Welcome! Boston Python is the world's largest local Python user group.  Meet other local Python developers, learners, employers, and enthusiasts of all kinds.  All skill levels are welcome, if you are interested in Python, we are interested in you! We have a number of great regular events: Monthly presentation series: these are longish presentations (about an hour) about topics of interest to the community.  Often we also have lightning talks (5-15 minutes) also.  If you have something you'd li …

Welcome men interested in healthy touch and authentic connection Welcome to the meetup group of the Male Healthy Touch Club(tm).  We welcome you to join our private community offering gatherings and workshops where you can enjoy and explore touch that is platonic, sensual and sometimes erotic -- including massage exchange, sensual touch, spiritual and tantric practices, sacred touch, energy healing, rituals, social and personal growth events -- individually and in group settings. Currently most …

This group is for individuals and couples who are looking for more connection, meaning, pleasure and spirituality in their intimate life. Whether you are in or out of relationship, Tantric Intimacy will bring you the wisdom and skills to experience the fullest range of pleasure and ecstasy in your sexuality, fulfillment in your relationships, and passion and purpose in your life. Learn practices to awaken and harness your vital energy to infuse passion, vitality and pleasure into all aspects of …

WHAT'S THIS GROUP ABOUT ANYWAY? This group is for smart, accomplished, women of substance who are interested in expanding their networks for business, activism, and/or personal connections. If you're excited about meeting other trailblazers -- the movers and shakers of our very rich community -- for business networking, peer-to-peer support, mentoring opportunities, and/or sharing expertise, this is the perfect group for YOU. WHO CAN JOIN? Despite the tongue-in-cheek group name, this group is o …

Do you want to reduce your consumer impact on the earth, humans, and animals? Are you concerned about the wastefulness of our consumer society? This new meetup group will soon have its first event. What kind of things can we do together? Dumpster dive to find useable goods, share skills on repairing bikes, clothing, computers, etc. We can also organize movie nights, reading groups, dinners-- whatever we like! We need a "co-organizer" (really the real organizer there in Boston) who can set meetin …

Welcome to BostonScrapFanatics. We are a fun, friendly and very active group of scrapbookers. Over the years, we have grown together and have come to know each other on a caring and personal level. Our new web home represents our commitment to continue to grow and develop meaningful relationships while sharing our passion for scrapbooking and other related paper crafts. We are diverse in our beliefs and backgrounds and we welcome everyone, from beginners to advanced scrapbookers. no matter your …

If you've ever wanted to confidently speak in front of an audience, and you'd like to sharpen your skills or become more confident at it, then you're going to like this. The purpose of this group is to provide a platform for you to develop your material and practice it in front of a live audience. By doing this, you will become more confident and comfortable when doing any kind of public speaking. You can be at any level of experience, and you're not limited to one type of presentation, as lo …

We are a network of neighbors and friends dedicated to local food, good eating, and building community.  We are based in the Whipple Hill area, which is the junction of Winchester, Arlington, and Lexington but have members from a wide area.  We rely on farms we know and our own gardens to get food on the table year round, using food traditions that unlock nutrition and taste unknown in the industrial system.  If this sounds like you, please join our group! Our cooperative structure efficiently …

Show me your craft and I'll show you mine! And then let's make a whole bunch together and sell them on Etsy, Ebay, wherever to support local organizations. And support ourselves by growing and sharing our skills and talents with one another.

The purpose of our group is to get people together to learn and share information related to getting along in the great outdoors without a car or a radio or a barbecue grill. "Survival" means a lot of things to a lot of people and we'd love to hear your ideas on the topic. In the beginning we will probably get together infrequently, mostly for 2 or 3 night trips; the more people get involved, the more opportunities we'll have to meet up to talk and then go out to practice! Imagine hiking into …

This group is about learning and sharing skills and techniques to thrive and survive through the challenges presented by climate change, peak oil, environmental degradation and cultural shifts. There is a place for you here to expand on positive reactions to these challenges whether through edible landscapes, gardening, farming, renewable energy, green building, local currency, rainwater harvesting, composting, mushroom cultivation, local food, forest gardening, herbalism, "green" living, food …

In these uncertain times, the Great Recession has reminded us of our vulnerabilities. Unemployment and Anxious Employment. Debt. Foreclosure. Evaporating Savings. Rising Costs. Job Insecurity. In response, Resilience Circles (also called Common Security Clubs) are forming around the country! Together, these circles of people learn about the causes of the economic and ecological challenges and how to face them, while simultaneously building relationships that strengthen our communities and build …

Welcome to the Boston Monopoly Meetup Group! I am Organizer of 2 other Monopoly Meetup Groups, The New York City Monopoly Meetup Group and The DC Maryland Virginia Metro Area Monopoly Meetup Group. I have been playing Monopoly since I was a child and started collecting Monopoly Games in the 1980's. I currently have over 300 different sets from all over the world (different countries, different cities, themed editions, you name it). My goal is to share my love of this great game with others. I of …

Going beyond traditional networking, let’s collaborate, share resources, build skills and create ways to better support each other as Entrepreneurs, Community Leaders, Creatives, Consultants, Practitioners, Angel Investors, Creatives, Change Agents and Visionaries. •For the idealists that know it can be done even better, together… •For the road weary in need of some inspiration and practical support… •For the visionaries and dreamers that have a great idea but aren’t sure how to implement it… …

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …

The Exploring Eros meetup is for individuals (and couples!) interested in sharing and learning about love, sexuality, men and women, relationships and the ecstatic.....creating more connection and capacity for enjoyment.  This group will be exploring a wide range of topics both in the personal and the broader social and cultural contexts. All denominations, orientations and lifestyles are welcome. Some of the potential topics to be explored include: Modern Love & Relationships What is Love? T …

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us that …

Welcoming all cycling enthusiasts from all Boston Areas.  Join us in creating one of the Best cycling groups in Boston.We organize a ton of Casual Rides for fun all over the Boston area. See great neighborhoods, beautiful scenery and meet great people too! Rides range from slow rides 8-15 mph to fast rides 22 mph The purpose of this group is to bring people together, learn from experienced riders and enjoy Boston sunny days. Suggested donation: $1 appreciated, not required For people looking to …

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong and meditation. I Liq Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art system based on principles of Zen and Tai Chi. Literally translated, the name means "mind-body fist" or alternatively "mental-physical boxing." Often referred to as the "Martial Art of Awareness" due to its emphasis on mindfulness training as the foundation for achieving martial skill. Training in I Liq Chuan improves mental focus, calm …

If you are fed up of hanging around with people who's only idea of fun is computer games, boozing, snoozing or staring mindlessly at a TV for hours on end. If you would like something more productive to do with your free time, something more interesting and more stimulating for your eyes, hands and creative mind. If you just don't have enough art related activities through the day and need to pack in an extra couple of hours outside of school or work. If you'd like to meet like minded individual …

New to coding? New to software development? Looking to connect with someone willing to share their hard earned knowledge? Let's get together on a regular basis to practice our coding skills, share tips on writing good code and provide constructive feedback on each other's projects.

Market research suggests that cross-platform development tools for mobile devices are here to disrupt the status quo where IOS apps have to be developed in Objective C and Android apps in Java. Did you know that you can build and deploy an IOS app to an IPhone or IPad and an Android phone all from your local Windows machine? Cross-platform tools(CPTs) allow developers to create applications for multiple platforms - usually mobile, but increasingly tablets or TV screens - from almost the same cod …

REIKI shares or circles are designed for reiki practitioners of all lineages and levels to share, meet new people, practice skills, and give and receive REIKI. We gather at 3:00pm on the third Saturday of each month. The Exchange begins promptly with a group resonation circle and grounding meditation at 3:00 pm. Suggested donation: $5.00.

Massachusetts Preppers is a group for people who feel there is a need to prepare for an event that will completely alter “life as we know it today”. This event can be, for example: a megaquake, economic collapse, global pandemic, a nuclear war, solar-flare-induced power failures, or an extreme oil crisis that leads to the unraveling of society. Whatever your reasons for prepping, we would like to hear it and how you are preparing for it. Let’s share information and become better prepared individ …

Your mobile development a little- listless?  Your Rails lost some of its groove? Then join us and meet other technology enthusiasts as we explore a different technology every month.  Each month our group will focus on learning a different technology (i.e programming language, framework, development tool, concept (OOP, cloud computing) etc,...) and together review that technology with experts and teachers at our monthly Meetup.  In between Meetups there will be hack sessions where we gather and w …

Safely explore and learn about Boston gay BDSM,  bondage and erotic m4m spanking in a healthy atmosphere. Meet with other friendly Boston gay and bisexual men interested in exploring kink, BDSM and fetish in a safe, fun and healthy ways whether privately and in group events. Join us if you would like to meet and connect offline with other men. The online experience is not the only way, and it is not necessary to have a lot of experience, gear & dungeon equipment, spend time in bars, or travel t …

Looking to practice your English conversation and listening skills, while meeting other international students within the Boston, Malden, Everett, or Medford areas? Then this group is for you. Formed by an ESL teacher at a top school in the city, we will meet at quaint cafes in Central Square, share a delicious meal at a local bistro in Malden, or even take cooking classes and learn how to cook easy-to-make American meals. There's nothing greater than good conversation and delicious food shared …

Hi there and welcome!! Would you like to learn or practice Hungarian? Meet up with others in your area who are also interested in the Hungarian language and culture? Our goal is to connect language learners with native speakers of Hungarian or English. All ages and proficiency are welcome. Practice speaking, find out about cultures, history, current events, and meet new friends! Please fill your application/profile as much as possible. Because we want to know who you are, what you are looking fo …