Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

This group is mostly couples in their late 20's and thirties in committed relationships looking to make friendships. We were a group in 2009 that "paused" and is coming back, and we are excited to meet new members and see our previous ones! Disclaimers: Some members have children and events may or may not be family friendly.

Do you like going to movies, outdoor concerts, hiking, playing games, dinner and drinks, live bands and  parties? Well, this group is for you. Everyone should join who wants to meet great people and have fun at a variety of events around town. Join us as we get out and about at exciting events that include everything else under the sun that sounds fun. There will be something for everyone. Come on- join us!

Join us for fun exciting events, with great people all around town. New to the area? Or need a reason to get off the couch? Do you want to get out and meet some cool people in your area for good old fashioned Happy Hours, dining out, bowling, bands, movies, darts, pool, festivals, parties, or other fun events?  We all wanna have fun! Outgoing, talkative, lively people or the shy quiet types. All are welcome. Just want fun characters who want to hang out and have some good times.

The purpose of this group is to provide a fun and friendly atmosphere for our members to learn new games and get their weekly gaming fix. If you enjoy playing games that exercise your mind, then come get a brain-workout. We have games available for people of most age groups, and are open to all skill-levels. Most of the time we play a game that is new to some of the group every week, so don't worry if you are not familiar with the game at first. Our group is friendly and eager to teach new game …

If you are enthusiastic about wine St. Louis Wine Enthusiasts should be your group.  My vision for this group is that we all have fun while getting to know one another and enthusiastically enjoying a wide range of wines from around the world.  If you have questions, suggestions regarding the group or wine in general, feel free to send me an e-mail. Salute, Chris

This group is for those people who enjoy (or want to experience) a clean and healthy lifestyle that is free from Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco. It’s called DAT Free, That’s ME! Everyone believes that you have to partake of some kind of vice in order to have a fabulously fun time. They feel a night out that doesn’t involve a drink or cigarette in their hand or some other kind of stimulant in their system isn’t worth living. WRONG! I've been Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco free my entire life and I always …

St. Louis Area Mountain Bikers (SLAMB) is a group of Recreational Adult Mountain Bikers of all ages and skill levels.  You’ll be riding some incredible trails with some great people, making new friends and taking back lots of awesome memories.  We ride all of the singletrack trails in the area as well as trails in the surrounding regions and other states.  We plan night rides, day trips and camping weekends plus post bike shop events, races and more, anything related to mountain biking.   Rides …

Please read the top discussion on the board before applying to the group. This discussion thread includes information about the group and how we work. If it sounds like the right group for you, please join us! ********************** Are you hip enough to be a hip mama? We don’t care. If you are an open- minded, progressive woman who wants to connect with other moms in the St. Louis area – join in! I'm a fairly recent transplant to St. Louis (August 2009) and, I started a city group (Hip Mamas …

This group was started to fulfill a need for a single place to go to find dance events in the St. Louis area from a variety of groups. Dance events of all types are included! So whether you're a Swing Dancer, a Ballroom Dancer, Latin or Country you should find events of interest to you here. Since the main focus is to provide event information, in most cases the group members will just be participating as attendees at the events. So in most cases there will not be a 'Dancing in St. Louis' table …

Welcome to Club Noir! Club Noir is a meetup group for mature adults 35 and over that love and live life to the fullest!  This is a group where African American singles can interact in a fun and relaxing environment. A variety of events will be planned that will expose you to many restaurants, venues, and activities that our great city has to offer! One Saturday a month, we will hold a "coffee club" discussions that will be thought provoking for both male and female members (Yes, we will go there …

Hey girls! Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! If you want to join a "serious" book club and impress us with your intellect, this is not the book club for you. But if your idea of a good read is "The Devil Wears Prada" rather than "War and Peace", then give us a try! We will vote as a group on a new book every month, and if we're all in the mood for something a little …

We are an a capella womens chorus. Our organization has membership in Harmony Inc, an International organization. We are under the direction of Kevin Nelson, who is a member of the Ambassadors of Harmony, a 160+ mens a capella international championship organization. We come together to share the love of singing through performances and shows. All women who love to sing are welcome!  For more information visit our website at www.stlouischordinals.org

Join us for fun activities and outings. The outings and activities will include but are not limited to dinners, movies, brunches, sporting events, book reviews, theater, happy hours, concerts, cycling, walking, dancing, cruises, trips, community service and other suggested events.

Bunco is a social dice game involving 100% luck and no skill . Women who are part of a Bunco club take turns as the Bunco hostess, providing snacks, refreshments and the tables to set up the games. The hostess may also provide a door prize. Small amounts of money can be involved as well. The object of the game is to accumulate points and to roll certain combinations. The winners get money prizes or other prizes (provided by the hostess or pooled from the club resources) for accomplishments such …

Baby Boot Camp Mom's group is a group of friendly, approachable moms who participate in monthly outings and events in the St. Louis County and St. Charles County area. We are active moms who want to have fun with our children, meet other local moms, and be healthy. Activities include mom's night out, play dates, and more! Baby Boot Camp mom's group is free and open to ALL moms! Many of our moms also participate in the Baby Boot Camp exercise class (at an additional charge), but you do not have t …

Single? We are! We are the Single Minglers! We are Single and ready to Mingle!!! We are a group of Single men and women ages 25-39 years of age. We are an activity group that is based on fun and friendship...maybe more! Single and ready to mingle? Join us! We are The Single Minglers! You must have a photo upon joining this group!

Meet other local people facing the challenges of Autism All friends, family, and caregivers are welcome. Sharing ideas and stories to help each other in the support of persons with Autism.

Since 2009 MANAtHomeDADS/STL has been a group for Dedicated DADS both Stay-At Home and working who want to be active with their children while building lasting friendships. We have activities during the week and on the weekends for the kids who are in school. All of the activities are Family Friendly so if your looking for a group of DADS who might share some of your same challenges or you have some useful tips and tricks that work for you or know of other local events where we can get together …

The short story: We want to have fun learning and living green! The long story: Living Green St. Louis is a network of people committed to social and environmental responsibility. We promote and support local and global environmental efforts primarily through activities at this time. We are interested in learning, living, and giving green--in all its capacities, from sustainable gardening to home energy audits to public transportation to organic food production to reducing our carbon footprints. …

Inject your life with some messy creativity! Stop sitting on a bar stool at happy hours after work to get your socializing in. Bring friends and make new ones in my art studio and leave with something beautiful to give away (or keep). Most projects will involve getting a little messy....paint, plaster, glue, sanding, ink and all will be beautiful. I will try to keep the evening under $25 including materials. Joining is free! Project list and dates to follow shortly.

We run mostly in North and Northwest St. Louis County, at various times, places, and paces. We socialize before, during, and after runs. Lately we've been posting runs or run/walks of 3-6 miles at an easy to moderate pace on streets and park trails. Come fall we'll have some longer runs, too. Note that while anyone is welcome to run ahead, no runner will be left behind. This means, yes, newbies are WELCOME. Check out our past events and our discussion page for more information about what we li …

You've heard of a Book Club...well we've started a Movie Club. Come join the girls for a movie and a discussion over drinks, appetizers or dinner. Need a girl's night out? We've got your ticket. Comedy, drama, action, science fiction...we've got something for everyone. See you at the movies!

I created  Passion Forward to inspire and support passionate living and giving. Everyone's not into some of the traditional modes of volunteering. Perhaps they don't have the time or can't commit on a long term basis. The purpose of the group is to create custom opportunities for individuals to support their community through the gifts, skills and passions that are already part of their every day lives. How it works is simple. We gather the skills and passions of our members and design individua …

“Take action every day. It doesn’t have to be dramatic action, but every day, stick with it. Spend time on things that make you proud, that stretch and strengthen you.” -Phillip Humbert This group is for small business owners interested in meeting other small business owners. It's all about who you know and who knows you. Come to our meetup, exchange business cards, and meet your next client!