We are a local book, writing, movie, gaming, and fan club for all lovers of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. We hold a regular monthly book club meeting on the fourth Thursday at the Poughkeepsie Barnes & Noble from 7-9pm. Every month, we read and discuss a different work of science fiction, fantasy, horror, or a graphic novel (selected by the group during the preceding months). For those of you interested in writing in the speculative fiction genres, we hold a monthly writers' g …

We see a world where everyone lives in love, freedom, peace, harmony and prosperity. We honor individuals of all beliefs, faiths, and cultures. We recognize the wholeness of each person and nurture the spiritual growth and transformation of ourselves and the universe. Our purpose is to Love, Inspire, Support and Serve each other, and our community. We strive to keep positive thoughts and ideas in our consciousness every Sunday morning and we meet often throughout the month. We have a different l …

WELCOME! A casual, social group with an orientation toward; Art, History, Science, Culture, and Outdoor Activities. The activities of the group will always try to include an aerobic component, of varying levels, of at least 1 hour. This group is meant to get you out, stretch your legs, meet new people, and see new things! Hopefully we will all meet new friends! While the Group name references Albany, everyone is welcome (and encouraged) to join!

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 …

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.

We are an educational organization committed to providing an environment which fosters enlightenment and spiritual growth. The group is committed to providing the opportunity to understand and utilize the higher aspects of our consciousness. This includes the development of mediumistic, psychic and healing abilities. All of these natural abilities reside in the higher aspects of our consciousness. As part of our developmental structure, we teach a fundamental philosophy which is intended to pro …

"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 …

Science of Spirituality presents: * Jyoti Meditation * Welcome to our free ongoing spiritual program with readings, videos, and simple meditation to find the source of all love, joy & peace within each and every one of us. Jyoti Meditation on the inner Light and Sound of God is practiced world wide by people of all ages, nationalities and religions, regardless of physical capabilities or position in life. Come and reduce stress, improve concentration and awaken to our true spiritual nature. FREE …

This is a group for anyone interested in holistic living, metaphysics, spirituality, Spiritualism, and a variety of related areas.

The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association is a gathering point for people interested in Astronomy and Science in the Mid-Hudson Valley. We organize a monthly lecture series, as well as monthly observing sessions at dark sky sites in the Hudson Valley. To become a supporting member of the MHAA, just fill out the membership application. Our members are available to make presentations or arrange for public observations of the night sky or the sun and to help beginners learn how to get started in astr …

Hello and Welcome to our little group ! We are all about getting together to attend conventions, movies and to do gaming. Sometimes it is hard to find new people to game with or to go to movies/conventions , that is what we are here for ! :-) We welcome suggestions for events , movies, etc either on the Discussion boards , or directly on the Meetup page. While the Meetup link to FB is broken, we have an active presence there as a Page and regular FB group. Check us there for upcoming events and …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

"Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of Humanity" (American Humanist Association) The Upper Valley Humanist Association's mission is to provide a fellowship group for the non-religious based upon science, reason, empathy and compassion for our community and our natural environment. We can live moral, meaningful lives, i …

Planning is underway for a Science of Mind church in Northampton! "HeartWorks" Center for Spiritual Living To receive updates, please visit the website "Sign up for Info!" at heartworks.org

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 is a group inspired by stories of Daddy and me told for generations as the years have gone by. Everyone is welcome Fathers and Sons, Mothers and Daughters, Grandparents, Single parents, Step parents, and of course children of all ages from 1 to 92. The focus will be to play and do hands on Old Tech analog things that used to be so common. Things like: Making Vinegar and Baking Soda Volcanoes Launching Rockets Flying Planes Taking things apart (Will they go back together?) Playing K …

We started out as Dr. Who Club, and watch that at most of our Meetups, but a lot of us are fans of other series like Torchwood, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Misfits, Red Dwarf and other BBC Series. We have had a few Downton Abbey Meetups already. What is Dr. Who? As you may know, Doctor Who and his companions travel through space and time in the Tardis, having many great adventures. It's listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running science fiction series. The classic series r …

Specifically, I wanted to meet readers and gamers who were a bit more local to me. In general, I wanted to create a casual venue for fun, interesting, and knowledgeable people to interact. Book club and gaming meetups will be held at GET REAL BOOKS, 4627 Rte 209 Accord, most of the time. We may also meet at local special events and movie theaters. I am a science and SF fan, and would like to meet like minded people. But, not exclusively... Members should suggest book clubs in any genre, ... as w …

Come join the The Greater Albany Meditation Project, which is a community of meditators who meet online and offline to focus their meditation intentional efforts for helping to  eliminate suffering in the Greater Albany, NY area. To date, 20 intentional studies have been performed elsewhere demonstrating when large groups of people focus peaceful intentions there is a positive effect on the whole.  People experience profound changes in their personal lives, as they learn how to skillfully uplift …

Join us and other writers and experience the adventures of writing. All types of work is welcome, whether fiction, screenwriting, screenplays, essays, poetry or memoirs.  We plan to do a writing exercise or two to start off each meeting, and then move on to exploring and critiquing projects you may be working on on your own. If you're new to critiquing, this is a great way to experience, learn and practice the fundamentals of constructive criticism.  If you are having difficulty getting started …

This group is designed to foster careers throughout the NY Tech Valley and to work with local residents and individuals looking to relocate to NY. Our goals are simple: 1. Make connections in the NY Tech Valley 2. Career introductions and employment support 3. Mentoring new College and University graduates 4. Supporting individuals looking to start a new career with a NY Tech Valley Employer 5. Social and business connections for new arrivals to the NY Tech Valley

We meet to watch and discuss our favorite sci-fi TV programs, film, and go to conventions and other events.

Looking for people interested in programming, engineering, fabrication, makerism, science fiction, posthumanism, philosophy of technology, prognostication, etc., etc. in the Southern Berkshires area (Great Barrington, Lenox, Lee, Pittsfield, etc.) Ideally it would be nice to find people interested in organizing and financing a hackerspace in or near Great Barrington. I have my eye on a great location! If we had a hackerspace then we could look into pooling our money to purchase a Replicator 2! B …

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 …

Hard to believe there is no scifi/dork meet up within 50 miles of the UpperValley NH/VT. I'm starting this group until someone tells me I'm wrong and where to go to meet all the Doctor Who, Asimov, Whedon, DUNE, Eureka, SciFi Etc. folks.

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.

Ulster County Table-Top Warriors is a role-playing group for gamers interested in science fiction and fantasy RPGs. The group is for anyone at any experience level and welcomes individuals who have never played before.

Looking for Nerds to talk to ? Do you know the difference between a mummy and a zombie? Do you know the 5th noble gas? Do eigenvalues get you excited? Do you run Linux? Do you have an opinion on who would win a Superman vs. Iron Man? Would Kirk kick Picard's ***? Are you as excited as we are about the new Star Trek movie? Join the dark side and meet us. Who says nerds can't be social.