NESIT 290 Pratt ST (2nd FL) Meriden,CT The NESIT mission is to foster collaborative learning in science and technology. We do this by: * Providing members a place to explore technical and creative projects. * Hosting frequent, high quality and technical public workshops * Teaching computer basics to the general public via free computer clinics * Building a community of makers and hackers that thrive on sharing their knowledge. Our Story NESIT was founded in early 2010 by a group five fri …

The New England Trackers group was formed in 2003 to provide a gathering place for individuals with an interest in the natural world. We are dedicated to cultivating awareness and a deep appreciation for nature. We share and practice the skills that our ancestors used to survive in the world, a kind of ‘primitive technology’ that allowed them to live in balance and harmony with their environment, rather than dominate it. Many of our members have taken courses taught by Tom Brown, Jr. and the Tra …

This is a new book group for lovers of science-fiction and fantasy novels.   We'll be reading widely from both genres, everything from epic fantasy to hard sci-fi. Whether you're new to the genre or an old fan, there'll be something here for you to enjoy! The group meets once a month to discuss that month's book. All meet-ups occur at the Symposium Books in East Greenwich, RI (map). Members will receive a 10% discount when purchasing the books we're reading from that Symposium. Once we have a fe …

This Meetup is for all healers, empaths, psychics, and people interested in understanding how each person's soul field interacts with the physical body. It takes science of the paranormal to a new level, in a way that is simple to understand and helpful to all. Lee uses his ability to read souls to decode the soul's anatomy & physiology beyond what is explained in any medical, scientific or metaphysical texts, and in a way you can understand & relate to. Amongst many other topics, he teaches "Wh …

Welcome to the Greater Hartford Python Group! Learn Python. Or, learn more Python. Join us and become a more effective software architect and developer! Welcome to the Greater Hartford Python Group--where you will meet fellow software and Python enthusiasts and professionals--as we work to build and strengthen the community of software architects and developers; Python and Python-based application developers, architects and designers; and other computing technologists in Connecticut. Python is a …

This meetup group is for all of you with felt pouches of dice. This is for all of you who still see the world in 8 bits. This is for anyone who has not sold back a math textbook because you haven't finished all of the problems yet. For everyone who has an original x-wing still in the package, this group is yours. If you've referred to your friends as either a "nerf-herder" or "rouge-2," welcome aboard. Anyone who laughs every time they think about ET for 2600, we know you. If you understand how …

I started this group because I love to read Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, but I rarely have anyone to discuss them with. I've only been in CT for a few months, and I would love to meet like-minded individuals that I can have fun with and also share my love for the fantastical.

Concordia is a welcoming haven where hearts and hands come together as One in love, laughter, joy and celebration of life. We envision Concordia as a sanctuary of unconditional love that embraces the uniqueness of all. We envision ourselves as vital witnesses to humanity’s conscious connection with the One Source. Concordia is an ever-expanding circle of Consciousness. By creating an atmosphere of peace and beauty, diversity flourishes and unique expressions shine. We are a community of joy and …

Do you live on Long Island and wish you could learn more about the paranormal? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on a paranormal investigation with a major Long Island based paranormal investigation group , discuss your paranormal beliefs and attend discussions and presentations on paranormal science ? We will be doing all of these things and you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge with others...We are based on Long Island and most of our activities(except any plan …

This is a group for anyone interested in seeking and exploring the truth. We are here to join as one to talk about and understand what is happening in the world we inhabit. As the world is rapidly changing and our leaders are making decisions that affect all of us, a united group of awakened Truthers is needed to prepare for what may come. We invite you to join if you are a Prepper, and a Truther. I started this group to come together and meet other like minded individuals.

Meet up with other self-identified geeks. Interests include (but are not limited to) Sci-fi/Fantasy, Anime, Video games, Board games, Roleplaying games, Science and technology, Internet memes, and web comics. Rules: 1. In order to join the group you must answer all of the profile questions. A picture is not mandatory but does help to distinguish members with the same name. 2. If you attend an event you will receive a silly title and become an official member. 3. People who have not attended any …

We are mostly members of the Humanist Association of Connecticut who dine together and discuss humanist issues at least once a month. We welcome other humanists to join us! Our Hartford-area affiliate now has its own meetup group!

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

"It seems to me what is called for is an exquisite balance between two conflicting needs: the most skeptical scrutiny of all hypotheses that are served up to us and at the same time a great openness to new ideas." -Carl Sagan We are a collection of open minded thinkers interested in ideas about truth and existence. We are interested in examining the human experience through science, religion, philosophy, and story telling to address the big questions in life. We respect all points of view and …

The Spiritual Naturalist Society www.SpiritualNaturalistSociety.org We are a local chapter of the Spiritual Naturalist Society; a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, development, and promotion of spiritual naturalism, and promoting happiness through compassion, reason, and practice. We have a naturalistic and rational scientific worldview, but pursue the flourishing life through various contemplative practices. Influences and inspirations include (but are not limited to) phil …

(Gratefully ripped off from our sister group http://www.meetup.com/Geek-Culture-Group/) Meet up with other self-identified geeks. Interests include (but are not limited to) Sci-fi/Fantasy, Anime, Video games, Board games, Roleplaying games, Science and technology, Internet memes, and web comics. Rules: 1. In order to join the group you must answer all of the profile questions. A picture is not mandatory but does help to distinguish members with the same name. 2. If you attend an event you will r …

We invite you to join this group if you are someone who loves learning about healthy nutrition. Our mission is to help educate you on the importance of providing your body with all the essential nutrients necessary to live a healthier, longer life. Whether you know a lot or a little about nutrition, we encourage you to attend. We can all learn from each other. The body has the amazing capacity to heal itself, as long as it's given the proper fuel. Join us and learn what that fuel is.

Yet another meetup group dedicated to bringing massively scalable computing and analytics technologies to life by organizing hands on workshops, hackdays, and active presentations. Ideally - everyone that comes contributes something, if nothing other than their own confusion.

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Bryant University Rational Non-Theists (BURNT) is a group for Bryant University faculty, staff and students who affirm freethought and free expression without religious privilege. We support secular governance as the only religiously neutral means of promoting the interests of all constituents on campus as well as in civic life.

The Central New England Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is dedicated to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, academic excellence, professional development and professional ethics in Chemical Engineering. The Section covers the northern half of Connecticut and the western half of Massachusetts. The University of Massachusetts at Amherst, the University of Connecticut and Worcester Polytechnic Institute are in its coverage area.

Qigong is known to be one of the most powerful self healing modalities known to humankind. It is based on energy science and helps us to rebalance our energy on the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual levels. Emei Qigong put healthcare back into the hands of the individual through its comprehensive training which is easy to learn and geared to meet the challenges facing us in this time period. Emei Qigong's focus and intention for practice is for self healing and for helping othe …

The RI Speculative Fiction Writers Group is here to provide mutual support and encouragement, feedback and inspiration in a positive writing environment. Our main purpose is to encourage and motivate the writer towards his/her objective, whether it's writing for publication or personal discovery. Our members vary in style and range from those fighting through writers block to those preparing manuscripts for submission. This group will be focusing on Speculative Fiction, so we ask that all su …