Welcome to The Charlotte Lady Hikers (Charlotte, North Carolina)!  As we start 2013 and begin our 7th year of hiking together, we reflect on the natural beauty found in our state parks, national forests, and local nature preserves.  We have a love of the outdoors and an appreciation for all of God's creation.  Hiking brings release from stress, builds our fitness levels, promotes peace and tranquility of mind, and introduces us to new friends.  We usually hike 5 or 6 miles of easy to moderate le …

Greetings, and welcome to Shambhala Center! My name is Shusara Akona Kumara. I am one of a multitude of people here on our Mother Earth at this time to hold and increase humanity's light. While I have always been an avid student of metaphysics, my full awakening began in 2007 when my Kundalini was activated and I was lead to my spiritual mentor. I now carry my memories of where I came from and my mission here. My job is to help awaken humanity and to act as a guide for those who wish to make g …

This group is for Charlotte area outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, walking, exploring NC nature, and making new friends. We are a network of people who are interested in meeting up for hikes in or around the Charlotte/Piedmont area. Beginners to experienced trailblazers are very welcome. Meetups are mostly held on weekends, but can be scheduled for anytime others want to participate.  Any member is invited to suggest and possibly lead a hike or other activity.  Just e-mail one of the organiz …

Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) is committed to preserving, protecting and restoring wildlife habitat in the South Eastern area of the Charlotte Metro area. Welcome to ALL ages! Outdoor Fun, Social and Educational Outings. Our meetings are open to the public and take place on the first Tuesday of the month from September through May at the Matthews, NC Community Center. http://matthewsnc.gov/Departments/ParksRecreation.aspx

This is a group for those who just want to get outside and get moving! Meetup has some great hiking and running groups but not many walking groups. If your looking for some walking buddies that won't run you into the ground but can still keep up a good pace...JOIN! Please feel free to suggest a walk in your area. We have members in the group from Lake Norman area to South Charlotte!

We are the Charlotte Area Holistic Network that represents spiritual, physical, mental and emotional wellness. We believe in holistic wellness a way of life. Members may be just learning about what holistic living looks like to them (and the path is different for everyone), or you may have been involved with health products/services, fitness, nutrition, eco-friendly, personal growth, healing or faith works for some time. We welcome anyone who wants to enhance their journey on the path of LIFE. M …

This is a men's group dedicated to the great outdoors activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking, biking, overnight travel, extended travel, etc. to the most beautiful natural places both near and far. This is for men of all ages, single or attached. If you have the passion for the outdoors - the mountains, the raging rivers, the spectacular waterfalls, the grand views, the high mountain meadows, the beauty of our coast line and all of the natural diversity of this state, region, …

Can you say .....art, music, nature, and culture for all, adults , to explore and enjoy right in our backyard. And then there's our Incredible members and friendships to be made! We are a fun group of ACTIVE adults mostly from the LakeNorman/Mooresville area who come together to meet and be merry, as well as make new friendships. Our  events include: art, music, nature, and culture for all, adults  Dinners, happy hour drinks, visits to museums, private parties, wine tastings, going to some of th …

The Charlotte Sahaj Marg Center offers group meditation two times weekly.  In addition to regular meetups, we host monthly workshops on topics of interest and also meet for breakfast most Sundays at Panera Whitehall.  Quarterly regional gatherings draw practitioners from across the Carolinas.  Throughout the year, many from Charlotte travel to the ashram near Atlanta for seminars and spiritual enrichment.  We welcome anyone interested in meditation and spiritual growth to explore the opportunity …

There are pet owners and animal lovers everywhere around Charlotte. I would like to bring them together and share our pet stories, ways to keep our pets safer today, and methods to protect them from harmful things that could shorten their lives. I would like to check out the natural foods that are now available and look into natural remedies for ailments. We could share effective dog training tips, helpful advice for dogs that don't get along with other pets and jealousy. We should investigate p …

Charlotte Yoga Club, serving Metro Charlotte & beyond (currently Dilworth, South Park, Plaza MidWood, NoDa, University, Fort Mill & Lake Wylie)! CYC was created to offer quality and cost effective yoga and other physical practices led by area instructors from various studios! In addition, during the warmer months, we hold many classes in the most natural setting...the great outdoors! We offer many different styles of yoga and other forms of fitness practice including Tai Chi, Pilates & More. The …

Meet other local Harley-Davidson enthusiasts and riders. We are a group with no ties, we love to ride, respect nature and enjoy being in it.We don't bring our politics,religion,bad karma's or bad feeling to ride with,life on Sun. is for love,peace and fun. Weather permitting, we ride every Sunday except around the holidays when we participate in as many charity ride as we can. When Panthers play home games some of us try to stay local to tail gate by the stadium. We believe it is better to have …

We are a club of motorcycle enthusiasts sanctioned by BMW Motorcycle Owners of America that has served the Charlotte, North Carolina region for over 25 years. We hail from both North and South Carolina as Charlotte is near the border between these states. Our members generally ride BMW motorcycles but all brands are represented and all are welcomed. Our mission is to continue with the traditions that seasoned BMW motorcyclists are accustomed to and offer new generations of BMW riders the same op …

This group is for those who are interested in sustainability and eco-friendly issues. We hope to bring together people who are interested in a greener lifestyle. If you are interested in reducing your consumption of natural resources, green energy, composting, living in a smaller eco-friendly home, etc. This is the group for you! Our group meets about once a month to discuss a topic. We keep it very informal, so while we have a topic, we will let the conversation flow.  From time to time we have …

Dr. Kenneth Haas practices holistic care with a chiropractic degree, specializing in difficult and chronic conditions. The meetings will discuss physiology of the body and how functional measures can be used to treat and eliminate body imbalance naturally.

What is the Charlotte Conscious Dance Community? We are a collaborative of 5 movement and dance facilitators dedicated to bringing you movement and dance experiences designed to connect you with your heart, body and soul.  We gather and unite people with bodies that are longing to move, minds ready to share, feelings open to nurturing and spirits eager to explore through movement and expression! We facilitate conscious, expressive, transformative and ecstatic dance classes, workshops and Nia J …

Interested in the paranormal? Interested in learning about investigating from an experienced paranormal team? Interested in attending investigation events or personalized informative tours discussing paranormal phenomenon? Welcome to the Carolina Paranormal Meetup Group. The "official" meetup of Charlotte's Carolina Paranormal team. Membership to this meetup group is free. Paid events and attractions will be promoted and may contain a fee to participate where noted. Information about all publ …

Holistic Solutions focuses on ideas for body, mind and spirit to inspire, educate and support our members. This group will offer alternative healing techniques, information about herbs and the opportunity to create your own products, aromatherapy, life coaching, spiritual development, vision boards, goal setting, crystal therapy, natural hormone balancing information, weight management, holistic alternatives to stress and depression, and much, much more.

Hello Women of African Descent! I am a professional black woman over 40 and would love to meet with seasoned professional black women for networking, enjoying the art of leisure time and simply being around good quality nice people. This will be an environment where we can grow our business and have good fellowship with honest, unselfish and good natured people. What makes this specialized group even more special is that we also get to come closer to talking about areas of interest that is in ou …

We Are Change NC is the North Carolina chapter of We Are Change (it is open to anyone even if you do not live in NC). We are dedicated to promoting truth, education, preserving Liberty, and restoring the United States Constitution. We strive to expose how the world truly functions, as a top down hierarchy ruled by the ultra elite, perpetuated by the illusion of political choice by the left/right paradigm, and by the Federal Reserve private central bank. We also work to expose the concerted effor …

Rogue Dames is hiking club for all women. The Dames are a group of women who are looking for an adventure in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.  We hike slowly, enjoying each others company, because we know it's not a race, it's about enjoying the outdoors.  And when we reach the top of every mountain, you will find us cheering, high fiving, and clapping for each other. We have hiking for all levels!  Beginner hikes, moderate hikes, and more advanced hikes.  We offer all levels of backpackin …

This group is designed to have fun and meet other moms who are into organics, nursing, baby wearing, attachment style parenting, and doing our individual best for our sweet little ones! Whether you are a new mom interested in learning more or are a seasoned Mom, you will fit in well. We will have monthly meetings, as well as play group events and Just for Moms events. Moms-to-be, new moms, or moms of school age children are all welcome. i hope this group is inspiring and helps parents deepen the …

The Charlotte Dog Walking Meetup will provide opportunities for all pet enthusiasts to find activities to participate in with their pets and an opportunity to learn more about local pet events that our meetup hopes to attend in the Charlotte area. Examples of activities include but will not be limited to: 1. "Out With Your Dog" Meetup the third Saturday of most every month from 930am-1030am. Is an opportunity to gather and go hiking or on nature walks with your dogs. 2. An update of local pet …

Ready to make some simple changes for lifelong health? Whether you're just getting started on a healthy eating path or have been on the road to wellness for years, we've got something for you. Join us for book clubs, movie screenings, lectures, yoga and fitness classes, healthy cooking classes, tastings, support groups, healthy happy hours, and much more right here at your neighborhood Whole Foods Market.

Moon Circles NC is an open circle; everybody is welcome regardless of tradition or experience.  We are informal and eclectic, and hope that everybody will feel comfortable joining us. We will meet each month on or around the New & Full Moons to circle together. The New Moon is a great time to set new intentions or begin new projects.  Join us to make some magic on the New Moon!  The New Moon Circle is open to women only. We will participate in a pagan or nature themed guided meditation at eac …

This is a group for people interested in Raw Vegan Food?not just as a diet, but as a lifestyle! You are what you eat, so come join us for delicious potlucks, fun discussions, and exciting outings sure to bring out your natural side. Any and everyone is welcome, whether you are just interested, or if you have been doing this for a while. We have a lot of things in the works to help everyone (including us :-) reach weight, health, and mental goals. Let's get there together!

Green Yogis is a Green Yoga Sangha (Community) whose goal is to unify yoga with ecology. Let's infuse sustainability into our practice and set an intention to be more environmentally responsible yogis. We organize workshops on sustainable yoga studios, greening your practice, improving sustainability and health at home, and promote yoga and meditation workshops. We organize outdoor yoga classes to encourage a connection with nature.

Everyone is talented for talents are expressions of Love. So all is available to all! Knowing this, our meetups all explore the overall process of discovery as well as our natural inner talent of communicating with the Divine.  All talents being of Love are all about self-discovery, life-discovery, and God-discovery! It's all about 'asking' and 'receiving,' letting go of our 'lack and limiting mentalities' so that we can discover the fullness and fulfillment of our Birthright as sons and daughte …