whether you're just coming out, part of a couple or an older gay man, a professional or artist, we all face challenges as gay men living in nyc. this meetup is an opportunity to help support and learn from each other and foster new friendships.

HIV Positive and looking for advice and support? HIV isn't WHO we are, only something we are living with. While it is absolutely possible to lead a long, healthy life in "the situation" (as I call it), there are many challenges that we face.  Meet others coping with issues of: -Stigma -Depression and anxiety -Medical care -Understanding test results -Medication -Dating and relationships -Disclosing your status to others -Work or State Benefits Come join us for an informal, optimistic, non …

The Families Civil Liberties Union is embarking on a campaign to significantly improve the family law process in America.  Ambitious?  You bet.  Attainable?  Absolutely.  The Families Civil Liberties Union is a professional, politically neutral, national activist organization headquartered in New York City. We refuse government funds. Our mission is to represent the thousands of disparate, autonomous fathers’ and mothers’ groups and millions of fathers and mothers that have been damaged by the f …

Men ONLY meetup group in Down town New York City, that focuses on the book and activities in the book No More Mr. Nice Guy, by Robert Glover. All guys are welcome to join... single, married, straight, gay, etc. IMPORTANT!!! To help keep the RSVP from being meaningless in this group, please ONLY RSVP if you're going to be responsible enough to actually attend, not just if you hope to come. If you can't make it for whatever reason, please change your RSVP to not coming by at least the day before …

WELCOME TO AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY OF MEN THAT DATE HOT WOMEN. YOU WILL BE INVITED TO BOTH LIVE AND VIRTUAL EVENTS TO HELP YOU CONTINUE YOUR EVOLUTION IN THE DATING ARTS AND SCIENCES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP IS TO PROVIDE MEN WITH TRAINED WINGMEN AND A DEEP EDUCATION 1. MEETING 2. CONVERSING 3. SEDUCING 4. COURTING THE MODERN WOMEN WITHOUT FEAR OR SELF-DOUBT. YOU WILL BE SUPPORTED IN DEVELOPING YOUR DATING SKILLS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. THIS COMMUNITY IS FOR: 1. SINGLE MEN 2. DIVORCED MEN 3. REC …

NYC gay massage and male bodywork for men Meet with gay and bisexual men who enjoy male bodywork for men and man to man massage  exchange, male massage and gay massage in the New York City tri-state area. Join us if you are interested in bodywork and m4m massage as methods of relaxation, stress relief and intimacy. We welcome both experienced as well as those new to male bodywork and gay massage who wish to expand their knowledge and enjoyment in bodywork and massage, gay tantra, sacred touch an …

These days in New York City, we have seen some dramatic increase in number of AM/WF couple and more AM/WF couples have placed wedding notices in New York Times. Yet, when this Meetup group was formed in early 2012, aside from us, there were NO Meetup that specifically supports AM/WF couple or singles who are interested in getting into AM/WF relationship back then. (At the point of this writing - January, 2013 -this is actually the ONLY ONE in the East Coast United States, one in California and o …

We are an LGBT peer-led discussion and support group dealing with emotional health and wellness. We provide a safe, open and non-judgemental environment encouraging members to listen to each other, share experiences and learn ways to cope, heal and grow. We do this in an atmosphere of welcome, acceptance and empathy. We currently meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at the LGBT Community Center in New York City.

The goal of this meetup group is to provide a forum of support for gay men suffering from shyness and social anxiety. Social anxiety can manifest itself in our lives in a range of different ways. From a seemingly harmless shyness around others to the panic and fear of agoraphobia, social anxiety's impact on our lives runs the full spectrum. First off, I think sharing our stories amongst each other will help us learn that we are not alone. Second, I think developing a support system can be a c …

This club is unique, as far as support groups go, because the key is to have fun and facilitate friendships while educating the community about epilepsy. We can introduce each other to favorite New York City venues and bond over similar issues. We usually meet on the last Sunday of every month to discuss a different issue and enjoy a different activity. Anyone's suggestion about places or topics will be greatly appreciated as this is YOUR club. I want this club to be an upbeat experience because …

"Opportunities do not float like clouds. They are firmly attached to individuals. If you’re looking for an opportunity, you’re really looking for people. If you’re evaluating an opportunity, you’re really evaluating people. If you’re trying to marshal resources to go after an opportunity, you’re really trying to enlist the support and involvement of other people. A company doesn’t offer you a job, businesses and people do. Opportunities flow through congregations of people. Those with good ideas …

This group is for supporters of the English men's, women's and U-21 teams primarily based in New York city but relevant for the USA. It will be a place to network and to arrange to get together to watch the games.

I am an Entrepreneur, Small Business Consultant, and Certified Life Coach. This group was started to help Gay Men and Women to create a Life they Love by discovering and following your Passion. This Coaching and Consulting group's purpose is to bring together like-minded people to encourage members to let their inner entrepreneurs OUT, and helping you achieve all that you want in your Career, Business, and Life. This Coaching and Consulting group exists to assist, encourage, and develop entrepre …

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused psychotherapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or neg …

** This group is open to the partners or friends of people participating in Mustaches for Kids NY- http://www.m4kny.org/** Does your partner or friend have a mustache? Do you love/like/respect your partner or friend but their mustache make you uncomfortable? You're not alone! Join the Partners of People with Mustaches Support Group. Bond with other people who are partnered with or are friends of people who have mustaches. Learn how to make eye contact with your partner/friend without laughin …

I should start by saying about a year ago a woman started a group with the same name. It has since been disbanded, I do not know why. I want to start the group again. I am in Hudson County, New Jersey, but the meetings can be held anywhere. Probably in NYC is best. Or if it takes off, we can alternate meetups: one time in New Jersey and another in New York. The meetings are free. We can meet in cafes, libraries, suggestions are welcomed. The terms Fatherless Daughters/Fatherless Women is a syndr …

Present moment awareness is a powerful way to find inner peace, cultivate self-knowledge, practice acceptance, and have more FUN ... even through the challenges of everyday CITY life! At the New York Eckhart Tolle Meetup, we aim to cultivate a healthy, happy, and stress-free way of life by helping people experience and celebrate the power of now. Our guide in this journey is Eckhart Tolle, known for his inspiring best sellers The Power of Now and A New Earth. At our gatherings, we don't "teach" …

A group for successful men who want even greater success with women and business. Add more horse power to your career, great car and amazing apartment with tools that work. You already have the beautiful woman, but you wonder about those exotic, sultry and sexy women you encounter during your day. Or you want to know how to reach this level. For the confirmed bachelor, recently divorced man, someone fresh out of a long-term relationship, want to date interracially, date much older, date much you …

Meet with local wingmen and RSD coaches in your area to discuss meeting and attracting women. And then go out to bars and clubs to practice what you've learned! RSD Inner Circle was created to enrich the RSD experience overall and for those who wish to integrate RSD more into their daily lives. Imagine what meeting regularly with others in the RSD community could do for your game, and for your life! RSD Inner Circle will provide opportunities to enhance various aspects of a member’s social, men …

Women in Motion! This group's mission is to: 1) encourage women of all ages, and backgrounds to run and walk their way to better health and fitness. "If you run, you are a runner. It doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run." - John Bingham Now shall I walk or shall I ride? "Ride," Pleasure said. "Walk," Joy replied. - W. Davi …

Black Writers Guild of America (a division of The Today Group) is a professional organization that supports African American writers of various literary backgrounds. We are an organization that provides advocacy, education and support for writers in a very competitive industry. BWGA was established as a network for creative African American literary professionals nationwide. All BWGA events are sponsored by the East Coast Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network and the New York African Amer …

Learn dating skills from dating coaches, life coaches, pickup artists, PUAs, and anyone else we can find who has proved themselves to be an amazing teacher and presenter. The New York Dating Skills Workshops for men feature the best talent (dating coaches and pickup artists) we can find to give super cheap presentations and advice on dating. Learn everything you've been missing. Our Pickup (PUA) and Dating Skills meetings are also a great opportunity to share advice with new friends, gain suppor …

African American heterosexual committed couples coming together to embrace, empower and strengthen our relationships through  fun-filled events, sharing information and spiritual principles. If you are honest and sincere about nurturing your relationship and are aware of the power in commitment between  black men & women, this is the group for you. **No Swingers Please**

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 …

“This is a group for anyone interested in Tantra Yoga, Conscious Relationships, Meditation, Sexual Healing, & Sacred Sexuality. All levels of experience are welcome. We started this group because we wanted a community of friends to learn and practice with. After getting Certified as a Tantra Educators, we noticed that people didn't have a solid support group to get questions answered, and to move through hurdles that show up when our process deepens. We want to be with smart, conscious people as …

The Times Squares Square Dance Club is the largest LGBT-and-Friends social square Dance Club in the country.  We provide educational, social and recreational opportunities through Modern Western Square Dancing in a gay environment. As NYC's only LGBT-and-Friends Social Square Dance Club, we are a diverse group of men and women, gay and straight of all ages who enjoy the fun and benefits of square dancing. We teach and offer dance opportunities from Mainstream through Challenge 2 as defined by Ca …

Fresh Fruit Festival presents themed monthly mix-and-mingle networking events for LGBTQ artists and supporters every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in the Lower East Side from 7pm-9pm. A brief artistic presentation by our notable invited guests is followed by a lively, candid moderated panel discussion between the artists and audience. 1/2 priced drinks for the first half-hour. $10 cover. Great company. Great cocktails. Great connections.

Founded in April 2008, the New York Poly Women's Group is the first polyamory group in the Tri-State area exclusively for women. Polyamory is the practice of freely developing your own kinds of honest, informed and consensual relationships with multiple partners. Our purpose is to create a support network for women exploring polyamory, or dealing with their individual poly situations. At most poly gatherings, men outnumber women and typically dominate the conversation. The founders saw a need fo …