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 …

To connect with designers in RI and the nearby area for networking, socializing, and professional development opportunities. Me? I'm a graphic design educator (not at RISD) and have been active in the design industry for 20 years (most recent 10 years, more as an educator). I moved to the area in 2007 and have been slowly getting acclimated in both the region and the creative community. There's quite a bit going on here as Providence proclaims to be the new 'Creative Capital.' I have also been …

OUR MISSION: If you have been thinking of trying kayaking or canoeing but don't know how to get started, this is the place for you. We do scenic paddling designed to help beginners get into the sport we love so much. We also introduce all our paddlers to a variety of paddling location. Experienced Paddlers are always welcome and are encouraged to help lead some of our trips. BEFORE YOU PADDLE: Educate yourself about the area in which you will be paddling, and carry appropriate gear, clothing, wa …

Welcome to Meet by MetroWest (MXMW) group. MetroWest is far enough from Boston to have its own group. This group is primarily focused on Web, Mobile, New Media related design and development. We will grow the group to be helpful for working professionals, current and future entrepreneurs, and students. We will try to structure every meeting with a little bit of web, mobile, and new technology with focus on one of the functional areas such as design, development, strategy, innovation etc. We …

This is a social group designed to organize casual meetups for squash playing / practicing in and around the Boston area.  All players welcomed, from "I used to play racquetball...is this the same thing?" to "I used to be a level 6.0 player". Squash has historically been seen as the sport of the elite as clubs are scare and expensive.  However, there has been a tremendous increase in popularity, particularly in New England, and there are now many more recreational courts available - most notably …

*****WE NEVER MARK UP OUR TRIPS, OUR COST FROM THE VENDOR IS OUR COST TO YOU***** Welcome to our  Women’s Travel Group This group is for DAY and WEEKEND trips and WEEK long travel VACATIONS, GETAWAYS. YOU MUST BOOK YOUR LAND OR CRUISE VACATIONS WITH US, IN ORDER TO TRAVEL WITH US:) CHECK OUT OUR FEEDBACK AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM PAST TRIPS!  OUR REPUTATION SPEAKS FOR ITSELF....THAT'S WHY OUR MEMBERS ARE REPEAT TRAVELERS AND LOVE US!  WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON FAIR TRIP PRICING, WE NEVER MARK-UP OUR TRI …

F A M I L Y DHARMA C ome to learn together! Connecticut’s only Buddhist Sunday School 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Twice a month At the Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown Designed especially for families interested in learning to live the Buddha’s Way It’s free of charge but donations are appreciated to cover cost Pre-school, Kindergarten, & 1 st to 12 th grades Registration is simple. Just let us know the name, age, grade of your child, If they have any special needs, if they have some prior kno …

Welcome to the Cape Ann meditation meetup group! Jyoti Meditators practice a simple meditation technique designed to help participants invert their attention and connect with their inner source. Meditation has many practical benefits, helping to reduce stress-related illnesses, improve our concentration, and awaken us to our spiritual nature. In meditation, we withdraw our attention from the senses and world around us. This allows us to gradually release thoughts of the past and worries about th …

Inspiration Chow Down Are you interested in following the latest digital trends? Do you like free pizza? The Big Studio is starting a monthly lunch Meetup and we will be providing plenty of both. This Meetup will have a rotating format but will always focus on highlighting trends in design and process. Some examples of the rotating formats are - Hosting Guest Speakers Start-up reviews Workshops Peer Reviews Trend Sharing Since the format will rotate from Meetup to Meetup we would love to take …

This book club/discussion group is for women who are interested in learning more about childbirth. Even if you are nowhere near the point of becoming pregnant, this is a great topic to explore. Participants may be newly pregnant for the first time, thinking of becoming pregnant, birth workers or simply interested in the topic as an area of study for future personal or professional reasons. College students and young women who are not yet planning a pregnancy are especially welcome. This is not a …

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 as …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

This group will explore how video and new forms of multi-media enabled learning are revolutionizing education across the world. Video in Education now goes beyond simple publishing and includes centralized access anytime anywhere to many video repositories and libraries, internal university 'YouTube', deep learning management system integrations such as video assignments and interactive recorded classes, collaborative video & editing, video for distance education and media-powered blogs and soci …

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 as …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

Seacoast Vibrancy and Extraordinary Living meets to learn and apply effective strategies for creating conscious change and growth in ordinary lives. It was started to bring people together in community to explore choices for being more resourceful and creating a future of their own design. People ready to take action, author their own lives, raise their standards, and get clear about what is really important to them and do what it takes to bring what they want into their lives, will love this gr …

Have you become separated or divorced from you spouse? Do you think or feel like no one around you understands the pain you and your family are experiencing. Do you have children that are also feeling the pain and loss a separation or divorce causes? If so, DivorceCare (DC) and it's sister program DivorceCare for Kids(DC4K) are what you need to help you and/or your children heal from the devastation and loss that separation and divorce creates. DC and DC4K are faith based, weekly seminar and sup …

This is a group of women interested in learning the importance of being informed and becoming actively involved in securing their financial futures. This group is specifically designed to address the financial issues faced by women ages 40 and over. There will be quarterly dinner workshops to address topics such as Common Financial Mistakes Made By Women, Making Money Last a Lifetime, Financial Differences Between Women Who Are Single, Married, Divorced or Widowed, Recovering From a Economic Sto …

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. This GriefShare seminar and support group is led by someone who understands what you are going through and wants to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right …