Boston Thoughtful World-Transforming Abolitionist Vegan Movers and Shakers Activist Vegan If you are anything else, you should join the Boston Vegetarian Meetup Vegan If you are a vegan, activist or otherwise, you should join the Boston Vegan Meetup and  the Boston Vegetarian Meetup. If you seek to transform the public world as a vegan mover and shaker, AND if you have a proven track record of engaging the public or doing serious research on any of a range of sociological, political, economic, …

This group is dedicated to learning and experiencing techniques and strategies used to improve yourself or your skills in helping others through the use of NLP and/or Hypnosis. It is a great place to meet other local people interested in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Hypnosis share techniques, practice and improve skills, and have fun while doing it. We have workshops on Hypnosis and NLP (as well as several other healing modalities like EFT and EMI) where we learn and experience techniq …

"Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of Humanity" (American Humanist Association) The Upper Valley Humanist Association's mission is to provide a fellowship group for the non-religious based upon science, reason, empathy and compassion for our community and our natural environment. We can live moral, meaningful lives, i …

The Boston Lean IT / Limited WIP Society is a local forum for sharing ideas and experiences of applying the Kanban Method and Lean Thinking to IT processes, including (but not limited to) software development, maintenance, and support. Lean Thinking can help IT teams, large or small, become more effective and productive. The Kanban Method has its genesis in Toyota's manufacturing processes, and was pioneered by David J. Anderson as a flow-based system for software engineering projects & operatio …

We believe in using COMMON SENSE IDEAS to build a healthier and happier community. What do we mean by Common Sense? We agree with the Webster's definition: "Beliefs or propositions that most people believe prudent and of SOUND judgment without reliance on esoteric knowledge or study or research, but based upon what they see as knowledge held by people in common.  Thus common sense (in this view) equates to the knowledge and experience most people ALREADY HAVE." We believe that even with ALL O …

I have been studying the Law of Attraction for about two years. I am by no means an expert, but have a deep desire to learn more and connect with others locally (Uxbridge area) who are on the same path.  The goal is to really kick start a feeling of community and exchange of ideas.  The only requirement is that you BELIEVE in the process and BELIEVE that you are a spiritual being. This is not a singles group- if that is your intention please keep looking :-) Namaste

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- …

Climbing can be a mentally and physically challenging, exhilarating personal adventure, but it can also be about experiencing the awesomeness of community. Come meet other local climbers for outdoor and indoor climbing, and be a part of it! Our purpose is provide additional social networking opportunities for Boston-area climbers of all levels, beginner to advanced, to meet, find more climbing partners, and share climbing-related information.  We don't teach novices, or generally offer instructi …

This group is all about the FUN. We will be planning activities for all levels of fun; wine parings, happy hour, paint nights, museums, dinners, beach days, concerts, paintball, Boston harbor cruise, a smidge of everything because the success of this group depends on your participation. Local events will take place from Central MA, through Westborough, Framingham and Natick, but will also include weekend events that may take us out of town for fun day trips! Not everyone likes to host events, I …

Enjoy shaking off those clothes and being yourself amongst easy-going and fun-loving friends? How about a night-time skinny dip at a local swimming hole, or friends pool? A casual dinner, a card game, a cookout, body painting, massage, or just a few beers or refreshments? Nudity brings out the best side of people, and getting naked with friends is a wonderful exercise in shedding some of the shame that gets piled on by a judgmental and vain society. Don't think you look good naked? All the more …

Have you always wanted to travel abroad and experience the food and culture of the destination but haven't had anyone to travel with? Would you like to meet other adults with similar interests? Join our Meetup..We are a group of 72 (and growing) travel lovers and/or dreamers who get together on a regular basis to hike, walk and usually end up at a local watering hole to chat and exchange stories, pictures, plans, adventures and dreams... There is no cost or obligation for those who want to parti …

**As of mid-February, 2013, we are closing to new members temporarily. The group has grown exponentially in the last two years and meetups are constantly full, so we're attempting to restructure to make it work better. Please check back if you are interested, and sorry for the inconvenience!** Love writing? Looking for an opportunity to creep inside your mind, find the little demon inside fast asleep at an old writing desk, and tickle him awake with a quill pen? Or perhaps you think electro shoc …

Welcome to The Providence Winos and RI BYOB Group! Have some vino and meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; learn about food pairings; and share your love of the grape! We welcome all wine lovers whether you're a social drinker or an educated connoisseur. We are also incorporating the RI BYOB DIning Meetuo Group to The Providence Winos, offering regular events dining at the many BYOB Restaurants in the RI area. This is YOUR Winos Group! Feel free …

The Transition Towns and Permaculture movements are positive, creative, community-led responses to the challenges of climate change, economic uncertainty, and the pressing need for sustainable energy. The momentum began building with the advent of Permaculture in the seventies. Permaculture isthe design science rooted in the observation of nature’s eco-systems. Its purpose is to create an approach to living that emulatesthe enduranceand resilience of those natural systems. While Permaculture is …

Let’s enjoy and explore our diverse Boston local and international cultures. Let’s attend art, music, dance, and sports events; enjoy good food and drink; and share stories. The purpose of this club is to simply enjoy life and maybe make a new friend as we enjoy and learn from our shared cultures. I imagine that many of you will be new to Boston, perhaps you are from abroad or other parts of the US; I would like to offer activities that will introduce you to the Boston area. Also, I would like y …

Startup Product, a movement for product excellence through cross-discipline collaboration and holistic product perspective. Startup Product welcomes everyone passionate about product excellence, regardless of title, industry, or stage of growth, to come together to share, learn and talk about what it really takes to produce products that people love and how to build sustainable businesses and revenue streams based on product excellence. Everyone is encouraged to contribute their point of view, w …

This group is for couples in the Metrowest area interested in a lively dinner with other couples at least once a month, but can't (or don't want to) go out on weeknights. We go to dinner once a month, at a good mid-priced restaurant somewhere inside the Framingham, Natick, Westborough, Marlborough and Sudbury area. After dinner, we usually go to someone's house nearby for coffee and dessert.   If you live in the area, we encourage you to occasionally volunteer (but no more than once a year).  If …

Almost Awesome, Inc. hosts an NSCoder event based out of Workbar on the third Tuesdays of each month. Think of it as individual work in a group environment. Bring your pet rock iPhone, iPad or Mac development projects and spend 3 hours coding surrounded by other developers working on their projects. It doesn't matter if you're brand new to iOS development or a seasoned pro - you'll find help if you need it or some quiet time away from work or home distractions to make your ideas a reality. Just …

Worcester Vegan M eetup & Eatup is a way to connect with other vegans (and aspiring vegans) in central MA. You can join up to check out local veg restaurants, show off  your culinary skills at a vegan potluck, or participate in pro-veg leafleting and activism with other like-minded folks. Thinking of going veg but not there yet? Come get some advice, tasty grub & moral support! Make new friends & share vegan recipes! We have joined forces with VegWorcester, a not-for-profit, community organizati …

the LOFT (living our faith together) This group is for young adult Christian singles in their mid-to-late 20's and 30's who want to connect with other fun, like-minded and down-to-earth Christians! the LOFT is an environment where single adults can come to build authentic friendships and get connected. Whether you are just looking to meet some new friends with similar beliefs or are looking for a potential special someone, this is the group for you!We want everyone to feel comfortable, so eve …

Educational workshops on real estate buying, selling, investing, green homes, mortgages, strategies for affordable homeownership and wealth-creation. Our workshops provide practical “how to” information and invite you to think about goals in real estate as they relate to broader life goals. We’ll talk about how to: - Build equity in your home - Save money on a mortgage - Assess the value of a property (singles, multis, and condos) - Successfully navigate your way through the buying process - Und …

I want to try an experiment. Imagine a typical weekday after a long day at work. You finally get home, collapse onto the couch, click on the television…and then you remember—you have a petting zoo meetup to go to in 45 minutes. Problem is you don’t want to go to the petting zoo. Sure, it seemed like it’d be a hoot when you signed up for it eight weeks ago, but dammit your feet are tired, and you just want to relax, and besides—the new episode of Space Commandos is on tonight. So regretfully you …

I'm an inveterate rock hound: collecting, slabbing, tumbling, mineral collecting, and more to come as I learn...This group is for rock hounds (mutt and pedigree) who simply like rocks, learning more, sharing the wonders of shiny things with like minded rock-ophiles. We can explore collecting sites in New England together, go to the local rock and mineral shows and rock swaps here in New England, plan trips to the southwest and other hot rock areas, have presentations by group members on their ow …

This group was established for cyclists of all levels and disciplines (road and mountain). You'll see that we're pretty focused on road for the time being but perhaps enough interest will actually form a group to tackle some local trails! Some folks get a little confused by the title "Grind & Grub" - not terribly creative I'm afraid. "Grind" because of the bikes. "Grub" because I like to think most people work best on the reward-system. You break a sweat, burn your quads a bit and then enjoy so …

Do you care about what you eat? This is a group of folks who want to support local, humanely raised, environmentally sustainable, fairly traded, "green" food. Thinking about joining a CSA? Maybe considering a tomato plant on your balcony this spring? How bout a new compost bin for your backyard? Maybe you work on or own a farm in Massachusetts? Or sit on the board of a an urban non-profit that brings produce to people in need......or you're a policy student, interested in finding ways of lobbyin …

This group has a simple theme, it’s for couples who like meeting other couples. Who should join? Anyone who considers themselves in a committed relationship from one month to 100 years and at least one was born between 1946 and 1964 or thereabouts and you enjoy meeting new friends. This is NOT a swingers group. You may have already noticed that this is not an open meetup group, meaning that only members can actually see who else is in the group and see the specifics of our activities. We prefer …

We are the older generation of nerds and geeks. In the Boston area we fueled the Massachusetts Miracle on 128, and we're aging out. Some of us have put on thirty-five or forty years of Boskones -- the annual family reunion. And some of us go to Readercon...and Arisia...and Lunacon...and Disclave...and Balticon...seems like every weekend could be a con or three these days! But it's expensive and a lot of logistics and some of us don't travel as easily as we used to. We're slowing down. Some of us …

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 …