Fun, educational, empowering, and rewarding! We’re all about eating healthier foods, consuming healthier products, caring for our health (and healing ourselves) using the most natural means possible, and finding the solutions to perplexing issues that we have for, some strange reason, thought were normal, but now on second thought think, maybe, just maybe, there is a better way. We will build upon Open Minded Information exchange that will enhance the world around us for our kids, our personal s …

This is a group for environmentalists, naturalists, and members of the community who are interested in helping to preserve the environment and create a sustainable future. The Nature Conservancy is facilitating "The Future of Nature," a three-part lecture series focusing on the future of food, energy, and water. We invite everybody to participate in the discussion. The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands an …

The Zeitgeist Movement is an explicitly non-violent, global sustainability advocacy group currently working in over 1000 Regional Chapters across 70 countries. The basic structure of The Movement consists of Chapters, Teams, Projects & Events. Overall, the Chapters are essentially what define the Movement and each Chapter works to not only spread awareness about the roots of our social problems today but also to express the logical, scientific solutions and methods we have at our disposal to upd …

Parkour is the physical discipline of training to overcome obstacles within one's path by adapting movements to their surroundings. Free Running is a form of urban acrobatics where individuals utilize the city landscape to perform movements throughout the natural features and terrain. Parkour (Free Running) is a physical discipline inspired by human movement, focusing on fast efficient forward motion over, under, and around obstacles in one's environment. What is Parkour? Parkour is a non-comp …

Description: We host meetups at Inner Space Meditation Center in Harvard Square (www.innerspaceharvardsq.org)  and Retreats at Peace Village Learning & Retreat Center. PEACE VILLAGE LEARNING & RETREAT CENTER -- EXPERIENCE THE TRANQUILITY Enjoy a weekend retreat on a wide variety of topics in the mountains of beautiful Upstate New York, 3 1/2 hours from Boston. PLEASE NOTE:  Retreats go from Late March until Mid-December. If you see no retreats listed, we are currently on 'Winter Break'  which i …

This group is meant to provide an opportunity for social networking for students and young professionals. The group is mainly directed towards Muslims but anyone is welcome to join. The events organized are mostly social in nature but in keeping with Islamic values, such as being alcohol-free events. Take a look at a list of our past events to see the kinds of things we do. For college students, you can meet people outside of your campus Muslim Students Association through this group in a relax …

Join the Microsoft Store for workshops and classes on relevant business topics and technology. Also events featuring Windows 8, Office 2010, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more along with great networking opportunities. Each month we will offer different workshops on how technology can improve your small business, professional organization, company, or non-profit. Committed to community and business development The Microsoft Stores features a fully equipped theater with a 103” touch screen present …

For All Ages: Learn swordsmanship, fencing, Kendo, German Longsword and many other styles of sword arts at Guard Up! Family Swordsmanship in Burlington, MA. Sick of treadmills and aerobics? Burn calories, beat stress and have fun doing something active that is also intellectually stimulating (fencing is often referred to as "Physical Chess"). Weekly classes as well as monthly events open to the public. Birthday parties, corporate retreats and summer camps are also offered. Most necessary equipm …

The practice of meditation can transform your life and empower you.  It assists you in getting to know and accept yourself.  This is the key to true health and happiness - connecting with who you really are.  The purpose of this group is to create a safe and nurturing environment to learn about and practice various forms of meditation, including but not limited to guided meditation and chakra healing meditation.  All levels are welcome.  I am also an energy healer and will bring healing energy i …

MU-FA-SA and O-HI-O to All that’s just my way of saying Hello! On May 4, 2013 Boston Raw Food Living will Celebrate 2 Years! When I started this group it was my hope to create a supportive environment that was engaging and inspiring. Now sixteen meetups later I feel that this hope has grown into much more than I could have ever imagined possible. We have accomplished so much over this time together… We have been open to leaning and willing and able to teach. As we continue into the future togeth …

Come and spend time with other moms who enjoy " Being Green", who have an interest in "organic foods" and providing our families a health smart diet. We visit organic farms, and share some of our green habits such as clothing swaps, toy exchanges, and other ways to reduce waste in our cities and towns. If you are a "Green Mama" or want to learn about; "Green Living"  &  "Organic Foods" This (MEETUP) group  is for you!

Hi Little Yorkie Lovers! Our Meetup is designed for tiny Yorkies (4lbs. and under) to have fun playing with other Yorkies their own diminutive size. The Boston Little Yorkies meetups are also a perfect environment for little ones who are shy or nervous.  They can romp, share sniffs and have a great time without fear of being trampled. Our meetups are held indoors and outside in enclosed, safe environments. Join our friendly, supportive group for afternoons of fun, and sharing tips with other Yor …

Whole & Natural Foods Cooking Co-Op & Support Group This group is for people who have discovered the value of whole and natural foods in their lives and want to support each other to eat in way that is healthy, nurtures the body and the earth, and tastes good! How can we have more community, joy, efficiency, health, and fun regarding cooking and eating? My intention is that this group will create community in cooking, happiness through meeting with others, an understanding of food and cooki …

Welcome! The New Economy Boot Camp was started based on the premise that “a rising tide raises all boats.” In today’s business environment, that translates into stimulating economic growth by giving you the sales and marketing tools you need to grow your business. Our hope is that you will in turn be a catalyst for stimulating economic growth by exchanging goods and services with other companies and changing the tide of today’s business environment.

The Boston Business Opportunity Group is comprised of a group of visionaries providing a system to help individuals develop economic freedom. Our mission is to create 500 millionaires and to empower individuals to create generational wealth in their families. We believe that time is your most important asset, and the only way get your time back is to get money as an issue out of the way. We are committed to providing a system and an environment to empower you to achieve all of your goals and dre …

With each minute of each day of each month comes new challenges in our lives, changes that we love, changes that create obstacles and ideas that bring out the best in us. Let’s discuss! We are an open, honest, non-judgmental group of women in a safe and supportive environment here for YOU!With each minute of each day of each month comes new challenges in our lives, changes that we love, changes that create obstacles and ideas that bring out the best in us. Let’s discuss! We are an open, honest, …

A group for those with learning disabilities and those who want to learn more to talk about stories with a learning disability, ask questions and share valuable information. We will be meeting face to face once a month. We are thinking about making this into a regular Meetup group. While we plan on talking about our experiences with our learning disability, our hope is to create a safe and fun environment where we can learn from one another but also create an environment where we can enjoy spend …

SWIMMING AGAINST THE STREAM: THE BOSTON VOLUNTEERS They said it was impossible. They said it couldn't be done. Create a way to organize and empowers thousands of caring people to help fellow Bostonians in need? And do it in a no-hassle, no commitment way where folks can easily choose where and how they want to help? When we started the Boston Volunteers, we bucked all the trends. No mandatory training sessions for new people. No large corporate structures or high costs. Simply a bunch of good- …

We had our busiest year ever in 2012. And the fun events continue. The best part is many of our members have posted ideas for events themselves. And a number of these ideas have become official events. We hope you will get a chance to participate soon. This Meetup group is created for local Asian and Asian Americans (professionals & college students) to interact and network in a fun, relaxing environment. We gather to share a unique perspective that belongs to people of asian descent and to cele …

The Boston Data Mining meetup focuses on making data mining accessible to everyone. It aims to be inclusive to all regardless if you are a beginner or expert in statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, or any of the analytics (business, predictive, etc). Our talks will focus on the practical side of data mining and analytics by showing attendees how to perform data modeling in a non-programming environment. To achieve that goal we employ RapidMiner; an open source data mining platfor …

Welcome to Boston Japanese and English Language Club!　（日本語はこちら） We connect language learners with native speakers of Japanese or English. Practice speaking, find out about cultures, styles, history, current events, and meet new friends! People who want to speak (or hear) Japanese or English can join. It is open to all ages, and all levels of skill. Generally speaking, all people are welcome to join this club, however it is expected that everyone abide by the following basic guidelines: Individu …

We are a group of friends with similar interests - the primary one being hiking. It doesn't matter if it's a one-day trip or a multi-day backpack; we like climbing up and down the tallest mountains throughout the Northeast (and beyond). Having other people come along with us makes things even more fun. Other activities on our calendar include biking (rail trail, road, & off-road), kayaking (rivers, lakes, & ocean), skiing (downhill & cross country), and various adventure races. Our approach is s …

Greater Boston offers enormous cultural opportunities to encounter everyday in our communities, work places, schools, and universities. This meetup group is to take advantage of such wide-ranging cultural environment and to explore our cultural diversity expressed in art, music, academic events, food, or just gather for fun to get to know each other with different cultural backgrounds. Anybody who is interested in exploring multi-cultural events happening in Boston and Cambridge are welcomed to …

Get into a new YOU and start dancing Salsa Today! The Boston Salsa Meetup is comprised mostly of beginner to intermediate dancers, but there are many seasoned dancers always ready to help. We schedule meetup outings in the Boston and Cambridge area, and rest assured all settings are in a friendly, welcoming environment. If you've never danced before, we try to schedule outings where you can attend beginner lessons to get started. There is no need to feel nervous about joining us. Visit our "Abou …

Welcome to the Boston Social Anxiety Meetup... Social Anxiety (SA) has adversely affected our lives in one way or another and this group brings people with SA together. By joining our group we presume you are struggling with SA in some way.  SA affects people regardless of race, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive group and welcome all who have SA. Most importantly, this group is about community. We all have something in common. We always strive to provide a safe en …

This Group is about Exploring Life in the Hemingway Tradition with an emphasis on Culture, Continuing Education and The Occasional Adventure. :: :: :: Life is not a spectator sport ... ... and physical reality is infinitely more interesting than virtual reality. :: :: :: "There is no life on the internet ... ... no sense of space in cyberspace." :: :: :: This group was created to encourage exploration of and participation in cultural and educational opportunities in the Greater Cambridg …

Would you like more 'warm' referrals for your business? Welcome to the Charles River Professionals BNI group. We are a group of 28 business professionals in the western suburban Boston area who get together weekly to find referrals for each other. In a enjoyable, non-competitive environment we get to know each other and learn to serve as informal sales teams for each other's businesses. If each member knows 200 people then being in our group of 28 people expands your referral pool to 5600! Last …

A vegan meetup is where vegans (whatever their PHILOSOPHY about being vegan) and vegan-oriented persons (NOT "tire-kickers" who come "to gawk at the vegans") with similar interests get together and hang out.  If you TWEET, we instantly become a TWEETUP. Because of our array of motives, some focus more on diet alone, while others are concerned with an integrated world-and-life view.  We're a diverse lot, so we'll meet LOTS of folks whose interests are somewhat different from our own, but who shar …