We are a group of Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people who meet every week to chat in ASL. This group is open to ANYONE with an interest in American Sign Language and Deaf culture, from beginning ASL students to those who are fluent. We especially encourage people to come to our group who want to HAVE FUN while socializing with all sorts of different people! This is not a study group! It's a great group for practicing having real conversations in ASL. We welcome ANYONE with an interest in A …

This group is a place where you can find information about meeting different spiritual teachers who are primarily based in the East (India, Tibet, Nepal, etc) and are visiting Boston / New England or are of Eastern origin. We include anyone who can expand our mind and hearts, and help us to question our deepest reactions and strongly held beliefs. There is another group specifically for spiritual teachers based in the West and of Western background. You might want to join both so you can learn a …

This group is a place where you can find information about meeting different spiritual teachers who are primarily based in the West and are visiting Boston / New England or are of Western origin. We include anyone who can expand our mind and hearts, and help us to question our deepest reactions and strongly held beliefs. There is another group specifically for spiritual teachers based in the East and of Eastern background. You might want to join both so you can learn about variety of events, see …

This is a group for anyone looking to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing English in the evenings. We meet once or twice a week to attend lessons with people from all over the world. The teachers are learning to teach English and want as much practice as possible. Lessons include lots of speaking and group and pair work and are lots of fun. In one night you can have up to 3 different teachers, so things are always interesting.

This group is under the guidance of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, 19th generation Chen village descendant and 12th generation Tai Chi (Taiji) teacher.  Teachers in this group have free and not free classes, and we collectively host GM Chen yearly for special seminars. Class Locations, Instructors and Times Currently classes are happening in: Danvers - Johanna Lexington - Hellen Lee Harvard Square - Stanwood Chang Contact instructors directly for more information! Let me repeat, contact the instr …

MindfulBoston is a group of MBSR "graduates" who meditate using the practices they learned during a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intensive class. This group is mostly for people who have already completed an MBSR program with a teacher. If you have already completed a full 8-week program, with any teacher, any where, you are welcome to join this meetup. This meetup group will sometimes include opportunities for beginner-level learning. But the best way to find out about beginner-lev …

Looking to practice your English conversation and listening skills, while meeting other international students within the Boston, Malden, Everett, or Medford areas? Then this group is for you. Formed by an ESL teacher at a top school in the city, we will meet at quaint cafes in Central Square, share a delicious meal at a local bistro in Malden, or even take cooking classes and learn how to cook easy-to-make American meals. There's nothing greater than good conversation and delicious food shared …

Noi americani italianizzati e italiani americanizzati ci dedichiamo agli studenti, docenti e amanti della lingua italiana, e a tutti quelli che apprezzano il valore del viaggio e dello scambio culturale tra i nostri due paesi. Ci fa piacere condividere idee e storie, creare nuovi rapporti, e riconoscere l'importanza di costruire una forte comunità. We Italianized Americans and Americanized Italians are committed to students, teachers and lovers of the Italian language, and to all of those who ap …

Make new international friends, learn about other cultures and practice speaking in English through our FREE monthly meetings.  Beginner, intermediate and advanced English students are all welcome! *ONLY non-native English speakers please. Thank you for respecting this restriction. In addition, if you are looking for private English conversation classes, please email Always Learning: Teacher.AlwaysLearning@yahoo.com At Always Learning the first hour is FREE; it includes an evaluation of your En …

"No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance." — Confucius I'm sure I'm not the only one out there who gave many a classic book a pass while growing up. Yet it turns out our teachers were right and there is a literary currency that these works provide. This book club is your chance to sit down and finally read Anna Karenina, Don Quixote, Pride and Prejudice, but also the somewhat forgotten classics and even modern works …

Greetings: PURPOSE: This group is for those of you who are moved by and wish to relate to others who are passionate about the teachings of J.Krishnamurti. INTRODUCTION:Just to share briefly about myself, I am quite passionate and have been very moved by the teachings of the philsopher/sage Jiddu Krishnamurti for the past 3-4 years when I came across his posthumous page online and watched a captivating video clip of his footage on living/dying and fear, which totally resonated with me internally. …

Noi americani italianizzati e italiani americanizzati ci dedichiamo agli studenti, docenti e amanti della lingua italiana, e a tutti quelli che apprezzano il valore del viaggio e dello scambio culturale tra i nostri due paesi. Ci fa piacere condividere idee e storie, creare nuovi rapporti, e riconoscere l'importanza di costruire una forte comunità. We Italianized Americans and Americanized Italians are committed to students, teachers and lovers of the Italian language, and to all of those who ap …

This group is for dance enthusiasts, dancers, students, teachers and basically everyone that has SOMETHING to do with dance. Boston Dance Alliance is an organization that represents dance in the Greater Boston area. That means we have concert listings, classes, workshops, participatory dance listings (salsa, swing, etc.).

This meetup group was created by the Boston Entrepreneurship Center (BEC) in order to connect the international population in Boston with local professional and academic initiatives.  For the past two years, BEC has been cultivating an international community concerned with socially impacting the world.  Boston is the premier source of incredible initiatives and opportunities for incoming international professionals and students. This network is ideal for people who want to learn more about the …

Natural Dharma Fellowship is an organization of Buddhist practitioners offering basic meditation instructions in the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Our practices emphasize the innate wisdom of one’s inherent being and are led by Lama Willa and Natural Dharma meditation teachers. There is an option to pursue a Vajrayana path with Lama Willa for those drawn to it. We meet for meditation and discussion on Tuesday evenings from 7-8.30pm at the Cambridge Friends Meeting House …

Your mobile development a little- listless?  Your Rails lost some of its groove? Then join us and meet other technology enthusiasts as we explore a different technology every month.  Each month our group will focus on learning a different technology (i.e programming language, framework, development tool, concept (OOP, cloud computing) etc,...) and together review that technology with experts and teachers at our monthly Meetup.  In between Meetups there will be hack sessions where we gather and w …

How do we awaken here and now as everyday people? Awakening is not just about Waking Up –- to realize the Mystery of our Infinite Nature. It’s also about Waking DOWN -- into life, our bodies, our issues, and relating to others in Mutuality with honor and authenticity. These are the insights of Saniel Bonder, founder of the Waking Down in Mutuality teaching. Our gatherings include silent meditation, mutual gazing meditation, and conscious sharing in a safe container that facilitates deep trust. W …

The Gurdjieff Society of Massachusetts is an affiliate of the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York. The Society is nonsectarian and nondenominational, and its membership is composed of individuals of diverse backgrounds. The aims of the Society are: to preserve the ideas and methods of the noted spiritual teacher George Ivanovich Gurdjieff, to explore what their practice requires in today's world, to maintain a community of seekers that welcomes new members who share these interests, and to contribu …

Iaido, the Way of the Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword. Iaido was practiced by the ancient Samurai for centuries. Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword …

"Is personal evolution possible? We explore the ideas, exercises, practical and inner work and movements (sacred dance) of G.I. Gurdjieff & J.G. Bennett"   Our various aims are - To help each other establish a personal practice. - To serve as a doorway to others who wish to learn about the Work.   - To explore the concepts and exercises of Fourth Way / Bennett / Gurdjieff and other teachers.     - To explore the Gurdjieff movements.   Recommended reading: GI Gurdjieff: All and Everything, Meetin …

PSK (Public Speaking for Kids) is a group of global volunteers who teach children 8-18 public speaking skills.  Volunteers who learn the PSK curriculum and meet all the other PSK program standards will qualify to teach at PSK schools.  If your expertise is in administration, marketing or sales, there will be roles opening up for volunteers to lead PSK programs in local districts. PSK provides an easy way for volunteers who have a passion to help kids to become top communicators and leaders.  It’ …

This meetup is for people interested in sacred Tantra. Intention of this group is to support and promote the exploration of the sacred and spiritual expansion that practicing and teaching sacred Tantra, the Tantric Healing Arts, and Tantra Yoga can produce. All interested parties are welcome, whether you are a teacher, practitioner, beginner, single, or partnered. Mission Statement of Tantra International: * Our sole purpose is to support and promote sacred Tantra, Tantric paths and values, and …

A monthly pot luck dinner for faculty and former faculty (and their mate/partner) of colleges and universities in greater Boston and Cambridge who do not have children. 50 years old and up. We think this will be a very enjoyable and congenial group with which to share interests and food. First dinner will be in a Victorian home in Porter Square, Cambridge.

Overview Having a meaningful connection to a community can have a profound and positive impact on one’s sense of well-being and happiness. In a city as large and as transient as Boston, however, it can be challenging to build a sense of community in one’s life. City Common is being established to address this challenge; its mission is to enhance the sense of community in people’s lives by gathering like-minded individuals. Initially, City Common will offer two outlets for community building: C …

Living On Purpose: Starting the Year with a Powerful Resolution and Resolve Each year, we make a commitment to ourselves for ourselves: to change something. Or to give something up. Or maybe to start a new project, or learn something. For most people, the coming year is going to be very important on many levels – financially, our relationships / interrelationships, and in our personal development. And the New Year is a powerful time to create this change and prepare for the coming year. We can c …

Welcome to to the "Public side" of Sitz. All the events on this site are open to all! (Other events that are open to "Members" and "Members & Guests O nly" are on our other site www.Sitzundjibers.com) We are active, professional singles (ages 45-65+) who enjoy dancing, wine tasting, attending concerts, art, theater, opera, and museums, as well as hiking, biking, skiing, and sailing. We are doctors, lawyers, teachers, architects, designers, scientists, engineers, and entreprenuers from Boston, R …

Free Tai Chi Classes with master level teacher Zhou Xuan Yun When:  Sundays from 9:00am - 10:00am Where: Boston Common (opposite the movie theater on Tremont St) _________________________________________________________________ Taiji can give you the strength of a lumberjack, the pliability of a child, and the peace of mind of a sage. -Chinese Proverb Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) or “Grand Ultimate Fist” is often described as “meditation in motion”. Wudang Taiji Quan, combines ancient Chinese wellne …

This meetup is for people interested in sacred Tantra. Intention of this group is to support and promote the exploration of the sacred and spiritual expansion that practicing and teaching sacred Tantra, the Tantric Healing Arts, and Tantra Yoga can produce. All interested parties are welcome, whether you are a teacher, practitioner, beginner, single, or partnered. Mission Statement of the New England Tantric Meetup: * Our sole purpose is to support and promote sacred Tantra, Tantric paths and v …