PAX Programs is in the business of educating women about men - and educating men about women.  PAX, the Latin word for “peace” – and also an acronym for Partnership, Adoration and Xtasy – creates peace between the genders by providing unique and immediately useful information and tools to both women and men. The interesting thing is that we also learn a great deal about our own gender and ourselves throughout this process. The PAX Pacific Northwest community is led by a group of volunteers who a …

Do you want to meet new friends and to dance and socialize? Do you find old-fashioned gender roles in partner dancing unnecessarily restrictive? You've come to the right place. We're queer folks and friends looking for opportunities to learn and practice the following types of social dances: - Argentine Tango - Ballroom - Blues - East Coast Swing/Lindy Hop - Fusion - Hustle - Salsa/Bachata - West Coast Swing - and any other type of dance that you can imagine and would like to organize!

AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. This established group welcomes new members who would enjoy belonging to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. This Meetup is public outreach for our local branch (Tacoma and the surrounding area) which was established in 1907. We have monthly meeting from September through May with stimulating programs on timely topics. Our meetings are open to t …

This group is for organizing and conducting the Seattle RailsBridge Ruby On Rails workshops. The goal is to increase gender diversity in the Ruby community by helping women learn Ruby and Ruby on Rails. The workshops are geared to help primarily women learn Ruby on Rails. It is a free workshop and any level of experience is accepted. Anything from "I have never coded before in my life" to "I have been doing this for years and just want to see what is up with this Ruby on Rails thing" will be fi …

Meet other Northwest Single Professionals through our fun events, including speed dating and other singles gatherings. This meetup is focused on Northwest Professional Singles who are busy and are looking to meet new people and make connections. The primary focus of this meetup is to help people make connections through our many Speed Dating Events. We also occasionally have other events for Northwest Professionals on the go, such as Happy Hour gatherings, nights out on the town, & sporting even …

“ComingOutWomen” is a support group in the South Sound designed for women who are exploring sexual orientation and identity…who are at ANY point in the coming out process. Coming out is not a single event, but a life long process. Women at the group may be in our 30s, 50s, 70s…whatever age. Alternate names for the group are "Women's Space" or “Wednesday Women” (as on the meeting room door sign—for the sake of anonymity). Together we graw in AWE: Authenticity, Wholeness, Empowerment. A woman who …

Stimulating and intellectual conversation; needleworkers interested in a variety of needlecrafts are invited. We are retired, or not, currently mostly not working and enjoy the company of others interested in all forms of needlecrafts. We are gender indifferent, originally from different areas and would like to welcome you to our group.

Life Bliss Meditation is part of a worldwide movement for meditation, health and healing. We conduct meditation and yoga meet ups which are meant for everyone irrespective of gender, race, religion, color or creed. We have meditations for beginners and long-time meditators. Our meditations are designed by enlightened master Paramahamsa Nithyananda, and come from ancient traditions such as Hatha Yoga, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, etc. Our meetups offers a unique chance to learn directly from the living …

The Seattle Bocce League is hands down the EASIEST and MOST FUN way to meet new people and make new friends in Seattle. Bocce is that game where you try to get the big balls close to the little white ball. 1) You don’t have to have any experience; most people have no idea how to play when they start in our league. Next thing you know they are experts. 2) Anyone can play!!! Regardless of your athletic ability, gender or skills you WILL HAVE FUN IN OUR LEAGUE without breaking a sweat!!! ( NO SWEAT …

This group seeks to open up a space for people to talk, on both conceptual and personal levels, about gender, particularly with concern for feminist issues;  this has historically spilled over into discussion of other forms of marginalization and privilege. We seek to explore ideas about feminism, gender, sexual identity, race, and class, bringing in theoretical ideas, but more pertinently, to how we experience these ideas in our lives personally. We are here to change our own awareness and the …

Intimate Polarity discussions are for people with a strong masculine or feminine sexual essence who are living in a lifelong monogamous relationship, are interested in learning about it or are looking for this kind of relationship. In this group we celebrate the duality and sexual energy of the masculine/feminine, polarity, tao, yin/yang, and tantra with a commitment to monogamy. Vive la différence! Often it is men who have a masculine sexual essence, and women who have a feminine sexual essence …

Are you new to Seattle? Do you fall somewhere on the LGBTQIA... spectrum? Are you looking to build and establish new friendships, socialize, and explore this wonderful city? Then check out the Emerald City Queer Transplants. What better way to start than by congregating with people who are in similar situations? This group is open to anyone who identifies as other than straight; straight allies are always welcomed. Feel free to join the group even if you are not new to Seattle, but looking to ex …

Our purpose is to stimulate new friendships and substantial conversations, usually around a table and including food and drinks. We started things off focusing on The Top Ten New Year's Resolutions of All Time and talked about lies, murder, and adultery. This time around we are going through a series called "From the Playground to the Real World", looking at topics related to growing up - things like dreams, conflict, gender issues, and autonomy. It's a simple setup: an interesting topic, some d …

For those of us who work weekends there don't seem to be many options for joining a motorcycle group or chapter. Join me for various weekday rides in and around Snohomish county. All ages, genders, ethnicity, cultures, experience, and bikes are welcome. Not affiliated with any motorcycle group. No dues, just good company. Also looking for a group partner/ride captain.

You are invited to join our community of Kriya Yogis spreading Earth Peace through Self Peace. Our group practices the same Kriya Yoga given by Babaji as mentioned in the book "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda. We practice under the guidance of our SatGuru, Yogiraj Siddhanath. No matter your religion, race, gender, orientation, class, creed, or personal philosophy Kriya Yoga is for you. It complements all walks of life, and contradicts none. Our community has many opportunities …

I'm starting this group as a local group for those of us north of Seattle who are interested in Open Role Social Dancing (partner dances where dance roles are chosen by preference, not assigned by gender). People of all genders and all orientations are explicitly welcome. Dances featured here may include Country, Swing, Nightclub 2 Step, Salsa, Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango, and any other dances that become popular in our classes and social dances. If you are interested in Open Role and/or sa …

We are a Global Community who's Purpose is to inspire women to Be more, Create more and Collaborate more. It's a celebration of feminine collaboration, personal growth, and connection with amazing women in your local area. We'll be sharing some incredible insights into the power of Oxytocin (a naturally occurring hormone) that creates a feeling of connection, trust, bonding, and harmony. It's the missing piece for women who are passionate about creating a more conscious, peaceful, and prosperou …

The allies we needed then! The allies we need now! Men becoming the men our friends, communities, and families need today! We’re a diverse group of men exploring an evolving world of gender and sexuality asking ourselves: what does it mean to be a man in today’s society? How can we support and challenge one another to grow, to more fully participate in a world we honor and care about? Once a month we will explore our relationships to ourselves, other men and our world. Last Tuesday of each month …