For conscientious diners who care about their health, the environment, and animals. This group encourages vegan eating, for whatever reason, (and there are many) and we welcome and encourage non-vegans to give it a try.

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 …

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, …

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 …

A preview of a casual & fun singles dance party at Daniels Hall, (southern NH). We are an active group (nothing boring here).  The singles  dance  parties at Daniels Hall are the fastest way to find someone new! You should join this group if your looking to find romance, someone new and also want to have a fun, inexpensive night out. Meet other NH, ME, MA singles (ages 30 to 60) every Friday at Daniels Hall. Safe for women attending alone. Eighteen years of advertising means there are always ne …

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most  responsive to change” (Charles Darwin) This group is about developing solutions, connections, techniques and skills - strongly rooted in permaculture - to create resilient and truly sustainable communities. This group is about moving in a positive and productive direction: resilient people, households and neighborhoods full of creative abundance.   This group is about starting wherever you are and …

The Go Groups connect and support Gay, Bi, Trans and questioning MEN through education and community activities. Group Happenings Include but not limited to: Monthly Men’s Group gatherings, movie nights, volleyball, community events, dine outs, outdoor activities, lions, tigers and bears! Oh My!... GetOut is committed to serving as a bridge connecting and supporting men who have sex with men (MSM), gay men, bisexual men, and questioning men through educational and community activities. This div …

Community. Local skills. Local Food. Adapting in place. But self-reliant, no. We are in this together. In these unsure times of climate change, peak oil, and economic instability, the one thing we do have is each other. To quote Toby Hemenway, "When we create a web of interdependencies, we grow richer, stronger, safer, and wiser." Permaculture is a means to develop life skills and enhancements for sustainable living and beyond. "To practice permaculture is to actively create a positi …

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 …

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, …

The Central New Hampshire Permaculture Meetup Group is dedicated to creating real, face-to-face community, as well as an online calendar of events and Permaculture information & discussions. Permaculture is the practice and theory that builds permanent agricultural and human systems based on patterns in nature. Through permaculture, we learn essential skills that help us design a way of life that is in harmony with the natural world, including: Sustainability organic, regenerative farming & gar …

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 …

This Group is all about dancing, being social, and having FUN! The mission: Help everyone feel the joy of salsa dancing, learn a few cool moves along the way, and provide a group environment for everyone to feel more confident about their dancing. Two left feet? No problem! Practice makes perfect - Just join us and DANCE DANCE DANCE. You WILL get it if you KEEP trying. Expert dancer? Welcome to the group! -  We look forward to showing you a few challenging choreographies with flashy footwork. Do …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

"...Jesus went up on a mountain and called out the ones he wanted to go with him. And they came to him.." Mark 3:13 Welcome! In Biblical times, people have gone to the mountains for thousands of years to speak with GOD. Although we can speak with HIM anywhere, the mountains and wilderness have a special spiritual significance. This group is primarily about hiking NH mountains, camping, and walking local trails. It is a group whose main interest is our Lord Jesus Christ. To make this experience w …

A co-operative environment for business owners, entrepreneurs, and the self-employed to come together to share ideas and success stories, collaborate, learn about each other to foster referral business, and generally have a great time in a relaxed atmosphere. So as not to conflict to conflict with alllll the other networking groups out there, we will meet the 3rd Friday of each month from 5:30-8pm. Membership requirements:  come prepared to have fun, learn about each other's businesses and make …

The Massachusetts Plein Air Artists are artists, including photographers, who meet weekends year round in the environs of Massachusetts to paint, draw and photograph the outdoors. The moderator posts weekly where we are to meet and when. Typical plein air sites include fields, historic sites, lakes, ocean, saltmarsh, rivers, and hills, all accessible easily. All media (drawing, photography, pastels, oils, watercolor, etc.) are welcome as are all skill levels. Group size will be limited so to kee …

Shades of brown New Hampshire  is a social group formed to provide a comfortable environment for people of all races and cultures to come together for fun and a positive experience. This group will meet once or twice a month for dinners, picnics, outdoor activities, museums ,and volunteering. If you are positive, open minded, and professional, and fun spirited you are welcome in this group.

Marilyn Monroe once said, “Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she can conquer the world.” Isn’t that the truth! We at My Little Black Box are creating a revolution; an army if you will, of amazing women who are not afraid to acknowledge their strength, beauty, freedom, and craziness. Every woman is an extraordinary explosion of personality. Some days we are reserved, even shy, as we blend into the landscape of our world. On other days we are wordy, unapologetic, and bold. Every one of us is …