Buddhism is a life long education to learn how to realize our human potential by transforming suffering into peace, joy and liberation. Looking for a community? Come and Join at the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies 343 Washington Terrace Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut Most Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Buddhist Faith Fellowship (BFF) is a visionary and deeply spiritual lay Buddhist community in Central Connecticut, established in the spring of 2001. We are …

We use simple, easy-to-use breathing techniques and meditation to relieve stress and improve personal well-being. The processes help one to "sink into that core of silence" that is in everyone of us. This silent center that we all are is joy, peace and love. Regular practice helps to expand that centeredness and make it a part of everyday life.

Join us and laugh about the joys and craziness of parenting!  This group is for parents in and around Amherst to meet for fun, friendship and support. Any parent interested in exchanging stories, information, advice, and meeting others who want to do the same in a non judgmental and respectful space is welcome. While we are open to expanding, currently our main focus is parents of younger children (0-7). Our events are mainly play dates for younger children and occasional Parent Nights Out/In.

Dear Friends, WELCOME TO ANANDA! JOY is within you... You may know us by the name of ANANDA  Self-Realization Yoga and Meditation Center. We'd like to introduce ourselves to you with our new name " ANANDA CENTER". Ram and Dikshini Smith, our dear friends and the former leaders of our group have relocated to Los Angeles.  They've  barely been  gone a week, and we miss them already. Are you seeking inner peace? Or wanting to find deeper purpose and meaning in life?  Have you had questions about Go …

Do you have files of images or piles of magazines you have collected and you don't know what to do with? Or maybe you are just attracted to images, interested in personal development, and involved in making life changes. If you say "Yes!" to any of these, you will enjoy and benefit from a SoulCollage® Workshop experience. It is not necessary to have artistic experience. With SoulCollage®, everyone is an artist and can have fun being creative! Originated by Seena Frost, SoulCollage® is a process …

The Shoreline Sailing Club is a singles club for those over 35 years of age. We have both sailors and power boaters. Please join me at the Westbrook Elks, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook, the first and third Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. This club has 300 members and usually about 80-130 people attend our meetings twice a month. Please note that when you join SSC meetup.com, you are not automatically a member of SSC.  SSC has annual dues of $80.00.  If you would like to join us as a guest for …

We started this study group to meet the needs of people whose interest is deepening their spiritual awareness and personal enrichment. There is a growing community of people looking for uplifting and empowering spiritual teachings outside the confines of a "traditional church". Our intention is to provide a space open to all, free of judgment, where people can gain a better understanding of their own spiritual nature and use the power that is within them to enhance any area of their life. Scienc …

These are interesting times to be alive with and we have the opportunity today, right now, to change what occurs by the choices we are making and the questions we are asking. What is your target? My name is Susan Lazar Hart, Relationship Counselor, Personal Coach and Licensed Access Facilitator, and as I continue to teach classes, travel the globe and work with clients to create more ease and joy in their lives, I ask this question: What else is possible? My target is to spread consciousness to …

Children laugh often and easily. But as we grow up, we tend to laugh less and feel more stressed. If you want to feel like a kid again, try our Laughter Club. You’ll experience deeper joy and relaxation. You’ll meet other people who want more fun and laughter in their lives.  And you will feel blissful and excited to be alive! We practice Laughter Yoga, which involves intentional laughter, simple games, and deep breathing. Don't worry -- no special flexibility required. Laughter Yoga is a very s …

This group is a forum to share knowledge and discover the joys and benefits of eating whole, nutrient-dense foods made the way nature intended. Learn about the Nourishing Traditions and Weston A. Price methods of nourishing the mind and body through real, whole, traditional foods and an omnivorous diet. What are traditional foods? Traditional foods include organic fruits and vegetables, high quality fats (butter, ghee, coconut oil, etc) grass-fed and pastured meats, free-range eggs, organic dai …

If you have talent, play an acoustic instrument and want to play out with others, come join a very special and supportive group of other musicians in a special new venture! It’s too fun! And you might learn one or two things from the many talented others in the group, including new techniques, new musical ideas and great new songs. The Northwest Connecticut Acoustic Music Society, begun by a core group of experienced musicians and friends, is an assembly of fun and talented musicians who enjoy …

The MOMS Club® of Smithfield is a support group for stay-at-home mothers. Our goals include providing a forum on topics relevant to members, providing engaging activities, and performing service projects that benefit mothers, children and our community. Parenting is a rewarding but also difficult career; the MOMS Club® offers support and understanding through the joys and trials of motherhood. Internationally, we have thousands of chapters worldwide and over 70,000 members! To learn more …

We started this group in order to provide photography instruction and workshops related to both SOOC (straight out of the camera) images and images post processed using Photoshop and plugins. We are very active in the photographic community and enjoy helping others find the joy and satisfaction in taking and making beautiful photographs!

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 …

I am starting this meetup group for those of us who want to do or attend social events in the community or design our own within the group. Often, older gays would enjoy an adventure, activity, movie etc. but do not have a companion or friend to share them with. My proposal is to facilitate a way for us to meet others who enjoy similar interests or to try new ones or just to meet and expand our social lives. I can envision many ways this may happen and all who join can promote their own and …

The Sunday Love Feast takes place weekly. It's an afternoon of bhakti yoga (the yoga of love and devotion). The program includes Tulasi Puja, Guru Puja, and a Bhagavad-gita class, followed by a questions and answers session. Next is kirtan (singing God's names in call-and-response fashion) with dancing, and finally a sumptuous multi-course vegetarian feast. Anyone interested in kirtan, bhakti yoga, spirituality, the Bhagavad-gita or vegetarianism is encouraged to join us for all or part of the p …

We are group for surfing enthusiasts ranging from beginners to pros in and around Hartford, CT. We make weekend trips to CapeCod where we camp and surf.... People of all ages, genders are welcome... Come..experience the joy of surfing with fellow surfers...

The Connecticut Yankee Chorale is a community choir located in Torrington CT. We are a non-audition group that is always looking for new members. We have members from all over Western Connecticut. The Chorale puts on two concerts a year, in December and May. This will be out 28th year. If you like to sing and have fun, we hope you will join us! Amelia Nagoski- Director/Conductor Amelia has been director of the Connecticut Yankee Chorale since 2006. She received her BM in music education with a …

Eden Energy Medicine Study Group Are you living a life of…eh? Wouldn’t you rather be living a life of…. OH YEAH!! Allow me to show you just how easy it can be to transform your life into one of passion, joy and great vitality! You owe it to yourself ~ don’t just exist ~THRIVE! This Eden Energy Medicine study group is for anyone interested in reclaiming your joy of living and learning self-empowerment tools that are easy, very effective and can change your life. I am a certified Eden Energy Medic …

"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” (NIV) Whether you are a new or seasoned Christian, or someone who is searching for a deeper meaning and purpose, If you want to know how to experience more joy, happiness and peace, this group is for you! Develop deep Christ-centered relationships and share your life experiences with other women as you join together in fellowship. This group is for women of all ages and life stages! We will enjoy Bible studies and discussio …

I am offering you a rare opportunity to receive very specific techniques and guidance to use the Law of Attraction in order to Be, Do, or Have anything you want. I have taught over 1000 people some of these secrets over a 7 year period. “Our chief mentor is Kevin Trudeau, megamillionaire, renegade secret society member, and recognized master of the Law of Attraction. You will learn how to manifest everything you want to be, do, and have in record time in our mastermind group. Fasten your seatbel …

I am offering you a rare opportunity to receive very specific techniques and guidance to use the Law of Attraction in order to Be, Do, or Have anything you want. I have taught over 1000 people some of these secrets over a 7 year period. “Our chief mentor is Kevin Trudeau, megamillionaire, renegade secret society member, and recognized master of the Law of Attraction. You will learn how to manifest everything you want to be, do, and have in record time in our mastermind group. Fasten your seatbel …

This meetup is for anyone interested in and curious about spirituality, learning sacred Tantra and Tantra Yoga.   Here we will learn about sacred sensuality, spiritual expansion, enhancing romance and deeper intimacy,  re-igniting passion and more in a safe and welcoming environment. Mission Our mission is to explore and teach the unconditional love and sacred connection of all through the vehicle of relationship and Tantra, as we develop and expand our spiritual consciousness and body/mind/spir …

This 6-week course and small mastermind group offers you a rare opportunity to learn very specific techniques in how to effectively use the Law of Attraction to get manifest results and the life of your dreams. You will experience the wonder and the power what a small group of people can manifest when parallel intentions and dreams are held. Many of us experience frustrating incongruences between the life we are living and the life we WANT to live. This Meetup will present you with KNOWLEDGE, S …

"There are so many queer people around, but not much real queer community!" I've heard this too many times since moving to the Pioneer Valley so I thought we should change that. This is a group where queer and trans* people can make friends have fun together. Allies are also welcome to many events ("allies welcome," or "please, no allies" will be clear in the description of that particular event). We aim to create a safe place to bring up our questions, our fears, our pain and our joy; all of wh …

This 6-week series and small mastermind group offers you a rare opportunity to learn very specific techniques to effectively use the Law of Attraction to manifest results and the life of your dreams.  You will experience the wonder and the power what a small group of people can manifest when parallel intentions and dreams are held. Many of us experience frustrating incongruences between the life we are living and the life we WANT to live. This Meetup will present you with KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, INS …

The focus of this group: To enhance our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health through a regular practice of communing in nature, moving our bodies, quieting our minds, and/or finding ourselves in fits of laughter and spirited connection with other women and friends.  To cultivate feelings of inner peace, well being and joy by pursuing activities that nourish, inspire, educate, and motivate us, with the fundamental goal of feeling GOOD -- in the moment, and beyond -- and to bring some …

The Weston A. Price Foundation challenges politically correct nutrition and the diet dictocrats, while promoting wise traditions in Food, Farming and the Healing Arts. This is a group for those interested in the nutritional benefits of eating organic whole food. Share knowledge and discover the joys of preparing traditional, nutrient-dense meals your family will love. While meeting up with others in our area who share your passion for real whole foods!