The EU Crisis, the Arab Spring and its consequences, China's economy, Myanmar's apparent democratization, Mali, miners revolting in Peru, Putin, Iran,  the Eurovision song competition (just kidding) are not exactly the subjects of water-cooler talks. We will meet and discuss a chosen topic at a restaurant (or park) with Wi-Fi access as people will be encouraged to bring their laptops, tablets, or smartphones to the event. Members are are also encouraged to contribute links on the chosen topic be …

Do you like international foods? Do you want to improve your cooking skills? This group can help you explore cuisines of the world and teach you how to create new dishes. We will explore foods from Japan, Thailand, India, Italy, China, Spain, and many other countries. We will emphasize healthful ingredients, and we’ll aim for traditional and creative recipes. This group is for:  • Beginning cooks who want to learn about international cuisine. • Experienced cooks who enjoy sharing their love of f …

This group is for DSLR photographers to come together during a noon lunch break, take a photo jaunt, socialize and have fun. Location walks will be chosen to keep a loop as close to an hour as possible. It’s with hope that the group meetup members will help in the planning for future walks to keep momentum going. This group may expand to a brown bag lunch and learn session or to discuss techniques and provide photo critique. Members can be from amateur to Pro Photographer. Location ideas for Jau …

Are you tired? Have you been feeling sick? Run-down? Having trouble with your digestion? Do you have hard time losing weight? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, it may be time to treat your body to an Ultimate Reset Welcome to SunSprout & Greens Nutrition Group Discover the path to wellness and optimal health and learn the secret to reversing the effects of poor diet and lifestyle habits. Learn the top tips and tricks to living and feeling your best. Jump start your nutrition pla …

Are you an Onyxbird? "What's that?", you ask. That's my term for people of african heritage (i.e., african, african-american, afro-caribbean, afro-latino, afro-european) who love to spread their wings and travel to unusual, unexpected and interesting places. The Onyxbird also thrives on cultural exploration and tends to be socially conscious. Unfortunately, Onyxbirds tend to fly solo or as a pair. Very rarely are "flocks" of Onyxbirds spotted in China or Argentina or Finland or New Zealand. The …

Mandarin Chinese conversation practice group, for all levels. The group is open and self-led. When we run out of vocabulary, we chat about China in English :) Welcome native speakers who would like to meet conversation partners, or lead activities. Housekeeping: Here are some guidelines to keep the group functioning smoothly, information on the site easy to find, and keep emails to a minimum. Thanks in advance for reading these and complying! Meetups: Members are welcome to suggest events and en …

Hi, We meet and discuss one book each month. Active book club members suggest books and we vote for "the book of the month" at the end of each meeting. We like to read books that would contribute attaining higher levels of consciousness and better awareness on the path of spiritual growth. Our first meeting was on April 16, 2008 to discuss Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth" at Borders in Shrewsbury, MA. Our new meeting place is Shrewsbury Public Library. The List of Books Discussed in 2008: April - …

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 …