… to brainstorm what to write next; Generally are lost at the moment for what to do next in regards to writing; Want to write or continue to write & be around others writers & authors; &/or Want to meet as writers & authors in a positive, encouraging environment!  Writer Power! is a "You Can Do It" positive group that is supportive and recognizes we are each unique with different styles, time tables, and talents. Writer Power! is an empowering workshop of sorts that goes beyond the one-time che …

… The first, and primary, purpose is to create a safe and level environment for meeting new, fun and interesting people in new, fun and interesting settings.  The second purpose is to attack some of those obstacles head on, by stripping them away (sometimes literally, and sometimes metaphorically).  The "nudity" requirement of this group is a visual representation of that idea, and an effort to put everyone on equal footing regardless of their history, background, prior experiences, or hangups.   …

The meet up group is being formed to be an extension of the ideas started by Kris Carr's Crazy Sexy Life Blog, books and DVD. The goal of the group is to create a community of people in the Twin Cities area who desire to lead a more healthy life to include: • What they eat • What they think • How they physically treat their body • How they experience and interact with the environment around them Because the group initially will be based on ideas from Kris Carr’s books it is highly suggested th …

This group is for Twin Cities area thinkers, innovators, and creatives interested in forming an idea infrastructure  to support creative thinking.   The coral reef is a metaphor for just such an environment. IdeaEcos is like a coral reef providing a nutrient rich environment for its participants to nurture their ideas through discussions and activities.    The group's purpose is to build an idea sharing ecosystem to support our individual creative efforts.   Ideas and innovation flourish when …

The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Club 75 is dedicated to helping you achieve your communication and leadership goals in a fun, relaxed environment which will keep you coming back for more. Our club is open to speakers of all levels who are looking to fill Monda …

A place for system administrators, database administrators, software engineers, web developers to come and discuss open source databases.  We envision looking at technologies we can learn to utilize for our environments.  No more do you have a homogeneous environment but consistently are leveraging multiple tools in your stack.  Regardless of your fancy come here to learn about all that open databases have to offer such as MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Memcached, Redis, CouchDB and more. Remember, …

This group started out of a love for dance, live music and bringing people together in an energized environment, to meet, mingle and have a ton of fun together! We provide a full evening starting with a ballroom dance lesson, followed with four hours of live music provided by local bands. If you love live music and/or love to dance as well, we would love to have you join us. Though we focus on the single community, couples are certainly welcome as well.

… Qi Gong uses special methods of breathing, posture, and mental concentration to gather, balance, and strengthen the energy systems found within the body and connected to sources of universal energy found existing in our natural environment. These practices can be used for self-improvement, self-healing and spiritual development. As a healing system, practitioners are trained to emit a special healing energy into the bodies of their patients. Modern scientists have confirmed that infrared magneti …

The Twin Cities Holistic Families Movement, is a chance for those who are interested in natural health and holistic living to join a supportive environment when it comes to making decisions on raising families. We follow our instincts, listen to our hearts and advocate informed parenting choices. Attachment parenting, birth, breastfeeding, green living, alternative healing methods, organic foods, raw, vegetarian / vegan diets, co-sleeping, alternative schooling, earth friendly diapering, Elimin …

This group is for Spanish speakers of all levels: from native to novice. In my experience, the trouble with learning a new language is three-fold: fear of speaking, making time to practice and hitting plateaus in ability. This group is being created to address these issues. We'll meet in a casual environment with the understanding that mistakes will be made in speaking...and made often. We'll have a standing conversation time on Wednesday or Thursday nights (TBD by the group) somewhere near the …

The Executive Marketing Guild is designed to enhance knowledge sharing and strategic connections within the marketing communications community. The Group exists for three basic reasons: 1. To keep marketing professionals on top of the latest concepts, technologies and trends emerging in this ever changing environment of our chosen profession. 2. To provide networking opportunities across our broad range of members. (I have found it a good place for a sanity check on " Is it just me, or is this …

This group is for people to come practice their elevator pitches in front of semi-strangers in a friendly environment. If you show up, you must pitch! No spectators. Everyone gives feedback either out loud or on paper. We meet at Clockwork Active Media Systems in Northeast Minneapolis.

Meet other people interested in Boundary Waters Canoe area. This group is for volunteers who want to help maintain the wilderness hiking trails in the BWCA. What's it like? Go site seeing at www.bwac.smugmug.com or visit www.bwac.homestead.com

Working Democracy is a new system of economy and government that will extend democracy into our everyday lives, beginning at where we work. Neither capitalism nor state control of the economy can guarantee our security and freedom or protect the environment. The third choice -- the only real choice -- is for the workers to decide together what to produce and how to produce it. We will achieve the American Dream of 1776 once "we the people" own the product of our own labor. We will distri …

This groups is for discovering the divine in you through meditation, tips, tools, dance, mutual support, healings, and you- living the life you were meant to live! This group is for all women, from all backgrounds, ages, and religious upbringing. It's for women to discover their spiritual path in an open support environment. VISIT - http://www.janelleklander.com Changes are happening to the world as we know it. The best thing we can do is FIND OUR TRUE SELF AND SPREAD AND UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE. …

Meet other locals interested in Parkour! Parkour is the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within one's path by adapting one's movements to the environment. Parkour requires... consistent, disciplined training with an emphasis on functional strength, physical conditioning, balance, creativity, fluidity, control, precision, spatial awareness, and looking beyond the traditional use of objects. Parkour movements typically include... running, jumping, vaulting, climbing, bal …