Greater Boston has by far the highest concentration of both hospitals and Pioneer ACOs per capita in the country. It is a leading hub for innovation in many market sectors, and the healthcare space is no exception. This group has been formed to build more of a community for these various innovators to connect and interact. It will also hopefully provide them with resources about which they may not have otherwise known.

Margaret Arndt and David Snieckus have been hosting community gatherings for several years and are extending their offerings to a wider community of kindred spirits. "Whole Health Dinners and Gatherings" brings community together to enjoy delicious, wholesome, macrobiotic-vegan meals prepared by chef extraordinaire David Snieckus (www.davidsnieckus.com) often followed by holistic presentations on various topics by various holistic presenters. During the summer months, we host holistic gatherings …

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 …

… It has been used for centuries in rituals, ceremonies, communication, rites of passage, music and dance, celebration, healing, community building, and cultural events. Drumming Therapy is a method of utilizing the natural power of rhythm and music and applying it to an individual or group for the purpose of healing. A truly holistic healing approach, group drumming breaks down social barriers, promotes freedom of expression, non-verbal communication, unity and cooperation. Drumming awakens dorma …

We belong to an International Organization of EcoMoms, started by Kimberly Pinkson as a grassroots, global movement toward a sustainable future and helping to reduce the climate crisis. While the Easton EcoMom Alliance is part of an international community of EcoMoms, we are almost completely autonomous in how we hold our meetings, our topics, and our events. It is important to emphasize that this is our group! But we have the added bonus of support and resources from the national organization. …

As a dedicated public high school teacher, I am often left with little time to network as a musician. I moved to Jamaica Plain in July of 2011 and have since then, missed having the musical community that I once had as a regular part of my life on Martha's Vineyard. This group is open to all musicians who are interested in all styles of folk music and consider themselves explorers and musicians in this genre and- can follow chord progressions fairly well by ear, by rote or knowledge of music the …

  LASS: LESBIAN AID AND SERVICE SOCIETY LASS is a community of lesbian and bi women helping each other through health challenges. A chance to both give and receive! Could you offer a ride to a medical appointment?  Are you having surgery?  Could you cook an occasional meal?  Do you have a friend with a chronic illness? If you need help or are interested in volunteering, we would love for you to be involved in our wonderful community.  Get the help you need from volunteers w …

… Please note: This group is truly “cooperative” in the sense that 1) we value friendship-building and community and 2) members are encouraged to contribute ideas and help plan events as much as possible. Running a Meetup group can be extremely time-consuming and while we organizers are happy to plan and lead some events, having a diversity of activities will require your frequent contributions. If you find yourself wishing we'd host a particular event, or more events in general...please feel free …

Meet your neighbors. Get some fresh air. Go for a run. Notice how you always show up for your runs when you’ve committed to running with someone? Interested in finding local runners to log miles with? Want to meet new friends and get healthy at the same time? Join a group of runners who also want to make new friends, keep each other motivated, run the Emerald Necklace and wear out our sneakers. Runners of all levels and walks of life are welcome! Right now we have weekly runs scheduled for Tuesd …

Our mission is to establish positive relationships between black and Latina women by providing outlets that are conducive to rebuilding bonds as well as giving back to the community. We want to dispel the misconception that women are incapable of forming and maintaining healthy positive relationships. This effort was conceived after acknowledging the lack of groups for women of color who get together to build bridges and encourage social change. It is our goal to strengthen these bonds between b …

This group has been formed to join together residents of Worcester County (MA) who are interested in sustainable living, particularly sustainable agriculture. This is a family-oriented group aimed at learning and sharing sustainable agriculture and living techniques.

Mindful Families Encouraging parents to be mindful within ourselves, our families, the North Shore community and the greater environment through:  - emotional support and encouragement -learning opportunities with emphasis on holistic health, natural parenting, and environmental consciousness - local resources to help put the lifestyle into action - community building and outreach opportunities Our calendar includes a wide range of events for all members of the family such as play groups, hikes, …

There are so many of us dog owners in JP, why not meet up, socialize our dogs and get to know each other? JP is a wonderful place to own a dog, we even have bars here that allow dogs! lets take advantage of this and make a few friends along the way.

We are a network of neighbors and friends dedicated to local food, good eating, and building community.  We are based in the Whipple Hill area, which is the junction of Winchester, Arlington, and Lexington but have members from a wide area.  We rely on farms we know and our own gardens to get food on the table year round, using food traditions that unlock nutrition and taste unknown in the industrial system.  If this sounds like you, please join our group! Our cooperative structure efficiently …

… From time to time we will may have speakers in to inform everyone of new opportunities, programs or policies that can benefit greentech businesses in the area, but first and foremost, we want to provide the opportunity for people to have fun and socialize with other members of the cleantech/greentech community.

Harvard-Epworth's College-Age Group is a place for young people to come together to explore their faith, build community, and shape the world in a supportive environment. We welcome people of all ethnicities, nationalities, races, gender identities, sexual orientation, and places on the journey of belief and practice. We invite you to join us for deepening discussion, social action, and multi-faith investigation. All events meet at Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church at 1555 Massachusetts Av …