This is a group for those interested in group runs starting in Long Island City. There are running clubs based in north Brooklyn and Astoria but none, for reasons I can't explain, in LIC. Goals of the group: change that fact; connect people seeking running partners; explore new routes. All skill levels welcome. Envisioning runs in the 4-7 mile range but the beauty of the experiment is it's entirely flexible to the wants of those who join!

Calling everyone from Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills and beyond! What makes ! Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills Great neighborhood in the best city on the planet? The history, style, attitude, and diversity . . . sure, all of that is great. But the restaurants and local food establishments which have helped shape the cultural fabric of local neighborhoods . . . The places where the locals go . . . Well that my friends, is gold. Join me to experien …

We are a Co-Ed pick up soccer group / league that play soccer for FUN! Our games are outdoors and we play our hometown Long Island City (1 Stop / 3 min from Grand Central), Brooklyn & Manhattan. Beginners, intermediate, & advanced players are all invited to come play. Why play with us: Each session consists of THREE, 25-30 minute games with a break after each game. Teammates are highly supportive & everyone gets involved in play. Play is at a good level, but not too competitive. No rough play …

Williamsburg and the surrounding neighborhoods have been expanding with artists, hipsters, eclectic people of all sorts and a fairly large gay community. Williamsburg is a haven for culture and diversity and a great central point for nearby neighborhoods of Greenpoint, Bushwick, and Long Island City, to name a few....all communities joined by Queens and Brooklyn's very own "G" train!  We're fortunate to live in or take part in one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in NYC.  This group incorporate …

I want to help develop an audience for creative live music in and around Astoria. Making good friends and connections is also not besides the point! By joining you'll get invitations to local jam sessions and concerts right here in Astoria and Long Island City.

NEW ADDITION: By popular demand, Long Island City has been added to this group geographically! This is a group for friendly, non-judgmental people who can’t (or don’t want to) plan way in advance. It's a group for people who DO like to meet up last-minute and grab a beer with someone in the neighborhood...or coffee for round two of a long day...or pig out on fatty crap at a bakery… (You don’t have to live in the neighborhood to meet up in the neighborhood.) Meetings can be as short as 30 minutes …

To build a local community of LIC/Astoria residents who want to see social change for the better in our neighborhoods and beyond. If you'd like to join the conversation, go here: http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-astorialic-queens

We have been playing casual softball on Saturdays since 2009. Men and women of all ages are welcome. Our field is conveniently located near the Roosevelt Island Tram and the F Train.

This Meetup group was originally founded in 2008 by a handful of German-speaking parents in Astoria. In fall 2012 the group was integrated into the CityKinder network, a community and resources website for German speaking parents in the Tri-State area. Our purpose is to connect German-speaking parents in the New York Metro area who are interested in socializing with other families and teaching their kids German, as well as providing education and support on a variety of topics concerning interna …

This group is for those seeking fun and unique activities around the neighborhood. Queens has some amazing spots and we're out to prove that you don't necessarily have to commute into the city to have a great time. As of now, we've hosted events in Astoria, Bayside, Forest Hills, Flushing, Long Island City and Woodside. Some of the activities you can expect to find are trivia, museums, happy hours, billiards, trips to the beer garden and more. Our goal is to visit other amazing areas and meet ne …

Don't feel like schlepping all the way to the City? Your friends in Manhattan and Brooklyn won't come to Astoria? Don't worry, you've probably already noticed there are tons of great food, drinks, and entertainment right here in Astoria/LIC--and even more great people to share it with. You just gotta to know where to look! Don't live in Astoria? That's ok, too...let us convert you! Whether for brunch, lunch, dinner, drinks, or sport, "Why Leave Astoria?!" is a fun-loving group for adults to sh …

This group will be a chance for artists to break out of isolation and critique each other's work. All critiques are welcome but we approach our critiques from a standpoint of encouragement and love. So if you are looking to be congratulated on every stroke you make or looking to put people down this is not the group for you. We will be a traveling group, my studio is in Long Island City, Queens, yours might me in Bushwick or Astoria. I haven't quite figured out how the group will be structured i …

Moving to a new neighborhood can be intimidating. There are so many places to go to, where to start? And why start it alone? Join the Astoria Newbies Group so you can make some new friends in your new hood! If you recently moved across the river to Astoria or LIC, come and join this group. We can make new friends in the area, and discover the neighborhood and all that has to offer together.

This group is mainly for Brooklynites (and Brooklynophiles) that want to photograph in the borough or a short subway ride beyond. Our focus will be on emerging trends in the borough. We will explore areas such as the emerging Brooklyn waterfront from Long Island City, through Greenpoint/W’burg, to Red Hook and beyond. Suggestions for shoot locations are welcome. Brooklyn is a state of mind, not a destination. If you want to photograph Brooklyn tourist attractions such as the Brooklyn Bridge then …

Want to do occasional fun things with neighbors in your own age group. Red hats are women who want to have some fun in later life ("wear red hats") and boomers are those of a certain age who share a common background. Hey, we helped change the world, we should not be fuddy-duddies now. Not talking about crazy ideas (unless that is what your "red hat" is), just companionship and fun. A night at the theatre, a moving potluck, a day trip?

We are passionate writers looking to meet other passionate writers. Our group loves to have fun and our atmosphere is warm, welcoming, playful - at times even silly. At the same time, when we get down to it, we offer sincere feedback, trying to improve each other's work. We believe that to give good feedback we have to tell the writer what worked well first, what moved us, what inspired us, what made us want to punch something or someone. Then, we talk about what can be improved. The environment …

This is a group for anyone interested in ballroom, latin, world dances. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I LOVE to dance, I want to share this interest with people like me. Looking forward to meeting you on the dance floor!

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH KIDS WHO LIVE IN WESTERN QUEENS & Nearby (Greenpoint, Ridgewood, Midtown Manhattan,etc...)!!! Let's connect!!! I wanted to create a group that hosts and lists many affordable activities & events, so that parents & kids can find something engaging & wonderful to occupy themselves with and get out of their homes, make friends, get fit and have fun! Another aspect of WQKids is as a community interface where members can post various parent-related info and confer with other par …

"If a man must be obsessed by something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, and perhaps a bit better than most. A small sailing craft is not only beautiful, it is seductive and full of strange promise and the hint of trouble." - From The Sea and The Wind That Blows E. B. White -- 1899-1985" Meet with other sailing enthusiasts at our Meetup events, attend sailing education seminars, share stories, find skippers, find crew, and go sailing!!  Last year many members became crew on competitive …

Sailing Enthusiasts probably is the best way to sum up this group.  We will meet to swap stories, socialize, but most of all to make plans to GET ON THE WATER, and enjoy the sailing lifestyle.  It's not necessary to have either a boat or experience. The membership dues are $12 a year and are strictly enforced. Want more information? Check out our "About Us" Page at http://sailing.meetup.com/4/about/

Thank you for visiting the New York City Archery Meetup Group! We are a friendly and diverse bunch of folks, brought together by our love for this ancient martial art.  We have all sorts of shooters...olympic recurve, compound, traditional, primitive...whether you've been shooting your entire life or you've never held a bow before...it's all good! Our "home" range is C&B Archery in Hicksville, Long Island, although we occasionally do field trips as well as outdoor shoots at Cedar Creek park in …

Interested in the collectible card game based on Star Wars, George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice & Fire novels, or another fantastic series? The New York City Cards community has players in Manhattan, Long Island and Brooklyn who meet regularly in Manhattan (near Grand Central) for casual play. For those interested in participating, we also host competitive events several times a year that attract players from Boston, DC, Pennsylvania, and other parts of the U.S.

"Without seeing Sicily you cannot understand Italy: it is in Sicily that you find the key to everything". Goethe, Palermo 13 April 1787. ("Italien ohne Sizilien macht gar kein Bild in der Seele: hier ist erst der Schlüssel zu allem"). Ciao! Come meet new amici, taste Sicilian food and learn about the island's wine. Our events and meetings celebrate Sicily, its authentic food, traditions and culture. Whether you are just curious about Sicily, have been there many times or are planning a trip the …

We are a group of upscale and creative professionals who come together and share in exciting wine and chocolate happy hours, wine and cheese parties, wine tasting mixers and art openings for singles and couples primarily throughout Long Island and some in New York City too! It's all about the pleasure of your palette! Let's relish and share in those moments with great friends...our monthly wine and art mixers will consist of social/business networking, wine, art and professional Long Islanders f …

I decided to start this group because In a place with so many people, it makes absolutely no sense for anyone to have nothing to do! Anyway, what's the most common thing people do? EAT, everybody likes to eat! Its stress free and pain free. Its great way for anyone and everyone to enjoy life! Just sit, eat, and enjoy the company of others. Partying is ok and there are other groups for that, but if you're like me, sometimes you want to stop and just enjoy a hot dog on Coney Island, or some pi …

I may just be the ideal person to represent the Italian culture because I am Italian-American raised in the smells and cultures of Italy in NYC and hope to bring my personal experiences to the group to keep it going strong. My parents are 100% Italian while I was born in NYC as a first generation Italian-American Paone. Growing up, I spend many Summers in Italy and recall them to be the best Summer's of my childhood. Spending the Summer months in Italy was a special time allowing me to expe …

Welcome to AlumniMeetup.com NewYorkCityUniversityConnection ( IVY , SUNY , CUNY , Graduate , Private, ETC) If you live in or near New York City(NYC~Manhattan, Brooklyn,Queens,Bronx,StatenIsland),Long Island,New Jersey, ETC &are in the "Real World" or college whether undergrad. or graduate school,Join this group and invite your friends! If you are still in graduate school or graduated years ago, whether law, medical, business , education, arts/theatre or whatever the subject! Whether you gra …

This is a social group for people born and raised right here on this fair island. I thought it would be fun to connect with others from similar backgrounds, as I think Manhattan is a real subculture and there is something unique about having grown up here. Everyone I have met recently is a transplant or from another borough, so that prompted me to start this group. Please note that I don’t mean “better”. I’m not being elitist, or a ‘borough snob’, so please don’t send me nasty emails making th …