Social Groups

Capital NAAFA
This non-profit human rights organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. They have monthly socials.
703-912-1646
Inquire by sending an email to: capitalnaafa@cox.net

DC Active Singles
DC Active Singles is an affordable membership-based activities club for single professionals ages 30+. They host 15-20 activities per month, including recreational events, social and networking events, cultural events, day and weekend trips, and more in DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland.
www.dcactivesingles.com/

Euronet International
Euronet International events that attract professionals from their late 20’s to late 50’s.  Events are held in the evening that have lots of music and are fun.  Reasonable admission price of $10.  They also hold events in Paris!
www.euronetinternational.com

FHUN (Friendship Heights Urban Network)
FHUN is dedicated to building the community of young professionals young parents and families, and students in the Friendship Heights, MD and DC area. FHUN’s primary goal is to help transition Friendship Heights into a destination spot for people of all ages and backgrounds, and to convince people to think of Friendship Heights as a place to go for great shopping, eating and fun, as opposed to a place that people merely pass through on their way to D.C. or Bethesda.
www.fhun.net

International Club of DC
The International Club of DC events attract internationally minded professionals interested in cultural experiences.  Events include wine tastings, black tie galas, charity events, and sports activities. 
www.internationalclubdc.com

The Ivy Singles Social Club of Washington, DC
The Ivy Singles Social Club (ISSC) is a coalition of Ivy League, Seven Sister and other prestigious schools' regional alumni associations that sponsors social activities. The events are open to all single alumni of member schools and their guests. Most of the attendees are in their 30's, 40's or 50's, but all ages are welcome.
www.ivysingledc.com/events.html

Maryland Upscale Singles
Focus has been on the Baltimore-Annapolis areas 35 year old plus with singles dances, cocktail parties, beach parties and cooking classes.  Possible expansion into Montgomery County Maryland. 
www.mdupscalesingles.com   

MEETin Washington DC
Whether your interest is rock climbing, trying new restaurants, or going to museums  MEETin will help you find people that like to do the same. MEETin lists hundreds of social and athletic activities in the DC metro area. 
www.meetin.org/city/MEETinDC

Meetup Washington DC
This website lists hundreds of groups aimed at matching up people depending on interest. Groups can be very specific or broad depending on age, location, religion, ethnicity and interest.  Some groups listed on the site cater to Jewish singles, over 30 singles, single parents, and singles living in particular communities in the DC metro area.     
www.meetup.com

Organization of Vietnamese Professionals
The Organization of Vietnamese Professionals purpose is to connect and foster working relationships among the community of professionals of Vietnamese interest; to create and maintain a network that embraces the values and traditions of Vietnamese culture, that serves the Vietnamese community, and that supports each member in achieving their personal and professional goals; and to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information between the organization and the community. 
http://www.vietprofessionals.org/

People to People Singles Connections
Single professionals looking to make contact through business networking. Meets monthly. 
800-886-2422
Contact Gloria Goldman at ggoldman@home.com. 

Pros in the City-DC
Hundreds of events each year from speed dating to wine-tasting.  There are varied activities that are broken down by age groups : 21 to 29, 25 to 45 and 35 plus.  70% of the attendees are single.  (There is a separate group for Baltimore.) 
www.prosinthecity.com

Sociables
Diverse people ages 20’s to 60’s host and organize events and activities in the DC metro area. Any individual interested in planning an event and meet new people, posts on the website and plans and hosts the event. Events are limited to your creativity but include happy hours, book clubs, hiking, and concerts.
www.sociables.org

Things to do DC
A full calendar of events targeted for the young professionals of DC.  There is a separate 40 plus email list. Events range from cultural activities, formal galas to walking tours, lectures and dances.
www.thingstododc.com

Young CEOs
The Young CEOs organization is under age 40 professionals who create networking opportunities to reach their potential.  Events include workshops, happy hours and movie nights.  
http://www.theyoungceos.org/