Finish Writing Your Book was started by Carlos.  I accepted the title of organizer because I am a novice writer and I recognize the need for a support system.   The purpose of this writing group is to gather for motivation and inspiration, enhance our writing skills, and challenge ourselves to move in new directions. Novice and unpublished writers 21 and over are welcome.

Who We Are? Sunshine Sprouts is a meet up group designed to support First Coast Families interested in laying a foundation for early literacy and enhancing parent/child communication though the use of American Sign Language with babies and children (Birth - 8 years old).  We enjoy fun play dates at the park, the beach, library and other great locations in Jacksonville!! Why Sign with Hearing Children? When introduced to children at an early age, sign language can help children excel in academics …

We are the local chapter of the American Singles Golf Association (ASGA).  Our name says it all . . . meet more singles . . . . play more golf.  ASGA has more than 70 chapters in the U.S. with more than 20,000 members.  If you are single and want to play more golf and meet new friends you never knew you had, both male and female, you have come to the right place. We golf all year round at golf courses in and near Jacksonville.   Typically, we play golf at reduced rates. Ours is a social brand of …

You love big data sets, the surprise of unexepected findings, speaking the secret language of hidden patterns. You are not alone! Let's keep it informational but relaxed. In an expanding field like Big Data, we will not be short for potential topics to discuss as a group. Because of the broad skill sets required in the field, we could learn a great deal from one another. Key Words: Big Data, Data Science, Data Scientist, Data Analysis, Data Mining,  Statistics, Statisticians, Business Intelligen …

Whether you are an experienced photographer or if you just received your camera yesterday, the Jacksonville Photography Club has something for you. Our members are some of the friendliest and most helpful photographers around, and are always willing to share photography information and help newcomers. Events are regularly scheduled and include a wide range of events such as location shoots, photography workshops, instructional classes, and even social events. The main goal of all our photoshoo …

Hey guys! Like playing cards?? Have a board that's been sitting around collecting dust but don't know what it's for or haven't played in awhile? Well, this is the group for you! I am originally from Northeast Ohio, been in Jacksonville for 6 years and it's really hard to meet people here who know how to play, so I thought I'd start the group! All ages and skill levels welcome!

PhotoFusionUSA.com is marching across the USA educating the photography community with hands on learning opportunities. PhotoFusionUSA is not just another photography meetup group. Its main purpose is to provide practical knowledge to todays photographer and consumer too.  While teaching the art of photography the the practical and ethical business practices of photography is also shared. PhotoFusionUSA invites anyone with a camera to become a member.  It doesn't matter what your skill level is. …

Stand Up Paddle Jacksonville welcomes you to the fastest growing water sport around! Stand Up Paddle Jacksonville is a Meetup group for any and all SUP enthusiasts who enjoy the outdoors and socializing with like-minded friends!  If you're interested in the sport of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP), this is the group for you! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, Stand Up Paddle Jacksonville is the place to MeetUp! Our meet up group is open to all skill levels, but we do ask that al …

The North Florida Natural Fiber Society encourages the use of natural fibers such as wool, silk or cotton in knitting, crocheting, spinning, and weaving for practical and artistic purposes. The group is open to all skill levels from the newest beginners to the advanced multicrafter. Come for a visit and a chance to try new things.

I would like to meet photographers in the Orange Park area with lots of great ideas for outdoor / nature minded shoots. All skill levels are welcome, as we can all learn off of each other. I know the basics of my DSLR, but would love to meet like minded people to share and learn from. We can start by meeting once a month and expand as our group expands.

Our mission at NJPM is to host photography events mainly held north of the St Johns River covering North Jax, Yulee, Fernandina, Callahan, and Hilliard areas.  Not all events will be held in that area but we will strive to provide many.  Events providing fun opportunities to broaden your skill set in all areas of photography. We will learn tips and tricks, lighting and other seminars, post editing techniques, as well as share portfolios with each other for critiques etc. We are an interactive le …

Seeking remote viewers and those interesting in learning about remote viewing in the Jacksonville area. All skill levels are welcome. We will meet regularly to practice and hone our skills. All methods and protocols are acceptable. We will use a double blind protocol for all viewing sessions. Come join the fun.

This is a women’s leadership development organization for high-impact individuals and institutions. Our mission is to empower emerging and accomplished women who with the knowledge, skills, network partnerships and opportunities for mentorship and community outreach. Together we can expand our impact on our businesses, organizations, communities and ultimately, our society. I designed Financial Divas to be an easy and enjoyable step for women who want to grow their financial "smarts"!If you feel …

This is a group for programmers in Jacksonville who want to get together and code in the company of other programmers. All skill levels and programming languages welcome.

SHE CAN SHOOT has become the largest female only firearms training chain that incorporates a total hands-on teaching method, while also using certified and experienced female instructors. Presently, our SHE CAN SHOOT chapters are on the East Coast including Missouri. SHE CAN SHOOT is committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged. We are also a group of wom …

Do you love to create with paper? The purpose of this group is to get together with fellow paper crafters who love to scrapbook, stamp, and make cards. All skill levels welcome to meet up and share fun, inspiration and creativity. Let's get together and play with paper! Several years ago I fell in love with products from Close to my Heart.  I was so impressed with the coordinated paper, inks and stamps that I recently signed up to become a consultant!  My passion is to teach others the technique …

Our goal is to get people really excited about their lives and help them develop confidence, clear goals, effectiveness in achieving their goals and dreams, create great relationships, enjoy work more and have  a lot of fun.  Anyone can join. Please tell your friends. We have on going workshops each month on: Creating a process for getting and staying motivated each day for happiness (and success). Learning the "secrets" of happiness and success that really happy and successful people know and …

Want a free place to practice your grappling? This is a new group designed to be an opportunity to roll with like-minded individuals and meet other folks nearby that want to practice and may not want to join one of the local gyms (or who want to augment their membership with extra practice). It's not a class, just open-mat time, open to all skill-levels. I started this group because I don't have time for regular membership but I want to continue to keep my skills sharp. Right now I have 10x10' o …

JaxFunc is a study/user group for exploring functional programming and we are open to all levels of expertise, from novice to expert. Although our primary language is clojure, all functional languages are welcome including Haskell, Erlang, Scala, or any language from the LISP family. We have monthly meetings for presentations, demos, and/or discussions around functional programming topics applicable to all skill levels. We also offer an OpenHack session for a chance to experiment and explore th …

This is a group for anyone that has ever wanted to make a video game, and will work to make that happen. If you have a background in programming, art, marketing, writing, etc. this is for you. Too often we come up with great ideas, but due to daily limitations we never see our ideas to fruition. I have some ideas in mind, but due to my own limitations would love to meet up with other people with similar interests, that have the skills and knowhow I lack. Lets make a video game!

Welcome to the Jacksonville First Aid & CPR/AED Meetup Group! This is a Meetup group for all First Aid and Rescue enthusiasts. I am retired United States Air Force Colonel Jere Cook. I am a retired Combat Engineer. For many years I traveled the world for the United States Air Force. I have served in: Alaska Japan, Korea, Honduras, Turkey, Desert Storm and the current conflicts in the Middle East. I retired from the Air Force in 2008. After Air Force Flight School, I was stationed in Alaska, assi …

Welcome to the Jacksonville Power Team, we are a group of individuals dedicated to personal development, growth and improvement, while building a phenomenal peer group. Our group will meet at least once a month in the Beaches or Southside area of Jacksonville, FL. Our goal is to meet other Tony Robbins graduates and local fans of personal development experts, such as: author and success coach, Anthony Robbins (Tony Robbins), Jim Rohn, Steven Covey, Deepak Chopra, Zig Ziglar, Jack Canfield, John …

We are a group of Outdoor loving, Water seeking kayakers. Kayakers meeting other kayakers for camaraderie, fun, and stewardship on our waterways, Northeast Florida (Duval, Clay, and St. Johns Counties) and Southest Georgia Areas are our backyards and FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PADDLE JACKSONVILLE MEET-UP. We are not an outfitter or associated with any kayak companies or organizations; We are an Open Group, You the members of the group pick and choose what trips Paddle Jacksonville meets up for …

A MEN'S LAIR FOR SOCIAL EVENTS This lair maintains a social group for men in Jacksonville, specifically those aware of the self-help community. It works as a buffer for positive male relationships as well as positive relationships with women. It isn't always easy in a place like Jacksonville to find a group of men with a keen mind for psychological wellness, and in this group, we support and encourage each other to have those kinds of relationships. Guys, let's be honest. This isn't another grou …