Project Philadelphia is fundamentally about going from average to outstanding. Using the science of success, our members strive to improve their relationships, social skills, fitness, happiness, and careers. Each month we have a meet and greet where members can find mentors, help others, and set clear goals for improvement. The meetup is followed by a chance to practice meeting new people at the bars. We are an eclectic mix of dating coaches, life coaches, psychology enthusiasts, and entreprene …

Ayurveda means "the science of life." It is the oldest healing science in existence, originating in India over 5,000 years ago. Holistic Health Counselor Maya Bhagat brings the nutritional philosophies to life with simple, practical yet intuitive spicing techniques that can be used as kitchen therapy. Learn to make sumptuous and tasty meals that possess powerful healing abilities. Expand your range of wholesome nourishing vegetarian cuisine. You will familiarize yourself with the fee …

Meetup with locals who are interested in practicing the science and ideolgy of The Law of Attraction in an effort to attract abundance/prosperity; getting what one desires. We will use books such as "Ask and It Is Given" by Esther and Jerry Hicks as the basis for discussions, write and share, and other activities. The meetup typically runs one and one half hours. We meet in a closed off room, usually at a bunch of tables moved together. You are welcome to get something to eat and drink before …

Non-profits and activists around Philadelphia are increasingly using the web and social software to foster social change. Join Philly NetSquared as we bring together web innovators and social changemakers to socialize, strategize, learn from and inspire one another. For more info, including past Net Tuesday presentations, check out our site at http://phillynetsquared.org. NetSquared is a national organization (http://www.netsquared.org/) with chapters in many cities. Net Tuesdays are independent …

Mission Statement The Nikola Tesla Inventors Club was formed to promote the legacy of Nikola Tesla by raising awareness of his accomplishments, picking up where Tesla left off, and furthering his work. We bring together those with a genuine interest in Tesla through educational programs, workshops, meetings, and public events. NTIC also selects several inventors per year who have demonstrated a promising idea that exemplifies Tesla's life and work. We help patent and and bring these ideas to mar …

So you've named your cat "Q". The bumper sticker on your car reads "My other car is the Millenium Falcon". You start affecting a British accent after watching Doctor Who. You own dice that have more than six sides. You sometimes mutter spells under your breath and marvel that they don't work (if they do work... I wanna meet you). You secretly hope to bitten by a radioactive spider or wish you could go on a quest for Shikon Jewel shards. And you might even have more toys now than you ever had as …

For Delaware Valley fans of Star Trek, the greatest science-fiction franchise ever! Whether you are a committed Trekker/Trekkie or just a fan, this group is for you if you love Star Trek and its optimistic view of the future!

happierPhilly was formed to facilitate exploration of positive psychology — the science of happiness. After more than a decade of rigorous scientific research, we know that happiness can be measured and we know that happiness can be taught. Increasing your happiness is possible through tools developed in the science of positive psychology. The club is free to join and open to everyone with an interest in positive psychology, wellness, health, happiness, flourishing, positivity, therapy and …

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …

Greetings and Welcome to the new look of South Jersey Mindfulness. My name is mary 'i" and i am the caretaker of a farm with 100 chickens, 10 guineas, lots of herbs and veggies and cats and dogs. Teacher I am a teacher, leader and connector of spiritual practices here in South Jersey.  I have studied under Bob Proctor from the movie “The Secret” for the past 4 years and on my own for about 20 years. In my capacity as a teacher i teach “Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill, “The Science of Gett …

Exploring Spiritual Awakening Together Beyond mind, beyond thought, beyond what you have always believed about yourself is your true nature. We are in a time period where rapid acceleration and the re-membering of our selves ~ our multi-dimensionality is occurring. We are returning to our truth, we are returning to wholeness, unification and a personal direct experience of Oneness with All That Is. As many have done before us, we can wake-up to this reality and realize the truth about ourselves …

Welcome to the Gloucester County Humanists group. We are a nontheistic group guided by science that values the importance of the arts and humanities in dealing with the social, political and economic issues of the world today. We are part of the New Jersey Humanist Network. The New Jersey Humanist Network is a vibrant and growing community of secular humanists. Humanism is a democratic and ethical life-stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and …

This group is for those who love fantasy, supernatural and paranormal romance. Some of my favorites are Anne Rice, Charlaine Harris, Karen Moning, J.R. Ward. We will read and discuss a different novel. We can also discuss lore, legend and non-fiction as well. Our bookclub meetings  are informal and all opinions on the books we choose are welcome. At the end of each meetup, we'll decide what to read next.

We are a community of Practical Spirituality in Philadelphia. Anchored on a foundation of Spirit, Self & Service, open to all and dedicated to empowering each participant. Experience more fully Love, Joy and fellowship by living and learning Universal Principles. We believe that there is One Creative Power in the Universe that creates everything - including each of us. And that we each use this same Creative Power to create our life.

Update, February 22, 2013: Beginning March 5, 2013 we will be meeting Tuesday evenings from 7-8 pm at the Media-Upper Providence Free Library in Media, PA, 1 East Front St. We meditate in the archives room on the second floor. Hope to see you there! We will also naturally consider additional times and locations as interest is expressed and schedules sync up. If you're new to meditation, check out this and this...try this too. Russell, Organizer & Aubrey, Co-Organizer

Awakened Heart is an inclusive, New Thought community, a home of celebration and haven of healing and personal growth to all seekers of something more... more meaning, more Love, more Joy, more Well-Being, and more Abundance. We are rooted in Science of Mind teachings, and our community is built by people who are changing their lives by changing their thinking. It is our intention that everyone who is touched by the vibration of Awakened Heart is encouraged to cultivate an ever-expanding heart o …

Pro Photographers teaching the art and science of our craft. We invite you to come and join us and expand your abilities. Events will feature hands on posing and shooting under the instruction of our mentors and other hired talent. Sessions will include everything from the basic head and shoulder portraits to bridal and boudoir photography. Meetups will be held both in studio and on locations inf the Del Val area. Don't forget about post processing. You'll learn how to use LightRoom and Photosho …

A meetup where: We can read all of those math non text-books we've had on our shelves we've been meaning to read but haven't had time. We can go on math field trips. We can attend lectures. We can make new math friends.

Critical Thinking - the ability to sort out good information from bad information, myths, scams and magical thinking. We have 8 lectures per year featuring topics on science, paranormal, healthcare and more.

Welcome to South Jersey Drinking Skeptically. The concept and purpose of this group is pretty basic. Drinking Skeptically is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. Drinking Skeptically provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas, meet new people and make new friends, (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But …

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

DataPhilly is a group for anyone interested in gaining insights from data. Topics include predictive analytics, applied machine learning, big data, data warehousing and data science.

The greater Philadelphia area has so many wonderful scientific institutions, be it research groups, medicine innovators, or educational museums. This is a new group to gather like-minded people in order to take advantage of those institutions. Members of the Philadelphia Science society will meet new people, learn about scientific advancements, discuss how they affect our world, better appreciate Mother Nature, and have fun!

Elkins Park CHADD is now offering a new support group for adults with ADHD. We will be meeting monthly to discuss and share our concerns and strategies for living and thriving as an adult with ADHD. Many adults have come to be diagnosed late in life, and have found strength and community by sharing their experiences with others. CHADD has been offering education and support for individuals with ADHD for 25 years, presenting the latest in science based information. Elkins Park CHADD has been serv …

Adding an awesome social/local/in-person study group experience to the excellent edX online learning program for the Philly metro area. (Also open to other MOOCs beyond EdX as well!)

Fashion|Tech|PHL is an innovative group of Philadelphians who are inspired by the intersection of fashion and technology and the relationship between technology, fashion, science, and design. This group seeks opportunities for education, networking, support, and entrepreneurship in the local and global fashion and technology industries. Topics include: Wearable Technology and Computing Augmented Reality for Fashion Products and Designers Use of Interactive and Social Media by Fashion Brands New …

Welcome to Camden County Humanists. We are a group based in the Camden County area that is dedicated to spreading the word about Humanism and bringing people together who share an interest in the Humanist way of life. Humanism is a group of philosophies and ethical perspectives which emphasize the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers individual thought and evidence, over established doctrine or faith. In philosophy and social science, humanism re …

We make art together! We make adventures together! We make artistic adventures happen together!! As a member of this group, you will attend meetups where you create interactive art in a new and adventurous way unlike anything you have done before! ** you will create interactive singing & dancing installations on Fairmount Park's Schuylkill River Trail** **you will dance & make choreography that premieres during site-specific dance performances in Philadelphia** **you will help organize and produ …