Join a group interested in the exciting and exotic bonsai and related Japanese arts. Educational and fun lecture/demonstrations, classes, workshops and exhibits will be explored. Dynamic and enthusiastic American and international teachers with decades of experience will lead the programs. Tour gardens to see beautiful examples of bonsai, Japanese gardens and plant collections. Topics to be explored include: bonsai, ikebana, Japanese gardens, stone appreciation, tea ceremony, haiku, brush painti …

Imagine using permaculture techniques and skills to create a resilient and TRULY sustainable human landscape. As we face energy, climate and economic challenges, permaculture offers one of the best "tool kits" for moving in a positive and productive direction: resilient communities full of creative abundance. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, there is some part of permaculture that will make sense for your life and your relationship to the landscape where you live and work. Join us. W …

The Tranquil Garden A unique place for you, in Durham Region! We are a 6,200 sq ft wellness centre located in Oshawa, Durham Region. Our facilites include: a day spa a yoga studio holistic treatment rooms several meeting rooms and workshop rooms a jacuzzi tub and swimming pool and a labyrinth in our backyard We are committed to providing you with a space and services to help you be empowered and evolve- mind, body and spirit. In addition to spa services, yoga classes and holistic treatment su …

This Meet-up is for anyone desiring to learn more about emergency preparedness and self-sufficiency/self-reliance, and to network with like-minded people. Q: What is a prepper? A: Generally speaking, a "prepper" is a person who strives to be prepared to weather a "storm." That storm can be and oftentimes is a natural disaster. In today's world we face many dangerous storms - economic/financial collapse, political extremism, war, social/civil unrest, and persecution based on faith, race, or ethn …

If you are interested in urban skill sharing, urban preparedness, urban activism and issues revolving around urban centres, than this could be the community group you are looking for. "Community" is an essential aspect of this group and the wishes of organizing and influencing one another to participate during these urgent times of mass unrest and urban population booms is necessary. Calling on all people to be a part of a growing movement and urging those with the abilities to spread and cultiv …

Welcome to Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto! If you like going to plays, musicals, comedy clubs and other arts events, but don't want to go alone ... you will love Thumbs Up! We are a social group and we go to lots of shows in Toronto and beyond. All ages are welcome. One of our mandates is affordable theatre. This means we actively seek ticket discounts when possible. We also go to the theatre on days when rush and pay-what-you-can tickets are offered. We go to a wide range of shows, including: Pro …

The purpose of this group is to unite all the West Toronto Junction residents, non-profit organizations, and local businesses. (like the Hackernest! ;))

The gift economy represents a shift from consumption to contribution, transaction to trust, scarcity to abundance and isolation to community. - Charles Eisenstein Gift Circle's are an ancient practice that’s weaving its way into our modern world – and it’s about creating an alternative economy based on sharing. The distinctive feature of a gift economy is that people give of their possessions and services with no expectation of return. I got the idea to start my own Gift Circle after reading …

Have you read the Power Now? Have you read A New Earth? Are looking to learn more about Eckhart's teachings? Are you interested in gathering with a community of people who enjoy Eckhart's teachings? If you answered yes to any of these question you will probably resonate with our weekly gathering that has been created for those interested in Eckhart teachings.  You may want to learn more about Eckhart and you may also be interested in finding and socializing with others interested in spirituality …

Meet friendly Chihuahuas and Chihuahua Owners in the Buffalo NY area! We are a fun group of people with fabulous little dogs and we try to plan interesting and fun play dates each month! All chihuahuas and chihuahua mixes welcome! Other little dogs who weigh under 10 pounds welcome too :-) Any questions please email us: Chihuahua-Buffalo-PlayGroup@meetup.com Also please join us at FaceBook. Our group on FaceBook is private so you need to email to join: ChihuahuaBuffaloPlayGroup@groups.facebook.c …

Welcome To Peterborough Moms Group! COME JOIN OUR NETWORK!! Peterborough Moms Group(PMG) is a FREE social network for Moms across  Peterborough County. With over 500 members and several events happening daily, this is the place for moms/kids. Some of the fun things we have planned include: scrapbooking, walks, outings, playgroups, potlucks, moms' nights out, Mom2Mom Sales, workshops, and more.... Join today - It's FREE! Check Out Our Awesome Business Directory! Activities & Programs Automotiv …

We'd like to meet more like minded people in Rochester, NY who share a passion for improving our health and even the direction and health of our community. We want to learn from each other, vent our frustrations, come up with solutions, and form connections. Meetups may range from informal socials to pot-luck dinners, guest speakers and even community projects for those interested (such as school or community gardens, taking on school lunch programs, teaching, etc). Anyone who recognizes that nu …

Welcome. We are all part of the Project Rejuvenation Network. From here you can connect with your vision of living in a Sustainable, Ecological, and Intentional Community. Our focus is presently Ontario with intentions to expand and network world wide. We offer resources for you to use in order to create your own community or in order to join other communities presently in operation. Our goal is simple. We wish to connect individuals, and offer the tools needed in order transition into a more su …

Welcome to our group. A social club for anyone interested in meeting others that like to explore organic restaurants and other likewise event and other healthy ways. Exhange experiences and meet new friends. Some of our prior activities vary from, exploring organic farmer's markets, community gardening, art events, hiking, connecting with animals, volunteering for different causes. Your participation and ideas will also influence and inreach our activites.

Welcome to Syracuse Tech Meetup This is the premiere event scheduling and meeting tool for the Syracuse Technology Garden and its partners. We try and have at least 6-18 meetups a year with all sorts of great topics that are relative to technology, innovation and entrepreneurship!

Welcome to the Rochester Museum and Arts Group. We're not just about museums and galleries.  There are so many other hidden treasures in Rochester and the surrounding areas.   We also enjoy cultural events such as music venues, art lectures, seasonal events, ethnic and gourmet food tours, historical tours and much more. A few of our day trips have taken us to Corning Glass Works Museum, the Oatka Creek Sculpture Gardens, the Albright-Knox Modern Art Museum in Buffalo and the Ithaca Arts Trail. C …

Hey and Welcome to Queen West Living MeetUp!!! This MeetUp is created for the people living and working in an around The Queen West Community of Toronto. We welcome our amazing neighbours from Parkdale, Roncesvalle, Little Portugal, Dufferin Grove, Palmerston-Little Italy and Trinity Niagara. Queen West Living MeetUp will be a place for Community, Lifestyle and Education. Get to know your neighbours, learn and become inspired from local Architects, Interior Designers, Brewery's, Photographers, U …

Can You Make Your Business Work Without Crushing Your Spirit? That was the original question posed here by our first organizer, Rob Helmer (of The Inner Garden) our guest leader Mark Silver (of Heart of Business), who sparked this group in Toronto. Whole-heartedly, as your current organizer, I say, YES! And the next question is HOW? We will both explore and answer this question with the help of one another and the heart centered business leaders who will come to share and present to us. Wha …

This is a weekly platform where people in the local Buffalo area get a chance to give a presentation about what their organization is doing to improve Buffalo. These civic minded, motivated individuals are doing everything from putting a spotlight on blighted neighborhoods to maintaining urban farm that in servicing the surrounding community brings down the price of produce while building community. Come meet the movers and shakers who are committed to the new economy.

New group forming of non-critical beginners to experts sharing a love of decorating and design. Coming together to share ideas, resources, solutions, fun and laughter. If you have any level of interest in home decorating and are looking for supportive friends who will encourage and inspire you then you should join! We'll attend design talks on topics of interest, tour home shows, share pictures, ideas and experiences. Our goal is to have fun, make new friends, learn, inspire each other and make …

PWN is a friendly and diverse group of women, ages 35 and older, who have come together to find and give friendship and support. We are a no-drama group who's main purpose is to show love and kindness to those reaching out to find it. Membership is FREE and it is a group run by the members, FOR the members. You can become as active or unactive as you wish. The network is there when YOU need us. Tons of event are planned weekly, such as walks, various outings, scrapbooking, backyard bbq's, potluc …

If you're into self-sufficiency, love learning and spending time outdoors with interesting and diverse people then join us! This meetup group is the place where we host events so you can have a hands-on learning experience and meet new people that share your interests. We're an easy-going group of people who care about sustainability and re-connecting with the natural world that provides for us. Topics include: Local edible plants, urban gardening, emergency preparedness, survival skills, first …

Let's mingle with fellow 30-Somethings as we re-visit the Toronto landscape together. @ 30-Something in Toronto, you can expect to find a good variety of event's, everything from self-improvement to going out for some fine ethnic cuisine. Or if you're the type who likes to keep a low profile, then hopefully you can join us at one of the monthly coffee meet-ups. THey will be held at selected downtown and surrounding area cafes. Here is a taste of some of the monthly events we'll be hosting; a …

Eckhart Tolle Silent Group This monthly gathering takes place at The Inner Garden (www.theinnergarden.ca) in downtown Toronto. Our group follows Eckhart's recommendations to begin with 10-20 minutes of silence, followed by 1 to 1 1/2 hours of Eckhart Tolle audio or visual recording and concluding with an additional 10-20 minutes of silent meditation. It is best not to engage in discussion, as it tends to stimulate the mind and ego. Note: We regularly have musicians join our group to play relaxin …

Why have a Toronto-GTA Paleo Enthusiasts group? The high carb, low-fat fad has led us into the greatest period of dietary epidemics ever! Civilization is the sickest it has ever been. The medical establishment brought us achievements dealing with infections and drugs, but today it is obviously enraptured with the 'symptoms' of this malnutrition, not prevention since we are sicker then ever. The high carb grain-based food pyramid, and highly processed foods lining the grocery ailes has made us si …

Don Mills is a wonderful neighbourhood. It is pretty vast and has lots to offer, from peaceful and serene valleys to forests, part of the watershed of the Don River and more. Don Mills was historically Toronto's first planned suburban neighbourhood, with mills, orchards, farms, country homes and barns. Don Mills & Lawrence was traditionally home to the Don Mills Shopping Centre, now Shops at Don Mills. Don Mills begins north of the Science Centre and includes the area within reach of Edwards Gar …

Overview Do you ever feel like the Mother Ship dropped you off on a foreign planet, waiting earnestly for their return (figuratively not literally)? Have you had a sense early in life about a mission you had been sent here to do? If so, then you just might be an Earth Angel. Why was the group created? Why did I start this meet up? Well I've always felt like I had a mission to complete but haven't figured out exactly what it is. I've always been pulled towards spirituality but could never rela …

EcoWomen is a local and international community and network of ecologically minded women. Our group will have the opportunity to share experiences which include workshops, a bi-annual EcoWomen Conference as well as local and international ecotours. EcoWomen will empower and educate women via interesting adventures and learning experiences. Together, we will have fun and make a difference.