This group is without boundaries....we will try not to be a "get together and eat" group because we all belong to plenty of those, but we will often include eating in what we do...but we hope, first and foremost to focus on interesting events, happenings, occasions, exhibits, parties, films, or ANYTHING we find interesting. We will welcome ideas, and allow others to host. We'll keep it lose, however, will hope that when an RSVP is really needed that our members will be courteous. We may even o …

The Living Social website offers 365 things to do in grand rapids, adding one daily. There are a wide variety of 'things' offered here and are listed as the 'best' of what Grand Rapids has to offer. I am making it a goal to get through this list before I move out of GR, whenever that may be, and would like to invite you to join me! I am hoping that making my way through this list will result in having adventures, meeting new people, and finding out what this city has to offer. Some days will inc …

From the new organizer, June 2010:  Looking forward to continuing this dynamic group's tradition of getting behind the scenes and learning about this great town and what it has to offer, it's history and it's future rather than being solely event driven.  Lets learn while doing! Meet other locals who are interested in Urban Exploration & Social Networking in the Greater Grand Rapids area! Want to find out more about the City you live in? Activities include walking, biking, and trolley tours of …

  Looking to make great new friends? Want to try some cool new places to eat? Go to some interesting events? Maybe meet that special someone? New to the area and want to meet new people? Well you can do all that and then some...And really have a great time too! The people in this great group are super nice and easy to get to know. So sign-up now, and be welcomed by our current members and get ready to get social! See you soon! Oh..I forgot one thing...They are funny too:) --Well not everyone! …

Do you love to cook? Would you like to get together with up to other people to prepare a full dinner, then sit down and drink and eat the feast we've prepared together? Would you like to learn from other experienced culinary enthusiasts, and share what you know as well? The only requirement for this group is that you have some basic cooking skills and want to learn more. We will be preparing some more difficult and challenging dishes that perhaps people would be afraid to try on their own...ther …

… IMPORTANT TIPS WORTH UNDERSTANDING ABOUT ALL MEETUPS & the interntl. company, meetup.com Meet-up groups are started usually by one person who wants to do certain types of activities and find others who like the same thing. However, how the group is handled, how things are done, not done - depends solely on the ORGANIZER who has the RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR THE WEBSITE OR COLLECT DUES and IS ALSO THE SAME PERSON WHO SPENDS THE MOST TIME keeping the group going. The usual fee the organizer pays t …

The season is well underway and we've been having wonderful rides.  Come on out to the Village Bike Shop Cascade and join us for an entry level bike ride every Wednesday evening.  Whatever your ability or equipment, you are welcome.  Ladies come with all types of bikes (comfort, mountain, road) and all types of experience (lycra optional). Typically we have two groups--one group heading out on a 10-12 mile ride at 10-12 mph pace and another going 20-25 at a bit faster pace.  This is a ride for l …

Looking for wonderful, sophisticated, intelligent, cool and classy ladies who enjoy dinner parties, brunch, movies, cocktail nights, clubbing, shopping and other "girlie" social gatherings, while meeting similar women and making great new friends. The purpose of our group is having fun and our events are always geared towards that. We meet at stylish places and do interesting things. If you are an open minded, outgoing, stylish, and fun lady, this is the group for you. Whether you're an achievin …