Taste Of Flight Wine Expo at Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City This incredible celebration of wine, food, and culture is the largest wine event on Long Island! Taste Of Flight features wines from: Long Island, Finger Lakes, Napa, France, Spain, Portugal, Oregon, Washington State, South America, South Africa, Greece, Italy, and more! 2 SESSIONS ONLY: FRIDAY APRIL 19TH - 6PM - 9PM SATURDAY APRIL 20TH - 3PM - 7PM Live Jazz Trio!! Purchase Tickets: cradleofaviation.org tasteflightli. …

This is a group created to bring together compassionate pilots, aviation enthusiasts and volunteers who use their unique skills as a pilot to be a part of the PALS mission of helping people access treatment by providing free flights. In an effort to provide a place for all of the PALS team to communicate and meet each other outside of a PALS mission we created this group and look forward to working on some fun events to connect everyone or as we like to call it by "PALSing".

Formed in 1957, this year marks the 55th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Pilots Association, a non-profit flying organization dedicated to air safety, aviation education and flying comaraderie. All levels of pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited to join. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. Meeting price is generally $23 per person for members and $28 for non members and includes dinner. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. Members and non-members are welcomed. …

The purpose of this group is to meet other people who have a similar interest in checking out Trinidad's Carnival in 2013.  The summer is quickly approaching and reservations need to be made.  The cost of everything increases, and the availability of costumes and accomodations decreases the closer we get to the end of the year.  If you've heard about it from someone who actually went, it's sooooo much fun...so maybe 2013 is YOUR year to go! Let's meetup and see if we can assist each other in our …

The Downwind Pilots Association (DPA) is a group of Long Island based pilots and aviation enthusiasts who share their passion for flying through social, educational, and community service activities. Our members have a broad range of experience, from the pure admirer to the student pilot to the airline pilot to the WW-II Veteran. We all share a common interest in developing future pilots and in fostering the growth and vitality of the general aviation community. We welcome anyone who has an inte …

Aviation enthusiasts, student pilots, licensed pilots in Phila., Bucks, Montgomery, or anywhere in the Delaware Valley: Learn from other pilots on how to pass the written test, what is required to get a pilot's license, how to make it affordable, etc. We will meet monthly for discussions, and presentations about aviation. Also, we will post flights to regional destinations: Ocean City, MD, Outter Banks, NC, Washinton, DC or anywhere else! Each pilot and passenger simply pays their share of the f …

"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." - Leonardo da Vinci Lets face it - New York City isn't easy. It's expensive and difficult to keep a car here. This makes it hard for a pilot to enjoy his/her passion. Mass transit to the local airports is an arduous undertaking. So, if you're a pilot or aviation enthusiast in the New York City area that doesnt have the ways an …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning about managing and reducing stress in their lives. Stress is a normal part of all of our lives, and despite its negative connotation, stress can actually be a positive thing at times. Stress can present itself when we have an important task like taking an exam, giving a presentation, or going on a job interview. When these situations arise, stress hormones are released into the body and trigger a flight or flight response. This can be a positive …

Interested in the collectible card game based on Star Wars, George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice & Fire novels, or another fantastic series? The New York City Cards community has players in Manhattan, Long Island and Brooklyn who meet regularly in Manhattan (near Grand Central) for casual play. For those interested in participating, we also host competitive events several times a year that attract players from Boston, DC, Pennsylvania, and other parts of the U.S.

This fiction book club reads great novels -- current and from the past. The basic criteria: artistically compelling books that shine a light on the way the world really is, and why, and books that may make you ponder a different way the world could be. Some of the books we have read "Woman on the Edge of Time," (Marge Piercy)  "The Dispossessed" (Ursula LeGuin) "Flight Behavior" (Barbara Kingsolver), "The Round House" (Louise Erdrich). Revolution Books is a bookstore at the center of a movement …

This meetup is for anyone who is on a path of personal or spiritual growth and those wishing to move beyond their perceived, limited capabilities. Learn to see anywhere in space and time. Through instruction and guidance, and by participating in this meetup, you’ll learn to increase your power of intuition, enhance your decision making abilities, and learn that you can bring about a life of infinite success and promise. This meetup will provide you with the basic skills of Coordinate Remote Vi …

This group is for those who love Soccer, Social Events, Meeting New People, Make friends, Hanging Out/Socialize, Have Fun, Expand Network Connections and Play Non-Competitive Games. The New York Red Bulls are one of 18 teams that comprise the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States - Major League Soccer. The New York Red Bulls is an American professional soccer team based in Harrison, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team competes in the Eastern Con …

Many thanks to Investor Llew for his years of dedicated service to the novice/intermediate investor community, having founded this meetup!  I have personally observed Llew work tirelessly to promote financial astuteness and make it accessible to all.   I feel comfortable saying that his investor education program has been one of the most comprehensive and targeted programs I've ever seen.  Having gotten to know Llew over the past couple of years, I can also say unequivocally that he has proudly …

The Westchester Flying Club provides safe, convenient and economical flying to its members, along with the social and educational benefits of spending time with like minded pilots. Our club is based at Westchester County Airport (HPN), NY. The Club has been here since the 1960s, owns 6 single engine airplanes, and has approximately 60 members. The Westchester Flying Club offers affordable flying out of Westchester (HPN) in Piper and Beechcraft for pilots and would-be pilots. We meet on the secon …

We're a group of outdoor adventure travel enthusiasts who love to explore Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, as well as other foreign destinations. Join us for camping, hiking, racecar driving, flight lessons, snowboarding, skydiving, rock climbing, biking, sailing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, skiing, horseback riding, and many other exciting adventures! We've been having fun since 2006, and look forward to many more fun events all year long! Our goal is to get out and try new …

Meet new women friends and have lively conversation over coffee in the East Village. We'll have weekday and weekend morning meetings either at my place or in the cafes close to 9th street and 2nd avenue near where I live. I have difficulty walking and I'm starting this group to meet new people who would enjoy having coffee near me so I don't always have to take a cab or access-a-ride. I am a 56yr old female illustrator who has lived in the East Village for over 25 years. You are welcome to join …

Are you interested in "modern" or euro board & card games such as Game of Thrones, Twilight Imperium, Catan, or Dominion? Let's get together for gaming sessions in Park Slope! We are always looking for locations (a) with ample table space, and (b) that will allow a group to stay for 4 hours or more. Suggestions and/or help finding such a space in Park Slope are more than welcome! Also, we are happy to explain a game's rules to those playing it for the first time. Feel free to bring your own game …

Are you looking for something to do Fun outdoor/adventurous activites? Whether you are looking to do so something independently or with your friends,you have come to the right place. :) From trekking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, whitewater rafting through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River, canoeing down the Mississippi River, fishing on the Great Lakes, sailing in Florida, diving in Hawaii to skiing in the Rocky Mountains, every camping activity can easily be arranged..and we aim to do …

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 …

Bitter Old Men Gaming Group is geared for 30+ year old men and women (despite the name) who enjoy RPGs and/or board games.  Don't let the name put you off: We're not all that "bitter." Younger folks are more than welcome to join as well as long as you are 21+ years of age. We are looking to cater to those in the lower Somerset/upper Mercer County areas of New Jersey as there are already plenty of fine gaming groups in the North Jersey and Philly areas. Our meetups will typically take place in a …

The St. Patrick's Day Fusion initiative challenge utilizes the universal language of rhythm to fuse cultural and socioeconomic differences through the integration of movement. This dance show and competition for dancers and talented people with different styles sparks the challenge that integrates the music of Irish step to tap, hip hop, ballet, point, character, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, modern, song & dance, musical theater, dance teams, ethnic/folkloric, All male groups, adult category, pa …

This meetup is for pilots interested in flying new class of Light Sports aircrafts (LSAs). As a community of pilots, we aim to increase awareness and interest in LSAs, and foster shared ownership at low cost through formation of fractionals, partnerships and flying clubs in the region. LSAs provide an affordable way to fly brand new planes, with new engines, modern avionics @ 120 kts (138 miles/hr) of cruise speed. Cost of insurance is usually low and maintenance much lower than older aircra …

The Ninety-Nines is the international organization of women pilots that promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight. Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots, the members of The Ninety-Nines are represented in all areas of aviation, fly professionally and to quote Amelia, fly "for the fun of it!" Click here for NJ99s website

To promote awareness of our hobby of Planespotting aka Aviation Photography.

A group for like-minded space enthusiasts in the greater metropolitan, New York City area to discuss the formulation of feasible business plans for commercial space ventures. Whether an academic with a background in in astronomy, aeronautics, engineering or mining, a yen for entrepeneurial ventures or just a passion for the commercialization of space, this is the group for you. The only pre-requisite for membership-- having a keen interest in finance and business, in particular as it applies to …

"Learn - Ride - Improve - Enjoy" That's the virtuous cycle at the heart of Virtuous Bicycle's program of bicyclist training. Our classroom lectures, skill drills, and city rides will help you get started on your own virtuous cycle of increased skill, knowledge and confidence. In our classroom style presentations, you'll learn just what rules guide bike riding in the city. Where can you ride? Are bike lanes 100% risk-free? How can you work WITH motorists to reduce friction? Understanding a few ba …

Take advantage of community-priced ISHTA yoga classes, taught in a variety of locations throughout the city, both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting)! Take yoga lessons that promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, from certified NYC Ishta teachers! All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Did you know that stress comes easily and naturally to you ("fight-or-flight response"), but not usually relaxation?! Beyond relaxation, the benefits of a regular yoga p …