Rolling Ridge Study Retreat is an ecumenical faith community located on 1400 acres of wilderness south of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge. We are one of three groups affiliated with the Rolling Ridge Foundation, which owns the land. Together we maintain it as a wilderness preserve in which people of the Washington, DC metropolitan area and beyond can experience healing of body and spirit. Everyone is welcome.  Find us on the web at http://www.rollingridge.net

The preparation for medical school requires much work and good study habits. It is quite costly to join MCAT prep courses, and while they can be very much worth the investment, getting a group that is focused on such a wonderful accomplishment will compliment any other efforts made in such direction.

Hey there. I'm hoping this book club will fill a gap that's missing in the local book club scene. I really enjoy reading books that are engaging and leave me feeling like I've learned something. I also really enjoy books that help me understand other people and where they are coming from. So I started this book club, which I've named 'People, Places, and Perspectives.' People - personal stories, psychology, sociology, anthropology Places - geography, culture, urban planning Perspectives - how ot …

WELCOME, Peace, Love & Light to you ! We study and use "A COURSE IN MIRACLES" as our foundation and guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, and Learning the Truth of Who We Are. At WORLD IN HANDS we teach to learn. Teachers and Students are one in the same. As Brother J. (Jesus) instructed. We also incorporate other materials into our studies and conversations to enhance our knowledge, stay current and aware, and incorporate it into our life. A Course In Miracles is a modern spiritual masterpiece, of …

"What DID Jesus Do?" was the simple question that started it all! Instead of speculating what Jesus WOULD do, we wanted to study deeper into the teachings of our Jewish Messiah in Jewish custom, context and traditions when he actually walked on the earth. This quest lead us to go back to the beginning and study the Bible from Genesis from the Hebrew root0s settings. We have been learning the Holy Scripture as explained by teacher Tom Bradford of Seed of Abraham Ministries in Merritt Island, Flor …

This group meets once a week on Sundays at our home in Germantown, MD at 11:30am. We are doing a systematic study of the Bhagavad-Gita. We discuss and share our realizations on the verses and also talk about how to apply in our lives. The format is informal and discussion oriented. We start with Kirtan and end with vegetarian lunch. We also teach mantra meditation.

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 …

Are you a Christian? Are you thinking about Christianity? Do you like reading Christian fiction and non fiction? How about Bible studies? This is a group for woman who are interested in being active in book club, making new friends and growing in their faith. This is a group for women who have an open heart and mind for honest, non-judgmental discussions. I recently moved to the area with my family and would love to meet new people who would like to be a part of a dynamic book club! I enjoy read …

Membership is comprised of Women either in the Information Security field or wanting to enter the field. The purpose of this group is to advance women in Information Security by promoting networking, education, mentoring, resource-sharing, and opportunities. Regular workshops will be offered to bridge the gap of theory and/or minimal hands-on labs from a course you took or self-studying. You will get to learn and practice in an environment of like-minded women. Workshops will be led by SME's in …

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 …

This group is here to openly study and practice in Koryu Bujutsu (Old method martial art schools) Jujutsu and Ninjutsu.  We invite you to meet others with varied backgrounds, skills and experiences that share the same pursuit of these incredible old martial arts systems. We will have seminars and classes that are geared for all levels of students with or without experience. Koryu Bujutsu is more than fighting as we work on developing spirit, awareness and heightening of our senses. We are invit …

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 …

Meet nearby database professionals Users for conversation and fun!  We discuss any database related topics. We focus on different DBMSs compare and contrast. We deep dive into databae topics. We present case studies that may interest you, and you may copy and paste in your work place. Come to a local DB solutions  Meetup to talk about the world's most popular open source databases, get great tips and share new ideas. All levels of experience welcome! This group is good for you if you are: (a) A …

You in talent acquisition/recruitment/technology/studying/job search? Then this group is for you! Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your front line experience. Other Topics of discussion: …

We are the oxymoron to the geek and nerd stereotype - the "social" nerds and the "chic" geeks. Sure, we love Battlestar Galactica, but that doesn't mean we can't hold our own at a high class social function. Yes, we can debate the finer points of whether Han shot first, but we can also jump into the fray and talk about the latest in pop culture. Although we can explain the relation between a "Hobbit" and a "Halfling" to someone, it doesn't mean that we locked ourselves away from society and stud …

Bodhi Path (www.bodhipath.org) is an international organization of Buddhist meditation centers founded by Shamar Rinpoche. Rinpoche and many other teachers provide meditation, philosophy instruction and guidance to learn and practice Buddhism. Meditation instruction is geared to the needs of those in attendance. Various texts are also studied and discussed to deepen our understanding of Buddhist Philosophy. Our meditation group in DC has been together for 10 years and is expanding in order to be …

MarkLogic User Groups are informal events for users to meet, discuss, and share best practices regionally. This is an easy way to meet peers and learn how to get more out of MarkLogic Server and play with XQuery. The meetup sessions will cover best practices for MarkLogic development, insight into the product roadmap, and case studies about how organizations have used MarkLogic to build information-rich applications in areas such as: Common repository Metadata Catalog Digital Content Delive …

This group is set up to learn, share, and practice Arabic Language. This meetup is open to anyone who would like to explore the language of poetry, spirituality, and wisdom. The meet up will cover beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of practice. It will also feature and cover different aspects of Arab history, literature, and culture. The meet up will regularly open up with a small teaching of a short verse from the Koran to provide insight into the complexity and beauty of the Arabic la …

Gather together to hear God's call for us in the 21st century, to encourage each other in our faith, and help us love God and love our neighbor.

Feeling alone? Feeling troubled? Are you struggling to fulfill your goals and dreams because nobody will support you or approve those things that matter most to you or are very important to you because of your inadequacies? Do you see other people succeeding and enjoying life yet are not willing or able to help lift you up? Do you feel as though you are suffering silently because no one understands you? Are people giving up on you as you strive to accomplish your goals because they think you don …

This is a women's workout group. This group is for women looking for a non-intimidating workout group with other women. Maybe you struggle with committing to regular physical fitness, feel intimidated at the gym, or hope to make some new friends to workout with. If so, JOIN THIS GROUP. Come get a great workout with an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer in the beautiful outdoors. Carrying too much weight SUCKS! I have been classified as obese for many years. However, I became an ACE-Certified Persona …

The Washington Balalaika Society is a community-based Russian folk orchestra dedicated to studying, preserving and performing the rich musical heritage of Russia and Slavic countries on authentic instruments and in national costume. The orchestra replicates the folk orchestra sounds (balalaikas and domras) found in major towns and cities of Russia. Artistic Director/Conductor Svetlana Nikonova studied at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St.Petersburg, Russia. Orchestra musicians teach balalai …

Brambleton-Leesburg-Ashburn-Sterling Terrific Times Singles is a Christian-based group for singles with 3 elements: -- Social = getting out to events, dinners, activities -- Service = doing something for others -- Study = focus on real-life lessons in Bible regarding relationships, family, contributions to church and society This group is associated with Brambleton Presbyterian Church, but we welcome all single Christian grownups in the area. (If you are married, separated, or with a significant …

NEW! Drum Circle Meeting of Interest – A drum circle is a musical jam session where the focus is on fun, recreation and community. It’s improvised and incorporates all ages and all levels of skill. At this first meeting, we’ll see if there is enough interest to get started and figure out some of the logistics. If you have participated in a drum circle before, bring your hand drums and small percussion to this meeting, and help us bring this idea to reality here at home in Jefferson County. …

Weekly group to discuss the lectures and readings from the EdX Ancient Greek Hero class (CB22x). Open to all active learners, but specifically focused on active learning in retirement. Members are asked to keep up with the readings and lectures.

Whether you're new to mindfulness meditation or an advanced practitioner looking for like-minded people to sit with, this weekly drop-in meditation group is for you. We meet from 9am - 10:30am at the East Meets West Yoga Center at 8227 Old Courthouse Road in Vienna, Va. (In the Long and Foster Building.) Meetings consist of a 30-minute guided sitting meditation, followed by either a talk, mindful movement, or Q&A with the instructor. Instructors are Jon Waterman, Mary Aubry and Trisha Stotler, a …

Organized by a member of Northstar Church, this group is for people who seek greater understanding about Christianity or looking for a church in Montgomery County Maryland. Whether you are interested in our church community or not, we want to help you find what you are seeking. The mission of Northstar Church is to love God, love others.

The Serious Jewish Book club has begun. Its general purpose is to read and discuss topics of Jewish interest with other thoughtful people. Its deeper purpose is to become more educated about a whole range of Jewish topics in the spirit of Socrates’ assertion that an unexamined life is not worth living. When we write “educated” we are not using this word to mean in its modern usage, trained or shaped. We rather hark back to its ancient etymology when it meant “to be led out of” as from the uncons …