Hula hoop jams, classes, lessons, hoops, and related events in the northern Indiana and southwest Michigan surrounding area. What do First Lady Michelle Obama, pop superstar Beyonce, film and stage actress Marisa Tomei, triple-platinum recording artist Jason Mraz, Glee actor Matthew Morrison, and basketball icon Shaquille O'Neil have in common? They all enjoy hula hooping for fun and fitness! Hooping is a waist-trimming, arm toning, low impact aerobic activity for adult men and women and it does …

Welcome!  This group was created to give support to women who are on that roller coaster ride of losing weight and getting fit.  We are here to support, encourage, laugh, cry and have fun.  I hope to have an active message board and eventually have regularly scheduled meetups scheduled.

~ WELCOME ~ "The Total Woman" is a woman's group that's aim is to try and encompass some of the needs of today's woman: Social, Physical Fitness & Weight Loss, Hobbies & Interests, etc. We hope to build friendships and a support system for women. It is always more fun to have others to do things with! We hope you will join us!

Welcome to "Michiana Bike for Fun" meetup group. "Michiana Bike for Fun" is a biking group for amateur and beginner cyclists who enjoy road biking. All skill levels are welcome. This cycling group is intended to promote fitness, friendship and fun through cycling. There is a one time membership due of $10.00 to help maintain the group website. This covers a portion of the cost that meetup.com charges an organizer to start a meetup group and maintain the group's website. Payment is accepted by c …

We are a network of walkers in Greater Kalamazoo and Portage. We are fitness walkers, hikers, race walkers (competitive walkers), and Nordic pole walkers. Kazoo Walkers Meetup will alert you to walks on your side of town: Portage or on Kalamazoo's northside, eastside, southside, westside, and beyond. Meetup.com helps us: 1. To connect people, create walking groups in neighborhoods, and special interest groups such as race walkers and Nordic pole walkers. 2. To populate the Kazoo Walkers Meetup c …

This club is a great way to make new friends in the area and get fit at the same time... We run at least twice a week every week...we've become a pretty large club with our Wednesday run bringing in 20 to 30 runners and our weekend run between 5 and 15... Cya on the trails!!!

This is a group for adventurous parents. A place where you and your child can have fun, make friends, be active, and try new things. It's for any parent any age with their young child interested in having a good time. I started this group because its hard being a good mom, making friends, and living a healthy active lifestyle in a junk food television based society. My daughter deserved so much more than that and I know there are other parents who feel the same way too. So hey let's unite and co …

Hi there, and welcome!  The purpose of this meetup is to bring people together to get in shape, motivate each other, and help each other reach our personal goals!  As a new runner who has done a handful of 5Ks so far, I'm interested in working my way up to a 10K, but I think running is always more enjoyable when it's done with others. If you have an interest in running and would like to branch out and make new friends, this is the group for you!

Looking for others interested in Trying out a Trikke Carving Vehicle on Trails in Michigan (and surrounding areas)... Whether you have one of your own, or would like to borrow one to ride.  To learn more about a Trikke Carving Vehicle, Click Here  -- Also open to Skaters or Casual Bikers (or riders of any Human Powered Vehicle) that would like to join us. NOTE: If you are wanting to demo a Trikke, you do NOT need to join the group if you prefer not to..  Feel free to check our Trainers page (un …

This is a group is for anyone interested in sharing, supporting and accepting other as they are. Weight loss is hard, and sharing our weight loss secrets, successes and failures can make a huge difference in someone's life. Mixing that with fun outings and exercise can work magic on a person. If you like camping, walking, hiking and just plain outdoor fun, mixed with weight loss goals and support this group is for you!!! I have found if you enjoy crafting, scrapbooking, journal making, it can he …

Hello, My name is Jim. I have been a member of various groups on and off over the last few years but thought I would start a group of my own. I am going to be listing "Meetup's" for: Cinema, Live Theater, Sporting events, Dining, Wine Tasting, Cultural Activities, Fairs, Concerts, Trade Events, Road Trips, Fitness, Learning events or classes, Festivals and any other fun things I can think of and have free time to list and share with others that want to get out and do something fun. : )

Welcome to another year of fun rides together! In addition to our popular Wednesday night ride from Cascade, we're adding another ride this year and welcome Jessica Seitz as leader for our new Tuesday night ride from Jenison. Each ride will leave from Village Bike Shop (Jenison or Cascade) unless noted on the ride schedule. Whatever your ability, you are welcome. Typically we have two groups--one group heading out on a 10-12 mile ride at 10-12 mph pace and another going 20-25 at a bit faster pac …

Meet awesome people who love to be outside! Come prepared to have an adventure! Hikes may include: rain, snow, sleet, sun, mud, sand, hills, clouds, fields, sun, obscure meeting places, trees, bees, wind, mosquitoes, sun, birds, snakes, water, roots, holes, bears, dogs, sun, great conversation and new friends. And the Adventures could be anything that offers members the opportunity to try something new. If this ALL sounds like fun to you...please join us!

ABOUT WSNF-After40 (40-60's) The #1 priority for WSNF is developing new friendships. The #2 goal is to do fun things together  and/or to go to neat places and events as a way of  fostering #1. If you want to develop new friendships, this is the group for you. If you are the kind of gal who wants everyone who attends, especially "newbies," to feel welcomed and have a good time, this is a group for you. If you make a couple close friends and will still attend some WSNF events, you fit right in! IM …

Welcome to the Grand Rapids Dance Meetup Group designed for people who want to learn how to ballroom and swing dance as well as Argentine Tango while having fun networking and socializing. We offer group and private dance lessons, parties, dance socials, club outings and workshops. Learn to dance in a friendly and unintimidating atmosphere. The dance lessons are taught by professional and experienced dance instructors. Classes are offered to singles and couples. No need to bring a partner. Expan …

For all those--skilled or unskilled--who have a passion to dance or who long to release the past weeks stress out on the dance floor, the Dance Craze GR Meetup is the group for you. Events will be held at different dance clubs over the city of Grand Rapids. So dust off your dancing shoes, dress in what makes you feel comfortable, and come dance to your hearts content.

Meetings Open to the Public! Formed in January of 2012 to provide education on the health enriching benefits of traditional diets, to increase access to clean, nutrient dense foods, and to teach traditional preparation and storage methods.  Nourishing the Lakeshore of West Michigan is a chapter of the Weston A Price Foundation serving Ottawa, Muskegon, and Oceana counties. Our main purpose is to act as a resource for local, clean, nutrient dense food. We also provide informational meetings on he …

This is a group for anyone interested in Stand Up Paddling. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other folks who enjoy Stand Up Paddling and to learn of new water ways to practice the sport near Grand Rapids, MI and surrounding towns near the lake. I'm looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody!!

GR Mobile Dev is a growing group of developers looking to learn and teach development skills for any of the various mobile platforms. Want to get started developing in iOS? Need to get up to speed with best practices for Android development? Start here! We'll even talk about Blackberry, Windows Phone, and WebOS. If it fits in your pocket, we're interested.

On-trail riding for anyone interested in biking and having fun while getting healthy! The main objective of this group is to promote physical and mental health and wellness by riding through the beautiful Kent Trails and positively challenging our bodies. Calling all people who have a bike and want to get a little fitter.  The group will meet weekly at the Nutrition-n-More club house where we will embark on a ride through Kent Trails. The rides will not be longer than 15miles in length, and wil …

Hello! I recently paid for a beach volleyball team at Coach's Pub and Grill. Unfortunately, our team does not have enough people to play every week. I have come to this website to invite you to our team! All games will be free. We play on Sundays anywhere from 1pm to 9pm.

Calling all moms in Mid Michigan! Let's face it- being a mom can be really lonely sometimes. It's hard to make friends when you're so focused on the needs of someone else, let alone while you're planning the week's meals or finishing up that big project at work. Let's go out on the town for a cocktail now and again. Let's meet up at the park so our little ones can play! Let's go see that chick flick your husband's been rolling his eyes at! Let's get out and about in the tri-cities! Being a mom d …

I just moved back from Co and I am hoping to meet some like minded people in the area. The weather will be warming up soon and I know some people are anxious to get outside. What better way to celebrate the summer than with a yoga/run club. Once the weather warms we will pick a day and time to meet for a half hour jog and then soak up some sun while we flow through a vinyasa style yoga class on the beach. It doesn't get much better than that. This event will be free but donations are welcome. Co …

The Quantified Self Lansing meetup is modeled on the Bay Area Quantified Self Show & Tell meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. This is a regular show and tell for people who take advantage of various personal self-tracking tools and methods to gain more knowledge about themselves, others and the world around them. Come share what you are doing and learn from others. Topics include, but are not limited to: * Self-experimentation * Behavior monitoring * Lifeloggin …

From the new organizer, June 2010:  Looking forward to continuing this dynamic group's tradition of getting behind the scenes and learning about this great town and what it has to offer, it's history and it's future rather than being solely event driven.  Lets learn while doing! Meet other locals who are interested in Urban Exploration & Social Networking in the Greater Grand Rapids area! Want to find out more about the City you live in? Activities include walking, biking, and trolley tours of …

This group is for anyone interested in getting healthy, eating better and losing weight. No scales, charts or public humiliation. Together we learn healthy eating habits, how to overcome temptations and how to get other to help you along the way. With the support of the group we learn, share and get control. No matter where you are in the journey towards a healthy lifestyle you can always learn. We started this group to help Grand Rapids get thin and healthy. We want to help others transform the …

"This is a group for anyone interested in walking up to 10,000 steps, walk a 5k. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to cross-train with the Curves strength training circuit. Looking forward to walking with you at the Texas Corners township park.

This group will be meeting to discuss how to keep yourself and your family healthy and happy. We will be talking about local organic foods, native herbs as medicine, how to properly gain movement in your life and much more. This group is open to all of those with a positive attitude, who wish to enrich their life. Please attend at least one meetup every 3 months. Some workshops will have fees.