I have been inspired to help myself and family live more healthfully. I'd like to share what I've learned on my journey, and help others incorporate changes that can make a difference in the health and well-being you and your family. We'll cover new topics each month ranging from food (what should and should not be in your pantry) to fitness (how do I inspire my children to lead more active lives) to overall family well-being (families that play together stay together) :) My passion is to help b …

Our outdoor bootcamp schedule can be found at www.madisonbootcamps.com. We will be starting the outdoor session May 9th! We have had over 200 people come to our bootcamps since they started in May, 2008. I encourage you to give them a try and experience having your own personal trainer for a fraction of the cost of hiring a trainer for one on one session. Some women have lost up to 50 lbs, and we even had one women in her 40's do 70 perfect pushups! Guys are getting leaner and more ath …

Do what you love with women who love to do the same things. Use the internet to get off the internet! This group is for women seeking new friends for long term real life friendships. Ladies who have a positive outlook and believe in paying it forward will find a home here. We aim for a close knit group of regular participants who want to partner with each other in support of each other. We are NOT a group who wants hundreds of people signed up who never actually SHOW UP to the meetups. Our frie …

Join us for a Total Body Walking experience using Exerstrider "Nordic" Walking Poles. It's the best way for people of any age and ability to stay fit and build total body and core strength by simply walking! We will provide poles for you to use. If you like them, you can purchase your own and discounts will be offered to Meet-Up groupies!

Why Are We Offering These Self-Defense Workshops? We believe that everyone should have basic and effective knowledge on how to defend themselves against an attacker, bully, or any other act of physical aggression. This kind of physical and awareness training is invaluable, and these monthly classes will be sure to leave an impact on the participants and help prepare you just in case a "what if" happens. These self-defense workshops will be FREE to ANYONE who wants to come: the general public, …

It doesn't matter if you are new to triathlon or have several IronMan races under you belt, this Meetup group will certainly provide you with the expertise to learn the sport, improve your time or raise your motivation. All skill levels are welcome. This group can be used to find training partners, build lasting friendships, answer questions, discuss training strategies or races and much more! We'll meet occasionally (to carbo-load on beer & food) to chat about races, our experiences and trainin …

A Free Community and Public Service for the Madison Area. Come Learn Simple, Easy and Effective Self-Defense Techniques Teenagers & Adults, Men & Women are Welcome! NO Martial Arts Skill Necessary! In light of the recent economic downturn, the World Hwa Rang Do Association and the Madison Hwa Rang Do Academy are now offering free and open self-defense classes to the public, to empower our communities regardless of financial situation. We believe that everyone should have basic and effective kn …

Life coaching workshops have helped change my life. Through last years workshops I increased my families income be 30K a year, dramtically improved my family life, and relationships with others. However, I need help and support here at home. So I am interested in developing this group to support others, as well as recieve the support and coaching I need. I am interested in learning from others, while enriching their lives and experiences as well. My life coaching interests include * Lif …

We are the Madison Run Club: a versatile group of people from all ages, backgrounds, and abilities that have one thing in common… we love to run! Madison is a great running town with a plethora of trails and paths to choose from, whether it be a trail run through the Arboretum or a jog around Monona Bay. We host at least one run almost every day of the week and welcome runners of all abilities. Don’t be intimidated when you join us for your first run- we are a very friendly group and chances are …

Welcome to Wisconsin Bicycling Meetup! Wisconsin Bicycling Meetup is a statewide Meetup offering bicycle rides throughout Wisconsin. Our calendar includes numerous single-day rides and several extended weekend rides. There are a variety of rides, designed to appeal to riders of different abilities. We ride on both paved roads and state trails. The routes for the road rides have been carefully chosen to follow low-traffic, country roads, where you can enjoy the ride and the rural scenery. Please …

Attention: Women who have a song in their heart to sing and a voice to be heard. Mission: To bring together women to share, support and inspire each other to live an extraordinary life. Meet with other Dane County women over the age of 39. This unique and diverse womens social group is on the move to have fun, enjoy all life can offer while making meaningful friendships. Why stay at home when you can venture out for all kinds of activities, parties, and events throughout the greater Madison area …

Meet and socialize with other vegetarians and vegans in the Madison area. I try to schedule events roughly every other week, usually alternating between a vegan dinner at a local restaurant and a social event that's not necessarily centered around food -- bowling, board games, potlucks, apple picking, miniature golf, cooking lessons, and camping trips, for example. With over 900 group members you're bound to meet people you have a lot in common with, as well as many from other walks of life. We …

A holistic-minded community for Moms, Dads and Grandparents in the Madison, WI area! All areas of the holistic spectrum are welcome! Children are welcome at our meetings. This meetup page is for the members of the Madison, WI Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network. We allow you to attend 2 meetings before deciding if this group is a good fit for you. If after 2 meetings, you decide to join our group you can sign up at http://www.holisticmoms.org/category/connect//membership/... or you can sign-up …

We are a group of open-minded, multi-dimensional, multi-cultural young people who don't fit into one single "label" of conventional society. We love recycling, growing organic food, camping and traveling. We love tattoos, craft beer, intelligent song lyrics and vintage eyewear. We love DIY craft projects as much as we love Renaissance sculpture and avant garde painting. We love discussing politics, geography and the latest trends in web design. We love classic literature, video games, foreign fi …

If you enjoy socializing with smart, funny, interesting women and have free time during the week please join us! We play weekdays, usually Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. We expect our members to participate regularly, when you join please take a look at the calendar and come out to play.  If we don't have the pleasure of meeting you within the first 6 weeks we will assume this is not the group for you. We expect everyone to RSVP for events you expect to attend, and if you find you are not goin …

A meetup where you may share your experiences with any disease such as Fibromyalgia, Arthritis & Alzheimer's etc. Most evenings at 6:30 pm we host an Electronic Healing Circle. This circle, connects everyone's energy in the room,  has produced many positive and unexplained and instant healings. Very unique...you should try it. If you want to become a healthy Centurion these are the meetings to attend. More information is immediately available once you join this Meetup.

We are a great bunch of ladies who like eating food, and like reading food books, cookbooks, and food magazines. We love to read about recipe's and food adventures and food memoirs. We try to meet once a month at a coffee shop or restaurant for brunch on Sundays.  Usually noon.  We close applications often.  If you're lucky and we're open, apply and tell me about yourself so I know you are a foodie bookclub fit.  I appologize for this, but it has been important to keep our meetings small, becaus …

TO ALL OF YOU THAT SAY "I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY YOGA", or "IT'S INTIMIDATING & I'M NOT FLEXIBLE", HERE'S YOUR CHANCE! I am a continuing student and teacher of Yoga. I would like to get more people involved by inviting Meetup members to come to my classes. I teach on the westside of Madison. The cost per class is only $9/class or 10 class pass for $70 (Madison yoga drop-in is usually between $10-$17) for Meetup members to cover the rental fee of the studio. It is not necessary to RSVP...just sh …

I love biking and want to get to know others that like to bike as well. I wanted to create a group that can be inclusive of everyone. We will go on short bike rides that anyone can participate in, no matter what their bicycle knowledge or skill level is. Madison is a great town to bike in, so let's get out there and enjoy it together!

Different spokes for different folks! We're a group of fun-loving cyclists -- some serious about biking, some not so much. Distances range from 25 to 55 miles, with shorter rides early in the season. Each ride includes a lunch or snack stop for socializing. We're LGBT and allies; we like to meet new people and enjoy the beautiful roads (and some trails) of south central Wisconsin. Don't miss the Pie Ride -- the traditional last ride of each year, featuring lunch at the M and M Cafe in Monticello …

This group is for members of MSCR Running past, present and future! Membership requires authorization.

This group is for anyone who likes to enjoy this beautiful state while camping.  If you love being in nature, hiking, kayaking, fishing, exploring, sitting under the stars or just sitting around a good camp fire. Let’s have fun Camping Around Wisconsin.

Those of you that are not from Madison, or even better, not from Wisconsin...I am sure you have a hard time meeting people or fitting in sometimes...nothing in common with the Badger fans? Let's get together and have some fun!

From Ice Age glacial moraine landscapes to the quartzite bluffs of Devil's Lake to the steep hills and valleys of the the Driftless Area, southern Wisconsin is a wonderful place to explore on foot.  There may not be any mountains, but the area has a lovely scenic value all its own. Unlike other Meetup groups, this is an ADVANCED hiking group, the hikes that I do are NOT suitable for the beginner or out-of-shape hiker.   Since there aren't any mountains or canyons in Wisconsin to provide a real h …

The Chen Taijiquan Club of Madison promotes the teaching of traditional Chen Style Taijiquan. We welcome all skill levels and ages, who are interested to "check it out" and ask questions. We strive to build cooperative friendly group to learn this ancient dynamic art. All questions are welcome and tho we may not have all of the answers we will do our best to address them. What is Chen Taijiquan? “Taijiquan” is the ancient spelling of what is commonly known as “Tai Chi”. “Chen Taijiquan” (or Che …