This is for thirty-something women (married, divorced, single, transplants, have kids, no kids, etc.) who are looking for a friendly and active group of fellow women to hang out with. Some activity ideas are hikes, live music, wine tasting, dinners out, and girls nights out. Pretty much anything the group would like to do. Northern CT and Western MA (Springfield & Northampton areas). ALL MEMBERS are required to have a GOWTG profile with a picture of your head and shoulders. No blurry pics, sungl …

The Eros meetup is for individuals (and couples!) interested in sharing and learning about love, sexuality, men and women, relationships and the ecstatic.....creating more connection and capacity for enjoyment.  This group will be exploring a wide range of topics both in the personal and the broader social and cultural contexts. All denominations, orientations and lifestyles are welcome. Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free mee …

Going beyond traditional networking, let’s collaborate, share resources, build skills and create ways to better support each other as Entrepreneurs, Community Leaders, Creatives, Consultants, Practitioners, Angel Investors, Creatives, Change Agents and Visionaries. •For the idealists that know it can be done even better, together… •For the road weary in need of some inspiration and practical support… •For the visionaries and dreamers that have a great idea but aren’t sure how to implement it… …

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 …

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 …

A group for the wives of Baystate Resident Physicians. Many of us moved to the Springfield, MA area from other parts of the country, with no friends and family nearby. This group is for the Resident Wives who want to make friends with similarly situated individuals.  Wives of actual physicians and fellows also welcome! **This group is not directly affiliated with Baystate Medical Center.

This is a group for women who want to stop letting bad habits and emotional eating patterns dictate their food choices and take charge. This is a supportive and nurturing environment where all shapes and sizes are welcomed. Together we will create a place where miracles are possible

Celebrating 50 years of forging friendships, the Longmeadow Newcomers' Club is an organization of women who have recently moved to Longmeadow. The Club provides numerous opportunities to meet and get to know other women in the community - some of whom have just moved to town and others who have already settled into life in Longmeadow. Founded in 1963, the Club offers a variety of activities based on diverse interests, including a monthly card game of Euchre, Ladies' Gourmet cooking club, Child …

Come and network with friends to expand your business. A casual networking event with no commitments, no pressure...just an opportunity to meet other business people, exchange ideas, and have some fun.

The mission of the Mohawk Trail Toastmasters club is to provide an accessible, mutually supportive and positive learning environment for residents of western Massachusetts in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has been recognized as the leading organization dedicated to communication and leadership skill development. Through its worldwide network of clubs, each week Toastmasters helps more …

I'm really interested in nails and nail art and soon will be starting school and would love to meet up with other people who are also trying to practice this skill and start out in the field. There is so much to learn and if we all get together we can help each orner out and ttrade some tips and tricks and secrets.

Do you love scrapbooking or rubberstamping or paper crafting in general? Do you like spending time with other women who like to do the same? Do you like glitter and stickers and papers galore? Me too! I have been teaching arts and crafts for 8 years and have recently started my own independent crafting business with a company called Stampin Up (www.stampinup.com). We have a group of about 19 wonderful ladies now and are always looking to expand. If you like these crafts, please join us for month …

Have you been looking for other women to play music with?? I have. I play bass, electric, and acoutic guitar. I am a lead singer, as well as a back up singer. Recording engineer, and producer. I know there are other women out there waiting to play their instrument with others. Lets get together

Hello, This groups purpose is to bring together lesbians of color (African American, Latina, Multi-Racial, Native American ect) who would like to meet and socialize with other lesbians of color in a safe,friendly and nonjudgmental atmosphere. The group is not a place for dating so if those are your intentions this group is not for you. I started this group in hopes of bringing women of color together for socializing, community activities and events, plays,movies or just hanging out. If this soun …

Referral Partners is a business networking group dedicated to growing each other's businesses through the exchange of relevant information and business referrals. Each week, we come together to get to know each other and the businesses we're growing for the purpose of helping each other achieve greater levels of success. We are a BNI Chapter and to become part of the weekly group, you have to apply and be inducted. We are each responsible to each other to help grow our businesses and the chapter …

We seek to offer space for the community to learn about social issues affecting us locally and globally. We aim to raise awareness against oppression and inequality, to unite and become mindfully active in the struggle for social justice. The “Holyoke Socialists" are a branch of the International Socialist Organization (ISO) in Western, Ma.

This group is to help small businesses, entrepreneurs and those who want to start a business, get together to exchange creative ideas, resources, referrals and network amongst each other. My goal is that through my experiences as an entrepreneur both the negative and positive is to share this information amonst each other and teach others and move forward and become more successful.

A group for beginner and intermediate golfers in Western Mass. For those that aren't able to play with "real" golfers but want to learn or improve. For those looking for others that want to get out there and practice or play at driving ranges, chip n' putt, par 9 or full courses.

Learn about and use 3D printers to make parts - no experience required. Do you have ideas for products, need to build replacment parts, do you want to create artwork or just learn about 3-D printers? Soon, we will use our own low-end 3-D printer to build real parts from CAD models and we will send out higher precision models to service bureaus that can produce engineering grade parts. We will also develop 3-D scanning capabilities and share CAD modeling capabilties. We welcome newbies and those …

If you are looking to become the best version of yourself in order to make the most money, help the most people and live your best life, then this is the group for you. Leaders are Readers and Success Leaves Clues. Our definition of Success is TRUE HEALTH: mental, physical and financial. In this group we will address all three because that is the ultimate life! Throughout the year we will take a journey on the path paved by the greatest motivational leaders of our time by reading the books that …

Pioneer Valley 50+ Singles seeks to bring as many local singles in their 50's, 60's, and beyond, together for enjoyable, relaxed social activities and shared interests.  We are individuals from all walks of life, including lawyers,  psychotherapists, realtors, bookkeepers, massage therapists, nurses, counselors, landlords, and educators.  As a new Meetup, we encourage ideas for activities that are entertaining and allow for the formation of new relationships.  We look forward to hearing from you …

"There are so many queer people around, but not much real queer community!" I've heard this too many times since moving to the Pioneer Valley so I thought we should change that. This is a group where queer and trans* people can make friends have fun together. Allies are also welcome to many events ("allies welcome," or "please, no allies" will be clear in the description of that particular event). We aim to create a safe place to bring up our questions, our fears, our pain and our joy; all of wh …

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 …

Are you an artist? Artist take many forms; writers, poets, painters, performers, dancers, musicians. No matter what your genre this group is for you. Through working with Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity this workshop will take us through a 12-15-week process of reading, writing, and exploring. The Artist's Way opens up possibilities, challenges and growth for artists. For this group artist will discover their own creativity and identity as an artist throu …

The focus of this group: To enhance our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health through a regular practice of communing in nature, moving our bodies, quieting our minds, and/or finding ourselves in fits of laughter and spirited connection with other women and friends.  To cultivate feelings of inner peace, well being and joy by pursuing activities that nourish, inspire, educate, and motivate us, with the fundamental goal of feeling GOOD -- in the moment, and beyond -- and to bring some …

This is a meetup spot for those looking for cycling partners in the Hampden County or Western MA area. Whether you road bike, mountain bike, or are just looking to social bike on the local paths, this group is for you! I know how hard it can be to find someone willing and avaiable to ride with you, especially for women. My hope is that there are others in the area just like me that are ready to break out their bikes, but just need the added motivation of encouragement from others.

This is a group for women over 40 who are single and without children. If you enjoy fun times and meeting new people, this could be a great club for you.