… This group is for anyone who loves books and wants to make it possible for children everywhere to share the joy of reading.

Writers! Do you have a completed story of less than 5k words that you'd like read and critiqued? Would you enjoy returning the favor for fellow writers here in the wilds of Western Massachusetts?  What we're planning is a critique group based on the "Milford System" for workshopping short stories. Here's Bruce Sterling's take on the process:   Attendees bring short  manuscripts, with enough copies for everyone present. No one can  attend or  comment who does not bring a  story. Th …

… It’s reassuring to know that you have a nice group of peers to seek advice from, share stories of our little ones’ victories, trade books and reading materials, recipes, ideas, etc. I plan to form a group library too (it’s crazy that we all buy the same books to read once). I want to extend a special invitation to all the parents who feel "different" in any way (um, within reason); whether it's your status as a single parent, your religious beliefs (or lack thereof), your non-traditional par …

Do you want to meet friends or potential dates in a way that is a little less scary than a blind date, a lot more informative than reading a profile, and a ton of fun? Then this is the group for you. These fun activities give you a way to meet people interested in the same things as you and give you a chance to be friends forever or maybe friends first. I thought it important to keep an age of 20s or 30s because sometimes it can be disappointing if you want to date within your age but on other g …

Looking for people who enjoy reading and want to expand there reading repertoire and meet new people in the area. What could be better than great conversation, food and drink...

… Here is our suggested reading list (in order.)  To help beginners get 'up-to-speed', we ask that you --- PLEASE READ/LISTEN TO AT LEAST THE FIRST BOOK BEFORE YOU COME TO YOUR FIRST MEETING ---   1) The Secret (the book not movie) by Rhonda Byrne (best on CD since there are numerous contributors to the book that speak in their own voice on the CDs) 2006 2) Ask and It Is Given - book by Abraham-Hicks (best as a book since the whole last half of the book is exercises that are …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

Join us for meet ups centered on meditation and healing, from various Sufi traditions. Everyone is welcome, and all paths are honored and encouraged to participate. If this sounds new to you, all the more reason to come! A typical evening involves a chanting meditation, about an hour long, followed by an opportunity to reflect and share. As we grow, we may add movies, poetry, book reading, etc. Please drop us a line or come on by! Peace and Blessings to all.

… Through reading/listening to thousands of books/CDs and attending over 75 seminars/workshops intensives, & through my personal insights, I finally fully understand the ultimate secret. I, who at one time was borderline bankrupt, a financial mess, miserable, & hopeless that I'd ever be able to change am now living a life I once only dreamed of! From building companies from scratch, to retiring in my twenties, to becoming a millionaire in my early thirties, & failing more than most people would pr …

This Meetup is for all healers, empaths, psychics, and people interested in understanding how each person's soul field interacts with the physical body. It takes science of the paranormal to a new level, in a way that is simple to understand and helpful to all. Lee uses his ability to read souls to decode the soul's anatomy & physiology beyond what is explained in any medical, scientific or metaphysical texts, and in a way you can understand & relate to. Amongst many other topics, he teaches "Wh …

I started this group because I love to read Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, but I rarely have anyone to discuss them with. I've only been in CT for a few months, and I would love to meet like-minded individuals that I can have fun with and also share my love for the fantastical.

Do you consider yourself a "foodie" - you love to buy/cook/eat good food? Do you get a buzz from just reading a good wine list? Well, welcome to the CT Eat Up Meetup - aka Les Vinoratis. This group is for peeps in their 20's to 40s - we would love to get to know you! We will go out once every 3-4 weeks and try as a group really phenomanol restaurants in CT and MA with like-minded gourmands. Bon Appetito! Salut!

This group was started for those who own Doberman Pinschers. The purpose of this group is to meet other dobe owners who want to socialize there dobe with other dobes and like to go on hikes with their dobes. Also to bring a greater awareness to people who are not familiar or uncomfortable with this breed. To show others that the Doberman is a loving, faithful dog and not the mean and vicious dog some make them out to be. If you love meeting nice people and their dobes, and hiking with your dobe …

Do people look at you funny when your response to “Who’s your favorite author” is Jane Austen? This group is designed to unite true lovers of Jane, or possible lovers of Jane, by reading her books, watching her movies, and discussing anything Regent.

Let's get together to see films that most people don't want to see because... You have read subtitles or... the actors look like you and me and not the beautiful Hollywood stars. Hartford has at least 7 screens in the area dedicated to alternative cinema (Bow-Tie Cinema City (4), Cinestudio (Trinity College), Aetna Theatre at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and Real Art Ways). There arte also fioreign films shown in Bloomfield and at Wesleyan (a great movie secret place). Most of the fi …

… Through reading/listening to thousands of books/CDs and attending over 75 seminars/workshops intensives, many NLP & NLP related certifications &, I finally have put together a some of the most powerful life changing material. I, who at one time felt lonely, stuck, indecisive, confused, resentful, sad, miserable, & hopeless that my life would ever change am now living a life way beyond what I ever thought was once possible.     Are you ready to learn the most amazing, powerful secrets to attracti …