This is a group for anyone who finds themselves writing and reading and wants to share their enthusiasm with others. I envision meet-ups where we share and provide constructive feedback on each other's work, perhaps have assignments where we write in a certain form or on a particular subject, and maybe even share our work with the general public on occasion. Other ideas include having a monthly first edition book club, going to see movies with a literary theme or texture to them, and going to au …

**As of mid-February, 2013, we are closing to new members temporarily. The group has grown exponentially in the last two years and meetups are constantly full, so we're attempting to restructure to make it work better. Please check back if you are interested, and sorry for the inconvenience!** Love writing? Looking for an opportunity to creep inside your mind, find the little demon inside fast asleep at an old writing desk, and tickle him awake with a quill pen? Or perhaps you think electro shoc …

It often seems that the interesting events are in Boston or Cambridge. For many of us it means dealing with traffic, parking or trains. Wouldn't it be nice to have events nearby? Most likely they already do exist but we are not aware of them. This could be a great place to share your event and/or learn about other events. This Meetup is new and the webpage is under construction. Please give us time to grow and also feedback. Better yet volunteer to be an event host!

The meet-up support group will provide moral support to each other, expand the job networking base, find ways to promote personal & career growth and development, explore community resources and discuss the extent to which the existing ones have been helpful to this specific population. The group will search for creative ways to overcome obstacles for finding a job. The obstacles the group might have open for discussion can include issues such as "bad references", having been unemployed for long …

A group for devoted to the development of its members writing, and the appreciation of local literary culture. New members are welcome to attend the free weekly workshop -- just bring copies of whatever you've been working on recently, and be prepared for critical, constructive feedback. This  Meetup group is affiliated with the Boston Poetry Union, http://bostonpoetry.com, and The Pen & Anvil Press, http://penandanvil.com.

Meet with local Revit users and managers to develop your skills, network and learn the platform. We will discuss architecture, structure and MEP, but also include Revit plug-ins, interoperable programs and Revit implementation/training.

The focus of this group: To enhance our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health through a regular practice of communing in nature, moving our bodies, quieting our minds, and/or finding ourselves in fits of laughter and spirited connection with other women and friends.  To cultivate feelings of inner peace, well being and joy by pursuing activities that nourish, inspire, educate, and motivate us, with the fundamental goal of feeling GOOD -- in the moment, and beyond -- and to bring some …

Are you someone who strives to improve yourself? Do you read personal development books? Are you looking for like minded people to share your passion? The mission of the Transform Book Club is to share passion for personal development through the reading and discussion of books. Not only will we discuss what we read but we will also support each other as we share our personal experiences and recommendations for personal growth. The subject of the books we read will range from self improvem …

This photography group is open to all photographers and models interested in studio and on-location fashion, glamour, food, and product photography. Its focus is to organize photo shoots, offer workshops on lighting, post processing and constructive critique. A unique and exciting feature of this group is its complete access to a large full-featured commercial studio in Bedford, MA. The studio contains a large array of high-end lights and equipment that will be available for workshops and shoots …

This group is for those going through one of life's most difficult times. Divorce, separation, or the end of a significant relationship are devastating events - loneliness, fear, hopelessness and despair can seem overwhelming. These meetups are for mutual support with other people going through the same experience with a focus on healing, rebuilding, and moving forward constructively. This group was founded to provide a support meetup for the Northern Middlesex/Southern NH area. When I found mys …

The New England Trail Volunteers group was created to provide local outdoor-oriented people an opportunity to give back to our trails through our trail care projects... We are a volunteer based program, and generally work on projects involving trail maintenance/ construction helping out groups such as the AMC , USFS , Trail Adopters and more..  We will offer to help with  trail volunteer projects throughout New England....

Magick School is for anyone interested in learning more about The Craft of The Wise. Located within Charmed, we will hold classes for all levels of development. A full curriculum will be available April 20th and classes will begin on Sunday May 19, 2013.Our instructors include:Lady T, Rev.Monya, Heather Esty from Esty's Broom Closet, Roxanne Nichols from Masterpeace Healing and many others. $10 from eachclass enrollment will go towards our fund raising efforts for a larger location that will als …

This group's aim is to connect local creative non-fiction women writers to form "writing buddy" partnerships. Published and aspiring writers are welcome to join. Some people have asked what creative nonfiction is. I'd refer people to two excellent books on the topic, although there are many others out there. Lee Gutkind's You Can't Make This Stuff Up, and Adair Lara's Naked, Drunk and Writing are two books that every CNF writer and aspiring writer should check out. Creative Nonfiction Magazine i …

Discover your confidence! Become a better public speaker and leader. Don’t worry! Everyone in a Toastmasters meeting was once at the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and the self-paced program allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and suggest improvements. At first you’ll b …

Miraclenot suggests each week that three Earthlings meet to eat Village Pizza and discuss stock market and ecological activity and constructivity or lack thereof and anything of interest from the following "we're about." (We might also meet at six other unusual indoor and outdoor eateries in Putney. If Saturday is not good for you, 1-hour Putney meetings can be arranged for most days anytime during 9am-4pm. Wednesdays in Brattleboro are also possible. Memo: as soon as 3+ are listed as "attending …

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.

If you've ever wanted to learn how to take better photos, but you don't want to get bogged down with all the technical stuff, then you're going to love this. This unique meetup group is for you if: You own a camera (or smart phone with a camera) and you'd really like to use it more, but you're not really sure where to start and what to do. Maybe you've taken a photography workshop before or tried picking up one of those thick, boring books, but you quickly got overwhelmed and overloaded with th …

EXOTIC PEN PRESENTS - WRITER'S & ILLUSTRATORS! PLEASE JUST COME! Bring sample of your writing or ART just hang with us as we share. Monday's tba! come!! Our last meet up gave us a profound glimpse into talents from our group. Please sign up for our group. We will appreciate your being with us. Come anyway. Don't you LOVE writing? The following was written by former leader, Danny Y. (except for minor edits) Have you ever dreamed of writing your own book or novel someday but never got around to i …

We are a supportive community of aspiring and established writers of fiction and creative non-fiction. The Writer’s Circle offers inspiration, information and instruction on all aspects of the craft. Within the safety and support of The Circle, writers provide one another with. . . • Encouragement toward writing goals • Wisdom that comes with experience • Courage to overcome fears and navigate challenges in the writing life • Constructive criticism on works-in-progress

The BSA Boston Architecture Meetup Group is an informal forum for architects, designers and other professionals to network and socialize and shape the future of the building industry! We get together for all kinds of design-related events like tours, films, lectures, etc. Come and talk about mentoring, ethics, work/life balance, green design, the future of architecture as a profession, and more. Our members include: architects; designers and other design industry professionals; engineers; c …

Meet other Revit users - Architects, Engineers, Designers, Builders - or those interested in or making a transition to the Revit platform. Networking, sharing ideas, concepts and ways to utilize BIM for better building.