Westchester NY Veggie EatUP is a group for getting vegans, vegetarians, and anyone else veggie friendly together for food and fun. Since we're so close to NYC, some events are to get people from Westchester together for cool happenings in the city, but there are also events in Westchester for those interested in staying closer to home.  Some past events have included a vegan bunch in Hastings and a pool party in White Plains.  Events can be at a restaurant, park, private home, farm sanctuary, yo …

Satsang/Kirtan refers to time devoted to spiritually uplifting practices and to the singing of sacred hymns We welcome peoople of all faiths for an evening of chanting, discussion, meditation, socializing and sharing of a wonderful vegan pot-luck meal. You must bring a vegan dish that can accomodate several people to attend.

...Where vegans feel at home, and the not-yet-meat-free-but-looking-to-get-there are warmly welcomed. Whether you've been following a vegan diet for many years, for a few days, or you're just starting to think about it... we invite you to join us for fun, food, community & outreach! Do you wonder why more & more people are going meat-free, egg-free, dairy-free? Then check out this letter I wrote just for you.* Here's more information about the meetup group, and how to use it. And to help make o …

Whether you are 100% vegan/raw, or you're interested in vegan/raw foods, or you just plain like some of your food healthy, come hang out and have fun with us! I started this group to meet some people interested in a healthy way of eating and lifestyle. Welcome to people of all walks of life.

This group is dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits ( human, animal, and environmental) of a vegan lifestyle. Raw foodists and vegetarians are welcome. Others who wish to learn more about a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle are welcome to join us as well! We are interested in meeting like minded friends to share info, socialize, enjoy the great outdoors, and share potlucks. We encourage an interest in animal advocacy = education, demonstrations ( your ideas?) as a means of speaking out for …

This group is for anyone living in the New York City area following the diet of Dr. John McDougall, a vegan, no oil diet designed to give you optimum weight loss and health. Meet with others to discuss challenges of trying to follow the diet living in a "Western-diet" dominated city. Swap recipes, share restaurant ideas, books, anything to support the process of staying on track to perfect health!

Long Island has a great group called Vegan Long Island hosted by Jennifer Greene. I'm starting this group as a supplement to the Vegan group. The purpose of this group is for all types of Vegetarians to socialize together at Vegan and Vegetarian friendly establishments, in each other's homes and for fun activities. The main goal is for everyone to go out and have fun with like minded individuals. Feel free to join this group if you are Vegetarian, Vegan, Veggie friendly, aspiring to become Veget …

Come taste some great food and enjoy the company of new people while doing something healthy for yourself. If you want to eat healthier and would love to start cooking at home more often, this group is for you. It's a great place to learn how to cook whole foods in a way that's practical and repeatable. Most individuals who come to my classes are able to repeat the recipes at home with ease! Classes use all organic food except for items that cannot be found organic on the day of purchase. Th …

Raw / living foods retain are nutrient and enzyme rich, and have been effective in promoting wellness as well as reversing disease. I have been enjoying raw / living foods for several years, and want to share the delicious lifestyle with others. I will be hosting dinner parties in various Long Island locations where I will demo the preparation of a full gourmet raw vegan gluten-free dinner. We will then dine together and enjoy delicious food and delightful conversations. Everyone will go home wi …

As the name suggests, Vegunks is a group of ethical vegan and vegetarian climbers/mountaineers, created for the purpose of organizing daytrips to the Gunks (and possibly other areas).  ALL levels and abilities are welcome, including folks who had never climbed before.  The point here is not to climb 5.12, but rather to create a community of compassionate, easy-going climbers, make new, like-minded friends, and have fun!  If the group shows interest, we may also plan extended mountaineering trips …

JUSTFOOD was conceived with the purpose of sharing awareness about the forms of nourishment we process through our mental, physical, spiritual, and energetic selves and promotes looking at how each layer of our being plays a role in supporting sustainable environments as a whole. JUSTFOOD is more than just about food; it’s about creating a lifestyle that loves you back. By asking the question “what nourishes me?” we can begin to align ourselves with practices that support our highest Nature and …

If you are a parent raising a vegetarian or vegan child in NYC, please join! We have potlucks, pizza parties, picnics in the park and other get-togethers. Together, we create community events and activities for veg kids (and their parents!) to enjoy. All ideas are welcome. Please join us on facebook Also, "like" my website/blog focused on offering resources and tips for parents raising veg kids

This group is for people who are serious about animal rights,fitness,health(mind,body,soul),veganism,raw veganism, fruitarianism,holistic practices,spiritualism, single and looking to connect with other singles who are well established on this path. You must fit all the criteria mentioned above,live on Long Island, Queens since all the events will be taking place in these counties. Do not mind if you live outside the area but you must be willing to travel to LI,Queens,Brooklyn,NYC and sometimes …

I have decided to start this class so I could show you how to make delicious food that is healthy to eat. Consider joining if you would like to eat healthier, lose weight, prevent or reverse heart disease, prevent or reverse Type II diabetes, feel better, have more energy and be kinder to the earth and the animals on the earth.  This is a demonstration class.  At the end of the class we will eat all the food I have cooked.

I decided to start the group's because I would like to meet other veg/vegans. The group's purpose is for sharing experiences of being veg./veg while most of our peers are not. We could offer support to each other and aspiring veg/vegans, socialize, share recipies, veg/vegan restaurants,etc. We would also plan outreach strategies for those that have an interest in veg/veganism. The members would be single seniors within the 5 bouroughs of NYC. The group would consist of vegetarians, vegans, …

Welcome to "Delicious Living". My reason for starting this group was to meet like minded-health conscious people in the area and to support and empower those trying to get healthier. I know that it can get really confusing navigating through conflicting and always changing health philosophies out there.  The BIG secret is that there is NO SECRET.  We just have to eat the way nature intended us to, which is real food, unprocessed, unrefined, and food that nourishes us on a cellular level. I belie …

Seeking part or full time vegetarian or vegan! No experience necessary. Just join us for lunch or dinner or event whenever you like and meet like-minded people. If you think you are away from the city and have less choices to eat out because you are vegetarian then you need to join this group!

What is Long Island Vegan Family Network? We are a community of families who get together to provide our kids with a safe, relaxing, and fun environment where they can be themselves, and where they know the food will be vegan. Our kids deserve a place where they can feel nurtured and validated by others who share their values. And guess what? We parents need that too! So please join us. Let's meet at least once a month, build community and foster new friendships. We were inspired by the success …

Welcome! This group is for Vegetarians and Vegans who live in and around Astoria. As of this writing, there aren't any veg-only restaurants in Western Queens, but there are still great food options for us. We just have to find it and eat it! Our dinners will be small casual events. Most likely 6-8 people at a time.

I want to create a group that is pretty local to Brooklyn where a group of mid 20 to mid 30 somethings can get together pretty regularly and share food, drink, laughs and our lives. I'm new to Brooklyn and have already heard of fun not mainstream vegan places and would love if a group of people new to Brooklyn could get together with seasoned Brooklyn vegans and share what makes this such an amazing place to live! Ideally, drinks or a dinner (either at a local vegan spot or a potluck at one of o …

Peace Advocacy Network (PAN) promotes a peaceful existence through veganism, social justice, and respect for the Earth's inhabitants and resources. PAN, founded in 2010, is a grassroots group completely run by volunteers that strives for the absence of violence in the lives of people and animals by eliminating oppression and inequality.

This group is interested in the role that plant foods play in preventing and fighting disease. We are trying to switch to a plant-based diet (or have already switched!) and focus on how to make the best food choices. As a group, we put all of the pieces together using easy-to-understand evidence-based information developed by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). We'll discuss how to identify and choose meat and dairy alternatives. We'll also sample new tasty recipes!

Living in the east end of Long Island, we are a community of farmers , fishermen, locals , artists and weekenders --surrounded by incredible natural beauty. Now is the time to bring all those together who seek a more healthier , more sustainable lifestyle. Weather you are a vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or even flexatarian--- let's meetup and share our love of great food with new friends in our beautiful community.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about plant based nutrition. Whether you are a full-fledged vegan, an aspiring vegetarian, or just dipping your nose into the wonderful world of plants. We offer monthly workshops to learn about this type of eating. Often we will have cooking demonstrations, many samples, recipes, question and answer and discussion. More than anything we want to help each other to lead healthy lifestyles and treat our bodies as temples.

FOR VEGANS - VEGETARIANS - AND THE VEG CURIOUS!!! The focus of this group is to have fun socializing while supporting vegan groups, communities, businesses, blogs, and lifestyles. It is about creating a vegan friendly network of friends. This group will also focus on Vegan Cooking and Nutrition. You don't need to be Vegan to join, just have an interest and respect for the wonderful aspects of this wonderful, delicious, and kind way of eating. Stay tuned I have so much planned such as Pot Lucks …

Bringing together the low fat raw vegan community in NYC every 2 weeks for potlucks a.k.a. "Fruitlucks" and possible dance parties! Come meet with other positive, healthy like-minded people or come just to hang out and learn more about the lifestyle. Bring your favorite low fat raw vegan dish, salad, fruit, even cut up veggies with your favorite raw vegan dip! Message me: Vegan/plant-based and raw speakers, athletes, stand-up comedians and food demo champions encouraged to share their experience …

This NEW group is full of fun new experiences & achieving goals! Do you hate, like or love working out? Aren't things more fun with your girlfriends? This is a Meetup where WOMEN between the ages of 23-43 of all shapes and sizes around Westchester can make new friends & provide positive reinforcement to each other. Some of the fun meet-ups we will have include... - Healthy Pot-Lucks & Cooking Nights - Group exercise or dance classes together (Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Hip Hop, Hula, Pole Dancing etc …

This is a group for anyone interested in weekend brunching action, hanging out, sharing meals, sipping mimosas and knocking back some coffee. All are welcome, veggie or not. Get into it! Pancake image is from veganyumyum.com. All rights belong to her.