Hi, Our first meeting was on April 16, 2008 to discuss Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth" at Borders in Shrewsbury, MA. We followed Oprah and Eckhart's "Web Event". I have been organizing this book group since 2008. I hope the books we read contribute attaining higher levels of consciousness and better awareness on the path of spiritual growth. Active book group members suggest books and we vote for "the book of the month" at the end of each meeting. The List of Books Discussed in 2008: April - "A …

Welcome to Solstice Healing Arts Center in Medway MA We have everything you need to help you relax and nourish your soul. Yoga, Massage, Reiki, Psychic Readings, Energy Healings and workshops. We also have great rental space available Some of our activities are listed below. See our calendar for a complete list of details, dates. and times. Momentum Fitness - Evening Boot Camp with Rachel - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm Truly You Yoga with Meagan - starts in September Open …

A  group dedicated to exploring and sharing the art of Nature Photography around the New England Area and more. Open to all levels from beginer to expert and hoping to enlist several renown area Nature Photographers that I know

This group is for people (experienced or not), who are interested in the benefits of the Chinese energy practice of Qigong (Chi Kung). I also hope this group will give people with various backgrounds an opportunity to build a community where we can practice, talk and learn about Qigong. Qigong is a a moving meditation that helps us tap into the abundant energy of the universe, and is a wonderful way of helping help various health conditions. Qigong is also the mother of the internal martial art …

SSG Boston is a martial arts group practicing an integrated system of longsword, grappling and dagger from medieval fighting manuals.  At this writing, we have classes in Watertown, Arlington, and Cambridge. Our students are a mix of experienced martial artists who enjoy the cross-training and interested brand new folks. Our beginner class works equally well for each, working on a combination of an established longsword curriculum and developing work on abrazzare (grappling) and daga (dagger/kni …

This group is established for those in an around their 60s who would like to share some fun, companionship, & interests. Life circumstances change and often we can find ourselves unencumbered and alone while friends and family are busy with their lives. Almost everything is better shared. You are too young to miss out on the fun. You’re never too old to make new friends.

Needham Aikido now has its own space and its own website: www.needhamaikido.com ! We are located at the corner of Oak and Chestnuts Streets in Newton, just over the border with Needham.  The address is 1238 Chestnut Street. Class times are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights 6:30-8PM, and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7-8AM. Please go to our website for more information: www.needhamaikido.com

-Mission statement: It is my sincere hope this club will be a haven for those who have tried to find worthwhile people in all the usual places (clubs, bars, parties, conventions) and only came up empty. I want myself and the club members to truly take life back and live a sensible, humane, warm, compassionate, artful, and full life again in this country. I am forming this club largely as a reaction (and hopefully solution) to the declining quality of human interaction in the US. I have my the …

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 join fellow enthusiasts of the Brazilian Martial Art known as Capoeira. Capoeira is a beautiful and graceful art form that fuses dance, martial arts, and acrobatics. Lots of its history could be heard through the music of Capoeira. To fully understand its power and energy you have to witness it first hand. Everybody receives a warm welcome whether you're completely new to Capoeira, or have some experience in other martial arts, dances, or acrobatics. Its a great way to meet and interac …

Our Origins on Meetup.COM:  This group is for parents interested in early childhood informal and formal music education as well as parents interested in learning more about brain-based educational curricula. SESMB Community Music School is in the process of developing a baby-toddler music program and would welcome input from parents on expectations for such a program. The inspiration behind our program is the founder/curriculum developer's 15 months old baby-toddler! Our Evolution:  In order to …

Bilingual Family Program English and Russian GWP is a hopping, clapping, drawing, bouncing, singing, playing, interacting and learning program for children and their families. Most importantly, we invest in learning that continues beyond the classroom walls. We grow with our children and our families, and continuously develop our curriculum to create a solid foundation for your child’s life-long learning journey. We hope you and your children have fun and enjoy the program as much as we do! To …

Using scissors, glue, and images cut from magazines you can create your own unique deck of collaged cards where each card represents one aspect of your personal life story. SoulCollage® is a practice of creative play and personal reflection that deepens your understanding of the multiple aspects of your personality. Develop your intuitive side; discover and honor all the parts of your Self; deepen your understanding of relationships with family, community, and world; and uncover your own persona …

Tantra: The Art of Conscious Loving™ Come discover the power of Tantra as a healing art designed to awaken you to the pleasures of life. Learn to live your life by the principles of Tantra Yoga. At each moment you can experience love and oneness with all things. Tantra is a lifestyle. You can call it a mindfulness practice or you can call it the practice of bringing the Divine into everyday experiences from the most mundane moments to the peaks of ecstasy, the path of Tantra allows you to bring …

Our goal is to provide current, relevant, and in-demand photography and digital imaging workshops to all levels of photographers and artists. DSI Photography and Imaging Workshops strive to provide excellent instruction and provide a good value for all participants. Our workshops are taught by the top professionals in their field. Our instructors are well known for their art and craft but also as excellent teachers. Most are taught at our photo gallery location at 11 Brighton Street in Belmont, …

Hi All, I decided to start this group because I love to draw and paint, but they can be such solitary hobbies. I need more people in my life and am hoping that us artists can meet and do our art together! Anyone can join regardless of skill level or what medium they are using.

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong, Energy Work 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 menta …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and sharing the creative, relaxing world of Zentangle®. Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images, one stroke at a time. Terry's Time to Tangle is for those who have attended a class taught by a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) and/or those who have been tangleing on their own.  We will share new tangle patterns and help each other master difficult patterns. Occasionally we will have guest instructors to sh …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to work with metal clay, resin, beads, etc. to create jewelry, art, one-of-a kind objects. We have a studio space that includes a kiln and dehydrator for demonstrations and classes.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about the Martial & Healing Arts (Baguazhang, Kung Fu & Tai Chi) in the Arlington MA and connecting towns. All skills are welcome. I started this group because of a growing interest our community has in bettering themselves through these Martial & Healing Arts. We offer instruction in Meditation Techniques utilizing the Microcosmic Orbit and we offer Iron Palm Training. Students of Zhen Ren Chuan Martial & Healing Arts Center (our sponsor) l …

The Icarus Sessions are a challenging new way to bring your art forward. Not to make a sales pitch, not to get customers or patrons, but to find the courage to stand up and say, "here, I made this." A presentation at an Icarus Session is 140 seconds long. You can go shorter, but not a second longer. You can use slides, or handouts, or even better, just bring your enthusiasm. Videotape it if you like. The assignment: Tell the group about your art. What have you created? What frightened you? What …

This group is for adult artists and craftspeople interested in working on their projects in a lively, collaborative and highly creative environment. We welcome people of all experience levels working in a wide variety of genres (sketching, art journaling, painting and paper crafts, just to name a few). We're also beginning to offer activities for creative writers. Events are held at our shared art space in Holliston. They include: --Studio Times. Bring your own projects and work on them at y …

One night, a collection of languages met a group of objects and they decided to share a cigarette over a drink. Complementing objects was easy enough for language, who found its partner so very real and touchable. Objects was mostly quiet, not finding much to say about itself, at least nothing equal to the photographs and poetry and sculpture language seemed so content and able to lavish upon it. When they made love, something was born, but soon enough it was on the lam. We are an artist collect …

Community, Ideas and Information for artists associated with Belmont, Massachusetts

Come wander with us through the arts and make new friends with other singles over 50. Do you love the theater, performing arts, movies, museums, music (from Pop to Jazz) but never seem to have anyone to join you and often go alone? Well not all who wander are lost dear friend! If you are reading this, I've found you! I will try to keep this to small groups (4-10) so that we have a chance to get to know each other and maybe stop for a wine and dine after the event to chat about it. Spring is comi …

This is a newly formed group ( February 2013) for Women 50+ that are single, divorced or single with grown children in the Metro West area who are interested in socializing, having fun , making new friends and meeting new people. Let's get together for varied social activities such as dining out, movies, theater, live concerts, weekend day trips, museums, casino, happy hour , coffee, beach days etc. Looking forward to enjoying these events with everybody who is interested. If you have been accep …

If you’ve enjoyed folding paper planes, fortune tellers or paper cranes this is the group for you. We meet each month to share our folding experiences, talk about the newest book finds and fold a couple of models.

We are a bunch of grown ups who like to create and explore in a small casual studio setting. We chat as we invent and try out artsy and colorful ideas. This is a totally encouraging, judgement free zone for experienced artists and for those who just like to have fun with art materials.