Are you trying to get published (in book, literary magazine or journal form)? So are we. Here's how this group works: We get together and take turns reading our pieces (less than 3,000 words), followed by everyone offering feedback / constructive criticism as to how to make the piece better.

This is a book club for people interested in Korean and Korean American Literature. I hope to meet once a month for two hours. We will read works by Korean American authors, Korean authors in translation, and even works by non-Koreans about Korea.

Meetup with locals who are interested in developing psychic abilities. Learn a unique form of Meditation that expands your awareness and enhances your own psychic abilities. Learn the art of performing psychic readings including aura, tarot and palm. Learn about the spiritual path, relationship between the spirit and body, protection of your energy, healing guides and spirit guides, past lives, chakras, layers of the aura. Understand and practice your own clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairse …

How do you survive let alone thrive in a culture where most people can't seem to stop talking? Have you suffered the stigma of the "quiet" label since childhood? Have you been grappling with the difficulty of fitting in with groups, making your presence known, getting ahead because you are too reserved or reticent, or worse, anti-social? You are not alone. Our Western culture is a haven for extroverts who seem to thrive in the extrovert ideal of our culture, where being outspoken, outgoing, soci …

LIFE IS AN ECHO. What you send out – comes back. What you sow – you reap. What you give – you get. What you see in others – exists in you. Do not judge – so you will NOT be judged. Radiate and give LOVE – and Love comes back to you. ~ Zig Ziglar It's not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy. ~ Unknown What is LIFE OUT LOUD? Our philosophy is simple ... be positive, inclusive, supportive and really enjoy the moments and memories we are building together. Life is too …

Every Saturday morning, we meet up for a friendly hike through the nature trails of Forest Park in Queens. We also hike to other locations for which we'll give ample notice. Who: Anyone who wants to escape into nature for a little while. Our hikes will take us over dirt paths, over fallen logs, and up and down easy hills. We average around 3 miles. Our highest hill is equal to about 3 to 4 flights of subway stairs in elevation. If you commute every day, you will be fine. No one will be left behi …

This is a group for people who love to read and enjoy sharing ideas and opinions about books. We meet once a month in a cafe or restaurant in the Forest Hills, Queens area. Books read so far: Rats (Robert Sullivan) What Is the What (Dave Eggers) The Extra Man (Jonathan Ames) The Namesake (Jhumpa Lahiri) A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Betty Smith) North River (Pete Hamill) On Chesil Beach (Ian McEwan) World's Fair (E. L. Doctorow) The Emperor's Children (Claire Messud) Everything Is Illuminated (Jonat …

Have you ever read a great book and had no one to discuss it with? This group is for Baby Boomers in the Bayside-Whitestone-Flushing-Douglaston area who would like to read a current best seller and get together on a monthly basis to discuss it. We will meet early in the evening on a weekday night or a Sunday afternoon where you can share your thoughts and ideas. The meetings will take place over coffee or a bottle of wine depending on the interest of the group. The group will be limited to 15 pe …

The King's Men (TKM) is a Catholic Men's Group that we are currently forming at St. Bartholomew's in Elmhurst. The members would meet once per week. TKM's core values emphasize the role of men as a Leader, Protector and Provider. At these weekly meetings, men are encouraged to be of service to others in the community and to imitate Christ's love, service and sacrifice. This is accomplished through prayer, scriptural reading and discussion; with an emphasis on masculine spirituality and accountab …

If you are looking for some adventure and variety in your life, want to challenge yourself, conquer your fears or just try things you've never done before... then you've come to the right place! This group is for people in New Yory City that like to stay fit, be active and have fun at the same time. Events range from hiking, camping, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, ziplining, obstacle course mud runs, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, skydiving, hang gliding, mountain biking, trail runni …

Welcome to the Long Island Raw Vegan Food Meetup Group! Come to our potlucks and events to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss raw diet benefits and health issues. ANYONE interested in the raw food diet and lifestyle is WELCOME! By joining our meetup group you are becoming a part of our vibrant, caring, and supportive community. We promote healthy raw food in its natural state, not processed or purified, and stay away from 'junk' foods loaded with trans fats, artificial chemicals, sugar …

A monthly book club for people in the Bayside/Flushing area.

Welcome friends, If you are reading this, it is because you care about the health and wellbeing of your life. For that I honor and congratulate you.  This group is designed to offer you the opportunity to be part of a community. A community who consciously chose to love, honor and respect themselves, their neighbor, the community at large and mother earth as well as our universal creator. We welcome anyone regardless of where they are in their journey in life.  Whether you are a 20 year veteran …

ORGANIZERS: On Jan 4, 2013, Robert "ROB" (Head Organizer of the Queens/Western Nassau Tennis & Networking Meetup Group) has taken over the SNTG as Salil Z. has decided to step down. Rob has  enlisted "CARLOS V" from his other group as an assistant organizer. Please support "SALIL" and call him on all your INSURANCE needs. He is knowledgeable and extremely professional. www.SalilZaveri.com With the help of existing members and my experience running the Outdoor Tennis Group (QWN Tennis and Netw …

If you are looking for some new friendships and community with your new found free time, then why not come and share your love of people, books and community with women in a similar stage of life. At this group, we will meet to discuss books, issues that affect us and simply have a great time. This is the first meeting of the group and hopefully we can meet regularly (every two weeks or once a month) and share. Come, learn, and make new friends.

This is a group for meeting people and filling a void for yourself or someone else. Are you lonely? Do you not have siblings or are missing a mom, dad or signifigant other, daughter etc... I would like to create a different kind of group. If this sounds like you please read on... I would like to see if there are other people who are looking to fill a void of some sort. Are you looking for a connection? Maybe any of the above mentioned. You want somene to care for you and be supportive and maybe …

Motherhood Later Than Sooner is a resource/community for those parenting later in life. Our primary website is www.MotherhoodLater.com. If you became a mom for the first time, or again, at age 35+, we welcome your active participation. Events may be held in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, Long Island, etc., and we encourage you to plan a group outing. If you are expecting and close to delivery, you may also join. Visit www.MotherhoodLater.com and read our blog. Sign up for the free monthly e …

During weekly meetings on Friday evenings in East Meadow, Long Island, Atma-Nivedana dasa ("Atma") and Subhangada devi dasi ("Subhie") teach how to hear and chant sanskrit names for God in kirtan and a systematic study of the Bhagavad Gita As It Is. Kirtan meditation consists of hearing and chanting sanksrit names for God to the accompaniment of melodious and rhythmic music in order to invoke God's divine mercy and presence. Bhagavad Gita As It Is is studied according to the ancient, yet unbroke …

What is Meditation?  What experience do I need in order to meditate?  What tools can I use to start my meditation? The above are questions I asked myself when I started to meditate 11 years ago.   By using breath as a tool to gain focus, intention to make a change and being a part of our meditation circle, you will achieve your meditation goals. The flow of the meditation circle will be as follows: (1) movement of your body(stretching and tapping) to open your body and relax your thinking, (2) …

Let's come together to overcome poor habits such as clutter, lateness, & procrastination!  I'll admit it, I'm in need of a plan.  I'd like to meet others who are dealing with similar challenges so we can come together to support one another, make new friends, and replace these habits with new, improved behavior and achieve success and more order in our lives! If any professionals are reading this & would like to help, please email me & include your contact info. Let's overcome these learned beha …

Let get together. If Shanghai & New here it is: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/ if you have a cup coffee and  bagel (a dollar and a half ?) in front of you in the morning, and you are reading shanghai daily, the dream of working in New York and living in Shanghai comes true everyday. We all love Shanghai, but we've hardly known much of Shanghai, even had been lived there tens of years.  here is a website presenting many traditions of Shanghai, believe these would light you up every day. http://sha …

Our MEMBERS* are from NYC & north..southwest to Allentown, Reading, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Philly PA..south to DC/VA and beyond. *Consumers, Marketers, Students/Instructors, Footwear and Jewelry Models, Entertainers & Street Teamers make up this Group! Ladies: SOON YOU'LL SEE 1-OF-A-KIND FASHION HEELS AS OUR GROUP PHOTO!  WIN a Pair in our Monthly Drawing..HOW? BECOME A MEMBER & FIND OUT! Sell them for profit -or- Buy the same ones or in another color or different pattern (see Photos link) at G …

If the idea of personal growth and enrichment sound good to you- keep reading. Our non-profit speakers club is truly friendly, supportive, eclectic, and well organized. Join us and increase your ability to lead and speak effectively and confidently, whether at work, participating in community meetings, special occasions, or one on one. You will benefit from joining our club. The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every in …

If you are wondering what the "GMF" stands for, you just gotta come to a game and find out. We play a competitive and physical form of Flag Football. However, we all do know that we aren't getting paid to play football and we're not in the NFL. The difference between us and other games is that we maintain a balance between both. Our games are fun and competitive,  but we don't take the game too seriously like others. The important rule to follow here is sportsmanship. Just treat other players wi …

This is the meet-up group link of the Malverne Constitution Discussion Group The Malverne Constitution discussion Group is an organization which encourages American Citizens to stay informed about current affairs and to support individual accountability rather than larger government more entitlements and higher taxes to support such endeavors. We encourage not only reading and studying the Constitution of the US, but also the federalist papers and any other original documents/discussions on the …

I am an ordained High Priestess and In this group we talk about what it is like to be a pagan parent, problems, issues, homeschooling, crafts, and events happening on Long Island in Nassau County NY and surrounding Counties. This group is open to anyone with an open mind of course and all earth based religions. People from other locations will still find interest in this group, but to meet up with would be a challenge! I would like to start meeting up at the local venues where here in Nassau Cou …

Experience the deeper meanings behind the customs and rituals of the beautiful Havdalah ceremony, This program is intended for adults and children to enjoy together, Program Description: 1. An authentic Havdalah Ceremony 2. Songs and music for Melaveh Malka 3. Meditation for Melaveh Malka Meditation, Song, Storytelling, Readings, Authentic Ceremony, Discussion, Vegan Pot-Luck: bring a dish that can accomodate a few people.