Welcome to Ride and Run Richmond. A Meetup.com group for the active person in you. Whether you’re a walker or a versatile athlete, an amateur biker or a runner, or maybe you’re an adventurous mountain biker, there's something in here for you. This Meetup group is open to anyone. Young or old. Married, or single. Fast or slow. It doesn't matter. Just have the desire to get up, come out, and enjoy feeling better. Just like the name says, there will be outings where we will do some Road Running, Tr …

Zumba is hosted by Candy Banks, certified to teach Zumba,level 1, Zumba Gold and Zumba in the Circuit(at Curves) An aerobic exercise class for everyone who wants to groove and tone up with Latin and other international music, plus crowd favorites like the Jive,Country and Line dances - no partner needed. Dress comfortably,supportive shoes, bring a water bottle, and a friend. No dance experience needed and exercise is tailored to everyone, even with disabilities. Come to Party!  Most Thursdays , …

So do you want to get in shape, meet new friends and workout somewhere other than a gym? Well, this is the group to join! I have been teaching bootcamp for a couple of years at local gyms as well as spent tons of money being a participant at bootcamp programs in the area. I just want to start a FREE meet-up for like-minded individuals who want to get in shape without the hassle of paying a membership. Mostly it will be a social and fun way to meet new people and of course, to get in shape! All a …

Greater Richmond Outdoor Women This is for the women who are looking for a more leisurely, recreational outdoor adventure, all within a smaller group. Car Camping Weekends, easy Hikes, Walks, Flat Water Kayaking, Outdoor tours and more. Leave the kids, men, work and worries behind and come enjoy the outdoors! Adventure has no age limit -we welcome all adult women. Not sure if this is the group for you? It is if you can answer YES to the following: * Camping where there's flush toliets & sho …

Are you the new kid in town?  Or have you become bored with the same ole faces and places in your Richmond circle?  Come to a RNIT Meetup and mingle with other new and not so new locals. Join us for social mixers, fun activities, festivals, trips and a ton of other events that you can mingle and network with new faces that just moved into town. Richmond is a great city, meet new friends, make new connections, check out new hot spots and get to know this wonderful town. This group is for *everyon …

Want to dance to exciting latin and ballroom music like Cha Cha, Salsa, Tango? This group meets at an elegant west end Henrico ballroom in John Rolfe Commons shopping center (on Ridgefield Pkwy) for weekly dance lessons and social dances. Meetup members pay $5 for classes or Friday night dance parties. If you love to dance or are ready to learn, this is the opportunity of a lifetime! See more at www.WestEndBallroom.org

We are a group of dancers and dance students from all over the world who love International Style Latin and Ballroom dancing.  We learn. practice, and have social dances in a wonderful ballroom dance facility in west-end Richmond Virginia. International Style dancing is very popular with Europeans and Asians and in the great cities of USA.  We are authorized to learn and practice at the spacious and elegant Lessons in Ballroom dance studio several days every week.  Beginner and advanced dancers …

Welcome to the Midlothian Walking Group! Come to walk and meet new friends. Walks are about 3-6 miles and about 1-2 hours long.

This group serves as an information and event resource for Chicago Style Stepping occurring in Virginia. Whether you live here or just passing through we will keep you connected to the happenings. This is not a stepping organization but a resource to help promote the events of other groups to keep the stepper community informed. It will also allow steppers to connect with each other and attend events of their choosing. If you are an event organizer contact us about your --Workshops --Classes …

James River Hikers: Want to explore some of Richmond's most little known beautiful nature and history, get exercise with challenging hikes and meet a diverse group of locals that may become your new friends? If so, then James River Hikers is the group you want to be part of. We will walk the trails by James River and occasionally in other areas of Richmond. Our objective is for every hiker to have a good experience on every hike. How about join us?

Are you a Richmond Working mom looking for evening and weekend playdates for your toddler/preschooler?   Monthly Mom’s Night Outs?  Annual Family Events? Do you have a child born in 2009 or 2010, and want to connect with other working moms in the Richmond area?  You’ve come to the right place. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: When & where do you meet? Most of the meetups are in the Short Pump Area, (like library and Barnes & Noble story times, Deep Run Park, Romp & Roll, Children's Museum, member's …

Central Virginia Trailblazers is an outdoor adventure group that plans hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, and biking events throughout the year ranging from easy to strenuous, local to regional. The aim of the group is to explore the natural beauty of Virginia and beyond and to develop a social network for people with like interests.

Outgoing group of women who want to take advantage of every new and exciting aspect of life! We love wining and dining, theater, theme parks, hiking, traveling, spas, shopping, lounges, volunteer opportunities, networking, cooking and anything in between. We range in age, ethnic origin, personalities and walks of life, but we share on commonality and that's HAVING FUN! Join us.

Welcome Hoopers! Join in exploring this mesmerizing and meditative fusion of self-expression and cardio workout! Natalie is a Level 2 Certified Hoopnotica Instructor located in Richmond, VA, teaching Beginner and Intermediate Hoop Dance flow classes as well as cardio hoop fitness.  Check out the calender for upcoming classes and FREE hoop jams! Free yourself in the circle! Core hooping and off-body movements are utilized to explore the rythmn of the hoop with our bodies and the ability of the ho …

Your FIRST CLASS IS FREE! Find your fun in the circle with Stacy, a certified HOOPNOTICA Hoop Dance and HoopFIT instructor. I teach Hoopnotica FIT and FLOW hula hoop Classes in Richmond, VA. Check the calendar for upcoming classes and events and Get Hoopin and Groovin. Why Hoop? It builds core strength, provides incredible cardio workout, strengthens and tones entire body, enhances balance and coordination, reduces stress and increases vitality with no to low impact. It also improves self confid …

The Central Virginia Orienteering Club is a group dedicated to orienteering in the Richmond and central region of Virginia.  We are chartered with the national organization, Orienteering USA.  Orienteering is the sport of navigation with map & compass. Head out into the woods to find specific locations shown on your map, making choices along the way of the best routes between them.  Orienteering is great for improving your map reading or wilderness navigation skills or preparing for adventure ra …

Project Yoga Richmond is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities by nurturing, expanding, and unifying the greater Richmond yoga and movement arts collective through selfless service. Our areas of focus are education, outreach, and networking. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.projectyogarichmond.org. Our physical studio (where the majority of our publicly offered classes and events happen) is loc …

Are you a female or male RVAer who...just doesn't like softball...feels that coed kickball, dodgeball, and Frisbee golf is over...likes any or all of the previously mentioned activities but thinks baseball could make for a rad addition to your social life...especially likes the drinks and socializing afterward? We want to get a co-ed baseball game going here in Richmond. All skill-levels are encouraged to contact us. We figure that the people who are halfway decent will be equivalent to the supe …

“Two roads diverged in the forest, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost Take the new road to a place helping you to make a difference in your day. Get Out Today in RVA. Get Out Today RVA (got RVA) was created as an avenue to help you Get Up, Get Out, and Get Active. It doesn’t matter if you are married or single, young or old, fit or out of shape, you are welcomed here. Each one of us Organizers has experienced great adventures, great so …

Being a Friend of Virginia's Largest State Park isn't just about working, it's also about getting together and having fun on our trails, waterways and camps. We'll be posting info on group rides and hikes, training opportunities, environmental education, races, and shows. We'll also post trail work and maintenance days. Pocahontas has so much to offer, it's hard to keep track! See us also on Facebook:   http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/139663529087/

This group is for anyone who is trying to lose weight through healing foods and exercise. We are about helping people who are struggling with weight loss. Maybe you've lost weight, and you've reached a plateau etc...we want to help. If you want to learn about healthy eating for weight loss, balance and lifestyle, or great fitness tips, feel free to join! Please join us! Our goal is to help you accomplish your goals.

This group is for young (20's and 30's) professional women who are looking to go out on the town and have a good time! If you work all week and need a few like minded ladies to let your hair down with, then this group is for you! You must be at least 21 to join and participate in the meetups. 25 and older is preferred. We are not looking to have hundreds of members. We want those who join  to commit to attending one meetup every two months and commit to hosting or co-hosting one meetup per calen …

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What is Nia? Nia is much more than a fitness class; Nia is a playful, integrative practice for your body, mind, and spirit. Nia is a holistic workout experience, a joyful, healing sensation manifested through your body using movement, music, and the magic that unfolds when we embrace love. Nia is a lifestyle practice of self-expression, combining martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts designed to foster physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Balancing technical precision with …

Stroller Strides® is a stroller-based fitness program designed for moms with little ones. Each 60-minute, total body workout incorporates power walking, strength, toning, songs and activities. Certified fitness instructors offer a variety of fun class formats both indoors and outdoors. All locations also offer a free Plum Moms Club so moms can form lasting friendships with other moms through organized playdates, moms' nights out, and activities for the whole family.

A new sport. Do you like football, tag, ultimate frisbee, basketball, soccer, and/or playing catch? Then chances are you will enjoy angleball. Two 10ft poles are placed roughly 40 yards apart. At the top of the poles is a kickball. There is a 10ft safety zone around the poles offensive players can not enter with the playing ball. The playing ball is a kids nurf soccer ball. The object is to knock the kickball off the pole with the playing ball. Your team of 8 players defends one pole while attac …

This group is not for people who want to think their way into success. It is for doers. People who are looking for a way to improve their life physically, mentally, socially, and many other ways. Often I hear of people signing up for a group that talks about getting healthy but never does anything to make it happen. This group will break that mold and challenge you to become more. We will show you how to take charge of your health and life through doing not talking. We will have classes geared t …

This group is for anyone who likes to exercise outdoors with weights, dance, yoga, sports drills and doesn't mind being in a group setting. We usually meet at Mary Munford on Saturdays for a quick 45 minute session of fun! As this group progresses, I would like to travel to local parks, trails and school yards. The training is affordable and it's an awesome way to jumpstart your day. All skill levels are welcome and once a month I will have a cooking class that features light, tasty, on the go m …