I have formed this community of amazing women who happen to be Single Mothers primarily, but not exclusively, from Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Medford and Malden. This group is also open to non-single parents who appreciate & support our situation (relatives, mentors, teachers, adult children of single moms, babysitters, etc.). This meetup is unique from most because it is a chance for families to not only get together at least once a month, but to really be a supportive resource to single …

Meet other local men and fathers to discuss fairness in family law and the equal treatment of men and fathers in family court, laws and society. Our objective is to promote and preserve active, caring and responsible fatherhood. Our mission statement -To Secure Equal Parenting Rights and Responsibilities for men and women by: -Raising awareness of the social problems and harm to children caused by fatherlessness. -Reversing government laws and policies that promote fatherlessness. -R …

Hello, I am the proud mother of a 4 year old boy who believes he is a girl. I understand this may be a permanent desire of his - it certainly does not appear to be a phase. He is having trouble adjusting at school as other children find his behavior odd. I am looking to start a group for similarly situated families who want an accepting social outlet for their children as well as personal support for themselves. 2012 update - We are currently a group of a few moms/families trying to support our …

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 …

EXOTIC PEN PRESENTS - WRITER'S & ILLUSTRATORS! PLEASE JUST COME! Bring sample of your writing or ART just hang with us as we share. Monday's tba! come!! Our last meet up gave us a profound glimpse into talents from our group. Please sign up for our group. We will appreciate your being with us. Come anyway. Don't you LOVE writing? The following was written by former leader, Danny Y. (except for minor edits) Have you ever dreamed of writing your own book or novel someday but never got around to i …

A writing group. An accountability group. A lamenting and rending of garments group. Every. Single. Week. We'd love for you to join us! This is a basic get-it-done group. The first half hour we introduce ourselves, discuss our work, and make goals for the week. Then we get right down to writing. Did you know that putting several writers to work in one space creates a kind of bubble of focus and productivity? It's pretty amazing. There is no ending point. People generally start wandering out arou …

Welcome to our Winthrop Area Play Group! This is a group for parents of infants/toddlers ages 0-5, who live in or very near the town of Winthrop. The primary focus will be to share your experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends for you and your children. The events will mainly be for parents who are home during the day, but others can feel free to join. As we grow, the calendar will soon be filled with plenty of fun family-focused events, such as private in-home play dates, ou …

This is the official Meetup group of Boston Mensa. Membership in this group is generally limited to local Mensans. Occasionally, lapsed or prospective members may be given temporary access to see all the fun they are missing. Boston Mensa activities and events are generally limited to Mensa members and their guests but, for non-official events, each event host has final say and may invite (or exclude -- so mind your manners!) whomever they wish.

The Ethical Society of Boston is a non-theistic humanistic religious and educational fellowship inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society. Together we develop our ethical ideals, celebrate life's joys, and support one another through life's crises. We work for the improvement of our world and for the future of our children. Membership is open to those who agree with our principles regardless of race, religion, or national origin. As ethi …

This group is for adults with ADHD and the people they are close to. We believe that these two groups of people will benefit the most by supporting each other and learning from each other as a single community. This enables us to leverage our relationships and collective wisdom for the growth of each member. To facilitate this we have a number of community building blocks: 1. Meetings for adults with ADHD 2. Meetings for adults who have a close relationship with an adult who has ADHD 3. Meetings …

Come meet-up and join our group of families raising/with young Jewish children, ages 0-5, in the Boston area (including Jamaica Plain, Back Bay and the South End). Opportunities include Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting groups, story times, Shabbat sing-alongs, and weekly drop-in meet-ups held in many locations in the Boston area and at Temple Israel of Boston. All of our programs for families raising/with young Jewish children are open to all – temple membership is not required. So whether …

I set this group up because I want to discuss issues and solutions around how diet and nutrition can impact and improve the wellness of children with special needs. Do you know a child with allergies, anxiety, stomachaches, a picky eater, ASD, ADHD, PDD-NOS, quirky etc. It can be challenging to teach children about healthy eating -- especially if the child is very picky and/or resistant to new foods.  If you are a parent, a service provider, a grandparent, or a person living with special needs y …

Welcoming all cycling enthusiasts from all Boston Areas.  Join us in creating one of the Best cycling groups in Boston.We organize a ton of Casual Rides for fun all over the Boston area. See great neighborhoods, beautiful scenery and meet great people too! Rides range from slow rides 8-15 mph to fast rides 22 mph The purpose of this group is to bring people together, learn from experienced riders and enjoy Boston sunny days. Suggested donation: $1 appreciated, not required For people looking to …

Fields Corner Main Street (FCMS) is one of 19 Main Streets programs in the City of Boston working to make the city’s historic commercial districts stronger and livelier. Focusing on the Dorchester Avenue business district from Melville Avenue to Freeport Street, FCMS' mission is: To ensure that Fields Corner continues to be a thriving, welcoming, secure district comprised of diverse businesses serving residents and attractive to visitors. To promote Fields Corner, encouraging more people to live …

This group is for young professionals, from all background and experiences, to actively promote Save a Child’s mission (below). We love to create fun around Boston while developing our leadership skills. If you are passionate about improving healthcare for children through the SACH mission and like to have fun, this group is for you! The mission of SACH is to improve the quality of pediatric cardiac care for children from developing countries who suffer from heart disease and to create centers …

The idea for Couples without Children is to bring together couples in their 30s in the Boston area who would like or have wanted to have children, but due to medical issues, life circumstances, or a variety of other reasons beyond their control, currently don’t have children. This is open to people who are TTC, thinking about adoption, or may be pursuing any other avenue to expanding their family. This will also be open to those who have realized that having children will never be possible even …

Real mom's who shop at Target, Marshall's, TJ Maxx, look for sales for their kiddos (and themselves), and who are "real" down-to-earth ladies. We want moms who are fun, a little sassy, outgoing and looking to build life long friendships.  This group is focused on moms who work from home or away from home, are married or single mamas, and are unable to attend the typical daytime mommy meet ups that seem to be common around this area. We understand busy schedules and the work load of a working mom …

Join us to connect with other parents and caregivers of children with special needs. We meet monthly for support and resource-sharing. Join us every third Thursday, from 7:30-9 pm at Bestsellers Cafe in Medford Square. Enjoy a coffee and spend some time with people who measure milestones a little differently.

This is a group for learning more about treating disease and illness - no matter how severe or minor - with food and nutrition. My life has been improved incredibly by making nutritional changes to my diet. As I've learned more and more about nutrition and disease, I've discovered not only how much more there is to learn for me, but also I really wanted to share what I've learned already, and encourage this discussion to happen on a wider basis. And also of course, there are so many resources an …

I'd like to start a group of moms of young children in Brookline. I am working part-time (contract projects) but would welcome SAHM and working moms. I have a one year old and have found it hard to meet other moms and would love to create a community. I live near Coolidge Corner. We could take turns hosting or meet out.

The Intersection is a multicultural group of Christians who join together for worship, Bible study, community service, and fellowship. We have activities for adults and children centered around connecting faith and life. All are welcome!

This group for getting kids and families playing together, in & around Davis, Ball, and Teele Squares, Somerville MA. Let's share news about activities, events, and announcements to create a strong neighborhood community and foster play and friendship for our kids. Maybe we can get some open houses, happy hours, playdates and block parties happening!

We are a local charity who has held Christmas Parties for kids in need three years in a row. Our first year a small group of volunteers got together and bought presents we rented a hall and had children from needy families for food, music and Santa and all the kids got gifts and photo opportunities with Santa. Or second year we were multiplied everything by ten as we were awarded over five hundred toys to give away by one donor and many more contributed. We had our party for children and many mo …

This group is for parents who want to increase their childrens exposure to spanish. Native speakers, non native speakers and English only parents  are welcomed. We can meet 1-2 times per month at different parks, beaches, restaurants and homes of various members. Did you know,,, Feb. 20, 2013 — A study conducted at the University of Granada and the University of York in Toronto, Canada, has revealed that bilingual children develop a better working memory -which holds, processes and updates infor …

A support group for parents, especially moms, of Russian adopted children to share and learn more about the cultural, social, emotional and educational needs of our families.

For those among us who are nanotechnology geeks - And yes this is FREE to attend. This international symposium will focus on new nanotherapeutic and diagnostic technologies that are specifically inspired by living systems and that promise to have a transformative impact on medicine and clinical care. Organized by Wyss Institute Core Faculty members David Mooney and Donald Ingber, the day will include the speakers listed below and a keynote presentation by Noubar Afeyan from Flagship Ventures on …

We're hoping to start a family chorus in Malden! All you need is the ability to hear and carry a tune, and a love of singing. Adults and children alike are welcome! Join the meetup group or contact the organizer if you'd like to be on the mailing list for events and news about our potential chorus. SingPositive is a non-profit organization that creates and nurtures intergenerational choruses in the Boston Area. With the tagline "Adults. Kids. Seniors. Banjos.", Singpositive combines the best of …