This group is ideal for adults of all levels of understanding/listening or speaking French. We'll meet, approximately, 4 times per month and may engage in conversation on a variety of topics. Also, at times, we'll get together to view French films, and/or attend cultural events. This group is ideal for travelers, or residents of France, past or present - business or pleasure. It's also for anyone wishing to learn about the language, or over time, begin to speak and become more adept at this be …

Calling all creatives in Western Connecticut! This is a group for anyone who loves visual, performing, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, poetry, history, culture, etc. All skills and areas of interests are welcome. We select an eclectic mix of arts and cultural events happening in Northern Fairfield County to Meetup! We try to mix it up to peak everyone's interest. Come out and meet other creatives to network, build partnerships, collaborations, create. Come on get inspired! Coordinated by t …

This is a group for people wanting to speak Japanese!! Native and non-native speakers are welcome, and all levels of non-native speakers are welcome as long as only Japanese is spoken at meetings. If anyone does not know how to say something, you may write it down in English and together we will figure out how to say it in Japanese. 'Japanese only' is the method that works! We will have regular meetings and will celebrate Japanese holidays as possible. A $2 participation fee is requested of part …

Let's get together to cook Japanese food. It is not difficult for you. All we have to do is knowing how to use some Japanese ingredients. It is simple and fun!! We can get the ingredients easily at Asian grocery store. Needless to say, Japanese food is healthy because of not using an oil. I will introduce how to make sushi, yakitori, okonomiyaki, oden, udon, japanese curry, miso-soup with pork, and so on. I don't like spending a lot of time for cooking, so my cooking is simple and I can give som …

Welcome! This group is open to all fluency levels of native and non-native Portuguese speakers. We will meet once a month to practice and learn Portuguese through conversation. Cost is $2 payable at the Meetup, which helps cover the costs of communicating through the Meetup.com website. Sejam bem vindos! Este grupo está aberto a todos aqueles fluentes na Lingua Portuguesa, não importa qual seja o seu nível, nativos e não-nativos. Vamos nos encontrar uma vez por mês para praticar e aprender o por …

Вижу много русских групп для молодых. Я приглашаю собраться всех остальных, в своих 40х и выше...русских и русскоговорящих. Поговорить, пошутить, посмеяться по-русски, как мы это делали за кухонным столом и на вечеринках в России. Встретить новых друзей, приобрести знакомых по духу и по интересам. Если интересно, заезжайте на чашку чая в Fairfield, CT. Please RSVP or just e-mail me at natalyawr@yahoo.com

Interested in meeting with German Speakers in Connecticut? Do you want to speak your native tongue? Are you trying to regain fluency? Are you currently studying the language and need practice putting simple sentences together?   Members should have basic listening and speaking skills that enable them to hold a conversation. Our mix of native and non-native speakers is a great environment to put all levels at ease.  Check out our past meetups and photos to see how much fun we have. Please join us …

Calling all Travel lovers! Are you interested in travel, luxury travel without breaking the bank, travel abroad, travel locally, enjoying all that a new adventure brings and then some? Let's get together and talk about our destinations, with our old friends and new friends, getting together to plan and learn and get excited about each new trip. We started this group to find people who would like to explore the world together. New meetups being planned now. Let's get going!

Norwalk, Connecticut based Bredeson Outdoor Adventures (www.bredeson.com), under the direction of its founder Deborah Lewis, specializes in active cultural adventures in Connecticut, New England, the western U.S., Europe and beyond. Our tours include hiking and walking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing for all abilities. We pride ourselves in facilitating authentic and fun experiences with a large dose of creature comforts and great attention to detail. Our love of local history and culture, …

Are you a native Spanish speaker who wants to make new friends, and share your conversational skills with others? Are you looking to improve your ability to converse in Spanish, to have fun meeting new friends, practicing your Spanish in a casual environment? Then come and join us! No matter what level you are at. Get together with people like you who would like to use their Spanish skills, meet new and interesting people. Through casual conversation of diverse topics in a real social setting, a …

Join us for the 9th Turkish Cooking Classes and learn the secrets of the world famous Turkish Cuisine from experienced chefs. New sessions will begin on Jan 26th. The five cooking class sessions will be held every other Saturday from 11 am to 2pm. Each session is $10.  Please mail your checks to our address to confirm your seat.  All are welcome to join! Place: Turkish Cultural Center Connecticut Address: 727 Campbell Ave. West Haven CT 06516 To register: cookingclass@turkishculturalcenterct.com …

Meet other people interested in any of the Arts whether it be the visual arts, music, poetry, film, theater. Learn what is happening in your own community, take part and help to make it all the richer. Enrich and inspire your mind.

The Visionary Thinkers Meet-Up was created for all those who view learning as a life-long mission. It was formed with the vision of bringing diverse groups of people together to explore cutting edge ideas that advance our community and culture. By embracing new and creative approaches to living in the 21st century, this group serves as a forum for innovation and self-transformation. Visionary Thinkers in Connecticut is open to anyone who would like to discover, exchange, and develop new ideas t …

This is a a group for people who live and work on LI, temporarily or long-term, but who recognize we are in one of the greatest metropolitan areas in the world. It's for people who are creatures of the city, with all its diversity, possibilities, opportunities, and excitement. To be sure, we will make excursions into the city--and that includes Queens and Brooklyn as well as Manhattan...and let's not forget the Bronx and Staten Island as well. However, we will get together here on Long Island to …

Amo Mangiare - love to eat! Whether you are an accomplished chef or can't boil water, join us as we explore the world of seasonal, regional foods. If you have ever experienced the flavors, colors and community of a European market, you can relate to the quality of food that is hard to find in the US. Luckily, there is a trend to eat foods that are in season and closer to where we live. My goal in starting this group is to give people an opportunity to learn about the freshest foods available and …

WELCOME TO ALL SINGLE PARENTS and THEIR CHILDREN Our meetup was created to reach more single parents looking to connect with other single parents in Fairfield County, CT.  Our families have many children in all age groups. We strive to support single parents and their children in a two parent world through events to enhance personal growth, self-confidence, offering a supportive place for friendship and the exchange of parenting, divorce/separation/legal information between our members.  We al …

The Urban Professionals Network is a unique lifestyle brand and social club. We offer an exclusive and intimate environment to interact with progressive, goal focused Urban Professionals. Our members primarily reside in Connecticut with additional Meetup groups in Boston,MA & Rhode Island. The Urban Professionals Network is headquartered out of New Haven, Connecticut serving the major Metropolitan markets of New England; Boston, MA, Providence, RI , Fairfield County, Greater New Haven, and Great …

Gay men serve an evolutionary purpose on the planet. Our attributes and ways of being, for which we experience discrimination, are the very gifts we bring to the world and our most important contribution. We envision a time in which the role of the gay man is once again honored and respected in every culture on the globe. To achieve this vision, we commit to: 1) personal growth, both individually and within community, so each of us steps into our full power as a gay man; and 2) individual and co …

This New Haven/Fairfield group has fun with alternative approaches to finding quality singles. We hold speed dating events, mixers, group wing-man nights and other exciting activities. What also sets us apart is that we are geared toward, professional, educated, cultured singles looking for like-minded partners. We have great fun helping each other break the ice and getting you mingling comfortably. Other activities will likely include, dating workshops to help with online profiles, overcoming s …

I (Annie here, who started this circus) love teaching vinyasa, I love New Haven, and I love the innovative collaborative culture that's developing here. For me, yoga is about bringing life to your body with a physical practice and transforming your mind for greater contribution to your community. Let's meet, have coffee, hop on the mat, and shake up the city. And if you're into these kinds of things...I am a certified yoga instructor registered with the Yoga Alliance, currently pursuing my 500 h …

Mission Statement   The Arc Sacred Center is a non-profit spiritual community center created for the purpose of offering a gathering place for spiritual exploration and teaching, freedom of spiritual expression, and healing for the body, mind and soul.  The Center serves all beings of diverse backgrounds, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and cultural upbringing through supportive and rich experiential offerings and services in the healing arts and interfaith spirituali …

Gathering of the Minds, Inc. is a multi-dimensional forum organization and movement both online and offline incorporating individual people (doctors, scientists, politicians, spiritual figures, farmers, artists, activists, lawyers, professors, students, etc.) groups, businesses (both non-profit and for profit), communities, schools, and a full spectrum of media all in the effort to co-create global peace and sustainability. This strategy bridges many gaps (political, cultural, generational, fo …

The thing Artists and Activists have in common is a passion for their work. I hope to mesh these passions in this group. Art, political and social activism have long been happy bedfellows. Think of Picasso’s Guernica Night, Susan Crile’s Abu Graib series, and more locally to Connecticut, the Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, September 11 by Graydon Parrish housed at the New Britain Museum of American Art. As they say, a picture says a thousand words and what better way to convey these kinds of messag …

Gathering of the Vibes Music and Arts Festivals, Meetups, and sponsored events intend to keep the vibes going all the time with smaller sponsored shows and events! Come out and bring music, art, family and friends! http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com History of the Vibes Vibes Celebrates 15th Year Gathering of the Vibes is an annual music, arts and camping festival now in its 15th year. Vibes has grown into a four-day festival that has featured such world-class talent as Crosby, Stills a …

My intention is to build a network of passionate individuals that will work together toward building a wildlife sanctuary, permaculture garden and sculpture park in the New England area. This is a long-term idea looking to build itself from the ground up. Many different educations, talents, skills and values are needed to plan and launch such a project, so all are welcome to try this group out and become involved.  -Allie

Do you want to meet like-minded, positive and enterprising people to socialize with? Are you a professional fun-loving couple that works hard and plays hard? We are two "young at heart" professionals, with a teenager at home, who would like to meet and become friends with similar-minded couples. This group is for couples who work hard at living the good life and enjoying what they've accomplished with new supportive friends. This not a business networking group; our purpose is to create social …

Mandala is a Sanskrit word for circle/unity/wholeness. Cultures around the world have used mandalas since the beginning of time for meditation and healing. The creative process used in the making of mandalas is inherent in all human beings. In this six week workshop, using the form of the mandala and various art materials, you will learn how to: *access your creative process *create your own unique mandalas *use mandala-making as a meditative process *use the art process for relaxation and self- …

We are a local group that strives to support Homeschooling Families and create opportunities for real friendships to develop. We hope to function as a community and expect our members to participate and make an effort to be a presence in the group. We are NOT an entertainment calendar. Rather, our members ( along with the organizers) plan, sponsor, and chaperone our various homeschooling events. Our members have differing religious and cultural affiliations, and homeschool in a variety of styles …