Well, you joined this group, you did so with the hopes of playing poker. There are other meet up groups that have successfully done these, so why not this group? People play poker for a multitude of reasons - to win money, for the challenge, to satiate their competitive spirit - others for the social aspect. This group consists of players from around the Hudson Valley and NW Connecticut. The group may elect to play cash and tournament style games. But the most important thing is having fun i …

Raw Food Central became a vision of founder Curtis Griffing over 30 years ago when he overcame a severe case of rheumatoid arthritis by adopting a 100% raw food diet and lifestyle. Doctors gave him no hope for a cure and promised him a future with artificial joints. "A lot of suffering was endured until I came across the truth about raw food along with a healthful lifestyle". Curtis continues to enjoy a 100% raw food diet and wouldn't have it any other way. Curtis was mentored by some of the bes …

Come to a Lock and Key Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow Single Professionals for fun, friendship...and maybe more! =How It Works= Every woman gets a padlock. Every man gets a key. Your goal is to match the right key with the right padlock. Every time you unlock you get a ticket that enters you into the drawing to win great prizes from our party sponsors. Prizes such as cold hard cash, hotel stays, dinners, tickets to popular things to do and more. After every unlock you get another lock or …

This is a group for techies and social change advocates. We like to gather to: speculate about future possibilities, to share ideas, and to mutually support each other in creating social good. Our primary goal is just to have conversations that bring together the people in the New Haven area who are pioneering new ways of advancing social good. The group's official gatherings are once a month and each meeting focuses on one question or challenge for how we can better use technology to make t …

The goal of this group is to get know interesting new people in their 20’s and 30’s for good conversation and fun times. The plan is to discuss our interests and plan future activities & events such as Happy Hour, Lunches, Dinners, Parties, Shows, Spa Days, Beach Trips,Comedy Clubs, Pool Parties, Parks, Clubs and anything else you may suggest.We encourage members to host events they hear about that sound fun. Be social. Come hang out.I'm also looking for people to help organize events so let me …

F A M I L Y DHARMA C ome to learn together! Connecticut’s only Buddhist Sunday School 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Twice a month At the Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown Designed especially for families interested in learning to live the Buddha’s Way It’s free of charge but donations are appreciated to cover cost Pre-school, Kindergarten, & 1 st to 12 th grades Registration is simple. Just let us know the name, age, grade of your child, If they have any special needs, if they have some prior kno …

We invite you to join our group of people committed to self-directed personal growth. Each of us has our own answers inside our self. We change by healing old hurts, celebrating current successes, and envisioning future goals. You will learn to find your answers and support others in finding theirs. Long-term co-counselors have transformed their lives. You can too! JOIN IF… You want to improve your relationship with your partner, children, family, or fellow-workers. You have an issue where you f …

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 …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

The plan and Idea of this group is to gather singles and active people from the greater Danbury are to discover Danbury and surrounding area. Sometimes there are great places that we miss and could be right under our noses. This group would start off with some promoted ideas and destinations but soon after I would make it a more democratic decision of location with an urge to try and get out of the norm. I believe that is you have a group of good people then there will always be a good time. So …

As a young professional in 2012, chances are you’re short on time but big on making a difference. We hear you. Think there’s no way you can have an impact on today’s environmental problems? Think again. Maybe you have only a few hours to give each month, or maybe you’re looking to make real, lasting change to the future of nature in Connecticut. Either way, we have a place for you. Check this space often for updated listings of work days and events, and – if you haven’t already – be sure to “lik …

Greater Hartford Co-Working is a group for entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers, and other self-employed professionals who are interested in coming together to network, share ideas, successes and connections to build a community. We will hold Meetups on a regular basis, host entrepreneurial workshops, and find ways we can work together (not only in terms of bringing business to one another, but also literally work together in a co-working space in the near future).

If your having trouble find other young black married couples in the Greater Hartford area then this group is for you! Founded with the purpose of connecting young black couples in order to forge friendships, enjoy great conversation, or just a night on the town. Will include future dinner outings, bowling, concerts, ect.

A safe and sacred circle that is formed of individuals who seek support from and communication with the Other Side on their metaphysical and spiritual journeys. Kate Rojas, Medium, channels messages from your spirit guides, guardian angels, or loved ones who have crossed over to the Other Side. Each individual in the Mediumship Circle receives a channeled message from the Other Side: It could be a message on Past Lives or Present Karmas, or a channeled vibration from one's Akashic Records, or so …

Looking for people interested in programming, engineering, fabrication, makerism, science fiction, posthumanism, philosophy of technology, prognostication, etc., etc. in the Southern Berkshires area (Great Barrington, Lenox, Lee, Pittsfield, etc.) Ideally it would be nice to find people interested in organizing and financing a hackerspace in or near Great Barrington. I have my eye on a great location! If we had a hackerspace then we could look into pooling our money to purchase a Replicator 2! B …

LIFE AFTER DIVORCE Envisioning a new life through the use of color & image While divorce is a painful process, life after divorce offers an opportunity to heal, to dream and create a new life. It can be a time to look deep within ourselves to find untapped resources of which we may not have been aware. In this six-week workshop, using various art materials, we will learn how to use the creative process to: *express feelings *explore dreams for the future *gain clarity and insight No art experien …

As a child, I yearned for a very close, personal relationship with my father. My parents divorced when I was young. I moved from Alabama to Georgia when I was ten. The physical distance seemed to symbolize the relational distance from my dad. As a result, I often thought about the relationship that I wanted to have with my kids. The hopes that I had for life with my kids did not unfold to my expectations, because my maturity was lagging behind my desire. I endured terrible growing pains. My kids …

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 …

Dog Essentials welcomes you to join the fun for our first Pug/Boston terrier meet on April 13th from 2:00 - 3:00. only $5.00 we will supply the water & toys.We will be hosting many different breed meet ups in the near future.We hope this is the beginning of wonderful experiences for all. 500 Talcottville Rd. Vernon Ct. 06066, 860-870-3800 ,dogessentialsllc@yahoo.com, dogessentialsllc.com

Exploring  is nurturing your curiosity, curiosity makes you grow intellectually and emotionally. It's a an amazing and very colorful world and everyone experiences it differently. So in a way every person is a gateway to a different world. So let's get together and explore to our heart's content “I would rather be an artist than a leader. Ironically, a leader has to follow the rules.” ― Criss Jami Our activities will span from casual chat and chews to hikes, to game nights. And of course we will …

This is women-only group that aims primarily to bring together lesbian and bisexual women from all over New England for friendship, connection and exploration, while engaging in the outdoor activities we love! Although this group is primarily oriented towards lesbian and bisexual women, women of all sexual orientations, ages, and of course, races, ethnicities, and spiritual paths are most welcome to join in the fun! Activities will consist of hiking, backpacking, camping, paddling, snowshoeing a …

Charity Riders is a group for cyclists who participate and would like to meet up with other solo riders at charity rides and races. It's for spreading the word about worthy causes and letting other riders know the all-important what, when, where and how much info. It's open to all cyclists, whether you ride a 100 mile or a 5 mile loop. All group members will be given organizer privileges so that they can add their favorite events. If you organize a Meetup, make sure you include event registratio …