This group offers a forum for writers to learn and exchange practical information they need to get published. Members gather to ask questions and give advice about every stage of the publishing process, from writing a manuscript to querying an agent to negotiating a contract. While there are many groups for writers out there, most focus exclusively on the craft of writing, while failing to address the practical information that publishers really care about and that can make or break a book deal. …

Are you missing a type of interaction in your life that you can’t place your finger on? Do you wish conversations in your life could be deeper at times? Are you looking for others with a similar desire to engage in philosophical discourse? Would you like a low-pressure opportunity to socialize and meet people who value expansion of the mind and self through dialogue, as you do? Are you a “thinker” who wouldn’t mind being a fly on the wall during a gathering of inquisitive people? “Socrates Cafe …

Lisa K., a teacher of psychic and intuitive development, holds monthly meetings for beginners to practice their natural intuitive skills. Lisa runs this group as a psychic development circle to exercise and help enhance your intuitive abilities and psychic skills which every one has.  This group is open to everyone who wishes to develop their intuition and is just starting out exploring their abilities. What is a Six Sensory World Group Meeting? The specific focus is to develop your intuition an …

This meetup group is for all of you with felt pouches of dice. This is for all of you who still see the world in 8 bits. This is for anyone who has not sold back a math textbook because you haven't finished all of the problems yet. For everyone who has an original x-wing still in the package, this group is yours. If you've referred to your friends as either a "nerf-herder" or "rouge-2," welcome aboard. Anyone who laughs every time they think about ET for 2600, we know you. If you understand how …

THE PENNY FRIENDS is an amazing social community for women 40 and over, married or single. When you come to a meeting you will find a wonderfully diverse, warm and welcoming community of women where you have the freedom to be yourself. The theme of our group is to keep the heartfelt and deeply meaningful essence of female friendships alive and flourishing through laughter, wonderful conversations and great times. We are women from all lifestyles, who have been there for others and now it is tim …

This is a new writers group for those living in or near Suffolk county. This group is for serious writers looking for fair and detailed feedback exchange. Published and unpublished writers are welcome!

We are a creative community center in the heart of Westport in a 19th century carriage house that looks like a little red schoolhouse. We teach creative writing in small groups and have many sections. We also teach screenwriting, writing for children, memoir, songwriting and have a teen program in July. We add classes all the time.  We hold all kinds of community events such as author talks, poetry open-mic and our monthly Storytelling Fridays. Downstairs we have a dedicated writers' room where …

Want to clear clutter in your home? Need to get organized? As a professional organizer, bestselling author and TV personality, I started these clutter cutter coffee chat groups to inspire and motivate each other to accomplish goals for organizing and streamling our time, space and goals. Fun and practical tips shared in a relaxed, casual, breakfast meeting. Join us for a "cup of inspiration" and chat with us about your biggest organizing challenges or accomplishments!

Calling courageous women! This is a group for women who've been widowed in midlife for mutual support, friendship and fun. This is not a grief support group (there's a need for that first!) but a future-looking group with whom to explore starting the next chapter. Author Becky Aikman had it right; when we're ready to move forward after loss, we need connection to others, resilience and flexibility, courage, and laughter. That's what this group aims to provide. We'll meet once a month, alternatin …

Suffern Slam Society holds a poetry slam the first Saturday of every month at Ireland's 32 in Suffern, NY from 730 PM to 10 PM. A poetry slam is a performance poetry competition judged by arbitrarily-selected audience members. Where traditional poetry readings are about supporting the poet, poetry slams focus on the interaction between audience and poet. Strong writing and strong delivery are both important. Whether you want to come out and participate by performing or by spectating, you are wel …

This group was created for the person yearning for more out of life after divorce, a break up or the death of a loved one. Author, motivational speaker and love coach Beth Tiger created this meetup as a way to connect individuals going through these transitions and offer them support through a variety of life and love affirming workshops and support groups. Monthly, quarterly and web support is offered.

Join this friendly and relaxed book discussion group that meets in the Reed Memorial Library in Carmel.  RSVPs are nice but not required.  Feel free to drop in and join our discussion or just sit back and listen to what others have to say! A concerted effort is made to select books from a variety of genres, both fiction and non-fiction, along with selecting both male and female authors. Please note that this book club is also advertised by the Reed Memorial Library and in the local newspaper.  S …

Study Group for A Course in Miracles in the Parkchester area, led by Rogier F. van Vlissingen, author of Closing the Circle: Pursah's Gospel of Thomas and A Course in Miracles. The group is hosted at the Al Iman Community Center, 2 blocks north of the Parkchester station on Westchester Avenue

This group is about using your inner guidance, healing, energy, power of thought, looking at the bigger picture, topics, meditation, books, music, learning, joy, fun...... If you are looking to find out more about you, your passion, facilitate as a healer this group will help you step out so you can develop and use your gifts. Cindy Miller is a God based intuitive, inspirational author, poet.  Cindy has been a guest on tv and radio, loves to garden - organic vegetables and flowers, hikes, sings, …

This group is organized by Heather Flournoy and Christopher Roberts of Really Social Strategies, a social media consulting company. We love to get the people behind the social media profiles together in real life for fun and learning and to encourage people learning their way. Meetup is an awesome way to organize, share location of gatherings, and share information. Business owners, social media curious, authors, artists and activists should join. Heather already runs a great meetup group, Kato …

Join our brand new New Yorker Magazine discussion group this winter! The group will meet in Darien Library's Mezzanine Conference Room every Thursday afternoon starting February 7 and running through March 14. Attendees are invited to discuss recent articles and cartoons in the magazine. Stop by the Library's Welcome Desk where we have multiple copies of The New Yorker for you to take home in preparation. The first meet up will discuss the January 21, 2013 issue. The discussions will be led by D …

Writers mostly write. Besides writing, the second most important act is submitting. I'd like to meet once a month with a group of writers who are submitting their work.  During this meeting we can exchange ideas about motivation, where to submit certain kinds of work and the mechanics of submitting material. We can map out strategies for submitting work and make committments to the group about the process.

"Why get families outdoors? Quite simply, nature is good for us. Evidence shows that it is important, healthy and fun for children to have frequent and varied opportunities for play outdoors -- and especially outdoors with natural vegetation -- as part of their everyday lives." -Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder Tarrytown and the Hudson Valley area is rich with natural beauty. We are surrounded by parks, farmland, and forest just w …

A universal cooperative of writers of all genres and levels sharing ideas, support, and education.

“This is a group for anyone interested in learning about the writings of the New Testament with a deeper vision that that shared by modern religious leaders. Participants should join with an open mind to learn and share of the historical and regional settings of New Testament authors. While most participants would identify themselves as Christians... it is a group open to ALL who are willing to engage in a respectful conversation concerning the Historical Jesus, as well as 1st & 2nd Century Chri …

This is a group for women from 40 up married or single looking to make some new friends, laugh, have fun and enjoy life. If you enjoy books like the Secret, authors Esther and Jerry Hicks then this group is for you! We will try and arrange gatherings in the New Haven County area and surrounding areas. We could meet for dinner, take day trips or even over nite trips, go to events, concerts, plays and going shopping anywhere. We can meet at local parks, beaches , and member's homes. Suggestions an …

Looking for free, fun things to do that's enjoyable for your baby while still interesting for yourself? In lieu of paying membership dues, please "like" my son Milo's Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/DearMiloBook Thanks! Consider our calendar part meetup and part public service compilation of free/inexpensive events for children.  In addition to the group's calendar, check out the "Discussions" tab for ongoing free events. I'll post as many free things I hear about, but other events lik …

Originally started as a critique group in 2009 it has grown into more than that. We do not believe in writing by committee but we do believe a group of individuals that are dedicated to challenging each other and working collaboratively will produce better fiction than each of us would do on our own. We meet on Thursday nights in Sandy Hook, typically, and occasionally on weekends. We are looking for fiction writers who are serious about their craft. You don't need a ton of experience, but you d …

Dedicated to the exploration of Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Suspense/Mystery/Thrillers and all things genre. The Science Fiction Society of Northern NJ (SFSNNJ) sponsors discussion groups, book groups, a movie viewing group & movie discussion group, a comicbook/anime/manga group, and gaming in local book stores/libraries/comic book/hobby stores involving Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Art, Movies and much more. Join our online forum on Yahoo or join …

Our Founder....Judy Goss, is a TV host, former More Magazine Editor and also their National Media Spokesperson, as well as a noted Author and Television personality; therefore, our national connections as well as Chapters are great. This is so much more than a business card exchange. We work to help you make the right connections. "Connect, Encourage and Inspire" is our motto, and we do it every step of the way from working with national charities to getting women press, partnerships, investor …

GREENBROOK SANCTUARY IS A SECLUDED PRIVATE NATURE PRESERVE.  Please write me with any questions or comments, greenbrooksanctuary@yahoo.com. NON-MEMBERS PLEASE READ ABOUT US HERE AND DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION. APPLICATION FOR NON-MEMBERS: http://www.njpalisades.org/2012_applicat_pna.pdf Existing members of Palisades Nature Association/Greenbrook Sanctuary please join the meetup group; you will receive approval and confirmation. PNA (Palisades Nature Association) is a non-profit org. of conservation …

Meet other local people interested in discussing ideas about personal growth, spirituality, and metaphysics. There is an overabundance of material in this area, and it would be really amazing to meet up with other Long Islanders who are interested in enhancing and delving further into their personal and/or spiritual evolution. Typical authors that will be discussed in this forum include Wayne Dyer, Eckhart Tolle, Esther and Jerry Hicks, Neale Donald Walsch, Caroline Myss, Deepak Chopra, Michael …

Are you tired of being single? Are you ready to find that special guy who will treat you the way you want to be treated and deserve to be treated? Do you often ask yourself if he really exists & if he does will you ever meet him? Well, he does & we’ll show you how to find him. If you’re frustrated with dating and tired of relationships that ultimately wind up with you unhappy & unfulfilled we’ll show you how to make sure it never happens again. Sound too good to be true? Is it worth an hour of …