The group was started just for FUN! And we'd like to meet more ladies that would like to do join us on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. We are ladies who like getting together while wearing hats, of all different styles, and wild outfits, just to laugh and have FUN. Any lady may join us as long as ladies under 50 wear pink hats and lavendar outfits and ladies 50 and over wear red hats and purple outfits.

  PLEASE, ALL Members, NEW & "OLD, " READ/REVIEW: I became organizer of this group by default. When the organizer disappeared In July 2011 - right after she started it and suggested a dinner for the first event - I didn't want to see this meet-up group die. It appeared to serve a niche since many of the women explained that they had just moved here and knew no one or divorced recently or empty nesters ...In other words, like me, they truly were/are looking to develop some new friendships. Of cou …

Looking for wonderful, sophisticated, intelligent, cool and classy ladies who enjoy dinner parties, brunch, movies, cocktail nights, clubbing, shopping and other "girlie" social gatherings, while meeting similar women and making great new friends. The purpose of our group is having fun and our events are always geared towards that. We meet at stylish places and do interesting things. If you are an open minded, outgoing, stylish, and fun lady, this is the group for you. Whether you're an achievin …

Thanks for stopping by! So you’re dying to see Kings of Leon but sitting all by yourself just doesn’t sound appealing? Are you looking for some nice company for a cool jazzy evening but don’t know anyone else who likes jazz? Why miss out on a concert or have less than stellar time just because none of your friends have the same awesome taste in music as you do? Find a new friend here. This meetup group is for people wanting to attend concerts and get connected with other music fans. It spans a …

We're a bunch of software testers.  We like to get together over a meal and talk about testing and general geekery.  We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Thinking about becoming vegan? Been vegan for years? Come and meet others who have made this choice. Support others in this decision!

Okay, so I am no Einstein and have little to offer on a literary discourse. What I can offer, though, is a very extroverted personality together with a love for that which makes the gears between your ears turn. Books and discussion allow for a fusion of these characteristics in context that is both fun and social. It is for this reason I am starting a book club for the Grand Rapids community. For those of you that share my sentiments I offer a chance to meet some great people and massage your i …

Whether you're trying to go vegetarian or you've been veg for years, come meet others who are into the same thing. Share tips and recipies. Support each other in this choice!

I would like to thank Will Fields for having the insight to start this Meetup Group in May of 2011. Will start this group for people in the photo community. Not to be a camera club but rather a place for experienced photographers to meet and talk. As of November 18th I have taken on the organization of Photography in West Michigan. In doing so I think we can benefit the photographic community by expanding the invitation to join this Meetup to all those interested in Photography.

Enjoy the summer weather and meet new people while playing Ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate is a non-contact recreational sport designed to promote a fun, positive atmosphere between competitors. Even if you’ve never played or even heard of Ultimate Frisbee, we’ll happily teach you the game!

Do you love French culture? Do you hate it but you want to learn why? The Grand Rapids French  Culture Meetup is a meet-up group designed to encourage growth and education in French language and culture.

Meet other local Ruby programmers.

This group is without boundaries....we will try not to be a "get together and eat" group because we all belong to plenty of those, but we will often include eating in what we do...but we hope, first and foremost to focus on interesting events, happenings, occasions, exhibits, parties, films, or ANYTHING we find interesting. We will welcome ideas, and allow others to host. We'll keep it lose, however, will hope that when an RSVP is really needed that our members will be courteous. We may even o …

The recent crisis in Haiti has opened many eyes to the harsh realities faced in developing countries. In solidarity with the people of Haiti & those living in conditions of poverty throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, we are seeking collaborations for a new non-profit endeavor, ProMESA International: Proactive Medical and Educational Support Alliance. Our Values: At ProMESA we believe in the intrinsic human right to health and education. What we mean by this is that everyone, no matt …

The purpose of this group is to meet other people who are concerned about the consumerist culture and the impact it has on our earth. We would like to create a community that fosters communication as well as the sharing of resources, knowledge and skills. Though this meetup group is primarily focused on the saving of unnecessary waste through dumpster diving, we are here to serve people who are in need through what we find and the knowledge we can share.   For more information of Freeganism ch …

The goal of this group is for marketing professionals who specialize in SEM, SEO, CSEs, Affiliate marketing, and email marketing to meet and discuss relevant topics in an informal atmosphere. This group is limited to professionals in the Grand Rapids or surrounding area with a annual marketing budget of $1MM or more. Apply if you are interested in learning more about tactical information, different strategies and implementations, and interesting vendor tools.