Ft Lauderdale metro: April 2008 Archives

Memorable Meetups

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I've moved around a lot in the last few years, so finding new people and places has been challenging. My medicine is a meetup, taken as needed.

What is a "meetup" you ask? Meetups are special interest activity groups where membership is free and there is no commitment. Perfect for busy people.

meetup logo.pngMeetups are an automatic way to find like-interested compadres. You don't have to know anyone to be received as a new friend. People extend their hand and introduce themselves immediately. Everyone is in the fold.

Leaders set the tone. A leader is a crazy and selfless person who is willing to put all these activities into the calendars of the disenfranchised. They are the go-to people at an event.

From what I understand, meetups are intended to be social clubs. There is a de facto "no meat market" law. In fact, sometimes groups get a slap on the wrist for treating as such. I wouldn't rule out meeting a romantic partner, but that's not what they're about.

Meetups www.meetup.com

MY FAVORITES
Florida
Outdoor Adventurers Klub (OAK) -- adventurers.meetup/94
Blues of South Florida Meetup -- blues.meetup.com/87
Coffee & Creative Minds -- coffee.meetup.com/300
Prime Timers Social Club -- www.friends.meetup.com/514
South Florida Kayaking Meetup -- kayaking.meetup.com/130
Film, Theater, Culture -- theater.meetup.com/108

Boston
Boston/Cambridge Ethnic Food Meetup Group -- diningout.meetup.com/364
Women Sports Meetup -- womensports.meetup.com/30