The purpose of this group is to meet other people who suffer from extreme shyness, social anxiety or phobia, and work through and past it forever. We offer support, understanding, and the opportunity to share your story and experiences with others who face the same challenges. Together, we will learn and practice the skills it takes to over come social anxiety forever.

Passionate about using design thinking for social innovation? Want to collaborate with a dynamic group of changemakers, social entrepreneurs, designers and artists. Want to get involved and do something with your skills. You love to network but you are really looking to collaborate. Then your in the right place. We are a interdisciplinary group devoted to bringing together communities and designers with one goal: Projects that are socially conscious.

A community of like-minded, values-driven professionals interested in exploring, pursuing and prospering in a social-impact career. The social impact landscape can be described as the nonprofit and public sector as well as social entrepreneurship and socially enlightened corporations with commitments to sustainability and social responsibility. This group provides an opportunity to support each other in our efforts to succeed in careers that provide greater meaning and purpose while allowing us …

Do you enjoy wine?  Learning?  An expert?  Are you 30+ and looking for a way to meet down to earth people who share your enjoyment of wine? About every 6 weeks, the Manhattan and Astoria Wine & Social will either put together a food and wine dinner, find a great deal at a good wine bar, or even just go to a good wine bar.  If you are looking for relaxed folks who can find no better way to start or end and evening than with good wine, you have found the place. We are non-discriminatory on geograp …

Are you a small business owner that's tired of hearing the same old social media presentation? Are you not getting clear answers to your social media questions? If so, Social Media for Small Business - NYC is for you. Social Media for Small Business - NYC is here to educate and facilitate meaningful discussions for eager small businesses on the latest social media trends, tips and tricks, and specific techniques to improve your reputation and your relationship with your customers using Facebo …

Maybe you don't fit? because you are not societally gorgeous, not religious, not slim, you're into politics, psychology, not perfect, too intellectual, left wing, chicken wing!!not a swinging single, not a drinker, not a smoker, not rich, not a Wall St. or Madison Ave. groupie, not a Happy Hour junkie, don't wear make up, or high heels, or ties, maybe you have beards, tatoos, long hair, maybe you are YOU!! not a xerox copy of the rest of society..so here I am a full figured large curvy woman rea …

Welcome to NYC singles social where single gather for all kinds of the events. If you are new to New york or a native New Yorker seeking dance, happy hours, singles nightlife, open bars, roof top bars, wine tastings, boat cruises, sporting events, business networking, fashion shows, movies, dinning, and concerts. Join us. We offering both larger and small events so that members feel comfortable in their own preferred social network setting. Most events are free admission. The group's age focus i …

If you love to sing, listen, have fun, make friends and enjoy exciting nights out, The New York Social Network Karaoke Group is for you!! Are events are mainly in cool and casual restaurants and taverns in the city where the focus is on socializing and cheering on our new friends who love karaoke or are up there for the first time. Admission is always free! We have 100,000 songs to choose from and always a fun and friendly host to make your night enjoyable whether you come alone or with a group …

This group is for Singles ages 21-50. Manhattan can be a tricky place to meet people.  This group is designed to create intimate social gatherings for single professionals. We pair up with great groups like New York Social Network and hold fun, interactive events and social get togethers.  The main goal of this group will be to attract outgoing, confident and fun people who WANT to get out there and meet new people. See our main website at http://www.AndThatsWhyYoureSingle.com

Overcome shyness and gain confidence in interpersonal interaction. Work at your own pace with gradual exposure in manageable steps. Initial session is free. 10 session program for $200 Please do come see if the program is right for you. Who should join? Those who suffer from shyness, social anxiety, introversion and general difficulty interacting with others. Why members should join: To overcome social anxiety by facing the fear with gradual exposure in manageable steps.  Focus is on inter …

The New York Social Network and Adventure Group for ages 23-33 is dedicated to planning fun and interesting events for fun and active people who are looking to network, connect, socialize, learn and explore! We are affiliated with www.newyorksocialnetwork.com which is a company that has been planning events in NYC for over 7 years. Most of our events will be geared exclusively for those who are ages  23-33, other events may be partnered with the larger group or events where we will have a speci …

Welcome to the New York Social Network Hike, Ski, Camp, Adventures Group.  We are dedicated to hosting several events for those who love to play in the great outdoors!  Our members are 20's - 40's and  come from all over the tri state area!  If you love making new friends, networking, connecting and being active this group is for you! Group organizer Dave Cervini is the owner of www.newyorksocialnetwork.com and has been planning social events in the city for 15 years.  Dave was also an event pl …

This Meetup is designed to help people enrich their social relationships, increase creativity, enhance spontaneity, and meet new friends. This is not a superficial singles discussion; it’s an exclusive social experience based on the concepts of Fromm, Maslow, Reich, Ellis, and other greats in humanistic philosophy and psychology. The philosopher Martin Buber said that life is an encounter with oneself, others and nature, but we need to have these encounters enhance warmth, mutual understanding a …

The New York Social Network Singles Tours, Trips and Adventures Club focuses on planning fun tours, scavenger hunts, trips and social activities designed to bring dynamic and active singles 20's - 40's together in exciting, casual and fun evironments for networking, connecting, mixing, mingling and learning! We are affilliated with www.newyorksocialnetwork.com who have been planning fun events in NYC since 2004!

This is an upcoming and exclusive NYC social network for LGBT and gay friendly parents along with their children.

This meetup is for women who love going out in NYC and making new friends: from exploring new hot spots to restaurants and dancing, to hiking and other outdoor activities, Eat Play Love NYC is for women who are all about having a great time and socializing. Come meetup with us!

Are you 30 or above and looking for a new circle of friends to hang out with? Do you have a positive attitude, enjoy socializing? Ladies do u keep it cute and classy (meaning drama free) men do u Love to relax and have fun? Then what are you waiting for hit the join button, and hopefully I will see you at the next meet up. Here is a list of various meetups that will be held: Dining out Movie Night Concerts Comedy Shows Sports events Casinos Trips local clubs lounges weekend gettaways BBQS/Picnic …

Leadership can be lonely for men in their late 20s, 30s and 40s who are more traditional. In fact, the journey to becoming a leader can be lonely process, especially if you tend to be more moderate-to-conservative-to-libertarian in your views. The higher we're promoted the more we as men find ourselves isolated and increasingly friendless. This is a group for up-and-coming and mid-career professional men who, because of their public status or positions at work, have few, if any, close male frien …

Have you ever wished you had a place to hang out and like-minded people to chat with after a long day in the field? We hear you! That's why we created this meet-up group to provide a space for busy social workers to meet and enjoy happy hour together. Come grab a few drinks and have good conversations with your fellow social workers. Let's get together for some much needed "self-care" and networking! This is open to all NYC social workers and related mental health practitioners! Come to our even …

This is a group that offers the chance for Astoria singles to meet! Why not?Let's get together for affordable activities in our wonderful neighborhood. Lets socialize and brainstorm together. Lets explore relationships and dating... Don't be shy! Ideas, books, music, movies, yoga, exercising, foodies, all welcome! Looking forward to meet everybody.

Our meet up group is a new place to meet people, socialize and dance in New Jersey. Our group is about partnership dancing - SALSA, BACHATA, MERENGUE, SWING, HUSTLE, TANGO, BALLROOM, WEDDING DANCES, AND MORE! Meet up with us and be part of great social parties in New Jersey! We are looking forward to dancing with YOU!

“Let's get together for affordable activities in our neighborhood, like going for runs, having picnics at Riverside Park, dog play dates, crafting, eating out locally and just socializing. These events will be geared for just the ladies, but I have a mix of interests so suggestions are welcomed.”

We are a group of fun New York City area single people that organize singles parties and themed social events. We are all about creating a relaxed, fun environment to socialize and meet new people.

This meetup group will feature various types of meetups for modern young Jews in the Manhattan & Westchester areas. Here are some things we'll be doing: Outings Meals Dinner & A Movie Happy Hours Ladino (Djudeo-Espanyol) Language Discussion (SEPARATE EVENTS) Concerts Book Discussions (SEPARATE EVENTS) Much more! This group is for young, hip, socially 'with it' people who are looking to connect with a wide variety of other young Jewish people in a fun, no-pressure atmosphere, where people care …

This is a group for anyone interested in kickboxing. Our class is designed as a fun social atmosphere where everyone holds the top of the line Muay Thai Fairtex Pads for each other. Sessions begin with footwork and a light warmup followed by a series of combinations that we work on the pads with boxing gloves provided by our gym. Classes take place in our state of the art training facility with an amazing view of the GW bridge right next to New York City. Come learn kickboxing with new friends i …

As a working mom of a 14 mo adorable little girl, I have been struggling with finding the time to meet other moms who are on a similar schedule as I am. I would love to organize weekend outdoor playgroups and potluck picnics as well as evening social activities for moms who live in the area (UES). It would be great to make some new friends, share experiences and have fun together! :)

We get together every Wednesday to play dodgeball on Manhattan's Upper East Side and then head out to our sponsor bar for drink deals and bar games. And you should probably come do that too, wouldn't you say?! Coed, social sports: shenanigans, tomfoolery, ballyhoo, and general smiley good time funsies all around! Looking forward to getting to know some fresh faces, meeting good people, and playing with some new folk play in our upcoming season! Why would you NOT want to run around like a kid, ma …

Are you a small business owner? Do you do marketing for your company? If so, then this group is for you. Gone are the days of simply posting a shingle or an advertisement in your local paper, now there is Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin and more. Do these topics confuse you? Are you not sure about how to utilize these avenues to bring in more business? This group is here to rescue you. The group will feature informative and interactive workshops on social media as well as informal get tog …