This group is for women who want to empower others while being empowered. There are lots of meet up groups but not many in the Gaithersburg area. Being that life is so busy we wanted to create something close to home that will provide support, friendship, networking, travel and simple sisterhood. Let us know if you have any ideas on upcoming events, travel, etc. Let's plan some events around your busy schedules.

The Alexandria Women's Social Club is a club for all women - women of all races, all sexual orientations, xx or trans-gendered to woman, and all walks of life.  All women have a place in the club. Events are very flexible. Every member can make the events she wants to see. Whatever you think would be a good women-only event can be hosted through this group.  We have expanded to cultural events, lectures, outdoor events and shows. The main rule is obvious: with such diversity, we must absolutely …

As of 2012, we are now part of DC Bi Women. Straight, asexual, lesbian, and transgender women are welcome. All women are welcome, regardless of orientation, partner preference, or relationship status. *Center Bi Femmes | DC Bi Women* follows the BiNet USA definition of bisexual, meaning mean romantic or sexual attraction to the "same gender or other gender," instead of limiting to just male and female. Thus this definition encompasses attraction to all gender identities. Center Bi Femmes (forme …

We are WE-CAN, Women Entrepreneurs-Community and Networking, women who support each other in business and in life. This group is for women in business, women who are thinking of starting a business, and women in transition. We differ from traditional networking groups in that we provide personal support as well as business networking. We are not simply about passing business cards around the room. We are about helping women achieve their vision, both personally and professionally. We have a once …

Do you wish you had more support from other women? Welcome to the Women's Encouragement Circle in Columbia, Maryland! This group is a therapy service.  The cost for members is $50 per person per session and we meet once per month. Koru therapy groups are small, intimate groups. A maximum of 20 members are allowed to join to ensure that people get to know one another better and make lasting friendships. The group started in September 2010, and is ongoing. We discuss topics like: -Depression and …

Our group provides a mutually supportive environment for Asian women in business, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, through training, education, and exchange of ideas.

Dear Women Artists, Let me introduce myself. I am taking over this group as of February 24, 2013. The last leader left, and I did not want to see a nice group of women 'disappear.' I've been a professional photographer since 1983. I've worked for magazines, newspapers and corporations and currently represented by National Geographic. In 1991, I ran my first women's empowerment group for several years. And in 1985, I started a women's business group that met every week for several years. I love b …

DC Women in Politics, brings together a diverse group of women representing all wards of the city. Members include women who are interested in running for elected office, as well as those who are dedicated to promoting the election of women to public offices. The coalition's objectives are to: • Enhance the skills and sharpen the techniques of women who are interested in running for public office. • Galvanize the collective support of women throughout the District to increase the number of women …

Celebrate 2013 with new Friendships ~ Have you recently relocated leaving close friends behind? Perhaps your friendships drifted over time.  Studies reveal women of all ages change friends about every five years.  You may have childhood or long-time friends in your life, but as life changes, so do friendships.  Creating new friend connections is beneficial and critical to our health and well being. Our group encourages members to suggest or host events. We are an upbeat community of fun women in …

Social sisterhood for biracial/multiracial women who are of African/African-American/Caribbean descent (in combination with other heritages). The purpose is to meet, hang out, have fun, and form friendships. Women of all ages are welcome (21+). This is a casual, fun, and informative forum for us to share our experiences and discuss issues that affect us. We meet monthly for coffee and conversation along with a rotating monthly brunch and happy hour (please come even if you don't drink). Other fu …

The Global Women's Network meetup is meant as a real-world counterpart to the virtual Global Women's Network wiki (www.global-womens-network.org) which strives to be the largest collaborative information source on women's and girls' organizations and initiatives around the world. This meetup will bring us together to discuss issues affecting women and girls at the local, national, and global level. Each monthly meetup will feature a speaker or panel of speakers representing organizations tha …

By adding the single letter 'd' to an otherwise negative word association, it becomes a term of victory and glory. This meetup is for women who understand what it means to be loosed as well as those seeking understanding and manifestation of Luke 13:12 in their lives.  This group is where born-again Christian women can feel comfortable, where we can socialize, fellowship and disciple regardless of our backgrounds, skin color or marital status. Ideally, events will range from just us, to spouses/ …

RFWV assist women veterans with hopes to help them avoid the pressures of the economy. I.e. such as struggling to make ends meet, and provide shelter for their children. Members must be a woman who previously served in the armed forces to protect our nation.

"Meeting Women Veterans at their Points of Need" This group is for women veterans, women in the military, and supporters. As women veterans and women in the military we share a common thread and thus we understand each other, so, why not interact with one another in an atmosphere that is fun and inviting. We are about getting together for food, fun, and fellowship, for a great cause Women Veterans Interactive is a 501 C3 nonprofit membership organization Our Purpose: To provide support services …

Women Allies for One City and Allies for Women are members of the combined Meetup for Conversations Friendship Archway Alliance. This combined event of many groups with similar interests are held each month at the same time and place on the 3rd Sundays from 12:30PM to 2:30PM in Downtown Wash. D.C. This is an opportunity to develop more friends and allies for mutual support. This is not an event limited only to women attendees. This is a combined community networking event for women to connect wi …

The Sister Circle has been created for women by women, and is a safe place where women can come together and be empowered, inspired, encouraged, and uplifted. As women, we play a lot of different roles to a lot of different people in our lives, but seldom take the time put that energy back into ourselves. We offer free webinar and teleconferences, women empowerment events, conferences, and much more!

Let's get together for lunch! This group of DIVAS (Daring, Innovative, Vibrant, Authentic, Savvy) is for women who are looking to make new friends, create new collaborations and want to be in a empowering environment. The type of woman who would enjoy this group is a work at home mom, entrepreneur, small business owner, author, speaker, coach or a woman interested in starting a business. We will start our lunch time fun at Le Madeline's in Columbia, MD. Come, join us, let's do lunch!

This group is for women who are interested in being apart of a marching/dancing Christian group that will choreograph their own marches and dances to demonstrate empowerment, strength, self worth, overcoming obstacles, embracing accomplishment and success. Women that are bold or not, but are willing to declare we are allowing ourselves to be defined only by God and not by the demeaning labels of man. We will meet to discuss various struggles, strengths, scriptures, purposes, dreams, personal and …

This group is dedicated to embracing our unique beauty and freeing ourselves from limiting beliefs about our appearance that keep us from realizing our full potential. We aim to create a sacred space for women of all ages, colors and backgrounds to transform our mind, body and spirit to align with our true purpose. We'll share the principles of meditation, storytelling, journal exercises, yoga, breathing and so much more to expand our awareness. I created this group after reading the book, Fearl …

It's a NEW Day 2012 Rejuvenate & Reinvent a NEW YOU ! Celebrating Divine Restoration and New w Beginnings ! Sisters4Sisters, Inc. founded in 1999 is a 501(c)3 which is dedicated towards the Life Empowerment of Women and Girls in Mind, Body and Spirit through Enlightening Workshops on Personal & Professional Development and Engaging Community Outreach in the areas of Domestic Violence, Women and HIV-AIDS, Homelessness, and Mentoring Young Girls. This Meet-Up Group was designed to re-create a comm …

SignaCircle of Sisters was founded to educate, inspire, and empower women through classes, workshops, and events to live a fulfilled life and get to the next level. We provide a comfortable, inviting, and relaxing environment for women to congregate, form a community, learn a new skill, and receive personal development.

SHE CAN SHOOT has become the largest female only firearms training chain that incorporates a total hands-on teaching method, while also using certified and experienced female instructors. Presently, our SHE CAN SHOOT chapters are on the East Coast including Missouri. SHE CAN SHOOT is committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged.  We are also a group of wo …

Platinum Party Girlz Events is an exclusive community of Women Helping Women while having FUN! Our mission to Empower Women in their Relationships, Businesses and in Life. The Platinum Party Girl is positive, fun, open-minded, sociable, fashionable, spiritual and entrepreneurial. She is a business savvy and ambitious go-getter, an intelligent socialite and an ultra chic fashionista! We believe that girlfriends are an essential part of our lives. They are a source of inspiration, encouragement, s …

The Empowered Woman's Meetup Group has women-only empowerment events for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners. This Meetup Group is an extension of the Global Institute for Empowered Women Entrepreneurs (GIEWE) GIEWE is a dynamic community of women that come together in empowered spaces to support one another in the growth and development of their businesses and lives. We share and learn new ideas, exchange hugs, have fun, and enjoy great conversation. Join us as you support, educate, enrich …

If you are launching or growing a business from an original product or service you created, and you enjoy networking with other women entrepreneurs, SheLaunches is where you should be. SheLaunches is all about entrepreneurship in a social and networking environment. If you are passionate, creative, and ambitious and looking to launch your business idea, brand or company and want to share your experiences, gain support, and connect with other women entrepreneurs, join. SheLaunches helps you to pu …

Let's get together for activities and events designed to make women feel beautiful and sexy! I would like to meet at least once a month. Possible activities include: belly dancing, creative classes and workshops, shopping field trips, pole dancing, makeup demos, book/movie discussions, etc. Please come with your suggestions! I really want to build a sense of community and sisterhood--this is not a one-sided operation. Are you an entrepreneur? You're welcome to join, too! Please bring your woma …

This is a group for women tech founders and co-founders in the DMV area. This group is to build a support network of like-minded fascinating indivuduals, so that we can navigate the tech world and achieve our goals together. Looking forward to meeting all of you and creating a strong and dynamic group.

Este grupo fue formado como un sistema de apoyo para las mujeres latinas en el area de DC.  Queremos compartir temas de importancia social, personal y sobretodo, espiritual. Trae tus ideas y dejalas fluir como el viento! Queremos crear actividades de aprendizaje y por supuesto, de diversion. En fin, queremos que este sea su riconcito de alegria, paz y consuelo. Vamos a compartir y divertirnos juntas pero solo entre mujeres! Todas estan invitadas....Minerva