"You will be the same person in five as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read." -Charles ''Tremendous'' Jones. The above quotation is the core of what this group is about, meeting people and reading books to succeed. If you want to succeed and excel in all areas of your life this group is for you. This is a group where people can meet others, network, bounce ideas off each other, build relationships, make contacts, get opinions, encourage, motivate, and grow in a po …

Come join other local amateur philosophers the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm as we explore the answers to life’s most profound questions at The Thinkers’ Club. Modeled on the Socrates Café concept, the Thinkers’ Club is a reading and discussion group intended to provide a fun, non-judgmental forum to discuss and debate philosophical topics with other critical thinkers. The group will read primary and secondary sources in the history of philosophy as well as in fiction, history, poli …

Who We Are Cleveland Sea Kayakers (CSK) is a group of paddling enthusiasts looking to meet up with others to go kayaking. This group is for people of all skill levels and of all kayaking types.  We meet for kayaking on rivers, Lake Erie and other lakes/reservoirs within a couple hours of Cleveland, but also plan meetups in other areas of Ohio and out of state. If you are a beginner, this is the place to start. You will meet others who can give you advice before you buy any gear. If you are an ex …

Ours is a book club on the old model: a long-term, ongoing group of women that reads and discusses a variety of books and enjoys great friendships. Book selections are determined by our members at each meeting.  The books we read span a wide spectrum: romance, chick lit, fantasy/paranormal, fiction, non-fiction, classics, etc.  We gravitate toward well-written books that make you think!  All suggestions are welcomed and encouraged. Who should join?  Women who want to read, have fun and dev …

This book club is designed just for women to meet together and discuss books relating to women. Our plan is to meet once a month in Independence at a place to eat on the 4th Friday of the month. This is great a chance to meet other women, socialize and have some stimulating conversation!

Knowledgeable and fun adults discussing contemporary literature several times a month in the Cleveland area. Expect provocative, at times, controversial reading. Enjoy fun conversation, food, alcoholic and NA drinks. No sticklers please... We try and alternate between fiction and non-fiction and are very open to book suggestions. Come share your love of reading and conversation! (And no penalties for not finishing the book on time either.)

The Library has seven different book discussion groups: Eastern Voices, Classic Book Discussion, Cookbook Club, Men's Book Group, Ravenna Road Irregulars: Mystery Books, Third Monday Book Group, and Soul of Literature: African American Literature. Come to one or come to them all! All groups are hosted by a librarian. Refreshments may be provided.

… Additional girly stuff: Schedule a Psychic Reading from one of our gifted readers or a Manicure for $1 a minute, 15-minute minimum. All readings and manicures will be first-come, first-served on day of event.

"Cleveland Old School Roleplaying" is my attempt to bring together and connect with enthusiasts of earlier editions of Dungeons and Dragons (i.e. Advanced Dungeons and Dragons and AD&D 2nd Edition). I'm not sure how feasible this is, but I imagine a major goal of the group to be the establishment of a regular OSR campaign in a traditional Dungeons and Dragons setting, like Greyhawk or the Forgotten Realms. Aside from playing Dungeons and Dragons, a more basic goal of the group might be to simply …

Basic Training for Mastering the Art of Financial War! Having a financial intermediary teach you financial literacy is like chickens being invited to dinner by Colonel Sanders. The chickens are fed, only to be eaten later. Gain true financial literacy and understanding in today's turbulent times. Learn to trade, invest, speculate, manage resources effectively, develop your personal financial philosophy, manage the relationship with your financial adviser, increase financial understan …

Interested in learning about the modern corporation and how it exercises power and control over our communities, our government, and our lives? If so, this is the book group for you. Join in as we discuss books examining the corporate role in social trends like growing inequality, the credit and foreclosure crisis, stock market predation, de-unionization, health care inefficiencies, and more. We will look at books both critical and celebratory of corporate behavior so that we may aspire to discu …

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: * Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people * Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert * Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people * Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle EcoTuesday is open …

Are you an 18-39 year old entrepreneur?  If so, read on as this group may be just what you’re looking for.  If you’ve been beating your head against the wall because of financial restraints, lack of support from family and friends, lack of knowledge about starting a business, etc. the NEO Entrepreneur’s Group can help.  By being a member of our group, you’ll receive free or very low cost access to support, master-mind groups, coaching, and other resources that successful entrepreneurs need.  Mem …

We find ourselves never needing a reason to finish a bottle of wine but needing a little push to finish that book on the nightstand, even if it is a good one.  Join us on the third Monday of each month for a book and wine meetup where we can all enjoy a good glass of wine and discuss the book of the month. As an active member, please come prepared with a few book options to suggest for our next meetup!   *There are separate groups for Westside and Eastside.  Each group is run independently!*

Hikers Unite! Short hikes, long hikes, easy hikes, moderate hikes, strenuous hikes, kid friendly hikes and dog friendly hikes! The mission is to provide a variety of hikes for hikers of all abilities to get together, enjoy nature and perhaps burn off a few calories in the process.   All hikers participate at their own risk. Hiking should always be within your comfort and skill level. Please read the Meetup description carefully and email the event organizer if you have any question about your ab …

This Meetup Group has been established so music lovers can attend Cleveland Orchestra & other musical/arts performances as part of a friendly social group. It provides a great opportunity to meet people who are interested in accompanying you to an upcoming shows/performances. As new Organizers, we're opening this up to all venues since there is such a wealth of music & the performing arts in Cleveland. We welcome all suggestions for meetup ideas. Most events will include an opportunity to meet & …