Meet local moms from the North of Boston communities with infants, toddlers, PreK, and grade school children to share experiences, go on fun outings, exercise, give support and advice, and make new friends. We are energetic Moms that love to keep busy! Our meetups are scheduled to keep us active during the week, but we do also post a lot of "unofficial/non-hosted" weekend community events for year-round family fun if you are looking for ideas on things to do with your little ones. All moms and …

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 …

Boston Dogs Organization is the play-date, playgroup, reference section, dog and owner communication portal, extension of its nonprofit  www.boston-dogs.org Our parent nonprofit specializes in unique, holistic, individual training; performing surrender interventions; facilitating rescue transportation and placements; and constant canine political advocacy (we spearheaded the first criminal devocalization Bill in the USA "Logan's Law" and passed it 155 - 1 by the MA legislature and signed by Gove …

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 …

SIE is an adult-oriented discussion-only group for mature and respectful adults.  If you are an adult who does not wish to read or discuss adult material, please exit now. Since this is a private group we require all members have a clear, recent face photo on their profile. No exceptions. This group was started on the premise that when we are more accepting of ourselves and more open-minded towards others, we can begin to communicate  in a way that improves our chances of more fulfilling rel …

We work with a few charities in the area and are constantly outside donating our time, money, food, clothes, or spirit to those in need. Our primary focus may be donating time here in USA to fix broken communities here at home We have great ideas on how to raise LOVE and are happy to have more. Come to our events, or help us to come up with more ideas.

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 …

This is a group for Boston Singles ages 21-50. There will be singles events, of course. But I want to host teleclasses and workshops and seminars to help singles identify what they think might be getting in their way of finding the type of relationship they seek. We'll discuss online dating, casual dating, committed relationships and more. Get help writing your dating profile, navigating the dating scene and learn ways to read the behavior of men and women. See our main website at http://www.An …

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …

Hi there! Its really tough when you have a kiddo diagnosed with Autism or a Special Need of some sort to put yourself out there and do things that parents with NT kids do. Im not pitting folks against each other, the overall experience is just different. We get the stares, the "How could that parent let that child get AWAY with that!" sort of feedback at malls, parks, playgrounds. . .just walking around. I am proposing a group thats only semi organized since many of us live in a life thats ful …

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 …

Would you like to discuss money and other issues in a more relaxed, collaborative way? Want to reduce tension? Learn about your own and your partner's money management style? Come to a meeting of the minds (without crashing into one another) about financial decisions? Too many couples suffer needlessly when discussing money together and money, not surprisingly is a major contributor to divorce. In response, I have co-created this money workshop for couples to teach couples how to talk with on …

This non-partisan group discusses the latest in health and health policy, particularly healthcare reform as new changes are implemented in Massachusetts and the nation. We discuss the topics du jour, analyzing how the changes personally affect our health (whether they limit or increase it) as we learn about them. Our topics range from testimonials about interactions with providers to personal lessons learned about the system. Beyond group discussions, healthcare navigation consultations are also …

The Reverse Startup is an accelerated product launch camp, driven by the open source community, focused on rapid prototyping and rapid execution around a series of proof-of-concept exercises. Encompassing a wide range of topics, this group is ideal for developers, designers, technologists, marketing professionals and entrepreneurs. The Reverse Startup is a non-profit organization, dedicated to the community and helping people actualize their dreams and professional goals. We endeavor to come tog …

This is a group for working mama's to meet other mom's and have fun doing activities with their kids. All full time/part time working mama's are welcome. Kids at any age are welcome but keep in mind, activities will most likely be focused on toddler/pre-k/kindergarten level. Playdates and activities will be focused on weekends, but some evenings may be suggested. We can have lots of fun planning fun playdates, pot lucks, and mom's night out/in.....Looking forward to meeting new people and making …

Meet men while talking about what's important As a gay, bisexual or socially straight man attracted to men in the greater Boston area, you have a positive outlook on life and want to get the most out of life and relationships.  Personal growth, meaningful relationships and a fulfilling life are important to you. You want to pursue a healthy lifestyle, expand your knowledge and skills, and connect with likeminded men. The idea of talking about real issues in a safe and fun environment is appeal …

Are you a young professional in the Boston area looking to meet other Tamilians, or just a person interested in the Tamil language/culture? Come join like minded folks for some fun conversations and affordable activities in the Boston/Cambridge area. I started this group because the traditional tamil sangams etc. cater more to families with kids, and was craving a group that had activities to engage young professionals.

If you're a bridge beginner, here is your chance to learn how to play in a stressless environment. We will learn the basics and have a good time socializing as we do. This is *not* duplicate bridge; it is not competitive bridge at all. It's just a chance to learn the game and reach the point where you can be comfortable playing socially. Zero experience necessary.

This is a group for all Dominican professionals who live or work in the Greater Boston area. Boston is a very vibrant city that has a lot to offer and enjoy. However, with our busy schedules it is sometimes difficult to find the time to meet new people, let alone others like-minded Dominican professionals, in this city. This group’s mission is to get a well-educated and diverse group of Dominicans together to build long lasting friendships the way our Dominican parents taught us, through social …

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.

Hi, my name is Kattrin and I'm 22 weeks pregnant. I start this group to bring together other pregnant moms-to-be for sharing stories, giving advice and making new friends while having coffee, lunch or dinner or going to the movies or other events in Boston. Expectant moms from the surroundings are very welcome as well, of course. The meetings will take place in Boston though. I look forward to meeting you! Have a great day & take care! :) Kattrin

Join other Mamas-to-Be to discuss any questions you have about pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, postpartum care... and everything in between! Meet and get to know other local pregnant women... learn, relax, and feel free to complain a little too! We will have local experts coming to speak about various topics including: prenatal nutrition, chiropractic care for pregnancy, prenatal yoga, options for childbirth education, birth and postpartum doula care, baby registry, cloth diapering …

This is group for anyone interested in conversing in Polish. Native speakers and learners of all levels are welcome. The goal is to improve our skills, meet new people, and have fun. I started this group because I am a beginning learner and looking to meet other learners and Polish speakers to improve my language skills. For beginners, we will have a few simple topics of conversation for each session, so you can prepare some vocabulary or at least know what to expect. Requirements of membership …

This group is for people who are undergoing or considering major life transitions such as divorce, a career change, a geographic move, dating, an empty nest, or retirement. Each meetup will consist of a brief lecture on a transition topic, each followed by group discussion and then socializing, to help you reboot your life and find or rediscover happiness. Get ideas, make friends, establish valuable contacts, and get started!

EcoSessions bring together designers, industry and consumers to discuss change: in behaviour | fashion | choice | beauty | materials | living. This group is perfect for eco/ethical designers, those in apparel industry, students of either and for consumers who eat organic, support the slow food movement, love green energy and/or shop local.

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 …

The purpose of this group is to get moms with children together for play dates, socializing and adventures. You should join this group if you are a parent with young children looking for activities to share with other families in the Melrose and surrounding area.