Meet new friends groups near Summerville, SC

The #1 Jazz meetup in the world is right here in the Carolinas!!

Looking for current proffessionals and people interested in the field, like myself, to engage in productive communication. I would also like to hear from people planning events themselves. I would like to encourage networking and learning about the field. I know there are a ton of planners in the area, let's see how we can benefit each other!

This group provides support, education, and socialization for those who are currently following or interested in transitioning to a whole foods plant based lifestyle. Any one wanting to learn more about or seeking support with living or transitioning to a plant based lifestyle should attend. We will share tips and strategies, food, recipes, meal plans and resources spiced with fun and laughter. Come mingle with like minded folks and make new friends!

Do you want to have fun, make new friends, enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner at one of our many local eateries, or attend exciting Charleston area events? If you are a woman aged 55+ in the Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, or North Charleston area, then this is the group for you! We meet each Thursday at 12:30 at different restaurants to enjoy friendship and culinary delights. Meet Ups are also periodically planned for cultural events and festivals in the Lowcountry and beyond. We are a small, close knit group dedicated to forming lasting friendships in a supportive, inclusive, and uplifting setting.

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT:

1. Because this is a small group there may be a waitlist to join. Apply only if you are genuinely interested in being an active member, and I will work hard to find you a spot. If you join but are not participating you may be removed without notice to allow someone on the waitlist a turn to join in the fun.

2. We are a group of ladies aged 55+ dedicated to friendship and supporting one another through life’s twists and turns. This is NOT a group to network in for business agendas. Do not join if your goal is to sell us something or you want us to use your business services.

3. The only fee associated with this group is a nominal $5.00 per year membership due.

4. Do not be discouraged if events show a waitlist—if you want to attend, SIGN UP ANYWAY! Everyone makes it off the waitlist 99.99% of the time. When I see a waitlist I work with our venues whenever possible to create additional openings.

5. Do not RSVP to an event if you are not reliable!! I cannot stress this enough. When you RSVP for an event consider it a serious commitment (even if you are on the waitlist—because you will get into the event 99.99% of the time). The RSVP list and waitlist are only for members who are fully committed to attending. It is rude to RSVP only to ‘hold a spot’ for yourself to ‘keep your options open’ in case you decide at a later time that you may possibly want to attend. If a member is repeatedly dropping off the RSVP list they will be removed from the group without notice. I work very hard to forge good relationships with venues willing to accept larger groups. This has become increasingly difficult due to COVID/staffing issues. Restaurants specially staff to accommodate our group, and they lose money (and confidence in our group) when our numbers plummet ahead of an event. It is also highly inconsiderate to group members who wish to have the spot, but need and deserve adequate notice so they can attend. The majority of members are highly reliable and do not need to be reminded of any of this. These guidelines are detailed for those that do need reminding. I’m not trying to sound mean, but this is a serious issue for me and all Meet Up organizers.

I look forward to welcoming you to the ‘Ladies Who Lunch’ family! 

This group meets all over Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Ladson, West Ashley, North Charleston, Mt Pleasant, The Islands and Moncks Corner..........we wil even do day trips to cities a little farther out. I am open to suggestions for ANY things you might want me to set up a meetup for. Sometimes I will ask someone else to be the host if I have a last minute business conflict. This is an all inclusive group for all ages and genders but geared primarily for adult activities. We welcome singles, couples........whatever. If you are new in town or just want to meet some new friends or some friends with different interests, check us out. Some of our events are obviously child friendly so it gives parents and grandparents a chance to get out and bring the children along, while socializing with other adults. Some of us who don't have children would enjoy the opportunity to see them. You'll know which events they are but if there is a question, just ask me. Some events even allow for your fur children. I don't make those rules.....the venues do.. The best meetup I was ever in was a mix of people from multiple countries and backgrounds, mostly people in their 20s and 30s with a few in their 40s, 60s and 70s........that's what I'm going for here...............a wide range of people who can compliment each other and be kind and have fun. NORMALLY I'm A HUGGER BUT during the CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, we've been greeting each other with HELLO, the peace sign, Namaste or the Spock's Vulcan Salutation.....and we are washing our hands with SOAP and water and staying at home at ANY SIGN of illness.....Now that many of us have been vaccinated, I'm back to HUGGING....... I HAVE a large Banner on a stick, It's a burgundy color and says BE KIND. I will be holding this up at crowded events so you can find us.. Above all, let's stay safe, be kind and have fun.

Dues are $10 per year after a 30 day trial period.

Transparency and free movement is increasingly becoming the foundation for our world and our new way of being. This group was created with these principles in mind. Others in this group may share freely of themselves, their journey, and their desires to assist and help others in the world. Anyone interested in the metaphysical world, energy work, holistic psychotherapy, alternative medicine, green, and, or free energy, holistic pet health, unity, oneness, uniqueness, and or other spiritual and alternative modalities are welcome in this group. The greater variety of topics and experiential sharing in this group, the greater cohesive of holistic living and integration can occur for ourselves, others, and the world. Meeting and sharing ourselves freely is the basis of this group and posting events freely and at no cost concerning our professional or private work is of welcome refuge here. Those who join this group are met with open arms in supporting and living our lives cohesively in changing our local community, as well as our world. One community at a time is our motto. Donations helps this group remain open and free and are gracefully appreciated and received with open hearts.... We understand that cohesive living is the only true paradigm for a new world and opening our hearts and helping others is our only way of getting there... Great love and blessings to you! <3

Utilizing information taught by some of the greatest personal development teachers of all time, we'll be looking at the inner workings of the mind from a whole new perspective. We'll explore the concepts of personal development as taught by Anthony Robbins, Brene Brown, Katie Byron and more to uncover the factors that influence our decisions. We'll look at basic human needs and how they become the driving force in our lives. From underlying beliefs to programmed patterns, we'll support each other in a journey of self discovery as we learn to identify the obstacles that limit our progress and keep us from living to our fullest potential.