Town Center Talkers is an established Toastmasters club in Germantown, MD. TCT is for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills and leadership skills. It's a peer group, so we're all in the same boat. Let the Toastmasters manuals step you through the various skills needed to become a successful speaker and leader in your job or community. The opportunity to practice in a non-threatening environment will help you to build confidence, and constructive feedback from your peers to …

You are invited to join us for networking conversations over lunch with local IT professionals,  webmasters and people of diverse professions and backgrounds to exchange experiences in programming, administration, hosting, development, design, and/or just to meet to chat and learn from non-webmasters to understand where clients are coming from for greater overall long term success. These events are great for practice skills required to build business ventures and develop mutually supportive and …

This group is for families from DC, MD, VA area, striving to build peacemaking, nonviolent conflict resolution, empathy building and compassionate expression skills for and with our children. You have probably learned from many teachers and approaches and your main intention is to raise children to be peacemakers in the world and starting with ourselves at home. We organize playdates, 'moms and dads cafés', social gathering, classes and workshops that draw on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, PhD. …

Catonsville Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. Whether you're an executive or a stay-at-home parent, a college student or a retiree, you will improve yourself; building skills to express yourself in a variety of situations. You'll open up a world of new possibilities: giving better work presentations; leading meetings - and participating in them - more confident …

Economic hard times are coming: Getting ready and creating a community will make the difference! We may not be able to stop job losses, bankrupt city & state budgets cutbacks in essential government services, bank failures, energy supply interruptions, increased temperatures, stronger storms, water main breaks or sewage spills. But we can have a back-up! SUNSET Lifeboat Meet Up Group learns and shares skills for a low energy/ non-fossil fuel future. For instance do you want to learn how to start …

… These free monthly get-togethers help you to practice networking social skills, learn about resources and meet people who may turn out to be valuable to your career as references, referrals, professional development information, success coaches, future clients, etc. They are blessings if you keep a happy attitude and demonstrate your interest and appreciation for building communications and long term working relationships so you will be invited to participate in new projects. A good way to diver …

… Counseling:Therapy sessions may include: Stress management and improved coping with lifestyle changes; managing symptoms of depression, anxiety and anger through relaxation techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, progressive relaxation, and visual imagery; improved relationships through communication skills training; also self-esteem and women's issues. Cranial Sacral Therapy: A light touch healing practice which brings the body back into physiological and energetic balance. The practitione …

Offering workshops, retreats, book clubs, and discussion groups that raise their level of self-confidence and self-value, while they empower themselves to create a life they love.

We provide education and support groups for adults going through marital separation or divorce, or have lost their spouse by death. We also offer help for those who wish to develop better relationship and communication skills. Locations in Central Maryland. Presented each week by a trained, professional counselor.

… For the married ladies - join us for meetups on improving your relationship and communication skills.   For the career/business woman - join us for seminars on taking your business to the NEXT level!   We've got something for all ladies!

The Howard County Junior Chamber is a group of young professionals ages 18-40 who pride them selves in the phrase "Leadership development through community service". Join us to have fun and gain the leadership skills necessary to succeed in the business world today. This includes both volunteer opportunities and happy hour social and networking events! We volunteer throughout the year in events such , Relay for Life and member suggested community projects, and much more. As a young professional, …

Empower yourself with knowledge of the most current job search and recruiting trends.  Learn hot tips on how to “brand” yourself to get results.  Network with other job seekers to build a supportive network and cultivate relationships.  Develop important social media strategies for an effective job search.  Advance your interviewing and negotiating skills. This Meetup is sponsored by Jewish Community Services, Career Services and facilitated by Ronnie Green, a professional Career Coach and Inter …

"It Takes a Village to Raise A Child"  is attributed to an old African proverb. The origin of this phrase has no documented history. However, it teaches eternal truth. There has been many books written on this premise. All relate to a community taking care of a child. When I was a kid, the neighborhood took care of us. They were the eyes and ears of my parents. We didn't need babysitters. If I hooked school or said something I wasn't suppose to say or acted disrespectful, somehow my mother a …

… Goals Rotaract has the following goals: To develop professional and leadership skills  To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations as opportunities to serve To recognize, practice, and promote ethical standards as leadership qualities and vocational responsibilities To develop knowledge and understanding of the needs, problems, and opportunities in the community and worldwide To provide opportunities for personal and group activities to serve the community and promote internati …

… incorporated in the firm's name to reinforce our corporate value and our vision to help our clients create and sustain specific outcomes.Founded in 1988, Campaign Consultation, Inc. has extensive experience in helping people acquire the confidence, skills, and resources to design and advance "out of the box" strategies for goal achievement. "One of the Top 100 Inner City Companies in the U.S." - Inc. Magazine

This group is hosted by Lucas and Richele of Baltimore Health Coach for people who want to get the most out of life; and therefore, what to get the most out of food: high energy, great health and a body they love. We host community brunches (potlucks) and cooking classes, and are open to other ideas! Our goal is to provide space, knowledge and inspiration to support more and more people to master delicious and nutritious cooking. This group is for adults of all knowledge and skill levels - no ma …