Join this group if you'd like to run trails with others in Mansfield and nearby areas.  Beginners welcome. The Mansfield Trail Runners is an affiliate of Willimantic Athletic Club. This move will provide additional protection for the MTR group and its leadership, as well as connecting our running community to the larger running community in the area. As a result of the move, each person who participates in a MTR run will be required to sign a Willimantic Athletic Club waiver. This waiver will co …

Let's get together and run! I have been a runner for years but have been finding it harder to get motivated to get out and run this winter. I am looking for other runners who want to join me for a weekend run or even an evening run after work. Running is a great way to fight the winter blues.

Running in local 5K running events.

Are you bored, but maybe a bit on the crazy side? Get that blood pumping, & start living. The focus of this group is to bring like-minded adrenaline junkies together to seek out what life is really about.....enjoyment. It takes a certain type of person to jump from planes, fearlessly dash down a mountain, brave through challenging obstacle courses.....and push themselves well beyond their limits. Are you that person? As opposed to focusing on any one particular activity.....we will bring a wealt …

This is a group for anyone interested in health and fitness, Crossfit, functional fitness, nutrition, sport and competitive performance, olympic lifting, strength training, obstacle courses, mud runs and outdoor fitness events, Paleo food, sports, the outdoors and other activities. Plus making friends with similar interests. This is a social group not a business so there will be no selling anything or costs. What is functional fitness? Practical exercise that helps in every day situations and in …

Want to make new lasting friendships with others? If so, then this might be a group for you! This group is for professional woman that would like to make new friends! We hope to meet other ladies in the area that like to go out and have fun. Ideas of things to do might include: dinner out, movies, shopping, beach trips, shows, concerts, manicures/pedicures, outdoor activities, mini-golf, fairs, house parties/movie nights/pot luck dinner, bookclubs, anything anyone is up for! We hope that others …

June 2013 is our 1 year anniversary! We have a Meetup scheduled to celebrate. We started out as Dr. Who Club, and watch that at most of our Meetups, but a lot of us are fans of other series like Torchwood, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Misfits, Red Dwarf and other BBC Series. We have had a few Downton Abbey Meetups already. What is Dr. Who? As you may know, Doctor Who and his companions travel through space and time in the Tardis, having many great adventures. It's listed in the Guinness Book of Wor …

A small group to attend chamber music concerts, and have dinner at a restaurant before evening concerts and after afternoon concerts. (Typically, a modest $15-$20 meal in the town where the concert is.) Mainly, the group is intended for people who normally subscribe to or occasionally attend the Music In Deerfield (@Smith), Music at Amherst --Chamber,  Chamber Music at Wistariahurst, and/or other local faculty recital (e.g. UMASS) concerts alone or in a small group, and wish to add on the experi …

About Access Consciousness Access Consciousness is a set of tools and processes that can change anything that is not working for you in your life. Access is based on the question, it’s about empowering you to know what you know so that you can have the life that you truly desire. What if you’re the creator of your life? And if you’re the creator, can you change any part of it? What we do in class is ask you questions to uncover the places where you’ve limited yourself, and then change the ener …

Hi new and expectant mommies! We connect moms (& moms-to-be) with other moms so you never feel alone during your pregnancy or as a new mom.  I can tell you that these connections really saved me when I was pregnant.  None of my friends in the area were moms yet, but through this group I have met the most wonderful girls that have become my close friends. My co-organizer, Robyn Blake, was my first friend in the group!  Our babies have been playing together since they were born and it is amazing t …

If you interested in connecting with others in the Central CT area and have a sincere interest in helping other people, then please join us.  Looking to expand your networking contacts? We are a powerful group of individuals with diverse skills, expertise and experience. We invite business men and women of all ages and backgrounds to join us in meaningful business conversations. We are a collaborative Thinktank/Mastermind/Roundtable group. We  engage in collaborative efforts and support one anot …

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. This is a meetup group dedicated to methods and practices of individuals seeking their higher self. Members are going to engage in lectures, rituals, meditations and discussions relating to the techniques they have used to know and do their true will. This meetup group is being run by initiates of Ordo Templi Orientis but all schools of thought are welcome. Open minded individuals seeking their higher self, Light, Life, Love and Liberty are welcom …

Hello everyone, This group welcomes writers of all levels and all genres. We have a writing workshop that meets every other week and a variety of socials mixed inbetween. This group strives to help each writer grow individually and to create a community for those with a passion for writing and literature. We provide feedback on pieces members are working on and our meetings run workshop style. However, for those of you who adore prompts we do offer occassion for that as well. Please come and giv …

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. AMC is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. The CT Chapter of AMC has something for everyone who loves to explore the outdoors, for beginners or experts. Hiking, kayaking, cycling, trail maintenance and land conservation are many activities we offer. So, what sets us apart? • Trained leaders means our t …

Mike Franco is running for the Massachusetts Governor's Council 8th district (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Massachusetts_Councillor_Districts.jpg), which includes all four counties of Western Mass. Please join him in this effort.

This group originated with the belief that people within the same basic age range seem to bond the best.  So, it is oriented towards those of us who can be considered a part of Generation X (or were born somewhere between 1965 and 1979) -- at least at heart. In general, the atmosphere is laid back and welcoming (but can be quite crazy too).  People who come to several events have often become very good friends.  Yet, please do not be mistaken: We are still open to meeting new people and making …

We are a small community that meets on Thursday evenings to support each other in meditation and other Buddhist practices. Our sangha is still growing, so you're welcome to join us! Our weekly service consists of a short daily service followed by two periods of meditation. The discussion starts at 6:30 pm and the service runs from 7:00 pm to 8:10 pm. We also offer a variety of classes. Our services are open to everyone whether you're new to meditation and know nothing about Buddhism or you're ex …

The purpose of the CT for Liberty Meetup Group is to facilitate local grassroots organizing in CT. In 2008, Ron Paul's bid for the Republican nomination brought many new faces and ideas to the liberty movement in Connecticut, and his 2012 run yielded a three-fold percentage increase in the state. CT for Liberty is dedicated to continuing Dr. Paul's efforts at the state level via education and direct action. Conservative, liberal, left, right, democrat, libertarian, republican or independent - al …

This club is intended for people who desire fast-paced walks to music (personal IPods), that will range from 3-10 miles in length. At about 16-18 minutes per mile, the walks will take place in various areas of Longmeadow as well as at Skinner Mountain in South Hadley. I am also planning overnight camping trips in Cape Cod (Nickerson State Park), where we will continue our fast-paced walks on the seemingly endless shores of Nauset Beach. Of interest, is that on selected walks, we will do very sho …

The MOMS Club® of Hebron, CT is here to support YOU! Founded in January 2002, The MOMS Club of Hebron, CT thrives among three rural towns. We support our full time and part time stay at home moms through activities based in and around the towns of Hebron, Andover and Columbia. Our activities and committees are run solely by members. We encourage our moms to share their talents, participate in committees, and host events as it strengthens the spirit of the Club. We are registered with and operate …

Charity Riders is a group for cyclists who participate and would like to meet up with other solo riders at charity rides and races. It's for spreading the word about worthy causes and letting other riders know the all-important what, when, where and how much info. It's open to all cyclists, whether you ride a 100 mile or a 5 mile loop. All group members will be given organizer privileges so that they can add their favorite events. If you organize a Meetup, make sure you include event registratio …

The CT Solar - Power of the Sun Group is for people of all ages that are interested in Solar Power and what the possibilities are. The sun rises everyday. How can we capture and use that free power. Can we become more self sufficient and how can we do that? From Charging your AAA batteries, running a fountain, charging your laptop, keep your motorcycle battery charged all winter or heat your hot water. Bring your project ideas of any size, enlighten others and learn more!