5/13/13: Thanks for stopping by. The Bandits are temporarily closed to new members. Check back later this summer for open membership! The Lady Bandits is a fitness group for daring women over 35 that have gained 10+ pounds and are ready to get their sexy back! Have you been fat-happy with that new man and gained more than a few pounds? Have you put on weight due to injury? Lost your workout mojo? Has work or family made tumbleweeds of your training regimen? Regardless of the reason, it’s time to …

We are a Seattle-based group of women who like to work out at all levels. We keep things interesting for everyone by mixing things up with a wide variety of activities - from trapeze to swimming, kayaking to running we have something for everyone and YOU choose what you want to do. Please join us and attend something organized by our other members or create your own event.

An informal non-competitive women's running group (well behaved gents welcomed too) that focuses on getting sweaty, sharing stories, laughing and having fun. Beginners to well seasoned machines welcome. We encourage all styles and levels of runners from marathoners, 5Ker's to those who have yet to even buy their first pair of running shoes. Experience not necessary, just the willingness to run, share and most importantly have fun.

Taught by women for women! Expert female cycle coaches will help you learn tips and tricks for confidence on your bike and help you become self sufficient on the road. You will learn how to change a flat tire, how to ride up and down hills confidently and have all of your womanly cycling questions answered. You will meet women interested in cycling and learn how to ride in a group with others so you can enjoy the social camaraderie cycling offers.

Seattle-area ladies united in the bold pursuit of new friends, drinking, and irreverent fun-making. Lurk no more: if you were wondering where all the fun, creative, independent, literate ladies are, you found us. I started this meetup in part because I felt like so many of the other women-centric meetup groups tend to be a little heavy on the butterfly imagery or Sex and the City connotations.  Or focused around professional networking, babies, or exercise.  And those are all great things--espec …

You have the urge to let loose a little, but your friends don't? We know the feeling! Come dance to all types of music with us. We are friendly and respectful, diverse and accepting, so don't worry about fitting in-- you will find friends here. We expect to offer dance nights every night for a wide variety of music. If you're interested in attending an event that we don't already offer, please suggest it! We promote responsible dancing.

A bootcamp isn't a bootcamp unless there's some outdoor activity! This meet-up is a fantastic way to meet other pregnant women. I hope that during your pregnancy you will think of me as your very own personal resource! There are so many questions that come up and so much information to sift through...sometimes it's overwhelming. Join fellow Baby Bump Bootcampers for an hour of friendship and exercise. This is a supportive community for you to meet other women who are going through the same thing …

The Seattle Pregnancy Walks group is for pregnant women to meet each other, get some exercise and talk about all things baby. When we get pregnant it's such a monumentous life change that perhaps our other friends aren't going through. In this group you get to hang out with women who are experiencing the same things you are. The group is run by a labor and postpartum doula so you can also get all of your pregnancy / baby related questions answered. We walk at various locations around Seattle rai …

This group is designed for lesbian and bisexual women in their 20’s & 30’s who enjoy getting together for outdoor, cultural and dining activities in the Seattle area. Events include skiing/snowboarding, hiking, biking, skating (inline/ice), running, picnics, art walks, museums, shows, sightseeing, wine tasting, happy hour and whatever else attracts interest.

Hey girls...we all know it can be hard to make "real" friends in Seattle! This group is for any girl  that wants to make real, lasting friendships while having FUN! We welcome thoes who are new in town and looking to grow a support system here in Seattle as well as those ladies who have lived here all their lives and are looking for a few new friends! Meetups will be a wide range of activities and vary from very girly to not so much :) Here are some examples: Cooking Class (Or meetup at someon …

Meet other fans of Lesbian Literature here in Seattle. Chat about books while meeting fellow queer ladies who like to read and socialize. You can jump in and join anytime! The meetings are structured to discuss the books and get to know each other.  We start with introductions, something we thought about the book (longer than a sentence, shorter than a page), then we launch into discussion.  We discuss the book for about an hour and a half.  Then we end with our names again, last thoughts on the …

Art lovers have been meeting at Gasworks Gallery, in the Fremont / Wallingford district, quarterly for several years. It has turned into a huge free eclectic gallery party. We go through several cases of imported wine and have lots of great food for our guests. Everyone is ultra cool and we support MashedPotatoes.org's drive to feed people in the NW. Come and join us for a fun and free art party at Gasworks Gallery from 8 to 10pm every first Friday in March, June, September and December! War …

The FUNK of FORTY THOUSAND YEARS! Thrill The World is the annual global attempt to break the world record for the Largest Simultaneous Thriller Dance while raising money for charity.  November, 2012 marked the 30th anniversary of Michael Jackson's Thriller video. Each year in October the Seattle Thrillers join Thriller groups in other nations to perform at the same exact time.  The next performance will be Saturday, October 26, 2013, 2:00 pm at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square.  The local group …

Meet other local Black Professionals in the Puget Sound area and beyond! Singles and couples meet to network, make friends, socialize, expose yourself to adventure, new ideas, new poeople, fun (movies, dinner, dancing, weekend get-a-ways, winter ski trips, cooking classes, etc.), seminars, live shows, theatre, private parties, workshops, traveling, guest speakers, wine tastings & more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: ~ I AM …

Underwater Hockey is a fast, fun sport for women and men of all ages. Strictly non-contact, the game uses fitness, finesse and team tactics. Teams are co-ed and range from competitive athletes who travel to tournaments around the world to people who play just for fun. 6 players on each team play on the pool bottom with blunt sticks roughly a foot long to dribble and pass a plastic covered lead puck into the opposing team’s goal (same as ice-hockey). 4 additional players on each side continually …

We have been throwing fabulous parties for years! Now you can find out where all the cool free parties are being held throughout the Seattle area! Come join us for art, music and lots of cool, fun people! Gasworks Gallery

Gentle Yoga is a meditative gentle experience welcome to all with different levels of flexibility and strength.  Our instructor individualizes movements to maximize relaxation, flexibility and stress reduction.  Our goal is stress management, and allowing people to truly “be” with themselves for an hour and feel where their bodies need care, emotionally, or physically.

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …