This is a group for those with a passion to volunteer and make a positive difference in our local communities and the world. Let's get together to discuss volunteering opportunities and ideas, and what fundraising events we can organize ourselves for different charities. Philanthropists,Non-Profit Organizations,Business Owners and Leaders are all encouraged to join this group too! Come donate your time,resources,and/or talents to make a difference!! Our goal is to post existing charity and fundr …

This group will connect people from different religious and spiritual traditions through meaningful volunteer service and interfaith activities. Many of the world's belief systems incorporate the idea of giving back, from the Catholic idea of "good work" to Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, concept of the "beloved community" to the Unitarian Universalist principle of "respect for the interdependent web of all existence." By connecting with our local community, this group will grow in its spiri …

This Meetup Group is for people who want to participate in sewing and organizing sewing events for charity. I am the MA and RI ambassador for Dress a Girl Around the World and would love to work with like-minded volunteers ... You do NOT have to be a sewing enthusiast to participate.  We can use volunteers of many skill sets! :) Perhaps you can schmooze supply donations? Maybe you are wonderful at public speaking to small groups? Do you like to run small events (I can't do it alone smile). …

Have fun. Meet other cool young people. Do something good. LIVE UNITED! Want to meet other local young professionals in your area? Want to do a bit of networking while having fun? Want to find volunteer opportunities that help make your community a better place? Then we want you! The Young Professionals for United Way is a group of individuals who are between 21 and 40 years old and are interested in networking and volunteer opportunities. Members should live and/or work in Bristol, Burlington, …

With more than 30 members, the South Windsor Jaycees are able to complete over 60 projects annually with almost 25 of those benefiting the local community in some way. Food drives, holiday contributions and more benefit thousands of people and animals each year while raising significant dollars for various charities locally and nationally. The South Windsor Jaycees also regularly plan social activities for all to enjoy. Bowling nights, whale watches, International dinners, family picnics and mor …

Looking to start your own charity or non-profit organization? Volunteer or work for a non-profit and looking to meet new people in the field? The Pioneer Valley Non-Profit Network brings together volunteers, board members, and non-profit professionals in an open and supportive atmosphere to share about their work, experiences, and challenges in the Valley. Join us to meet new and friendly people supporting each other to enhance the quality of life in the Pioneer Valley. Please note that attendan …

www.SouthingtonJaycees.com The Southington Junior Chamber (aka Southington "So-Town" Jaycees) are the premier leadership development group for those aged 21-40. Providing leadership training and personal development, the So-Town Jaycees put themselves to work to improve their communities. The Jaycees are the organization of choice for young people! We are a constructive action organization of men and women, ages 21-40. Members develop personally and professionally as leaders in their communitie …

Welcome! The Foxboro Jaycees are a dynamic, enthusiastic volunteer organization for young people dedicated to enhancing quality of life through community development projects and social events for chapter members. We make our community better and have a lot of fun along the way! Anyone over 18 is welcome to stop by and visit us at our monthly membership meetings, on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at the South Foxboro Community Center or any of our events to learn more about the F …

It is time for communities across our great nation to become independent and self sufficient. Victory Gardens were popular during the depression and they were responsible for 40% of the nation's food supply. My hope is to start a thriving community garden right here in Blackstone with the purpose of: uniting to work together toward the positive goal of educating people about gardening and canning, encouraging people to provide for themselves and most importantly to feed people in need. In these …

The purpose of this group is to build community for LGBTQ women in the greater Pioneer Valley area. The hope is that this group becomes a way to to create a fun, supportive community for gay/queer women in the area, especially for women who have recently moved here, women who have recently come out and women who simply want to grow their social circles. We are an inclusive group for women of all ages and backgrounds who identify as gay or queer in any way. As organizer, it is my plan to personal …

Rhode Island Rare Disease Foundation is a non-disease specific, not-for-profit organization. Did you know that there are 7,000 rare diseases affecting 30 million Americans? That means 1 in 10 Americans has a rare disease. We are dedicated to building a strong community of people living with and/or care for someone with rare diseases. Come out in our community events to raise awareness while having fun. Check out our website at http://www.rirdf.org/

Weekly meeting of the Groton Rotary club. We meet every Tuesday at noon for lunch at the Mystic Marriott, Octagon Restaurant. Meetings include lunch, information on local, national and international Rotary activities and a guest speaker. If you are interested in becoming a member or in just seeing what we are all about, please join us.

Welcome to the Rhode Island Hiking Club The Rhode Island Hiking Club " Walks & Rambles "offer's a variety of hikes from the beginner to the more experienced .We tend to engage in rather challenging hikes often through rough terrain. The purpose of this meetup is to get physically capable people together who want to get out and enjoy the beauty of some of RI's nicest places on foot. This Meetup is for people who enjoy a hike that leaves them satisfied in both the physical level of exertion, the e …

Welcome new friends! Are you looking to expand your social circle by going out to dinner, meeting for cocktails, or seeing a movie? Well, we're in search of other down-to-earth, sincere, classy women, with a positive outlook, who love to laugh, share stories, and have a good time. Please join us to meet other local women for fun and friendship. All women welcome. All backgrounds. Married or single. With or without children. Working professional or stay-at-home-mom. MA native or new to town. (Sor …

The MOMS Club® of Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham is a chapter of a not-for-profit organization geared to the unique needs of mothers who are at home with their children during the day. We offer opportunities to meet other moms like you in Norfolk, Plainville, and Wrentham, Massachusetts via our organized playgroups and activities. We also offer a monthly Moms' Night Out and various volunteer and charitable opportunities to those who are interested. Our activities, play dates and meetings are h …

Welcome to the Narragansett Chapter Meetup site, sponsored by the Narragansett Chapter of the AMC. The Appalachian Mountain Club, founded in 1876, is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. The Narragansett Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club is the local Rhode Island affiliate. Our Chapter was formed in 1921 and has about 2,500 members. Our AMC Chapter offers outdoor activities which range from easy to technically challenging. Our Meetup groups will offer some of the eas …

Get out! Be social! Try new things! This group is for people who want to try new things and to make new friends doing fun activities. I will be trying to schedule meetups as often as possible, but look to our members for additional ideas.  Please note, this is not a "singles" group.  It is appreciated if you would not treat it as such. Some of the meetups we have: rock climbing, hiking, mtn biking, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, off leash fun with our dogs, snowmobiling, whitewater rafting, …

This group is interested in a wide variety of events, many scheduled at the last minute, across Southern New England. Although headquartered in Rhode Island, we may schedule events throughout Southern New England. The types of events we schedule follow no particular theme. Rather, we will do whatever catches our fancy at the moment. Some events will be scheduled well in advance, while others will be posted spur of the moment. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you subscribe to our mailing lis …

Worcester Vegan M eetup & Eatup is a way to connect with other vegans (and aspiring vegans) in central MA. You can join up to check out local veg restaurants, show off  your culinary skills at a vegan potluck, or participate in pro-veg leafleting and activism with other like-minded folks. Thinking of going veg but not there yet? Come get some advice, tasty grub & moral support! Make new friends & share vegan recipes! We have joined forces with VegWorcester, a not-for-profit, community organizati …

East Windsor Dog Park has a fun crew of volunteers that keep the park thriving! We're proud of our lush, grassy dog park and we'd love to grow our group of fur friends too. This group will focus on doggie play times, socializing events for both dog and owners alike. Share your preferred playtimes at the park so our community of friends can join in. This weekend we'll be kicking off the group with our annual Doggie Dip- All Day Swim.

Do you and your gf/partner/wife enjoy varied activities, such as dining out, festivals, day trips, dancing, playing pool, volunteering, hiking, or attending cultural events, to name a few? Would you enjoy doing these things with other committed lesbian couples, but find many lesbian/gay social groups are attended more by single lesbians than committed couples? Then this group may be for you!! This group is intended to be a social group for lesbian couples looking to become friends with other …

This group is users of the Creative and eLearning Suites. Our goals are to: Networks with other users of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver and Captivate Learn new techniques and tips and tricks by hosting local and regional expert speakers Grow our new network to connect with other groups regionally and nationally. We welcome both experienced and new users of the Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks) and Adobe Captivate. Volunteers Welco …

The Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA is a non-profit charitable organization that offers weekly classes in Connecticut taught by accredited volunteers as part of the Taoist Tai Chi Society®  - US’s goal to promote health through the practice of Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan).  It takes about 3 to 4 months to learn the sequence of 108 moves.  Learning the sequence of moves is the beginning of a life time journey to explore the depths of the Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts for health. Practice has been …

Welcome to an easier, more relaxing, fun way to get and stay in shape while socializing with other professionals! Based on member request and participation, The Providence Sports and Social Club will schedule Co-ed recreational sports events, premier social events, and local social networking! Indoor and Outdoor Events: Basketball,Wallyball,Volleyball,Racquetball,Golfing,Skiing/Snowboarding,Flag Football,Ultimate Frisbee,Tennis,Biking,Hiking,Kickball, Dodgeball,Ice Skating,Paintball,Ziplining,Wh …

Are you new to Hartford or surrounding area? Are you looking to make some new friends? Are you interested in having an impact on your community? Would you like to grow personally and professionally? Would you like to network with Hartford's Rising Stars? Then the Urban League of Greater Hartford Young Professionals is the group for you! Look up "ULGHYP" on Facebook & Twitter to learn more about us! What is the Urban League of Greater Hartford Young Professionals? The Urban League of Greater Hart …

The 912 Project is a volunteer based non-partisan movement focused on building and uniting our communities back to the place we were on 9/12/01. The day after America was attacked we were not obsessed with political parties, the color of your skin or what religion you practiced. We were united as Americans. Our Mission is to inspire individuals and groups to connect with their communities through education, service and dedication to the 9 Principles and 12 Values.

Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to a Photography Meetup to talk about the latest gear, swap tips and techniques, share your images and stories -- and have fun doing it! Professionals and Amateurs all welcome. It's a friendly environment to help educate anyone interested in learning more about photography. Professionals are asked to volunteer their knowledge and time to help further the enjoyment and passion for photography to all those interested. Each meeting will revolve around one came …

Are you the first in your family to attend or complete college? Do you know that the longer you stay in college the more of a statistical anomaly you are? In fact according to NPR: "only 15 percent of first-generation college students complete their degrees within 6 years". Lubrano, in his book, 'Limbo: Blue-Collar Roots/ White Collar Dreams' coined the term 'straddlers' to describe the unique challenges, blind spots, anxieties, and pressures faced by people who are the first in their family to …