Come and join us. Discover liberation from craving and addiction. Most Mondays 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Church of the Holy Trinity 381 Main Street, Middletown WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU to our 12 Step Buddhist Group, a non- sectarian chapter  of the Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut. We are a community focused on recovery. We use both the buddhist version of the 12 Steps and the Buddha's Eightfold path to h …

If you're a homeschooling parent living close to Waterbury who is looking for fellow homeschoolers to connect with then this is the group for you! This is a place where homeschooling parents from Western CT can connect with each other, socialize, make friends, set up events & playdates, ask questions, share ideas, explore resources, network together and have fun! We are a group that welcomes all philosophies on homeschooling. If this sounds like something you're looking for then apply today a …

Hail and well met, seeker of Faires! For many medieval-fantasy enthusiasts, a visit to a renaissance faire is the result of a convergence of an interest in history and mythology, a personal creative spark, and the drive to bring the vision of the imagination to life. But the faire season seems to flash by, and we find ourselves anxiously awaiting the bud of spring green to herald in the next adventuring season for our inner hero/heroine. But the adventure need not fade with the fall of the las …

It's all about fun and improving your health and well-being at the same time! Laughter IS truly the best medicine. There are many documented health benefits of laughing. Come and laugh with others who love to laugh! Our goal is to make everyone comfortable in a non-threatening environment. Want to reduce stress and feel good? We will use a variety of interactive games designed to stimulate group laughter. And we may just laugh for what may start out as no real reason--but will quickly become rea …

We started this study group to meet the needs of people whose interest is deepening their spiritual awareness and personal enrichment. There is a growing community of people looking for uplifting and empowering spiritual teachings outside the confines of a "traditional church". Our intention is to provide a space open to all, free of judgment, where people can gain a better understanding of their own spiritual nature and use the power that is within them to enhance any area of their life. Scienc …

Greetings! KEPRI is dedicated to research and preservation of New England's stone chambers. For decades these ancient buildings have baffled historians on their origin, defying conventional anthropological belief. Though many theories have been formulated, ranging from Colonial root cellars to ancient Celtic monuments, little has been done to actually uncover the truth. This being the case, these archaeological enigmas have been passed off as nothing more than root cellars built by farmers and a …

"It seems to me what is called for is an exquisite balance between two conflicting needs: the most skeptical scrutiny of all hypotheses that are served up to us and at the same time a great openness to new ideas." -Carl Sagan We are a collection of open minded thinkers interested in ideas about truth and existence. We are interested in examining the human experience through science, religion, philosophy, and story telling to address the big questions in life. We respect all points of view and …

We are a group of people who believe in a healthy mind , a healthy body for happiness, joy in life and a blissful spirit for harmony in all our relationships. Mystic Osho says - "Yoga is the state of no-mind. The word "mind" covers all -- your egos, your desires, your hopes, your philosophies, your religions, your scriptures. "Mind" covers all. Whatsoever you can think is mind. All that is known, all that can be known, all that is knowable, is within mind. Cessation of the mind means cessation o …

The Northampton Humanist Association (NHA) endorses and seeks to promote Humanism as defined by the International Humanist and Ethical Union in the Amsterdam Declaration of 2002. The NHA is particularly focused in the areas of education, support and spreading Humanism. The NHA upholds democratic principles as a way to fully participate in ones own humanity and as the best way to resolve interpersonal conflicts. The first step in implementing democratic principles is respecting the basic human ri …

Are you missing a type of interaction in your life that you can’t place your finger on? Do you wish conversations in your life could be deeper at times? Are you looking for others with a similar desire to engage in philosophical discourse? Would you like a low-pressure opportunity to socialize and meet people who value expansion of the mind and self through dialogue, as you do? Are you a “thinker” who wouldn’t mind being a fly on the wall during a gathering of inquisitive people? “Socrates Cafe …

Members of this group will read and discuss historical and current work on attachment theory in psychology. Anyone who is interested in attachment theory is welcome.

Citizens of Nova Roma and others with an interest in the culture and history of Ancient Rome can use this group to share information about Roman events already happening in or near Connecticut, as well as to plan our own events.

This group is for people who are seeking a relaxed atmosphere to play the ancient game of go, also known as wei-qi or baduk. Players of all levels are welcome, both advanced players and people who are just seeking to learn the basics. We have a wide range of skill levels, and encourage friendly competition as well as teaching games. Feel free to discuss various aspects of the game, including artificial intelligence and even the underlying philosophies.

Mother Dharma A Buddhist Gathering for Mothers and Babies A unique opportunity for women to begin or continue their meditative practice and Buddhist studies in an informal community setting during early motherhood. “The heart of reality is a dirty diaper.” Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche This is the true spirit of a Shin life. We use everyday activities as a springboard to sanity. It is our hope that you will join us in an effort to nourish the spiritual foundation of a happy, healthy family. We meet t …

If you're a home schooling parent living close to the CT Shoreline / New Haven / Old Saybrook area who is looking for fellow home schooling families to connect with then this is the group for you! This is a place where home schooling families from Southern CT can connect with each other, socialize, make friends, set up events & playdates, ask questions, share ideas, explore resources, network together and have fun! We hope to function as a community and expect our members to participate and mak …

Looking for people interested in programming, engineering, fabrication, makerism, science fiction, posthumanism, philosophy of technology, prognostication, etc., etc. in the Southern Berkshires area (Great Barrington, Lenox, Lee, Pittsfield, etc.) Ideally it would be nice to find people interested in organizing and financing a hackerspace in or near Great Barrington. I have my eye on a great location! If we had a hackerspace then we could look into pooling our money to purchase a Replicator 2! B …

Eckhart Tolle books including the Power of Now, A New Earth and his many cds including Open Door And Others. We will also discuss other authors and similar philosophies

This is a group for all who are interested in the philosophy, literature, culture and art of Ancient Rome and Greece. We will discuss and share any of the above at our meetings, which will occur in Westchester County or Manhattan. No credentials necessary -- just an interest in these topics and an idea --however vague - of what you would like to discuss or want to know more about.

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.