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flex-grow flex-col"><main id="main" class="flex flex-grow flex-col items-center"><section class="HowToGroupStart_real-connections__Vg9Id"><div class="HowToGroupStart_section-connection-content__Vz29p"><div class="mt-14 grid grid-cols-1 justify-center gap-2 md:grid-cols-2"><a class="HowToGroupStart_meetup-20-years__WFI5n mx-auto md:mx-0" href="https://www.meetup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img alt="meetup logo" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Flogo.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Flogo.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Flogo.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Flogo.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Flogo.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, 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/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fslide-1.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fslide-1.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fslide-1.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fslide-1.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fslide-1.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fslide-1.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div class="row-start-3 flex flex-col items-center md:col-span-2 md:row-start-2 md:items-start"><h1 class="HowToGroupStart_real-connections-title__Ydojs min-h-[125px] md:min-h-fit !min-h-[100px]">Meetup—The people platform. Where interests become <span class="text-peach">skills</span>.</h1><p class="HowToGroupStart_real-connections-subtitle__uZbEz">Your new community is waiting for you. For 20+ years, millions of people have chosen Meetup to make real connections over shared interests. Start a group today.</p><a href="https://www.meetup.com/start?eventOrigin=real-connections-section&origin=groups" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="mx-auto mt-4 block w-min md:mx-0"><button class="HowToGroupStart_real-connections-button__9cS_W p14rljdx">Start a group</button></a></div></div><div class="mt-24"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_real-connections-organizing__maXLs">Meetup makes it easy to build a community</h2><div class="HowToGroupStart_real-connections-organizing-cards__HqQzp"><div class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card__x1h5k"><div class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-image__xYC8T"><img alt="Reach New People" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fhola.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fhola.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fhola.png&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fhola.png&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fhola.png&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fhola.png&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fhola.png&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fhola.png&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fhola.png&w=3840&q=75"/></div><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-title__k418G">Reach New People</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-text__Uk1bX">Connect with people in your area who are curious about the things you love.</p><a href="https://www.meetup.com/start?eventOrigin=real-connections-section&origin=groups" class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-link__AQ9c8 text-peach" rel="noreferrer">Start now<!-- --> ▶</a></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card__x1h5k"><div class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-image__xYC8T"><img alt="An App for Organizing" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fmeetup.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fmeetup.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fmeetup.png&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fmeetup.png&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fmeetup.png&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fmeetup.png&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fmeetup.png&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fmeetup.png&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fmeetup.png&w=3840&q=75"/></div><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-title__k418G">An App for Organizing</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-text__Uk1bX">Chat with attendees, take attendance, and make updates to your events with the Meetup for Organizers app.</p><a href="https://www.meetup.com/start?eventOrigin=real-connections-section&origin=groups" class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-link__AQ9c8 text-peach" rel="noreferrer">Start now<!-- --> ▶</a></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card__x1h5k"><div class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-image__xYC8T"><img alt="Continuous Growth" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fgroup.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fgroup.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fgroup.png&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fgroup.png&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fgroup.png&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fgroup.png&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fgroup.png&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fgroup.png&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fgroup.png&w=3840&q=75"/></div><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-title__k418G">Continuous Growth</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-text__Uk1bX">We’ll keep promoting your group throughout our network so it continues to grow.</p><a href="https://www.meetup.com/start?eventOrigin=real-connections-section&origin=groups" class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-link__AQ9c8 text-peach" rel="noreferrer">Start now<!-- --> ▶</a></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card__x1h5k"><div class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-image__xYC8T"><img alt="Offset Costs" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ftickets.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ftickets.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ftickets.png&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ftickets.png&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ftickets.png&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ftickets.png&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ftickets.png&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ftickets.png&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ftickets.png&w=3840&q=75"/></div><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-title__k418G">Offset Costs</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-text__Uk1bX">Get support from your group members with member dues, event fees, or our fundraising tools.</p><a href="https://www.meetup.com/start?eventOrigin=real-connections-section&origin=groups" class="HowToGroupStart_organizing-card-link__AQ9c8 text-peach" rel="noreferrer">Start now<!-- --> ▶</a></div></div></div></div></section><section class="w-full HowToGroupStart_bring-together__V4UZy"><div class="HowToGroupStart_section-content__tUI6F"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-title__Pno1T">Make 2024 your year with Meetup</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-subtitle__gW11v">It’s easy to quickly make new friends. There are more than 60 million people on Meetup looking to gather over shared interests and hobbies, build professional networks, or just have some fun.</p><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slider-wrapper__N5uoa"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slider-content__e1AqP"><div class="swiper-container HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slider__TAQ2o"><div class="swiper-pagination"></div><div class="swiper-wrapper"><div class="swiper-slide HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide__rB2h7 swiper-slide-duplicate" data-swiper-slide-index="1"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-image__OkvwN"><img alt="Build lasting friendships" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-content__bqcQw"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-title__A2Ey1">Build lasting friendships</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-text__sA3kD">Spark new friendships. Start a group to meet people who are new in town or longtime locals. Enjoy nightlife, happy hours, game nights, music, and more.</p></div></div><div class="swiper-slide HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide__rB2h7 swiper-slide-duplicate" data-swiper-slide-index="2"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-image__OkvwN"><img alt="Build healthy habits" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-content__bqcQw"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-title__A2Ey1">Build healthy habits</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-text__sA3kD">What are your health goals this year? Start a group to practice yoga, meditate, eat better, play a sport, run, hike, bike, and meet your goals together.</p></div></div><div class="swiper-slide HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide__rB2h7 swiper-slide-duplicate" data-swiper-slide-index="3"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-image__OkvwN"><img alt="Build a network for career success" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-content__bqcQw"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-title__A2Ey1">Build a network for career success</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-text__sA3kD">From real estate and cryptocurrency to entrepreneurship and business development, there are people who share your professional interests on Meetup. Start a group and get connected.</p></div></div><div class="swiper-slide HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide__rB2h7" data-swiper-slide-index="0"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-image__OkvwN"><img alt="Prioritize your passions" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-content__bqcQw"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-title__A2Ey1">Prioritize your passions</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-text__sA3kD">Meet people who share your love for art, crafts, writing, dancing, photography, language, or music. Teach lessons or start a culture exchange when you create a group.</p></div></div><div class="swiper-slide HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide__rB2h7" data-swiper-slide-index="1"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-image__OkvwN"><img alt="Build lasting friendships" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-content__bqcQw"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-title__A2Ey1">Build lasting friendships</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-text__sA3kD">Spark new friendships. Start a group to meet people who are new in town or longtime locals. Enjoy nightlife, happy hours, game nights, music, and more.</p></div></div><div class="swiper-slide HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide__rB2h7" data-swiper-slide-index="2"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-image__OkvwN"><img alt="Build healthy habits" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-content__bqcQw"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-title__A2Ey1">Build healthy habits</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-text__sA3kD">What are your health goals this year? Start a group to practice yoga, meditate, eat better, play a sport, run, hike, bike, and meet your goals together.</p></div></div><div class="swiper-slide HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide__rB2h7" data-swiper-slide-index="3"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-image__OkvwN"><img alt="Build a network for career success" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-content__bqcQw"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-title__A2Ey1">Build a network for career success</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-text__sA3kD">From real estate and cryptocurrency to entrepreneurship and business development, there are people who share your professional interests on Meetup. Start a group and get connected.</p></div></div><div class="swiper-slide HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide__rB2h7 swiper-slide-duplicate" data-swiper-slide-index="0"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-image__OkvwN"><img alt="Prioritize your passions" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-content__bqcQw"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-title__A2Ey1">Prioritize your passions</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-text__sA3kD">Meet people who share your love for art, crafts, writing, dancing, photography, language, or music. Teach lessons or start a culture exchange when you create a group.</p></div></div><div class="swiper-slide HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide__rB2h7 swiper-slide-duplicate" data-swiper-slide-index="1"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-image__OkvwN"><img alt="Build lasting friendships" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-content__bqcQw"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-title__A2Ey1">Build lasting friendships</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-text__sA3kD">Spark new friendships. Start a group to meet people who are new in town or longtime locals. Enjoy nightlife, happy hours, game nights, music, and more.</p></div></div><div class="swiper-slide HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide__rB2h7 swiper-slide-duplicate" data-swiper-slide-index="2"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-image__OkvwN"><img alt="Build healthy habits" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-content__bqcQw"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-title__A2Ey1">Build healthy habits</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-slide-text__sA3kD">What are your health goals this year? Start a group to practice yoga, meditate, eat better, play a sport, run, hike, bike, and meet your goals together.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-cards__3A4q4"><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card__QiVnJ"><a class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-image__S9yiv" href="https://www.meetup.com/start?eventOrigin=bring-togheter&origin=socializing-new-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img alt="Build lasting friendships" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Ffriendship.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-content__RaecN"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-title__TdBuJ">Build lasting friendships</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-text__lsS6e">Spark new friendships. Start a group to meet people who are new in town or longtime locals. Enjoy nightlife, happy hours, game nights, music, and more.</p></div></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card__QiVnJ"><a class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-image__S9yiv" href="https://www.meetup.com/start?eventOrigin=bring-togheter&origin=socializing-new-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img alt="Build healthy habits" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fyoga.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-content__RaecN"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-title__TdBuJ">Build healthy habits</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-text__lsS6e">What are your health goals this year? Start a group to practice yoga, meditate, eat better, play a sport, run, hike, bike, and meet your goals together.</p></div></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card__QiVnJ"><a class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-image__S9yiv" href="https://www.meetup.com/start?eventOrigin=bring-togheter&origin=socializing-new-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img alt="Build a network for career success" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Fcareer.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-content__RaecN"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-title__TdBuJ">Build a network for career success</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-text__lsS6e">From real estate and cryptocurrency to entrepreneurship and business development, there are people who share your professional interests on Meetup. Start a group and get connected.</p></div></div><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card__QiVnJ"><a class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-image__S9yiv" href="https://www.meetup.com/start?eventOrigin=bring-togheter&origin=socializing-new-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><img alt="Prioritize your passions" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-nimg="fill" style="position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent" sizes="100vw" srcSet="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=3840&q=75 3840w" src="/_next/image/?url=%2Fimages%2Fhow-to-group-start%2Farts.webp&w=3840&q=75"/></a><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-content__RaecN"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-title__TdBuJ">Prioritize your passions</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-card-text__lsS6e">Meet people who share your love for art, crafts, writing, dancing, photography, language, or music. Teach lessons or start a culture exchange when you create a group.</p></div></div></div><a href="https://www.meetup.com/start?eventOrigin=bring-togheter&origin=groups" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><button class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-button___s4cl p14rljdx">Start a group</button></a><div class="HowToGroupStart_bring-together-video__dRb0F"><iframe width="100%" height="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9XISBrxumb0?showinfo=0&wmode=transparent&rel=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&controls=1" title="Meetup—20 years of real connections" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></section><section class="w-full HowToGroupStart_give-boost__a5qJn"><div class="HowToGroupStart_section-content__tUI6F"><div class="HowToGroupStart_give-boost-text-block__Xc7Gh"><h2 class="HowToGroupStart_give-boost-title__EBmcN">Find your people this year</h2><p class="HowToGroupStart_give-boost-subtitle__jJj0_">Make time for your interests and meet people who share them. 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