Climbing can be a mentally and physically challenging, exhilarating personal adventure, but it can also be about experiencing the awesomeness of community. Come meet other local climbers for outdoor and indoor climbing, and be a part of it! Our purpose is provide additional social networking opportunities for Boston-area climbers of all levels, beginner to advanced, to meet, find more climbing partners, and share climbing-related information.  We don't teach novices, or generally offer instructi …

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 …

The Plymouth Digital Photographers Club is for all level photographers interested in improving their photographs and learning about all the options open to them after they take the picture. We meet at various times and places in and around Plymouth, MA, to share ideas and to develop and fine tune our skills while sharing with other photographers. We have many photo outings and events. Classes, lectures and workshops. Challenging monthly assignments. An online image sharing site. Come and lear …

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 …

Looking for a place to learn how to use technology for socially responsible goals? The NetSquared Boston meetup, a chapter of the NetSquared online community, is a group connecting people and organizations interested in  nonprofit technology. This meetup is a clearinghouse for training, networking, volunteering, skill sharing, and professional development opportunities. Group members receive bimonthly updates on local events and webinars. We draw on the vast resources of the Boston nonprofit, fo …

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 …

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 …

Burlington Wordsmiths Ink is temporarily closed to new members. We will begin accepting new members again in the fall of 2013. As serious writers, practicing our craft is a joy for us, hence my use of the term "wordsmith." Please join us if: You consider yourself a writer, regardless of education or experience; You're looking to form a bond with other writers; You would like to improve your skills; You value honest, thoughtful feedback; And you are willing to give helpful critiques to others. …

A unique adventure group fun for those 25- 125! We are dedicated to outdoor activities combined with good beer/wine and good food. Join us on our weekend outings of hiking, snowshoeing, x-country skiing, kayaking, biking, horsebackriding, etc.. Share your favorite wine, cheese, snacks with energetic friends who like to "earn" the calories we so enjoy! These are NOT hard-core, survivalist elite level sporting events, but you do need to be in decent physical condition and bring your own equipment …

The MetroWest Photography Collaborative is a bit different from other meetup groups. We have an actual brick and mortar building with 2 photography studios/class rooms and a gallery for group shows and visiting artist.. We’re located in Maynard MA. just south of Concord, West of Lincoln and North of Sudbury Come learn, teach and share your love of the photographic medium. Whether you are some one who just want to take better family pictures or a serious artist who use photography as part of the …

Come learn some new skills, or share what you know!! The Sustainable Skills Society is a member-to-member skill-sharing collaboration. We are committed to living a simpler, more sustainable way of life which is more connected to our community and invested in the resilience of its members. Through a focus on a healthy balance of self-sufficiency and local reliance we imagine a more sustainable existence, at peace with each other, and in harmony with our environment. Our mission is to inspire e …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The New England Trackers group was formed in 2003 to provide a gathering place for individuals with an interest in the natural world. We are dedicated to cultivating awareness and a deep appreciation for nature. We share and practice the skills that our ancestors used to survive in the world, a kind of ‘primitive technology’ that allowed them to live in balance and harmony with their environment, rather than dominate it. Many of our members have taken courses taught by Tom Brown, Jr. and the Tra …

This workgroup is for people new to iOS development to create a culture of shared learning. All skill levels welcome. We will be learning from a book and a free online Stanford course. Learning and collaboration is done online and at your own pace. We will have online meetings, weekly updates on progress and online forums for discussion. If you're already developing apps for iOS, you're welcome to join. This would be a great opportunity for you to support other budding developers and consolidate …

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.

Are you a Mom in the Canton, MA area? The MOMS Club® of Canton, MA is a wonderful way to meet other moms who live in the area, as well as your children to make new friends! Welcome!! MOMS Club is for Moms Offering Moms Support The MOMS Club of Canton, MA is a non-profit organization with these moms in mind: Stay-at-home moms, Home business moms & Part time working moms We meet mainly during the daytime hours, when moms need support most.  MOMS Club members are able to connect with other moms and …

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 …

Do you get butterflies when its time to speak in public? Do you know making presentations would increase your business, but you aren't sure how to start? Are you just staring as a speaker and looking for tips to refine your skills? The goal of this group is to share tips, tricks and feedback to help everyone learn and grow as a speaker. MeetUps will include workshops, skill building exercises and presentations by members. Everyone should be ready to give and receive feedback and input. Plus, we …

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 …

Technical Skills Share Group, TSSG Technical Skills Share Group, TSSG, is technical professionals in transition helping each other by sharing the skills they have, and learning new ones. This is not a class. At TSSG, we learn all aspects of software development by doing. This all volunteer group collaborates on real projects. Current projects include: An Android application to search for and organize events. A web application for the business side of managing a professional band. All of our me …

This group is ideal for all skill levels of writers of or lovers of poetry. Participants will meet and share a favorite poem or short prose piece (their own or someone else's) in an informal and supportive setting, low on criticism and high on encouragement. Located at ALTA LUNA GALLERY (upstairs from Green River Silver), 297 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809; Donations welcome to cover light refreshments. Format will be discussed at first meeting; Chair seating is limited, so bring a pillow/mat fo …

We are a group seeking to consciously explore a better life for ourselves and for the people we love. We each may be seeking to strengthen and improve different parts of our lives -- our minds, our bodies, our hearts, our friendships, our relationships, our families, our careers, or our businesses -- yet we support each other's goals, helping each other to explore alternative paths that may create even more success in our lives today. There are many paths that might help you to a particular goa …

This is a group fo those interested in learning, studying and training in Usui Tibetan-Enhanced Reiki. In addition, Reiki practioners of all modalities and skill levels are welcome to meet and share their experiences, knowledge and passion for health, healing and well-being. Looking forward to sharing, learning and exploring and growing with everyone!