide deep relaxation and stress reduction through guided meditations and contemplations. Additionally, they provide opportunities for self-reflection, resolution of internal tensions, and increased self-awareness that can enrich the experience of day-to-day life. Equally importantly, they provide an opportunity for individuals with shared values and beliefs based on compassion and loving kindness to form a community of shared inte …

The ancient runic alphabet is a powerful set of symbols that can be used for spiritual growth, life changes, general success and healing. The purpose of this group is to explore the 24 symbols of the elder futhark, their meanings, their history, and their practical applications. Avenues of exploration include meditation on the runes, rune chanting (rune galdar) , rune divination and historical references.Historic source material as well as several recent books are used as springboards for discus …

Dear Creative Jewelry Friends, This Meetup is sponsored by the Northern Virginia Bead Society (NVBS), a Non-Profit organization created in February of 1992. Our purpose is to encourage members of the community to appreciate and participate in the visual arts through beads. We endeavor to provide a network for education opportunities and the exchange of ideas about beads and techniques in beading. We sponsor a bead and jewelry Auction (May) and a full scale Bead and Jewelry show (Sept/Oct) every …

There are as many ways to invest as there are schemes people can dream up. In the past few years people have realized that all the faith banks put in complicated quantitative financial engineering and risk modeling has ended in a cumulative loss greater than any profits made in the entire history of banking, ever; over 1 trillion dollars. Their are some investors that have flourished during the recession while many super star quantitative hedge funds went bust and shut their doors. Many of the …

Rays of Healing is a Metaphysical Church The purpose of this Meet-Up group is to reach out to the community to inivte you to come visit us. The Rays of Healing Church was started in the early 2000's and is dedicated to providing healing energy to as many beings as possible as our service to spirit and humanity. Our ministry is to provide: * Healing energy to our members and all others * Healing energy to those who would not routinely seek healing energy or who can not afford to see a practition …

Amtgard of Alexandria is a group for anyone interested in playing the Medieval Combat Sport known as Amtgard. Amtgard is a non-profit, non-sectarian group dedicated to bringing the swords and sorcery genre alive through the use of foam padded replicas of medieval weapons. We are a national organization, with chapters all across the United States and Canada, and meet every week to enjoy friendship, camaraderie, and the most amazing game invented since chess.

Vintage base ball is a reenactment of base ball the way it was played in the 19th century. The most familiar style played in the Mid-Atlantic region is 1860s (Civil-War era) base ball. The game back then was largely similar to the way it is played now—90-foot bases, 9 players in the field, 3 outs per inning, etc. There are, however, several differences that make the game fun and distinct: (1) players don’t use gloves; (2) the ball is just a tad larger than a modern day baseball and a tad softer; …

This group was established with two objectives: 1. If you are Jewish Christian or any other religion and have questions about the Quran then we have open doors and you are more than welcome. 2. To create a community of Muslims in the DC Metro area who adhere or are interested in Quran alone Islam. You can meet and discuss with like minded people, make friendships, attend gatherings, or even help volunteer. Our approach is open minded and non-judgmental to anyone's understanding and interpretat …

ENTER INTO YOUR GOD GIVEN DESTINY THROUGH SMALL RELATIONAL GROUPS (DC, MD and VA) How to Study and Understand the Bible:  Teaching Series by Pastor, Dr. Michael A. Donaldson Thursday's May 9 - June 27, 2013, 7-9 PM in Alexandria, VA. The Bible is the best selling book of all time, but the least understood. Would you like to learn how we got our bible and learn methods for effective personal study?  If so, then join us for this special session. Topics Include: History and Canonization of the Bib …

THE HISTORY OF SWBC: Are you seeking the next great book or your next dear friend?  Do you thoroughly enjoy reflecting on the meaning of life within the context of classic and contemporary fiction?  Then, our vivacious, women-only book club could be for you. SWBC was established in Springfield, Virginia, in 2008.  Most of our members reside in the local area, which has been instrumental in maintaining group loyalty and cohesiveness. Our members have diverse backgrounds and lifestyles:  new mothe …

We're a co-ed group of Northern Virginia readers who cater to people of color. We love to read all types of genres, authors, and topics, from history to travel to food...We want to read, discuss, and learn it all! Please join us if you have varied interests and like to read and discuss them.

Members of Toujours France share a common passion for all things of and about France. They admire the French language, culture, and history and long for exploring the countryside, preferably on a bicycle, enjoying the culture that sets the highest standards of beauty, fashion, food, wine, and art. Members who recognize Hemingways' attraction to Paris (the Movable Feast), and Provence's luminescence that attracted painters from Van Gogh to Paul Cezanne. We plan to host events and talks including …

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The purpose of the group is for local writers to be able to gather and receive constructive criticism of their writing. The group includes several published authors in fiction, science fiction, fantasy and alternate history. I would prefer any new members to be mature adults; this is not to dissuade teens from writing, but rather to encourage them to form or join writing groups aimed at their demographic. I want this group to feel free to write and discuss possibly mature themes and writing genr …

Jim and Sandy Young - Angel Talk TV - www.angeltalktv.com ~ Connecting The Planet, One Person, and one Community At A Time ~ Angel Talk has been such an integral part of our lives and sharing the beauty and wonder of the Angels within the Spiritual community will always be our first love :-)  Over the last two years we have been blessed to have been sponsored for our workshops through Starlights meetups and other wonderful venues in the metro area. . Our goal is to maintain the spiritual unity a …