How do you Fuel your life? Become part of a network of women who want to explore the Des Moines area health, fitness and nutrition scene and have great fun along the way. Welcoming all women – health nuts to health newbie’s. Get out and about, be happy, be healthy! Try new fitness activities with a group, taste local healthy eats, discover new health products, or learn valuable nutrition information from local health experts – variety is the key to fueling a healthy life. Hang out with other ‘f …

Des Moines locals that want to get out on the water and learn, share, and paddle together. Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is the fastest growing sport in America. Why? Because it is easy to learn, tons of fun, and can be done on almost any body of water. SUP may have been born in Hawaii, but it is a perfect fit for Iowa!

1. What is the definition of Wellness? What is the definition of wellness? More than ever before, we hear this word in the news, on billboards, in conversation and even at work. Wellness / good health has traditionally been viewed as freedom from disease; thus, if you were not sick, you were considered healthy and conversely if you were symptomatic you were considered un healthy. This perspective is changing. While everyone agrees that the absence of illness is one part of being healthy, it …

Bicycling in Central Iowa is fun and even more fun with others! If you are a woman any age that wants to get out and exercise with the girls on our great trail system, then join this group.  Bicycling is the best way to combine social with exercise and do some exploring.

The VeloRosa Cycling Team formed out of a passion for the sport on two wheels...cycling. We exist to encourage, nurture, teach, and challenge women to get more involved in the cycling community. We welcome all women, who have an interest in two wheeled athletics, to join us as we learn, grow, and have fun together! Whether you currently enjoy leisure riding, road racing, triathlons, mountain biking, touring, or just want a fun group of women to ride the trails in Central Iowa together, then you …

Yoga can be defined in modern terms as being the most encompassing system of self improvement. This system aims not just at obtaining a healthy and ideal body, or a strong and positive mind. Yoga teaches us how to control and elevate our emotions and reactions to life’s events. We gradually learn to amplify all that is good in us, and transform that which is limited or painful. The ultimate goal is to become aware of our unlimited potential and true divine identity. We promote the teachings of U …

Moms RUN This Town (MRTT) is a FREE running club for women to support and motivate you in your running journey! It doesn't matter if you are a walker or runner... a mom to humans or a mom to pets (or not a mom at all!)... We just want to surround you with like-minded women who have a passion for staying healthy!

This is a group for anyone living in Des Moines or surrounding areas that is interested in the ancestral or paleo/primal lifestyle. This mainly consists of eating real unprocessed high quality whole foods that humans have been eating for hundreds of thousands of years: meat, fish, eggs, nuts, vegetables, fruits and tubers. It also includes moving and exercising in natural ways that our genes are programmed for, getting enough sunlight, getting more sleep, reducing stress, playing and having fun.

All moms - SAHM, WAHM, and moms working outside the home - are welcome!  We have a large variety of activities for you and your child(ren).  Activities are scheduled at a variety of times during the week and weekend to fit everyone's schedule.  We also have events for moms only! Our main focus is to have fun, meet a variety of moms, make great memories and stay active!! If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, check out more information about our group on the About  page, email the …

Welcome to Coralville Family Connection where we get to know each other as people, not just parents! Coralville Family Connection is the newest family/ play group in the Iowa City area.  We are a group for families with children of all ages. We welcome locals from the Coralville, North Liberty, & Iowa City areas. We get together often during the week for easy going play dates. We also plan many Family style events such as BBQs, visits to Chuck E. Cheese's/ PlayStation, city parks, & child frien …

Welcome to our site! The purpose of our group is to give our children and ourselves the opportunity to interact and socialize with others.  As moms/dads/caregivers, we want this group to be supportive in the everyday challenges and accomplishments of parenthood.  In order for this to be successful we are encouraging members to attend at least one meetup per month. Your $15 membership fee, which covers the meetup site, as well as some craft costs, picnic rentals, paper products, etc. is due withi …

The West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department and Hounds Haven Basset Rescue invite you and your “best friend” to lace up your sneakers and get moving by joining the West Des Moines Dog Walking Club! One of the easiest ways to get some physical activity into your day is to simply take a walk and get your blood pumping. Who would appreciate it the most if you invited him along? Your dog! The fact is your dog could use the walk just as much as you can. What would be even better is having a w …

The purpose of our Women's Power Networking Group is to give business women the opportunity to expand personally and professionally through networking. This group brings together individuals who own small businesses as well as those who depend on referrals to expand their businesses. Our group promotes long-term relationships and our group is interested in giving women an environment where they can help each other become successful through concentrated networking. New members are approved by th …

The purpose of our Women's Power Networking Group is to give business women the opportunity to expand personally and professionally through networking. This group brings together individuals who own small businesses as well as those who depend on referrals to expand their businesses. Our group promotes long-term relationships and our group is interested in giving women an environment where they can help each other become successful through concentrated networking. New members are approved by th …

Are you interested in natural and holistic approaches to health and wellness for you and/or your family? Would you like to learn how to get healthier, about the power of fruits and vegetables, easy food swaps that pack the nutritional punch, healthy recipes, the power of our thoughts and feelings on health/body, how to get more nutrition into our children, and so much more? Meetings will encompass speakers, local resource information, nutrition classes, healthy food taste testing, alternative ho …

After watching the movies, "Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead," "Forks Over Knives," and "Food Matters," you may decide, as I did, that going on a regular, healthy juicing regimen would make a huge difference in your life. So I drink freshly prepared juice, especially green juices every single day as replacement for two meals. After just a couple of weeks, it was like a "vibrant health explosion." My hair, my skin, my immune system--everything improved by leaps and bounds. Minor arthritis aches & pain …

Absolutely anyone and everyone is welcome!  This is a club for anyone wanting to ice skate, roller skate, roller blade, indoors/outdoors, or even go to watch roller derby together. It's funny how things come back around; I started a roller skating club when I was 10 years old and here I am again... I absolutely LOVE skating and 80s music!!  :-D

We're not "Red Hatters", we're the Women in Red proving that 40 is twice as sexy as 20. This group is for women who are facing changes physically, mental-emotionally, and socially. With such activities as reading books, and attending movies/programs about womens' issues; participating as a group in local sporting and social events. Sharing wisdom and offering support to each other and to our community.

The Crabs are a laid back running and bicycling group.  Organizing this group is a hobby for me.  I gladly incur the Meetup.com cost and I do not charge for membership. We host group runs and rides at various times and skill levels.  Occasionally we join up with other running and cycling groups in the area as well. Should you find that the events that we host do not fit what you are looking for, please post an Idea or email an organizer and suggest a Place, Time, and Difficulty level that you …

Are you looking to get more qualified leads or customers, thru word of mouth referrals for your business or online advertising? Then, we'd like to invite you to come lunch and grow with us! The Inspired Locally Business Network is a group of local professionals, dedicated to the common good of our members & the community. Our purpose is to help one-another strengthen & increase business through personal, qualified referrals & also suuport one anothers business ventures. We would gather twice a m …

Cedar Falls Fabulous, Fun Ladies Over 60, who want to have Fun, Make New Friends, Enjoy Activites with other Young at Heart Fun Ladies!

Welcome Hip Chicks! We’re looking for some positive, fabulous, fun-loving chicks in their 20’s, 30’s and beyond, who value honest words, honoring commitments, building relationships and having fun! If you are a transplant or just miss having a close group of girlfriends, then this is the group for you! Let’s put together a strong group of good girlfriends who enjoy each others company and to give you a network of fabulous, hip chick friends to call whenever you want to get together. I want this …

This group is for all those dance fanatics like me who eat, breath and sleep dance and still cant get enough off it. No mater how many dance moves we learn, but still there's so much to explore and learn. I encourage everyone to join this group and share their passion and love for dance and most importantly showoff or teach or learn the zillion dance moves that not only expresses who you are, but also sets you Free!!

Fathers are the single greatest influence on their daughters, both positively and negatively. The purpose of this group is to be intentional about fathers spending time with their daughters. The group was formed to help us fathers do this by having frequently scheduled events so fathers and daughters can participate in those events they are interested in and that fit into our busy lives. Here are some of the events that we will schedule: Picnic Date Night Movie Spa Day Ice Skating Horse back Ri …

Specializing in Tai Chi (Taijiquan), Xingquan, Baguazhang, and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu styles for long-term, accessible, lifestyle practices for practical self-defense and wellness.  Structured for the modern individual, couple, family, and community -- this is unlike anything you have been exposed to in the past, guaranteed.  You will not find this type of practical training on a YouTube video channel, locally, or even in mainland China.The approach incorporates the paths of the Warrior, the H …

A group of amazing moms who enjoy life and all that it has to offer. We come together for dinner, drinks, social events and play dates. We encourage all types of moms to join: stay-at-home, working, married or single. Our goal is to have fun, hang out and form strong friendships. We're a group of very fun, caring, crafty and athletic women. (Some more than others) So bring your sense of humor and your wit and you will fit right in!