Our Meetup brings together individuals throughout Eastern Cumberland County,(from Cumberland, to NewGloucester, Yarmouth to Brunswick, Maine), who are interested in Permaculture and self sustainability not only individually, but as a community. Everyone has an important role to play and we all can do this by re skilling one another and help encourage more people within our communities to become apart of a solution for environmental, economic or social change. Permaculture is a holistic approach …

Amoskeag Better Communicators Club is a group of professionals working to improve speaking and leadership skills. You will receive positive encouragement in a supportive atmosphere. Build your confidence while strengthening your professional skills. You will laugh and have fun while learning something new in a relaxed and positive way.

I am starting this group in hopes of opening a window for all art lovers and painters out there who want to be connected in a group setting with others of similar interest, want to be exposed to new styles and techniques, or simply want to improve their skills with one-on-one or group guidance. The meetups will consist of small and large group get togethers, both formal and informal, with brush-to-brush interaction and cooperative painting. All skill levels welcomed. Experienced members are enco …

Capital Toastmasters is a club of Toastmasters International (toastmasters.org). We meet each Monday evening from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at Granite Ledges of Concord, 151 Langley Parkway in Concord, NH. Check us out online at capital.toastmastersclubs.org or come in person to see what we're about. We are open to all and membership is only 36$ for six months (going up to 40$ in October). Capital Toastmasters is a great place to improve your communication and leadership skills in a friendly supportive atm …

NSK Northeast Seacoast Kayakers We are a private group of paddlers perfecting advanced skills in sea kayaking. These acquired skills allow our club members a comfort level to participate in advanced coastal trips including "Rock Play", Kayak Surfing, 10-20 mile paddles, exposure to cold water and sustained higher wind speeds. We focus on all aspects of safety and threat assessment and strive to work as a team to minimize risk while paddling. NSK was started as a natural progression of paddlers …

RUGBY. Heard of it? Like it? Love it? Know about it? - want to?? The Amoskeag Club has teams to fit everyone: youth, women, men and Old Boys. We practice in the greater Manchester area with matches here as well as nearby states. Our newly formed Women's team is looking for women of all skill levels and abilites who want to learn and play Rugby. Our successful and skilled mens team has a rich history here and just celebrated their 25th Anniversary; they also welcome new players of any skill …

We are a group dedicated to constantly improving upon our photography skills through robust participation, inspiration and education. Whether you're a beginner just pulling your camera out of the box or a professional looking for inspiration, we have workshops, discussions, events and classes to suit every skill level. Led by award-winning professional photographer and experienced instructor, Jodi Feil, her capable instruction gives immediate confidence to push your photography skills to new lev …

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most  responsive to change” (Charles Darwin) This group is about developing solutions, connections, techniques and skills - strongly rooted in permaculture - to create resilient and truly sustainable communities. This group is about moving in a positive and productive direction: resilient people, households and neighborhoods full of creative abundance.   This group is about starting wherever you are and …

Welcome to the White Mountain Wheelwoman! We are a group of women cyclists who want to participate in structured group rides that will improve our cycling skills and finess level. Our club is run by volunteers who emphasize safe and courteous cooperative riding techniques Each ride offers three or four group rides that vary in mileage and pace. Riders can choose the group that will best meet their needs for the whole season or just for that evening. Rides may differ from the scheduled ride due t …

Community. Local skills. Local Food. Adapting in place. But self-reliant, no. We are in this together. In these unsure times of climate change, peak oil, and economic instability, the one thing we do have is each other. To quote Toby Hemenway, "When we create a web of interdependencies, we grow richer, stronger, safer, and wiser." Permaculture is a means to develop life skills and enhancements for sustainable living and beyond. "To practice permaculture is to actively create a positi …

Are you from NH, and have you taken Improv classes, but want more practice?  Are you tired of driving ALL THE WAY TO BOSTON just to find other improvisors to practice with? Can you say, "Yes, and...?" and want to practice your skills with like minded adults at various skill levels? This is a peer mentored gathering, NOT A CLASS. The group meets and decides the topics/techniques for focus during that meeting and runs a series of exercises or scenes allowing everyone a chance to participate. There …

Wilderness New England is about wilderness and recreation... Hiking, camping, snowshoes, skis, sail boats, kayaks/canoes, laughter and fun around evening campfires. WNE is also about wilderness stewardship. It is a private, non-profit organization with members, who volunteer some of their time to promote wilderness preservation. This Meetup site is a method for WNE to include Meetup organizations and their members***. (***Please read below) WNE is proud to have private access to and responsib …

The purpose of this group is to foster the development of resilient and sustainable communities in the Penobscot Valley region (roughly, the Greater Bangor-Orono area).  By planning and producing permaculture design projects, we aim to cultivate skills and support beneficial relationships among our members and the broader community.  We work through the lens of permaculture to engage in collaborative design projects that support the shift to a more sustainable culture and healthier ecosystems. P …

The Central New Hampshire Permaculture Meetup Group is dedicated to creating real, face-to-face community, as well as an online calendar of events and Permaculture information & discussions. Permaculture is the practice and theory that builds permanent agricultural and human systems based on patterns in nature. Through permaculture, we learn essential skills that help us design a way of life that is in harmony with the natural world, including: Sustainability organic, regenerative farming & gar …

This group is dedicated to forming a community of fun sailors, yachts(persons), boaters and water-lovers who will connect to enjoy hanging out and boating (motor or sail) along the New England Coast, with a geographical center of Portsmouth New Hampshire. It may include boats as far south as Cape Cod or north into Maine. We will be comprised partially of boat owners (or those who want to become one) who need others to help run and enjoy their vessel. It's no fun (and not very safe) boating alone …

We meet monthly to discuss different web focused development languages/tools/frameworks that interest us. Enthusiasts of all skill levels are encouraged to participate.

Cape Ann Photography Excursion (CAPE) Group meets informally at locations on Cape Ann, and across the North Shore, utilizing some of the most beautiful scenery in New England as a backdrop for our photos. From lighthouses and quaint New England towns, to rocky coastline and foliage. Digital and film photographers of any skill level are welcome to join. We'll have fun, and maybe even learn a new thing or two from each other while sharing favorite photography tips and tricks.

Nous sommes des gens qui aiment parler français! Normalement, on se réunit deux fois par mois: le 1er samedi chez un membre (un dîner, un jeu, un film) et le 3ème mercredi dans un restaurant (boire, manger, discuter). Autres activités sont annoncées sur la Mailing List ou le Calendar. Venez nous rejoindre!

This group is for people who would like to participate in meeting other local rock climbers to share tips, discuss gear, plan trips, meet partners or learn to climb. All ages, level climbers welcome to the meetups, unless otherwise stated. We meetup at various climbing locations in New England as well as different climbing gyms in the area. If you are looking for new people to climb with I encourge you to show for the meetups in order to meet eachother, as this sport requires trust in your climb …

Outbound New England is for hikers in the primarily in the New England area. We strive to be as inclusive as we can by offering hiking at all levels, from relaxing short hiking trips to more challenging traverses, and trips in excess of 25 miles. We would like to diversify into wilderness skills classes, rock climbing, multi-day overnight trips, and world travel.  We are a four season hiking group, and as such there should be plenty of opportunities to hit the slopes! We'd like to post our even …

Hello Swing Dancers of Manchester, NH! We are happy to announce there will be a Swing Night Meetup every Thursday starting November 1st. 373 South Willow Street, Manchester, NH. (To the right of Shaw's above UPS) Brand new studio, out door deck, unlimited parking, and new floating dance floor. Socialize, dance and learn new skills. All levels welcome and no partner required. Learn to dance East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Jitter bug, Jive, Hustle Top 40 and much more! Join the fu …

Funishment - adj - the opposite of punishment. Do you find yourself lacking a group of friends, acquaintances, or even a confident or three? Do you like stuff? Good! Me too! If you're new to the area or even an old pro to the L/A area, sign up here! Again: There's plenty of PORTLAND / Coastal Groups. This one's for Lewiston, Auburn, Turner, Greene: Central Maine. Most events will revolve around there, with occasional trips to Portland. Ever wanted to go some place and talk about stuff and sip so …

I want to bring 15 adults together who are motivated to change their lives. Certain Passages in our lives require these types of changes. Especially for the adults over 45, embracing small, powerful changes , one each week, can lead to fulfillment replacing empty homes, or stressed out situations, replacing old circumstances with new skills, new attitudes, basically a New You! The power of social gatherings and helping each other makes this a fun sharing. The Habits are Strategies for succe …

Meet other local Euchre players like yourself- be lucky getting a loner whilst playing with partners of like-minded attitude, having some laughs, sipping your favorite beverage, sharing some skills in the game (no table talking, haha), and just generally enjoying yourself in one of the most addictive and exciting card games, EUCHRE!!! You don't have to be an elitist, but you do need to have the passion for the game (not necessarily obsessive though), and the rest will take of itself. So here's …

This is a group for anyone interested in supporting all local musicians here in Southern Maine. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other music enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the open mic nights, live shows and weekend jams.

A group focused on learning and practicing emergency/disaster/apocalyptic preparedness, specifically for families. A survival situation presents unique challenges for families. The intent of this group is to look at survivalism from the perspective of families with children. Why use the term 'survivalism'? Isn't that for fringe weirdos? Not exclusively, no... Anyone can figure out how to survive for 3 days, or a week. However, there are many disasters, besides Armageddon, that could impact us fo …

Vegetarian Cooking with Stephanie Rand In 1.5 hours we'll prepare, cook and eat a delicious vegetarian meal in a restaurant kitchen. This class is not only for vegetarians, it's for anyone who is interested in learning how to prepare vegetables so that even the pickiest eater will enjoy them. Learn how to save time and money at home with these skills and meet like minded people who share a passion for cooking and eating.

Come join us for fun family-friendly activities where we can speak Chinese (Mandarin and / or other dialects) and help create an immersion environment for children. If you don't speak Chinese and are serious about learning it, this is also a great place for you.