Hiking With Dogs is free and open to every dog-lover. This group is for anyone who wants to be outdoors in the company of dogs. Hikes will be setup in the Eastern part of CT.   Since the current leadership has no sense of direction, we often get lost, but that adds to the fun.  Consider yourselves warned! :-) I would like everyone to add at least one picture of themselves and/or their dog(s). Also please put your pup's name. Thanks!! Anyone who has sugestions of hikes that are in out of the way …

This Meetup Group has "Evolved" from discussion of one specific subject to the much broader, more inclusive subject of Conscious Evolution. The current Worldwide Paradigm of separation and competition is slowly changing to one of cooperation, self organization, and interconnectedness as is evident with the formation of so many new local, national and worldwide organizations to help humanity. If you answer yes to some or all of these questions, this is what this Meetup Group is all about and ap …

Buddhism is a life long education to learn how to realize our human potential by transforming suffering into peace, joy and liberation. Looking for a community? Come and Join at the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies 343 Washington Terrace Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut Most Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Buddhist Faith Fellowship (BFF) is a visionary and deeply spiritual lay Buddhist community in Central Connecticut, established in the spring of 2001. We are …

We are an affiliate of the American Atheists. We meet on the second Wednesday every month in the Greater Hartford area. Please come and join us! Also, please check out our website, or find us on Facebook, Atheist Nexus or YouTube!

This group is dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits ( human, animal, and environmental) of a vegan lifestyle. Raw foodists and vegetarians are welcome. Others who wish to learn more about a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle are welcome to join us as well! We are interested in meeting like minded friends to share info, socialize, enjoy the great outdoors, and share potlucks. We encourage an interest in animal advocacy = education, demonstrations ( your ideas?) as a means of speaking out for …

Feeling bored in the studio? Join us as we go back to the basics. Come take advantage of this unique opportunity to practice the complex interactions of light and shadow on the human figure. Live Models will be provided every two weeks on Thursday nights from 7-10 PM. The model will start off with several short poses to allow artists to warm up and then will hold longer poses for us to 20 minutes each. We provide chairs, tables, and the model. All other supplies are provided by the artist. There …

We started this study group to meet the needs of people whose interest is deepening their spiritual awareness and personal enrichment. There is a growing community of people looking for uplifting and empowering spiritual teachings outside the confines of a "traditional church". Our intention is to provide a space open to all, free of judgment, where people can gain a better understanding of their own spiritual nature and use the power that is within them to enhance any area of their life. Scienc …

MISSION The Artists' Rights Movement's (ARM) mission is to strengthen laws that protect artists, improve working conditions for artists, increase funding for the arts and protect free speech. We are building a national network to change public policy about art in America. This is a great group for artist, art professionals, students, art enthusiasts, lawyers, and retirees who want to be involved in cutting edge art, politics, law, media, and government. Artist = Anyone who sings, photographs, …

"It seems to me what is called for is an exquisite balance between two conflicting needs: the most skeptical scrutiny of all hypotheses that are served up to us and at the same time a great openness to new ideas." -Carl Sagan We are a collection of open minded thinkers interested in ideas about truth and existence. We are interested in examining the human experience through science, religion, philosophy, and story telling to address the big questions in life. We respect all points of view and …

Summary In this group we explore the ancient practice of meditation as taught by Dr. Reginald Ray and Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Reggie Ray's "Meditating with the Body" practices form the basis for the group format. Other influences include the Sufi and Taoist teachings of Maryam Thea Elijah. Welcome In our modern world it is all too easy to put aside our desire for basic human fulfillment in the face of all the stressful things we have to accomplish. We might like to explore meditation or heali …

The Pioneer Valley Secularists are a community of non-theists in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding areas. We are committed to promoting the separation of the church and state, secular education, and a positive perception of non-theists among the general public. We hope to contribute to society by providing social, philanthropic, and educational opportunities in an open and welcoming secular environment.

The Northampton Humanist Association (NHA) endorses and seeks to promote Humanism as defined by the International Humanist and Ethical Union in the Amsterdam Declaration of 2002. The NHA is particularly focused in the areas of education, support and spreading Humanism. The NHA upholds democratic principles as a way to fully participate in ones own humanity and as the best way to resolve interpersonal conflicts. The first step in implementing democratic principles is respecting the basic human ri …

The 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. Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free mee …

Trails ~N~ Tails & it's organizers welcome you to our group! This group is open for anyone wanting to do more with their dog regardless of breed, size or ability.  There is a trail or event to cover a wide variety of interests. NEW 2013 Dog Training Classes held in Old Saybrook. FREE Activities include: HIKING Trail hikes occur on the CT Shoreline and up the CT River.  Each hike varies in length, duration and ability which is outlined in the event description. EVENTS ~We attend annual events suc …

Ignite your Evolutionary Flame with a variety of Evolutionary Circles that are designed to introduce the concepts, develop each participants niche, relinquish the ego and prepare the essence to meet the demands of the New Humanity being born on December 22, 2012. Oh yes, there will be special gatherings to prepare for the global birthday party being planned by The Shift Network and Barbara Marx Hubbard the author of Birth 2012 and Beyond: Humanity's Great Shift to the Age of Conscious Evolution.

We welcome you to our group of integral people coming together to network, to share information and to learn how to apply wellness to our daily lives! We will discuss and mentor on Proper Nutrition, Healthy Detoxification, Human Potential, Meditation, Holistic Adaptation and Life Coaching. We look forward to meeting and creating a strong successful group of individuals that choose "wellness" and support the mind, body soul connection! We look forward to meeting with you!

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This group will meet to discuss ideas and predictions for 2012. Focus on inspirational ideas recently proposed by many scientists and scholars. Will explore Ascension, Lightworkers and Hearthmath. Working together we will raise our consciousness, lift the collective consciousness to shift toward the new and better Age.

Occupy New Haven is the local chapter for the nationwide Occupy movement. Our camp may be gone, but our momentum carries us on. With gatherings, direct actions, and working groups. We're becoming a hub for various working groups: foreclosure defense, community gardens, homeless support, etc. Join us and members from other Occupy groups as we fight the good fight.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE WISHING TO JOIN THE LIVING DHARMA CENTER'S MEETUP SITE: While we are open to all those genuinely interested in authentic, meditation-based Zen practice, membership in this Meetup site requires personal instruction in zazen by our teachers before approval. We are not an educational, philosophical or social-networking group and we use Meetup specifically for communications and scheduling notification. For additional information about our group, please see our websit …

Mandala is a Sanskrit word for circle/unity/wholeness. Cultures around the world have used mandalas since the beginning of time for meditation and healing. The creative process used in the making of mandalas is inherent in all human beings. In this six week workshop, using the form of the mandala and various art materials, you will learn how to: *access your creative process *create your own unique mandalas *use mandala-making as a meditative process *use the art process for relaxation and self- …

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We seek to offer space for the community to learn about social issues affecting us locally and globally. We aim to raise awareness against oppression and inequality, to unite and become mindfully active in the struggle for social justice. The “Holyoke Socialists" are a branch of the International Socialist Organization (ISO) in Western, Ma.

Love, passion and intimacy are some of the most powerful ways in which we connect with ourselves and each other. We all experience love and passion in multiple areas of our lives, but few actually talk about their experiences, ask questions they really want answered or seek guidance. As a sexuality consultant, I want to create a space where we can come together and share stories, questions, and more. Join me in creating a safe space where we can free our sexuality and be fully expressed.

We are a group of highly conscious entrepreneurs and small business owners dedicated to doing business in a heart-centered, Soul Inspired way. We have BIG vision and a STRONG sense of Purpose. We are creative, spontaneous, intuitive and fun AND we are serious about taking ACTION to create a business and life we love. We see ourselves and others as Spiritual Beings having a Human experience. We are all Divine Beings with Divine Gifts and Talents. How cool is that?! We are committed to fully expre …

Much depends upon your participation. The time has come for us to dismantle the 9/11 myth, and thereby to remove any remaining pretext for the endless global war.  In order to do this, we will need to engage in direct, real-time political action, which will involve street protest, distribution of scientific literature and politically sensitive material, possibly civil disobedience. Until the crimes of 9/11 have been thoroughly investigated as crimes, and the perpetrators brought to justice, huma …

Focused on the beauty of the human form and the art of photography. We are artistic figure photographers in the area. We welcome professionals, first timers, & anyone that is interested in the art of photography, regardless of your skill level. Our meetings are located in the New Haven area. We provide indoor and outdoor photo sessions with professional models. Membership is FREE for models & photographer. We need models for our Saturday, Sunday, & mid-week workshops, these are always PAID assig …

We are a society of humanists, most of whom live in the Greater Hartford area.  We organize social events, discussion groups, meetings with guest speakers, outdoor activities, and philanthropic endeavors.  As a community, we seek to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity.