Banquets & Books is for people who are passionate about food and reading and who enthusiastically discuss books--fiction and non--about all aspects of food, cooking and eating. The plan is to meet every six weeks or so at my house. Each time, we’ll read and discuss a book on any and all topics related to food. Sometimes we'll see a film and then discuss it.  As we talk, we’ll have a little wine (or what you will) and we’ll eat and sometimes cook together. What we've read so far:  52 Loaves, …

This is a club for people who enjoy reading and making friends. We all decide on a book and meet in Chad's Bistro to discuss it about once a month. Anyone can join regardless of where you live. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. We're looking forward to meeting new members!

The French Book Club is all about reading and discussing a new book in French each month! We meet every second Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm at the Alliance Française of New Orleans (AFNO), 1519 Jackson Ave. This Club is FREE for Alliance Française members and $5 for non-members. A limited number of books are available for purchase at the AFNO for $15. The upcoming books and schedule can be found at http://af-neworleans.org/index.php?page=book-club.

[You must read carefully the following group description if you consider joining.] Because this group is called a seminar, it has a much tighter structure than your typical meetup group. (See below the Wikipedia entry for Seminar.) We read privately and then discuss in a small group the very best short stories -- classics and contemporary ones -- as long as they are available online or in affordable book form. We also read and discuss criticism, that is, commentaries on our selected stories and …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! We'll choose a work of classic or contemporary fiction each month and share the joys of good literature and good company. *                  *                                         *               * We typically meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am at the Sound Cafe' in the Marigny to discuss our MAIN SELECTION -- classic or superior contemporary fiction. We try to keep it around 300 pages. Depending on the interest and availabil …

I think we can all agree that eventually some sort of apocalypse is coming and wiping the human race off the face of the Earth. So it might be appealing to discuss this imminent incident. This is a club dealing with post-apocalyptic fiction from any outlet (books, films, tv, maybe even games).

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organiza …

THE ME GOD SEES® BOOK CLUB is an opportunity for persons with a specific interest in personal development books to come together and help each other experience fulfilling lives. Anyone seriously interested in changing their lives is ideal for the book club. Our initial book is A COURSE IN WEIGHT LOSS by Marianne Williamson. The book is available in hard or paperback and can be easily acquired from any bookstore.

Join us in the Free Powerpath Sunday Morning Healing Circle and Guided World Peace Meditation, for Healing Ourselves, Our City and Our Planet. It will be held at Unity Temple, 3722 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. Time: 9 am to 10 am. The guided meditation is led by Mike Wittenbrink, MBA. Or Join us in the courses offered by the Powerpath Academy, which will empower you to lead a healthier and happier life. PA 101: "The Most Powerful Secrets to Empower You." Awaken the Powers of Your Mind. …

Would you like to meet up with other Libertarians? These meetups are intended for casual conversation on libertarian topics. Let us know if you would like to add a different venue. Events may be cancelled if others do not RSVP. Please keep conversation civil as not to disrespect the owners, employees, and other customers in these businesses. The Libertarian Party in St Tammany Parish: - wants to have representation with a core of individual liberty. - supports rights, freedom, and liberty as wel …

We meet in Members' homes or in public spaces such as libraries, coffee houses, parks. Sitting in a circle, we discuss from the heart soulful/sacred short poems that we have selected and pondered in advance. Every other month we also gather to discuss the latest issues of the magazine THE SUN -- and, upon approval, articles of older issues. Check with the Organizers if you have any questions regarding the selection process.

We are composed of researchers, professionals, students, and hobbyists in the computer security and digital forensics space. The purpose of group is to bring members of all IT-related fields together for a monthly meeting where interesting topics in information security can be presented and members can then network in an informal environment. We generally have speakers talks per monthly meeting using the "fire talks" format. This will include having three speakers present for five to tens minute …

Find the Path to Your Power! Self-Empowerment Courses from Powerpath Academy will lead you to a more successful and happier life. Weekly class! Every Tuesday, starts February 19, 2013. PA 101: "The Secret Process to Your Ultimate Success -- The Letters of Transformation." We are all in emotional pain from what others have said or done to us. Learn how you can: get out of pain, heal yourself, take back your power, and create a happier life. This is the most powerful self-healing process …

Science cafés are live events that involve a face-to-face conversation with a scientist about current science topics or simply an informal discussion among folks with an interest in pursuing science literacy. A Science Cafe' is open to everyone, and take place in casual settings such as libraries, coffeehouses, private homes. Reading of books, magazines, articles partaining to the sciences is encouraged. A science cafe' is certainly not limited to the natural sciences. All forms of scholarship a …

Rumi was many things in his life and one of the most important was master presenter of heart-space. It appears as though from the time he met his teacher, Shams of Tabriz, he began to exist almost continuously within that heart-space and his nearly every utterance was poetic presentation of that inner landscape revealing the possibilities of experience that this human existence offers. While he was one of the best educated people of his time, he obviously had a Knowledge you don't get in college …

Let’s get together for inspiration to create stories that are powerful enough to publish. This group is all about the process of taking great ideas and manifesting those into works of art. From how to create your first novel, poem, script or short story all the way to the differences between on demand and traditional publication; this group is a wealth of information. Let’s encourage one another to successful products for the changing literary industry. Meetups will be at local North Shore busin …

This is a small peer-support group which desires to learn ways of overcoming social anxiety. We will share with each other our challenges and be using some helpful cognitive behavioral therapy charts. We will meet at Caffe! Caffe! located at 4301 Clearview Parkway or we might meet at Lafreniere park on ''Picnic Island" under the well-lit, great big shelter. We will be reading a good book: 'Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness' by Gillian Butler. Found thru Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Overcomi …