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 …

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 …

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!

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mindful Families Encouraging parents to be mindful within ourselves, our families, the North Shore community and the greater environment through: - emotional support and encouragement -learning opportunities with emphasis on holistic health, natural parenting, and environmental consciousness - local resources to help put the lifestyle into action - community building and outreach opportunities Our calendar includes a wide range of events for all members of the family such as play groups, hikes, …

Are you someone who enjoys group games but can’t always find people to play with?  Do you enjoy the challenge and thrill of the game as much as hanging out with your friends?  This group may be for you. The goal of Salem Board Games is  to offer events where people can lose themselves in a game in a warm, welcoming environment. Many of our events are geared toward specific types of games, and our event postings will detail what you can expect at an event.  For all events, we do ask that you ad …

MA Korean Language Group is open to anybody in the greater Boston area who is interested in the Korean language and culture. While this group is intended for learning Korean, we have speakers of other Asian languages such as Chinese and Japanese too. Our meeting is truly multi-cultural, with conversation happening in Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese. If you speak one of these languages and if you are interested in the Korean language and culture, we are positive that you will have fun in th …

Web Start Women is a group of smart, nerdy (and proud of it!) women who are taking over the world learning to program for the web so we can make awesome stuff online. If you have big ideas for new projects... If you want the satisfaction, control, and flexibility of building those projects yourself... If you're looking for a friendly community where you can share ideas and get inspired... And if you want to do it all in an open, supportive, intimidation-free environment with other women... …

Love to play games? Join us on Monday evenings. We meet every Monday at 7:00pm. We play all kinds of games--party, strategy, card and board games--join a game or bring your own game to share. All players aged 18 to 80 are invited! This meetup is part of the FAN Alliance. The FAN Alliance is a series of related general activities meetups. The FAN Alliance does not discriminate with the exception that you are expected to be an adult nor do we charge event or membership fees. The goal of this …

The intention of the Angel Exploration Group of NE is to make working with the angels easy, practical and safe for everyone. The group provides a space and opportunity to strengthen your intuitive muscles, expand and deepen your Divine connection, and allows you to practice your angel readings. In a safe, heart-centered and positive environment, you will receive Divine Guidance and have the opportunity to practice reading for others. This Meetup is for people who already are or would like to w …

This is the Sassy Suburban (and City) Ladies Meetup Group! We are a social group for women with events and activities focused in the suburbs north of Boston, but we occasionally also plan meetups in the city as well. It doesn't matter if you're single, in a relationship, married, divorce, and/or a parent - if you're a woman who's looking to make new gal pals in a friendly environment, I hope you'll join us! And if you're interested in hosting your own events with this group, please feel free to …

We will meet every Monday from 5:15 or 5:30 until 8:00 pm in a safe environment. The cost is $15 a week for food and activity. The group will start January 7, 2013. All adults with special needs are welcome to join. Only friendly and appropriate behavior allowed. The sites we are using are not all handicapped accessible. No transportation provided. If the meetup member has any medical issues or allergies or behavioral issues, a responsible adult must attend with the member. Following is a schedu …

QAPA is committed to providing a supportive social, political, and educational environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in the Boston and New England area. If you're interested in volunteering for QAPA or have any questions or suggestions regarding the organization, please send an email to qapa@qapa.org. Please note that the posting policies for this group have changed since migrating from Yahoo! Groups to Meetup.com: If …

Welcome Single Parents, Parents Without Partners (PWP) is an international, nonprofit, organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children. PWP provides single parents and their children with the opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence, and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment of friendship, support, and exchange of ideas. We do this through our programs involving a variety of family and parent educational activities and soc …

We are engineers, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs who are passionate about fitness. It doesn't matter if you are in-shape, out-of-shape, or somewhere in between, if you are interested in physical health and love technology, this group is for you. Our mission is to build an environment where individuals can learn more about emerging fitness-technologies and to discuss various use cases. Many of our events will focus on networking and education about the latest wearables, platforms, and s …

Welcome to The FAN (New England Friends Activity Network) Alliance. The FAN Alliance is a series of related general activities meetups. The FAN Alliance does not discriminate with the exception that you are expected to be an adult nor do we charge event or membership fees. The goal of this alliance is that it is a fun and safe environment for everyone. By joining you are implicitly agreeing to respect other members privacy. Both Singles and People in Committed Relationships are welcome! This mee …

We are a group of mamas who are tired of the catty, gossipy, drama-filled pettiness that is found in so many groups of women. We decided to create our own group, with the hopes that it would result in genuine, close friendships between mamas who might be different on the outside but are the same on the inside: human beings with feelings and a need for girly companionship. With this ultimate goal in mind we changed our group at the end of 2011 to focus on MNOs (hence, "The MNO Edition"). We learn …

This group is for re-singled people in the Metro-West area. If you are re-singled, whether through divorce, widowed, or just a long term relationship that just broke down, and are ready to get back into dating, this group is for you. If you have questions about where to go to meet people, or advice to give, this group offers a safe environment to exchange ideas, offer advice, and maybe practice a little flirting. Please pay $5 per meeting to help me pay for the meet-up group group.

This group is an opportunity for both men and women to learn and practice self-defense and train in combatives. The group has an open format.  The idea is to provide a venue for people who want to training in an informal environment. Both beginners and long time practitioners are welcome. There will be both regular training sessions and special events and workshops. Group members will receive regular emails that relate to the subjects of self-defense and combatives training. The group is sponsor …