This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you …

Groups of (6-12 participants in each location) meeting in various locations in the Pioneer Valley area. The groups will be meeting in locations in and around Amherst, Greenfield, Holyoke, Northampton, Montague and other towns.   These groups will be member led and focus on supporting each other be that: talking, critiquing work, visiting studios, creating shows, schmoozing, or offering classes for each other in art methods or in new ways of approaching art. It may be earth shaking shows that cha …

It's all about fun and improving your health and well-being at the same time! Laughter IS truly the best medicine. There are many documented health benefits of laughing. Come and laugh with others who love to laugh! Our goal is to make everyone comfortable in a non-threatening environment. Want to reduce stress and feel good? We will use a variety of interactive games designed to stimulate group laughter. And we may just laugh for what may start out as no real reason--but will quickly become rea …