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 …

We are a  group dedicated to improving our photographic skills by participating in photo shoots, workshops, travel workshops and one on one tuition. We are open to all levels from beginners with point and shoots to professionals who want to learn new skills in all areas of photography from digital to film, from camera controls to lighting, from film to post-processing in Photoshop. Led by professional photography and qualified teacher, Ian Murray, who has over 40 years of experience, the majorit …

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.

The purpose of this group is to be a resource for local alternative healers as well as those seeking healing or knowledge about the diversity of alternative modalities in the Greater Boston region; to expand our consciousness; to advance our spirituality and wellness; and to positively impact the Planet one person at a time starting with each one of us. Whether you are a practitioner looking for resources or connections within the community, an individual seeking healing for yourself or a loved …

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 …

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 …

"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 …

Anyone can improv. Learn new skills, make new friends, laugh a lot, and no experience is necessary. Learn how to play group improv games in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Ideal for both shy persons and experienced comediennes, as well as the perpetually annoyed and those who claim to not be creative. What's your excuse?! I am an Acting, Speech, and English teacher at Weston High School and Middle School and am a long time improviser. I've taught comedy improv in senior centers, adult …

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 …

Do you wish you could have deep and meaningful conversation that is still fun? Then this is the group for you! The group will explore the hows and whys of life, our fears, hopes and dreams. The focus is about real feelings and meaning. Example discussion topics include "The Purpose to Life", “Living in the Moment“, “The Missing Piece“ and “Sleep, Dreams and Insomnia” and “Love and Relationships”. We have explored life's deepest questions with a Catholic priest and a Buddhist monk and plan on mee …

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. …

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN! YOU CAN VISIT US ANY DAY WE MEET OR YOU MAY CHOOSE TO ENROLL IN OUR ONGOING INTRODUCTORY CLASSES THAT ARE USUALLY HELD ONCE A WEEK. WE ALSO MEET FOR SOCIAL EVENTS AND ANYONE IS MORE THEN WELCOME TO JOIN US JUST FOR SUCH GATHERINGS. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CHARGE FOR VISITING OR LEARNING WITH US. WE STRONGLY SUPPORT THE FACT THAT SPIRITUALITY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE AND THERE IS NO PRICE ATTACHED TO IT. NO MATTER HOW OR HOW OFTEN YOU DECIDE TO JOIN US, WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN …

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 …

I am a photographer trying to break into the food photography market and would like to sharpen my skills and develop a large set of images for my website and portfolio. I would like to work with other photographers with similar interests as well as with food stylists, caterers, bakers, butchers, chefs, restaurateurs, gardeners, grocers, wine connoisseurs, cheese enthusiasts, cooking teachers, gourmets, bartenders, cookbook publishers, magazine editors, Martha Stewart (or a close facsimile), or s …

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 …

Have you been waiting for something different to show up in your life, but not been completely sure of what it was supposed to look, feel or sound like? Have you occasionally felt like a round peg in a square hole, and wondered why it seemed like everyone around you was either having an easier or more successful time of things than you were? Would you like that to change? (And would NOW be a good time for that?) Welcome to Access Community Empowerment, and to a whole new panorama of possibilitie …

Are you an aspiring teacher and will be taking either the Praxis, Praxis II, MTELs, or any number of certification exams in order to teach next year? Find a study group in the Boston area so you don't suffer alone!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.).

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 …

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 …

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 …

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’ …

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.