
Welcoming Groups
With so many welcoming groups to choose from, why wait? Join one today.

NOTES: Listings marked with an * were entered by Blue Ridge Pride based on available sources and recommendations. | We do not charge for listings. Upon submission, we ask listers to consider a donation, but their donations do not affect their listing.

Join others who care about what's happening to democracy, equality, human rights, social justice, sustainability, and other important topics.

AARP empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

This group is for all residents of North Carolina, regardless of what city you are in! This group is for all asexual-spectrum, aromantic-spectrum and questioning people to come together to build community, celebrate, make friends, and talk about issues within the asexual and aromantic communities. This group hosts a virtual discussion group on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:00pm EST. *This group is for 18+ ages only*
To access the group and it's meetings, join here through Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/asexuals-and-aromantics-of-north-carolina/
This group also has a Discord Server where you can chat with others, join here: https://discord.gg/fCeHqk3c9Z

A voluntary, not-for-profit community chorus for gay men and allies. In addition to our holiday and summer concert we perform for various events throughout WNC and beyond. Traditionally we also perform at Blue Ridge Pride festival, World AIDS Day and our annual cabaret show in February. We sing for fundraisers, weddings and other community events.

Founded in the late 90's, the group is made up of gay and bi men for the purpose of socializing and dining on a monthly basis.

Asheville Lesbian Social Club provides an ongoing opportunity for Asheville area lesbians to socialize, have fun and develop our community through our many varied events.

Member of worldwide organization for gay and bi mature men over 40 to socialize and enjoy local activities.

This group is for women who want to enjoy outdoor and social activities in and around the Asheville area and Western NC.

This is a group for any woman who is interested in traveling together in small groups, internationally and nationally.

This is a group for any woman who is interested in traveling together in small groups, internationally and nationally. For more information, register at the group’s meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/Women-Only-Travel-Group/

Aura Home is about Helping Homeless Women Veterans In Buncombe, Henderson & Haywood Counties.

Bisexual, Pansexual | Lesbian | Women / Female-Identified
A meetup that goes beyond drinking and praying to the goddess. Fun runs, dog meet and greets, networking events, and, sure the occasional happy hour. You in? For more information, register at the group’s meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/AVL-Lesbian-and-Bisexual-Women-in-Their-30s-and-40s/
NOTES: Listings marked with an * were entered by Blue Ridge Pride based on available sources and recommendations. | We do not charge for listings. Upon submission, we ask listers to consider a donation, but their donations do not affect their listing.