… Meetup days and times will vary to accommodate as many families as possible. There is an annual $12.00 membership fee to help encourage your commitment and involvement in this group and to help cover website costs and efforts put forth by the organizer(s). The membership fee is paid on your second visit (and every 12 months thereafter)- and possibly even given back to you and more - if you take advantage of the discounts I receive and can offer to you (such as joining us on our membership pass t …

Welcome to Consciously Attached Michigan Parents! Our vision of the group is to connect like minded families to meet for friendship, support, and socializing. Common topics may include: options in childbirth, breastfeeding, co-sleeping, babywearing, keeping baby boys intact, no/selective vaccination, diapering options, child led weaning, carseat safety, gentle discipline, holistic living, alternative schooling, etc. We can have fun by organizing playdates, visiting parks, going on nature walks, …

Friends of Adoption was started to bring adopted children (domestic or international) and their families together with other adopted children and families. We will meet regularly at rotating locations around the metro Detroit area where the kids can play and the grown-ups can chat and hopefully make some lasting friendships.

  Suburban Connections is organized to socially engage and connect African-American professionals and families who want build lasting friendships in suburban areas of Metro Detroit Area. (Initial meetings in Ann Arbor and branching out as membership grows). All members are required to post a photograph of themselves and answer profile questions. This group will have a membership dues or minimum event fees to help pay for maintaining annual meetup dues and expenses for any promotional/adversti …

I left the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses last year, after being raised in that faith and spending the better part of 13 years as an active, baptized member. Currently an atheist, I have been stripped of the love and association enjoyed with my believing immediate family and former friends. While the transition has been enormously painful (almost unbearably so), I have found great comfort in meeting others like myself. You needn't be an atheist to join this group; you needn't hold to any …

If you are looking to form relationships with other mom entrepreneurs who go through the same work life balance issues as the rest of us, then this is the group for you. No matter the nature , moms still need to take care of business whether its for a corporation, a practice, an organization or fitness class. Meet-ups for this group will focus on work life balance, building relationships and supporting each other for the better. Some meet-ups will feature guest speakers, while others will focus …

We are an Ann Arbor Area support group for parents of children and teens with ADD/ADHD and adults with ADD/ADHD.  Our mission is to provide local resources, education, and support to our members.  We have been running the parent support group since July 2009, originally started by parents Vivianne Schnitzer and Olga Gallego,  beginning an adult ADD/ADHD group this Fall (Teens are also welcome). We will soon be adding a children's play group gathering on a regular basis.  We are excited to announ …

This is a meetup where local singles, families, empty nesters, couples, and really families of all makeups can get information about hosting an exchange student. We are always in need of great families, this is a great place to get more information and have a great time learning about other cultures. We will also have guest speakers from other countries who were wither previous or current exchange students sharing what their experiences were like.

MichiganDogTrainer Awesome Adventures is organized by Michael Burkey's Michigan Dog Trainer. It's purpose is to provide fun outdoor events for Michael's students and their dogs which may include gatherings at dog parks, nature hikes, cross country skiing, etc. Membership is restricted to Michael's students and is permission based (based upon readiness for you and your dog to attend social outings with other dogs and people).   Non-students may join only after a successful dog evaluation (basic …

Got Kids? Expecting Kids? Looking for something to do with your kids, about your kids, for your kids and even AWAY from your kids? If so, you've gotta check us out! Let's start with our mission: To offer expecting parents, as well as parents with young children, the benefit of collective knowledge, friendship (for all kids, young and not as young) and lots of fun-filled activities. For our expecting parents! You can expect: Birthing Classes, Meditation Classes Pregnancy Yoga Classes Plus the exp …

This meetup group is devoted to the art of couponing and getting the most bang for you buck. We will mostly discuss grocery and drugstore couponing, but occasionally we will throw in events or discussions that will save you money in other areas, such as department store shopping, home canning, stockpile swaps, gardening, and more. I would also like to sponsor charity projects such as Coups for the Troops and feeding a family (or families) at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Be sure to check out our "D …

I have been a painting instructor for Michael's and workshops at a couple local galleries. Additionally, I wrote lesson plans for Michaels painting instructors used nationwide. Recently I set these aside to care for my elderly mother. I now only paint portraiture on commission, which can be a lonely existance! I miss the kids most of all. Just love their cheerful faces when they are painting and drawing.  Parents! This is a wonderful time spent with your child.  This group is intended to bridge …

The Puppy Mill Awareness Meetup of Southeast Michigan is working to end the mass production of dogs in commercial kennels ("puppy mills"). Our mission is to educate the public about the cruel cycle of commercial dog breeding and the pet store link. Read more about our goals, success stories, activities and studies on our  About Page. Our other sites: Facebook Blog You Tube Yahoo Group Media Coverage Petitions The Family Puppy Boycott Facebook The Family Puppy Blog Report Sick Dogs Find …

We are a diverse group of parents, Stay At Home, Working, or a combination of working in and out of the home, who love getting together to laugh and play as we navigate parenting in the Ann Arbor area.  We participate in many activities together including playdates in members' homes, playdates in the community and family themed events on the weekends.  We also have parents-only events that include a book club, mom’s night out, dad's night out and couple's night out.  Most of our members have you …

Innovation thru technology, and minimalist design. My name is Seth Kontny, founder Smk Startup Firm. To employ and empower individuals to think different. "We can change the word; as Steve Jobs said " When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life inside the world. Try not to bash into the walls too much. Try to have a nice family life, have fun, save a little money. That’s a very limited life. Life can be much broader once you d …

… It's the ritual of the first human families who walked the Earth. That it was traditionally performed nude shows SPIRITUAL NATURISM IS THE ORIGINAL SPIRITUALITY! You will not get notices for AVATAR by joining this group only. YOU MUST JOIN AVATAR TO GET NOTICES FOR THAT EVENT. Please learn about AVATAR and join here if you wish: http://shamanism.meetup.com/235/ Then visit the main Spiritual Naturists yahoo site on how to host your own Spiritual Naturist event.