The Bible is a single-volume collection of several historical texts that were composed over a period of many hundreds of years. The collection as a whole (or certain subsets thereof) is considered by Jews and Christians to be sacred, thus making it difficult to have a discussion of the Bible with many who are already familiar with it. This group is for those who wish to take an unbiased, secular approach to these texts. In a traditional Bible study, the purpose is to discover God's word through …

This is Katherine's original vision for this club: "Here's my vision of a great book club: a smallish and diverse group of intellectually active women who can commit to reading a book a month (more or less) and making time to get together to discuss. I see the books being a mix of fiction and non-fiction - from classics to bestsellers, including some serious works and the occasional fluff piece. We do one book-related meetup a month and will occasionally have a social-only meetup. All are welcom …

WELCOME to our group to learn statistical evidence based methods to nurture your HOLISTIC Health, Happiness, & Quality Relationships. Countless studies indicate Happiness is most nurtured by-- + quality loving relationships with our self and partner(s), currently viewing 8 Positive Psychologists instructional videos to self-program the subconscious for Compassion on 1st Mondays of each month.  We also view classes of Eckhart Tolle's foundational principles, which greatly improve the mind state f …

Augusta Book Club The Skinny: We go by the basic book club format. Read a book and discuss it at our monthly meetings. Our Reading List: June: The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck July: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain August: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick September: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga October: To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf November: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens January: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline February: The Razor's Edge by …

“Play energizes us and enlivens us. It eases our burdens. It renews our natural sense of optimism and opens us up to new possibilities.” ~Stuart Brown, MD Contemporary American psychiatrist The Busy Bees are a large collective of Moms all through the Midlands area.  Our goal is to help new to the area moms, or ladies new to being moms, find a connection, a friend, a group of ladies they live near, or have things in common with.  We don't expect everyone to attend everything.  We hope that from …

This meetup is for writers of ALL types of genres. Whether you are a poet or a prosaist, a graphic novelist or a children's book author, each is a storyteller with a need for an audience. Why join this group? There are poetry groups or exclusive reading groups - but none like this in the area. We are social but we are there to learn from each other and we take writing fiction seriously. However, critiques are kind and painless. What should you bring to a meeting? Copies of your writing and a pen …

I've been part of an awesome women's book club in Augusta, GA for the past few years, but now that I live in Aiken, SC I find it so hard to make it to those meetings - they can be up to an hour away and that's really tough to do on a school night. So, I'm hoping to create something similar here in Aiken!

This is more of a reader's club than a book club. Instead of reading the same book and discussing it, members talk about books they have read. You can also bring books to trade or lend. We hope to also have trips to hear favorite authors and attend events. Given that gore, romance, erotica, and adult topics may be discussed, we don't recommend bringing children.

Gatherings of believers in Christ from various backgrounds.  We focus on reading and discussing the Bible, and also taking care of one another's practical needs through fellowship. Usually we eat and greet for 45 minutes to an hour, then take another hour to read something together and discuss.  We usually end with requests for prayer. If you are coming for the first time, just let us know so we can arrange food quantities.  If you become a regular, plan on contributing; it is sort of a potluck …

For everyone who has ever wanted to bring their dog to church... wanted make it to a church fellowship, but couldn't make it to Sunday mornings... wanted to explore spiritual fellowship in the natural setting... wanted to take their faith out of the pews and connect with other people... We'll meet Sunday afternoons at various outdoor locations around the Midlands to enjoy the outdoor active lifestyle and read/discuss Jesus and the Bible. We don't have a preacher, we don't ask for money, we are v …

This group is currently closed to new members. The Greenville Stay at Home Moms group is all about fun and friendships for moms and their children.  It's difficult to make friends when you stay at home with your little ones, but we try to make it easier by planning a variety of meetups each week, such as in-home play dates, library programs, park dates and stroller walks.  We even have some mom only and family events.  No matter what we are doing we always have fun! We welcome Moms from all ove …

Why Infants & Toddlers of NE Columbia has been started to bring together friendly moms, their babies and young toddlers from NE Columbia. We feel it's very important for children to be exposed to other children around their age to develop socially as well as emotionally. In this modern world, we find it very helpful and reassuring to be surrounded by likeminded as well as differing opinions when it comes to child rearing. It takes a village to raise a child. This is our village. ______________ …

Columbia Social Connections is a not for profit social community, dedicated to providing a friendly environment for Socialization. We serve this community by organizing diverse events for our members such as art, dance, music, nightlife, dining, wine-tasting, walking tours, theater, etc. Columbia Social Connections is Not a Dating Site. While we don't discourage dating, it is not the stated purpose of the group. We are open to all regardless of relationship status or orientation. We are a thrivi …

Divorced, Widowed, Separated, Single Adults/Single Parent Are you looking for a fun, friendly group to meet other divorced, widowed, separated and single people in the area to get out and have a good time? This new group will gather interests from it's members and enjoy activities such as hiking, concerts, sporting events, going out to eat, volunteering, art shows, movies, theaters and whatever else we think of! So if you're tired of sitting at home and want to get out, make new friends and liv …

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." - Anne Frank Our group was founded in June 2011 with the intention of providing a way for women to network and share their talents with each other.  I've left the original description at the bottom as I want to honor the woman whose idea it was to start the group.  Unfortunately, I never got the opportunity to meet or know her, but I hope if she's still in the area and poking around she'll come bac …

Listen up ladies!  If you enjoy discussing great books over yummy cocktails and delicious appetizers, then you have found the right group!  ABC club is for women only (sorry guys!) and will meet once a month to hold a book discussion, and share in a yummy potluck gathering including appetizers (finger foods) and beverages (can be of the ‘adult’ variety, but doesn’t necessarily have to be).  Books may be of any genre, and we vote on our members' book recomendations. We also plan socials at least …

If you can never have too many hobbies or too many buddies to do them with - welcome home!!! This is your group if you: Have too many hobbies! It's the reason for the group - golf, darts, poker, video games, hunting, fishing, shooting, paintballing, mud running, weight lifting, concerts, bar hopping, beer drinking, (or tea drinking if that's your thing), horseshoes (no hand grenades) and most anything else a guy can do without compromising his manhood. Can take as much as you dish out (no whin …

A group for local writers to read each other's work and meet to offer constructive criticism.  We meet every Saturday, alternating between one Meetup for alumni members and one for new members. (These meetings may be combined in the future if our total membership numbers come down.) Members email in their submissions ten days before the Meetup so we can offer detailed critiques at the meetings. If you are interested in joining, email your name, some information about you and your writing, and a …

Welcome to the Tri-County Adventure group!  We want to provide an exciting experience for everyone as we venture out and explore all that the western/northwestern part of the Upstate has to offer.  This group is ideal for those who live in Anderson, Pickens or Oconee County, as all of the events will be in one of those three counties.  The main activities are hiking, kayaking (flat water), and meet and greet events.  Please read the tab labeled "Pages" for more information.

Were you THERE when Star Wars first came out? Do you remember the *original* Battle Star Galactica? Did you ever have a Commodore 64 or a Game Boy? (Do you still have it?) Do you still have your physics textbook from 1985? If you answered yes to any of the above, then consider yourself a member! GREENVILLE OLD GEEKS (GOG!) Where we're only "old" chronologically. Come meet up with like minded science and/or fantasy buffs who grew up in the 80s, 70s, or even 60s and earlier. Share life experiences …

The purpose of this group is to learn the Spanish language with a primary focus on learning to speak (as well as read and write) the language, while sharing resources for self-study in-between monthly meetings and to build friendships which may lead to Spanish language practice groups within the general membership. All who are interested are welcome, from those who are beginners to those who are more advanced in their language skills. Don't be shy! We also welcome those who speak Spanish flu …

Calling all lesbians in Columbia and surrounding areas! This is a group for socializing and making new friends. We all know that the bar scene is great for the occasional night out, but it's not always for everybody. So this is for the lesbian community that likes to stay nestled in their homes, loafing around in sweat pants, reading books, and listening to folk music. Or for their partners who are working on the car in the driveway or watching football. Or for those who don't fit the stereotype …

Christians who enjoy good clean fun spending time with those likeminded who understand the day to day struggles of single hood and can make the wait a whole lot funner. We throw pamper parties(group spa days & mani/pedi outings), tea and coffee socials, game parties, wine and cheese socials, as well as monthly book club meetings. We are open to suggestions to future events you would like see.

Can you keep a secret? If you are fascinated by sleight-of-hand, illusions, escapes and mind reading, come join us! We are a group of magicians seeking to share and hone our skills, entertain others and advance the art of honest deception. The club is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Magicians.