Are you looking to read quality fiction and non-fiction, maybe some classics or newly released book? Then join us for a lively exchange of ideas, thoughts, and feeling at a monthly meeting in Peabody. The meeting always take place the first Tuesday of every month from 7-9 PM at a hosted location. The first half hour will be for introductions and socializing. Please feel free to bring a refreshment or appetizer to share with the other members. The final half hour will be for discussing or voting …

Go to interesting arts and cultural events with other singles over 50. We're interested in music (classical, folk, you name it), theater, comedy, museums, art, dining out - join us to have fun and to take advantage of all that Boston has to offer and make some new friends...and maybe more!

… Rather, it is a club for philosophically minded folks who enjoy discussing and contemplating the important issues, from the perennial issues of classics in philosophy and literature to the most contemporary of interests and concerns. Whether you are single or non single, into social networking or just being social, dating or not dating, Social Philosophizers is intended for people who believe that the life of the mind is a major ingredient in the joy of life. The dating and singles site--Social …

… And many of those books that NYRB Classics rescues from oblivion are remarkably good. But current releases should also be part of the mix. The way we would pick books to read would be this. Whoever is going to be the host at the next month’s session will bring 3-4 books that he is suggesting for us to read. Then the whole group picks one of them. That way, if the book is a big flop, there’s no one but ourselves to blame. Sort of like Murder on the Orient Express. We’d take turns hosting. …

We enjoy reading and discussing Indian books... classics as well as newer books.  Emphasis on fiction, but we do read some nonfiction.  We meet for lunch at an Indian restaurant, thereby combining good conversation about interesting books with a good (and relatively inexpensive) meal. Bring your suggestions for additional books!

Dance Freedom and Dance Friday are on-going participatory dances held every Wednesday and Friday. People dance creatively, alone, with a partner or with many others. DJ music guides the dance, weaving together current, world, classic, and spiritual sounds. Both dances are safe places to share your energy and make new friends. No shoes, alcohol, or smoking are allowed. Respect for others is essential. Dance Freedom is held every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m at the First Congregational Chu …

  What's Ahead... Beginning this January 2012, my meetup is gonna go through some major changes we will continue our series with a selection of films from renouned distributors like: The Criterion Collection and Janus Films but that is only the start.  From now on, we will explore lost classics, experimental cinema, underground oddities, feature films that have been long forgotten, until now. Hey, I'm always interested and fascinated about your suggestions on future screenings, e-mail me with yo …

Always wanted to learn to play the piano, but haven't had the time or support? I will provide a small group setting and teach groups of three in 6 week sessions! I am an experienced pianist and educator and have a fun, innovative and improvisational style. Come join us!

A community for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and the humanities.

Meet other local people interested in playing the classic games of hearts and/or spades.

A group for devoted to the development of its members writing, and the appreciation of local literary culture. New members are welcome to attend the free weekly workshop -- just bring copies of whatever you've been working on recently, and be prepared for critical, constructive feedback. This  Meetup group is affiliated with the Boston Poetry Union, http://bostonpoetry.com, and The Pen & Anvil Press, http://penandanvil.com.

Hello and Welcome to the Red Line Book Club! (Formerly the Davis Square Book Club).  "A book is like a garden carried in the pocket." This is a club where friendly interesting people meet to discuss the books we have all read together. If there is a general theme to the books we read, it's that we read "great" books: enduring classics and new books with lots of potential. You have the entire rest of the world with whom you can discuss Stieg Larsson; here we try to dig at least a little deeper. F …

Guitarists, pianists, cellists, vocalists, woodwind players, sax, hand drums... in short, we don't use electricity. We're professionals and closet musicians. Some of us are self trained and some  are classically trained. We gave up the idea of becoming musicians in lieu of another field but never let go of our common passion. This is a welcoming group for musicians who want to respectfully & creatively share with and learn from other musicians.  To be heard by others. To be moved by the spirit o …

This group was created from a small group of MetroWest Motorcycle Riders, but has grown to include the Greater Boston area, with rides departing from both areas. Whether you have a street bike, tourer, classic, dual sport, Harley, etc., are beginner or an expert rider, it does not matter! We welcome you to join our MeetUp group. Our main focus is to have fun riding, building camaraderie, and riding safely as a group. You will never be left behind and you will never have to stress to keep up. So …

We are looking for others who are interested in the integration of meditation practice with study and relationship. The study portion will be drawn from contemplative classical and science perspectives, East and West,(i.e somewhat based on the work the Mind and Life Institute developed by the Dalai Lama) along with various other teaching perspectives some of which are listed below - others to arise collectively. We hope to grow this sangha as a shared value meeting of minds in Dharma, to empower …

Bridge was the original way to network and socialize with friends... and it's making a comeback. Have you ever wanted to learn and play Bridge?  Getting tired of poker and want another challenge?  Want to know why business executives play Bridge to keep an advantage in their careers? You've come to the right place! Beantown Bridge is a causal Bridge meetup in the Greater Boston area.  Our mission is to bring back this classic game to a new generation of game players.  Our focus is not on compet …