Don't feel like schlepping all the way to the City? Your friends in Manhattan and Brooklyn won't come to Astoria? Don't worry, you've probably already noticed there are tons of great food, drinks, and entertainment right here in Astoria/LIC--and even more great people to share it with. You just gotta to know where to look! Don't live in Astoria? That's ok, too...let us convert you! Whether for brunch, lunch, dinner, drinks, or sport, "Why Leave Astoria?!" is a fun-loving group for adults to sh …

Every Saturday morning, we meet up for a friendly hike through the nature trails of Forest Park in Queens. We also hike to other locations for which we'll give ample notice. Who: Anyone who wants to escape into nature for a little while. Our hikes will take us over dirt paths, over fallen logs, and up and down easy hills. We average around 3 miles. Our highest hill is equal to about 3 to 4 flights of subway stairs in elevation. If you commute every day, you will be fine. No one will be left behi …

Feeling overwhelmed? Isolated? Come to Moms In Babeland (newborn-12+ months and find camaraderie and support on the "rollercoaster ride of motherhood". Group is led by experienced Mom's Group leader, who is a NYS Licensed Psychotherapist and Mom - still juggling many roles and demands and surviving it all! With sensitivity and humor explore: balancing your needs with baby, partner and others; relationship issues and family dynamics; stay-at home mom/working parent/ alternatives; role changes; …

Girls (over 45) Just Wanna Have Fun too! Whether you're married, single or in a relationship,we all need "girl time." This is your chance to make new friends, relax, have fun, try new adventures and share experiences with other women. Let's get together for lunch, brunch, movies, theater, museums, jazz, comedy clubs, day trips, spa days and just plain fun. Most meetups will take place in Forest Hills or surrounding areas of Queens. We will also explore NYC since it has wonderful museums, restau …

Other Queens meetups seem to meet right outside Manhattan (LIC, etc) and other Nassau County meetups seem to meet by Suffolk (Massapequa, etc.) This meetup is great for those who want to meet somewhere in the middle. Deeper into Queens( Bayside, Floral Park, Forest Hills, etc )and right into Nassau County (New Hyde Park, Garden City, Mineola, etc.) Membership is free and open to those 21 and older who want to hang out, relax and have fun in Queens and Nassau County. We will try to organize vario …

We meet at various sports pubs in Forest Hills and surrounding neighborhoods. Tennis and Baseball are the games we view the most. We will select a different restaurant that has large screen TVs for each meeting. Most of the time we will arrange for separate checks and a table that will seat the entire group.

This group is for those seeking fun and unique activities around the neighborhood. Queens has some amazing spots and we're out to prove that you don't necessarily have to commute into the city to have a great time. As of now, we've hosted events in Astoria, Bayside, Forest Hills, Flushing, Long Island City and Woodside. Some of the activities you can expect to find are trivia, museums, happy hours, billiards, trips to the beer garden and more. Our goal is to visit other amazing areas and meet ne …

Spiritual Inspiration at Hudson Valley Park of Study and Reflection with Silo's Message “Here are joy, love of the body, of nature, of humanity, and of the spirit.” Silo Enter the quiet of nature...... and take a break from the noise of the City. This meetup is for those of us living in the NY area who want to take day trips out of the City to relax, meditate, reflect, reconnect with ourselves, make friends and find spiritual inspiration in nature. All are welcome to join, including beginners. …

Do you LOVE going out in the city, but often wish you could enjoy spending time in your own neighborhood? This group is for women in their mid 30’s / low 40's who live in Forest Hills (or nearby) who love going out for food,  wine, cocktails and good friends.  This group is for vibrant, intelligent, and FABULOUS women looking to go out in their neighborhood and share a fun night with girlfriends. We will arrange dinner parties, happy hours and the occasional outing to a wine bar or Sunday brunch …

Ascension Church is an emerging faith community in the Forest Hills area of Queens and seeks to be an intellectually-engaging and spiritually-edifying resource for the community to connect individuals and families to God through the gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ. We wish to be the church for believers, seekers, skeptics, strugglers, and those who rarely or occasionally attend church. Visit our website for more information about our church, Sunday worship services, and programs and activitie …

We are a community protestant church located in Forest Hills Gardens. I created this meetup group to publicize our worship, bible study, fundraisers, movie nights, potluck dinners, adult outings, fellowship opportunities, chances to volunteer, etc.  For any of these events, don't worry if you only see a few rsvps from meetup members. These events are not dependent on meetup attendees to run.  So we look forward to seeing you at any of these events. Note: Forest Hills Gardens is a restricted park …

We are a group of women and men (30s, 40s, 50s) who plan to meet together socially, for dining, conversation, coffee, movies, book reviews, etc. You don't need to live in Middle Village or Forest Hills to join, only to want to attend events in these areas, or surrounding areas of Queens.

Calling everyone from Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills and beyond! What makes ! Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills Great neighborhood in the best city on the planet? The history, style, attitude, and diversity . . . sure, all of that is great. But the restaurants and local food establishments which have helped shape the cultural fabric of local neighborhoods . . . The places where the locals go . . . Well that my friends, is gold. Join me to experien …

"50 Hikes in New Jersey" is a book by Bruce Scofield, and a great "bucket" list of hikes in the State of NJ! Many of these hikes include historical sites, buildings and gardens, and of course trails/paths that carried revolutionary soldiers and merchants through a new land. Hikes range from easy to strenuous, and varying in miles. This group is perfect for the any level hiker wanting to explore NJ trails. Here's the list! 1 South Of High Point 2 Rattlesnake Swamp To Catfish Pond 3 Mount Tamman …

Hi Mamas, Welcome! This group is for new, expectant and current moms that live in Forest Hills and the surrounding neighborhoods (Kew Gardens, Astoria, Glendale, Rego Park, etc.) Here you'll get a chance to meet other mommies in the area, as well as find playmates for your little tots.  We have weekly gatherings and attend other events together on a regular basis.  Join us for: - Play dates - Mommy and baby/Mommy and toddler Yoga Classes - Outdoor exercise classes (stroller boot camps, etc.) - B …

This is a meet-up for knitters that live in or near Forest Hills.

Good Friends, Good Fun, Good Games! Have fun playing boardgames of all shapes and sizes with a friendly group of casual players. Everything from Monopoly to Settlers to Ticket to Ride. Don't know how to play? Don't worry, newbies are welcome. If you're in the Forest Hills, Queens area and looking for a group to play with join us!

If you love comedy like myself, lets get together and have some laughs.There are inexpensive comedy open mics in and around the NYC area, with a veriety comedic talent. I have a free weekly comedy open mic, where I bring a veriety of those comics to the stage every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Join the serious comedy lover club, come out and listen to comedians work out material or get on stage yourself. Come out and join me, Mel Garlick, on Tuesdays at Common Space Restaurant & Bar Lounge; 70 …

Join me for this 1 hour guided meditation where I utilize breathwork, guided imagery and Therapeutic Touch healing treatments to induce deep relaxation and to offer attendees relief of aches, pain and stress. This new Healing Group brings the benefits of guided meditation and the Therapeutic Touch healing modality to Forest Hills. We will meet once each month at Genesis Tree of Life Yoga and Wellness Center, 102-02/06 Metropolitan Avenue (lower level) at 71st Avenue. The next Guided Meditation H …

Football. Futbol. Soccer. This group is for anyone who plays The Beautiful Game. We'll play once a week after work on Tuesday or Wednesday at a local FH site. Intermediate to advanced skills preferred (e.g. high school soccer or equivalent). Pickup followed by drinks and soccer game watch when possible.

I'm a certified in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. I have been teaching at a Yoga studio in downtown Manhattan and would now like to offer this wonderful technology in the area locally. For those not familiar with Kundalini Yoga its a spiritual, mental and physical practice all geared towards self healing. A usual set works on Prayanam (breath work), Asnas (yoga postures), meditation and chanting to bring an overall sense of peace and well being. No previous yoga experience needed. I ha …

This is a group for all single professional individuals in their 30s, early 40s, living in or near Forest Hills (or anywhere actually if you don't mind the trip). All events will be held in Forest Hills. I wanted to start this group to allow for (relatively) young professionals to meet outside the city. The goal of this meetup is to meet, mingle, socialize and build meaningful friendships with QUALITY professionals. We welcome cool people, who just want to relax after a long day, make some intel …