Come out and meet other people who will: * understand the merits of wine gums, ketchup/all-dressed chips, coffee crisps, tim horton's, etc. * not ridicule you for saying "eh?" * trade stories of dealing with entering Canada and re-entering the US * help one another navigate life in the US * reminisce about our home country * get to know people from other provinces/territories that you would not likely meet otherwise ...Hopefully, we will all make a few new friends in town. :)

"The time has come," the Walrus said, "To talk of many things: Of shoes—and ships—and sealing-wax— And cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot— And whether pigs have wings." -Lewis Carroll- What's a Culture Vulture? Seattle CVs are an interesting lot and interested in many things. Our recent events have included the latest museum exhibitions, live concerts, plays in Seattle and eastside, and art walks, just to name a few. You know you're a Culture Vulture if you enjoy meeting up with …

Celebrate your Feminine Spirit!! A recent study on women's relationships by Standford University found that one of the best things that a man could do for his health is to be married to a woman whereas for a woman, one of the best things she could do for her heath was to nurture her relationships with her girlfriends! Célébrer  L'esprit Feminine is a group of women who enjoy breaking up the week with fun gatherings but who also promote civility, grace and manners; the qualities that truly make a …

What food inspires passion and excitement in your? If you say, "chocolate," then this is the Meetup group for you. Meet with people who love chocolate? eating it, tasting it, trying it, cooking with it, and living with really great chocolate. Come to chocolate salons, chocolate tastings, wine events, cooking classes, chef demos, book signings, and other tasty stuff.

This is the meetup group to join for the most variety of Cooking and Food related meetups. We have meetups where all members cook all recipes for a set menu at the meetup, Mini Cooking contests where all vote on the dishes they like the best, Food Themed parties and more. We tend to cook a wide variety of cusines often with recipes from that region. Most of our past meetups have recipe links. All level of cooks as well as +1's are welcome, with our meetups designed to introduce new recipes and a …

Join one of the most exciting, non-bias, no-frills, laidback wine drinking clubs in the surrounding Seattle area. With access to local, US regional and international winemakers, importers and business owners, this club will be sure to have everything you'd need in a Free Wine Only group of enthusiasts. We may not be the *Pacific Northwests' #1 Wine Club, but we are the Pacific Northwests' # 1ENTIRELY * FREE Wine Club. - Pacific Northwests' # 1 ENTIRELY * FREE Wine Club - Nominated For a 2011 Sh …

Flak·ey --- adj., to be unreliable, and/or absent-minded, flighty, fickle. Generally unresponsible Tired of the flakey group singles/friends scene in Seattle? Ever show up to a Meetup event, just to find that the organizer is a no-show and only a few other group members have bothered to attend? This group is all about those serious about meeting new friends, having a good time with old friends, meeting potential dates/mates and having a good time doing it. We'll have Fun Happy Hours, Wine tast …

This meet up is for book lovers and fans of coffee, wine, and beer! Open to young, educated professionals and graduate students that love to read and need a balance in life. We read both fiction and non-fiction books and explore all the great local restaurants, bars, parks, roof decks, and coffeeshops in Seattle! This is a laid back and actively social group, join for good company, social activities, and conversations! Some of the books we have read so far: What is the What, Brothers K, Roald Da …

We are a group of professionals who meet regularly for breakfast to discuss business ideas and find out ways that we can pass business to one another and help each business grow. We meet the first three Tuesdays each month for breakfast, as well as a social hour quarterly at our wine tasting room in Bellevue. Please find our schedule under our upcoming meetup events. Our group is formal, meaning that membership on our meetup site does not necessarily constitute membership in our group. We allow …

Let us live a long time by enjoying health and friendship of others. What better way than meeting for coffee or drinking wine at one of the wine bars? This is a great way to network. For those who are in a work environment or those trying to re-enter the work-place for a paying or volunteer job, this is the group to join. It would be cool to go on local trips together, eat out at restaurants, or simply go to a coffee shop. Any ideas are accepted.

Why travel solo when you don’t need to? Our small groups cater to women who want to travel in a safe, fun and comfortable environment. Whether you’re married, divorced, single, or widowed, there’s a camaraderie that soon enfolds. You could compare it to taking a private tour among a group of friends…travel doesn’t get better than this! Our well-planned packaged tours offer a rich blend of spa, culinary, wine, art, history and cultural immersion. We believe that today’s woman wants to have a hand …

Welcome to Eastside Premier Singles - a singles social events and dating page for singles who enjoy more upscale living through amazing, diverse and cultivated events *exclusively* located east of Lake Washington (Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Bothell, Issaquah, Sammamish, Woodinville). Come enjoy great theater, live music, fine dining, arts, outdoor adventures, sporting events, wine and cocktail parties and so much more! You don't always have to cross the bridge to Seattle to have fun, come see …

Don't need to hear about Liam's first steps? Don't care about Jason's struggle with what college to attend? Not interested in the joys of being a grandparent? This group is for women in their middle years or older (from 35 to 90 give or take a few years) who have never been parents, and have no regrets about that. We unapologetically love our childfree status. Married, partnered, or single...If you are childfree and happy with your choice, and want to socialize with other like-minded women in Se …

If sharing homemade tapas, drinking delicious wine and watching a foreign film with other people in an intimate setting appeals to you, then this group is worth exploring.  Join us in our venture and you can be the next host.

The Cook-Off Club is a group for those of us to who love to cook and sample other's cooking, and don't mind a little friendly competition. The concept is to host a variety of themed cook-offs that give us a chance to expand our skills and showcase some favorite recipes! You don't need to know how to cook a dish prior to signing up for a cook-off. In fact, every cook-off is a chance to come up with exciting variations on a classic dish! You don't have to participate in the competition to attend a …

It doesn't matter if you have lived in this area your whole life or if you have recently moved here. It can be difficult to meet new people and make great friends. I wanted to start my own group because sometimes it can be difficult joining a "well established" group where everyone already knows everyone else. This group is for over 21 who are looking to have fun and make new friends. This group is for ladies who enjoy dining out, movies, live theater, fun games, walking & talking, wine/beer tas …

Interested in meeting once a month (or more) with other Seattle area women over 40? Interested in books? Interested in drinking some wine with other women over 40 who have a similar interests? Then this would be a perfect group to join! This is a group of Seattle (and surrounding areas) women who share good relaxed conversation, books, wine and wonderful varied insights. We have selected 11 books to read over a 12 month period and will again choose a set in July of 2013! Upcoming: May: "The Pia …

Calling all women writers in the Seattle area, come join us for mingling, writing games and community. Help strengthen our local writing community! Connect with other women writers, have a glass of tea or wine, and play some fun writing games. Invite your friends! The more the merrier.

Calling all women that love science fiction, alternative histories, steam punk, cyber punk, stories about real science events in history, learning about the future of hackerspaces and makerspaces, and anything else out there that seems interesting. Opportunities to meet monthly at places around Snohomish, reviewing books and drinking good wine with like minded friends.

Foodies, gourmets, cooks, chefs, winos, wine enthusiasts, oenophilias, people that love life with a little spice and aromas

We're food makers, beer brewers, entrepreneurs, and artisans. We meet periodically to share ideas, seek advice, and learn what others are doing in Seattle's food startup community.

This Group is for anyone who has interest in River Rafting, Nature Tours, Camping, Wine Tours, Sight Seeing, etc. all skill levels are welcome. We started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. We look forward to meeting others who want to get outside and explore nature.

Cool Single Women Over 40 offers activities and gatherings for great single women interested in evolving quality friendships through arts, culture and single life outings.

This group is designed for lesbian and bisexual women in their 20’s & 30’s who enjoy getting together for outdoor, cultural and dining activities in the Seattle area. Events include skiing/snowboarding, hiking, biking, skating (inline/ice), running, picnics, art walks, museums, shows, sightseeing, wine tasting, happy hour and whatever else attracts interest.

Who We Are: From food novices to epicurean gourmands, Seattle Foodies always have a great time enjoying delicious food. Join us to share a meal with Real Foodies! It's just 2 bucks to save your seat at one of our communal tables. What We Do: We bring together Real Foodies around delicious food. Our events include restaurant excursions, food truck runs, food crawls, picnics, food festivals, food-related book launch parties, film screenings, benefit galas and more! Our group checks out restaurant …

“Calling all Professional lesbians! Love to meet other professional (employment) lesbians for various gatherings about Seattle. We'll meet every other week for HH, fine dining, theater, pub hopping, book shopping, wine tours, coffee stand ups, and whatever else fun.

Interested in being part of an organized mob of 1,000 white-clad picnickers who will descend on a secret location for a pop-up dinner party? This affair, a first for Silverdale, Washington, is based on the Parisian party of the same name, which began in 1988 as a reunion of 100 friends (everyone wore white in order to recognize one another), that has since grown to 10,000. Our Mission: There is no goal except to spending an extraordinary night — an unconventional picnic — and to re-appropriat …

The Kitsap Winery House is a group of fun-loving gregarous professionals creating a shared home and a network of new friends in the Kitsap area. I'm looking for a large house (5+ bedrooms) to share with people who prefer to live with other kindred spirits rather than living alone. I have a hobby winery and a group of friends who not only enjoy wine-making, they enjoy life. They are positive, humorous, intelligent, social, easy-going and proactive. I need to move out of the house I'm currently in …