Not really. You can set up groups in address book on a mac. Then you'll have groups on iPad. Then when you send an email you just tap the plus sign to add each contact.
There are also a couple apps I think that will help with group emails.
Shop for your Apple, Mac, iPhone and other computer products on Amazon.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites.