Do you need time alone to recharge your batteries? Do you like to listen more than talk? Can you sometimes "read" the mood of a room of people or intuit how someone is feeling? Introverts make up less than one-third of the general population. Finding a kindred spirit can be challenging. But being an introvert does not mean being anti-social. If you would like to meet other people who understand many of your traits and needs, give this group a try. Our goal is friendship and social activities.  A …

Meet friends, have fun, and participate in diverse activities! If you are new in town, new to the country, a native to the area, single, married, divorced, or something else that hasn’t been categorized, and you want to make friends, this group may be for you. Note: We are not a singles group (no meat-market atmosphere) We are not a business networking site. Promotion of your business is not permitted (except through sponsorship).   We are looking for sponsors. If you are interested in …

… Most of our members are not on Meetup so don't be surprised when it looks like only a couple of people are attending - many more will be there.  We usually have 30 - 50 people attend our bi-monthly regular meetings, 20 or so attend most activities (bike rides, tennis, etc.) and 75 - 100 at events like Oktoberfest. Disclaimer: Most activities are open to non-members like meetings & events.  Others require a paid membership.  Paid members receive a monthly newsletter, access to the membershi …

Dayton, Ohio - The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest! The Dayton Hikers (DaytonHikers.Org) group is a community of people who enjoy hiking and backpacking. Our groups meets for both day hikes and overnight backpacking trips. Come hike with us and meet other people who share a love for hiking! All interested people are welcome to join whether you are a beginner hiker or a seasoned backpacker. Our day hikes are primarily in the Dayton area and our backpacking trips are to areas within a …

Are you a young professional in Cincinnati looking to meet others over good books, good food, and good drinks? If you answered yes, then this group is for you! Each month a new book will be chosen to read. We will then pick out a place to meet to discuss the book. And don't worry if you don't finish the book- all are welcome!

Are you single living in a couples world? I am One is a group of successful singles networking, making new friends in the community and finding other "One" people to attend area events. If you know of a fun upcoming event, post it and others will join you! If you have suggestions for events, let us know and we will try to plan / organize! If it is difficult for you to go out and meet new friends and the hardest part is walking into an event alone for the first time, then this group is for you!!  …

Do you ever feel like you are in a Twilight Zone age group? We go out and encounter only people in their early 20s. We join clubs and encounter people in their late 40s. We rarely meet single people in our age group (30s +/- a few years) that want to be out & about. Let's go have some fun! Our group is for singles in their 30s who have like interests or who want to explore new ones.  It is not a meat market or a dating pool. Suggestions are welcome. We plan on having dinners, movie events, game …

Welcome! Our group is comprised of singles and professionals of all ages who want to get together and network, socialize, and possibly meet that someone special. We have a variety of events that should interest everyone. If you want to have fun with a great group of people and possibly try something new, then this is the group for you!

… Local and visiting writers may be invited from time to time to present their work and techniques at workshops, and Meet, Greet, & Reads are planned occasionally to have a more casual evening and to welcome new members. Typical workshop size will be limited to ten to ensure maximum interaction and participation. Handouts and workshop exercises will be provided on a regular basis. Though anyone 18 and over is welcome to join the group for free, typical workshop fees will be $20, with preferred rat …

This is a unique group for moms from around the world who currently live in Dayton/Cincinnati area. Moms from all ethnicities and cultures are welcome (Asian, Hispanic, European, African American etc. just to name a few). It aims to create a diverse and nurturing environment for our children (and ourselves) through many fun activities, such as playdates, Moms' night out, potluck picnics and family outings to zoo, museums and cultural festivals. It doesn't matter where you are from and what your …

Meet other local people who are interested in Forex (Foreign Exchange Market) and Futures (Commodities)Trading. Gather and discuss trading Forex/Futures professionally and exchange ideas about strategy, the psychology of trading, and possibly turning Forex into a home-based business.

Meet and mingle with fellow German Speakers near you! Come to a German Language Meetup to practice speaking, build vocab and finally figure out those verb conjugations. All ages and levels willkommen!

We are building a community of iOS (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad) and Mac developers in Cincinnati with the intent to meet, share ideas and write code.  For information about becoming an iOS or Mac developer visit the Apple Developer Center.

Jyoti meditation is sponsored by Science of Spirituality Meditation organization, dedicated to furthering love, peace and unity through meditation. We are all volunteer and international. We teach a non-sectarian meditation technique. All of our events and meetings are free, no donations. www.sos.org.

It's hard to find others in their 20s who want to be active and explore the city around them. Dayton, Ohio is a small city in comparison to it's neighbors, like Cincinnati and Columbus, but there is much to do and see if you know where to look. What would make it even better is finding other people in the same city who feel the same. Anyone looking to find new friends, drinking buddies, shopping partners, video and board game lovers, book readers, hiking partners, movie lovers, live music finder …

Life is an adventure! Drop the remote and get up off of that couch! Meet with others who like going outside and experiencing the great outdoors. There is a lot going on in the Dayton area so let's get together and go do it! Hiking, biking, running, walking, kayaking? You pick! Anyone can join and all levels are welcome. Come experience something new or teach the rest of us something new!