Tired of going to the usual event at a bar and finding yourself with nothing to say--because there's nothing in particular to talk about at just a plain old bar?? Then come on a "Friendly Native New Yorker" Walking Tour! See the city, learn some fun local history, and meet some new people, all at the same time. Add a little urban adventure to your weekend by coming along with us. Native New Yorker Linda is a licensed New York City tour guide (star rated by the Department of Consumer Affairs), h …

This group is for anyone learning English who is interested in learning more about American history and culture, as well as the rich history of New York City! I started this group because I am an ESL teacher and I enjoy teaching students about this country's fascinating history and culture. All events will be completely FREE; English learners of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join our discussions (as well as native English speakers who would like to discuss these topics with English l …

The Spanish for Children Play and Learn has been specifically designed for professional parents and non-Spanish speaking families, who wish their children to be exposed to the language, culture, and traditions of the Spanish speaking world.  The group will also give you the opportunity to meet families where one of the parents is native Spanish speaking and want their children to be bilingual. In addition to our meetups, the group also offers an exclusive immersion language program where moms a …

Welcome to the Latin American & Spanish Book Club! More than a club, this is a space for people who find pleasure reading literature from Latin America and Spain. We will read non-fiction, fiction, articles, chronicles, essays, poetry, short stories and novels. The only requirement is that it is in Spanish. We have native and non-native Spanish speakers from all over the globe. Our goal is to provide interactive discussions in Spanish to native and non-native speakers to help them learn and beco …

The American Rhododendron Society is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage interest in and to disseminate information about the genus Rhododendron. Members' experience ranges from novice to expert. Society activities include public education, flower shows, seed exchanges, scientific studies, and communication through publications and local and national meetings. ARS chapters are located throughout the United States and Canada and in Denmark, Holland, Scotland, Sweden and Sikkim …

Hola y bienvenidos! We meet at a Montclair area cafe. We speak ONLY SPANISH! "El profesor/facilitador" will nurse us into flowing (Latin American) Spanish when necessary. Topics? Anything of interest to members: popular culture; Latin American studies; arts; literature; science; health; news; politics (carefully); etc. We chip in to pay a market rate gratuity to the "professor/facilitador;" we also cover a light meal or dessert for “el profesor/facilitador.” We accept 6 people maximum, i.e., onl …

This meetup is run by Gloria J. Weichand, a Spiritual Medium, Medical Intuitive, Spiritual Teacher, Lecturer and Usui Reiki Master. Her education is extensive spanning many years working with and under some of the finest teachers in both the U.S. and the U.K. Gloria also taught Religious Education for over twenty-five years in the diocese of Paterson, New Jersey.  She is a member of The Journey Within Spiritualist Church, located in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. In 1998 Gloria founded Gloria’s Pla …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

Welcome All Spiritual Seekers Of Truth & Light! Our Healing Workshops, Full & New Moon Circles, Shamanic Drumming Circles, & Spiritual Travel Retreats have finally found its home in historical Brooklyn, NY. We offer a Smorgosbord of different healing modalities, tools and techniques to assist you and your family and friends to simply feel better. We hold the space and will be the witness for you to heal yourself in a safe and supportive environment. We are here to facilitate your own healing pro …

Jing, Essence, Kundalini, Original Energy. It is the most refined, powerful, and transformative energy in the body. It is capable of rapid Physical/emotional/spiritual healing and rejuvenation on all levels. It is the driving force behind spiritual nourishment/evolution/ and awakening.“Essence is that which is bestowed by Nature. It is rooted in the beginningless, espied in the absolute, and becomes fragmented in the temporal.” — Ancestor Lu, Qingwei sanpin jing (circa 6th century A.D.) When Kun …

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.Victor Frankl Most of us have been conditioned to react to life rather than live it, and quite often, we have been conditioned to react according to the needs, perceptions and motives of others. We tend to live at cross-current to our own values and beliefs, allowing our lives to be shaped by influences and events outside ourselves and beyond our co …

Welcome all! This meetup group is for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with other like-minded and kind-hearted people. Are you spiritually open or awakening? No matter what your path, lineage, tradition or religion may be or become -- you've found your meetup home! This group is not about leading anyone toward any one particular "truth," we just provide opportunities for members to connect, explore, and create community.  We only ask you to be respectful of the culture and beliefs …

A spiritual refuge to transform yourself, align your conciousness and strenghten your practice. Lotus of Compassion promotes global unity, awareness and divine alignment with Universal Wisdom and Unconditional Love.

AKOS (pronounced Ay-Cose) is a Spiritual Oasis for those who seek Divine Truth. AKOS offers a Metaphysical Study Group, various classes, spiritual healing, spiritual counseling and spiritual retreats across the country. Our vision for AKOS is for it to be a place of contemplation and learning. A place where people can discover answers for themselves and share in some of the mystical and metaphysical experiences that open up to those who ask the deeper questions in life. www.AkosOasis.com The AKO …

This group is for people who love kirtan, meditation, yoga, and ecstatic dance. This group is also for anyone who is interested in exploring various paths to spiritual awareness. Kirtan is the ancient practice of call and response singing in the spirit of joy that energizes your prana, opens your heart, expands awareness and promotes healing. Belonging to the path of Bhakti Yoga (Yoga of Devotion) it is also called Devotional Singing. A kind of singing meditation, it is generally practiced with …

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 …

We're here to keep you informed and up-to-date on what's happening in our diverse communities on Long Island. We announce and host ... cultural events social events business events civic events Also, check out our other Meetup: The Queens and Long Island Urban Social Networking Group for entreprenuers and professionals of color.

Did you know it was native son Washington Irving who first dubbed New York City “Gotham”, a century before a certain superhero and his crime-ridden hometown were even thought of? Yes, Gotham is our city, our hometown, whether by birth or adoption! So let’s see the sites that make Gotham aka New York City so unique in the world. We go to exhibits and concerts at museums and unusual venues in the city, some famous, like the Metropolitan Museum, and others a little more off the beaten track, like t …

This group aims to be a meetup where people who want to practice Mandarin and learn about Chinese culture can come, chat and maybe eat a tasty Chinese dinner.  We sometimes meet on the weekends for DimSum and go to other Chinese related events in Philadelphia. We encourage ALL levels to attend; from “I have an interest in studying Mandarin” to “Native Chinese”.

Hello everyone! I just started this brand new group because I noticed a lack of Spanish conversation groups in this area. I am still open to suggestions, but my plan is to have several meetups a month to give people more options and opportunities to participate and practice. So far tentatively I would like to try to meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, but this is open to change once we have members and discuss when the majority is available. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of their …

Whether you're looking for new amis, l'amour or connections for your entreprise, at these French-American networking soirées, you get to mix and mingle with native speakers and other Francophiles as you savor French flavors. The first hour of the party consists of a "speed-friending" game where you'll get to meet the maximum number of potential conversation partners, followed by a talent show of French theater, music and more (All are invited to submit an "act"), followed by more informal mixing …

Connect with Portuguese speakers in the Philadelphia area. We are native Brazilians, native Portuguese, Portuguese teachers, English teachers, people who have lived in Brazil and Portugal, Portuguese language students, and other lusophiles. Speak Portuguese (alternating weeks) and English (every week) with native speakers and others who are serious about practicing these languages. Join us also for dinners, Brazilian films, Brazilian music, televised soccer games in bars, and other events in the …

'Latina's on the Move" is a meetup exclusively for women, where unique and passionate Latinas can come together, share their interests, network, celebrate, have fun, and enjoy all the aspects of what makes us phenomenal women! I decided to create this group after returning back to my native New York and feeling like I had a huge gap to fill. I felt like I knew no one in this big City! Where were my ladies at?! Weekend after weekend, I found myself staying home and not taking advantage of what ou …

This is a  group that supports  your quest to become fluent in Spanish. This is your space to practice with other Spanish students and with native speakers. We organize meetups where you can come practice your Spanish, make friends, explore the city and the Latino culture while having a lot of fun! Events are usually organize in a mix of outdoor & indoor locations around midtown Manhattan.NYC. Spanish Classes New York, Spanish classes nyc, Spanish classes manhattan, Spanish Classes New York, S …

By popular demand, the Lin Sing Association in Chinatown will be offering native Taiwanese (a.k.a.Min-Nan dialect) classes on Sundays from 1 to 2:30 pm. Anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of Taiwanese is welcome to apply. Many regional dialects are currently being spoken in the rapidly diversifying Chinese communities in New York. We hope our Taiwanese classes will promote contact (especially intergenerational communications) between those whose mother tongue is Taiwanese, create motivations fo …

Meet and mingle in casual social settings with local Japanese language practitioners and native speakers looking to hone their second language skills. Join us anytime at our Regular Language Club Meetups and public outings. We are also happy to be a resource for those traveling to and from Japan. Share - Listen - Ask - Learn All ages and levels welcome. **this is a meetup for exchange of American and Japanese culture with a primary focus on sharing and learning the languages**

If you are a native speaker or an advanced level learner of English who would like to meet fascinating people from all over the world, this group is for you! We offer a variety of meetups that allow members to explore the many exciting things to do and see in the New York City area. Also, our message board allows you to ask and respond to questions about the English language, American culture and living in New York City. Before you can join, please read through our *About Us* section. The …