WELCOME!  Our MISSION is to share information about HEALTH & WELLNESS in a comfortable, caring and light-hearted environment. We are a dynamic group and each of us has something different and special to offer, whether it is leading a workshop or participating in our group discussions.  Expect to learn a lot and have an enjoyable evening! The BALTIMORE HEALTH & WELLNESS (H&W) MEETUP is open to anyone who has an interest in taking care of their own health, learning "how to", or helping others achi …

Dear Guest, Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. This group is for people interested in Thelema, initiation, ceremonial magick, fraternity, and other esoteric and occult pursuits, including the works of Aleister Crowley (1875 - 1947). We hold events around the greater Maryland, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia metropolitan area. This meetup is organized by William Blake Lodge, the MD/DC/NoVA branch of Ordo Templi Orientis (the Order of Oriental Templars or O.T.O.). O.T.O. is ecl …

ABOUT THE 5RHYTHMS® Created by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide, 5Rhythms® is a philosophy, perspective, performance art and a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principle that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself. Movement is both the medicine and the metaphor, reaching across all languages, cultures and age groups to transform suffering into art, art into awareness, and awareness into action. Wherever the 5Rhythms are practiced, a community is bor …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and we believe in the "Givers Gain" philosophy. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We are a dynamic, fun and growing BNI Chapter and we invite you to come and check us out. We meet from 7:30 - 9:00 am every Thursday so you know we are dedicated and serious about building and growing our businesses. The first meeting is on us but you need to sign up. We want to make su …

This is just not another tiresome meetup book club that follows some predictable path well trod by about a million other meetup groups. First, we aim to energize your reading life by presenting a rich menu of unexpected offerings rather than a boring genre-specific diet. We will read delightful fables, profound novels about every aspect of the human condition, comedies, plays, thoughtful (but accessible) works of philosophy, as well as a variety of serious political, social and cultural medita …

Relevant Reflections is a discussion group which meets in Annapolis, MD. This meetup is about exploring meaningful topics which are relevant to our daily lives.  We discuss a variety of interesting subjects, such as: current events, culture, faith, history, ethics, and politics.   And we discuss how these matters relate to the things which define us as people: our values, beliefs, customs, and so on. Everyone is welcome.  Come to share different perspectives, learn new things, and enjoy good com …

Are you the sort of person who naturally asks a lot of questions? Even in your own head, and even about seemingly "obvious" stuff? Do you find yourself brimming with ideas that you'd like to discuss, but can't find anyone around to discuss them with? Are you also interested in understanding the viewpoints of others? If you answer "yes" to most of those questions, then this is the perfect group for you! Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of age, race, nationality, orientation, religious pra …

This group started in 1997 becasue we wanted to explore and learn about Kadampa Buddism and meditation and open this up for others. Since then we've grown into an active community.  We are a diverse group of people all seeking to bring greater peace and happiness into daily life.  We welcome everyone to join no matter your beliefs, background, or culture.

This is a group for anyone interested in tai chi (taiji), qigong (chi kung), yiquan standing meditation, classic Chinese philosophy and related arts.Our mutual interest in these arts will provide, through this group, a way to learn, practice, socialize, and have fun together. Tai chi is a wonderful health exercise, moving meditation, and martial art. Qigong also works with the development of qi for health and wellness. This Group was founded by members of Baltimore Tai Chi, (www.baltimoretaichi. …

Those were the movies.  This is for Real! Belief in a Universal Force, be it Energy, Chi, Ki, Prana, or the Force is more than just a fictional concept. The ways of the Jedi are ancient and fundamental. Its wisdom has always been there for those who sought it. The Maryland/Virginia Jedi Chapter is not a role-playing group, nor is it a Star Wars fan group, although many of us are fans. This group is designed to bring together people who follow and practice the principles of the Jedi path in real …

This group is a special interest group of the Washington Area Secular Humanists for people in the Harford County area. We are interested in freethought, skepticism about religious and supernatural claims, discussion of current events, and philosophy and ethics.

Ever read C. S. Lewis or Tolkien and envied their bond in the Inklings? Wish you could have a beer with N. T. Wright, Brian McLaren, Charles Townes, or Francis Collins? Well...this group can't promise to reach those heights of intellectualism. But we can at least enjoy great conversation, share what we're reading, what we're learning and expand our minds by association, ALL while enjoying a good beer or coffee at one of Baltimore's many great hangouts. I hope we can read each others' work, share …

This group is a book club of sorts. We gather for great conversation based on the philosophy presented in the "Ringing Cedars" Series written by Vladimir Megre. More to come . . .

This group is a place to come and share work related issues with other Child Care Professionals.  The groups goal is to assist other providers in the areas of Marketing, Internet Marketing, & Program Creativity. It is our intention to offer providers assistance and resources in locating African American Children's Literature.  For it is the philosophy of the group that African American Children will develop a stronger sense of self-acceptance through the access of materials that create a positiv …

Welcome! The Annapolis Young Women Food, Wine and Fun group is for us young ladies who are interested in meeting other fun, friendly 20 to 30-something year olds in the Annapolis area. Whether or not you are new to the area, looking to expand your circle of friends, or are looking for a new experience I think this group is for you! I created this group with the intention to give others like myself who are no longer in college, possibly a transplant, or just have a hard time making new friends th …

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings and the 2nd and 4th Sunday evenings at 7pm at 2-B Oakway Road, Timonium, MD 21093. We also meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at noon at One Wisdom Fellowship, 500 E. 39th Street , At the corner of Greenmount Ave. (York Rd.) and 39th St. Baltimore, MD 21218 . Please determine if you can commit to attending any of these sittings before you join the group. Join the Insight Meditation group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BaltimoreInsightMeditation …

The Maryland Masonic Research Society (MMRS) was founded in 1979 by Elwood E.Cook and others, with the mission and motto of “Masonic Enlightenment through Research”. The Maryland Masonic Research Society is not a Lodge, and while it is hoped that all members will pursue the Craft, membership and officership are open to all who have an interest in Freemasonry. Lodges, libraries, and other organizations may become institutional members. MMRS meets at least four times a year at various locations t …

Every Wednesday night at 7:30pm, a group of folks from our neighborhood (Riverside in south Baltimore), led by Pastor Jacob Simpson, gets together at Captain Larry's Bar and Grill (601 E Fort Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230) to discuss a wide variety of subjects pertaining to religion. Some of the topics are life after death, human sexuality and religion and war and religion. We do not stump for a pro-religious lifestyle, it is simply a community gathering where all are welcomed to share their opini …

CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically Baltimore is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and networking among skeptics, critical-thinkers, and like-minded individuals. CFI–DC Drinking Skeptically Baltimore provides an opportunity for skeptics to talk, share ideas (and yes, drink) in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. We discuss the issues of the day and whatever else is on our minds. But most of all, we have fun while promoting skepticism, science, and rationality. Don't drink? Don't let that …

Greetings! This Meditation and Study Group is a group belonging to the Palyul School of Tibetan Buddhism. Palyul is one of the six great "mother monasteries" following the Nyingma School, or Ancient Translation Tradition, of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery was founded in 1665 in the Kham province of eastern Tibet (present-day Baiyu, Sichuan, China) by Kunzang Sherab, the First Palyul Throne Holder. The purpose of this study group is to offer regular meditation opportunities along with classes le …

Each member of the group will be part of this huge international discovery that i have by her or his hobby in life, whether in Writing to record this discovery in new book , or in any branch of science each of us is good at for verification to make sure of the magic connection of this discovery with all branches of sciences and beliefs without one single exception including Psychology, Philosophy, Logic, Astronomy, Astrology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer`s processing logic …