A monthly book club for people in the Bayside/Flushing area.

This is a group for anyone interested in reading mystery novels and science fiction, as well as any other genres you might find interesting! I'm interested in Agatha Christie, Michael Crichton, Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, and many many more. I am new to the area and would also like to take this opportunity to make some new friends over coffee, lunch, and a good book! We can meet twice a month on Saturday mornings/afternoons.

Experts, Meet the Curious. Curious? Meet an expert. We Are a Center for Cultural and Crowd-sourced Learning in the Rivertowns. Learn a new craft or teach what you know to others. Join a discussion on health, parenting, politics. How do you pick a good bottle of wine? Join a bilingual activity group for kids or attend a guided conversational group in Mandarin.  Ever want to know more about something? Tell us about it. We'll find an expert to teach it and find other people with the curiosity as y …

Hello! To give you a taste of our group, this is a list of our recent books: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Room: A Novel by Emma Donoghue A Good Man Is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Freedom by Jonathan Franzen Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë The Ma …

CINEMAFORCE BEYOND is a Yonkers-based, dues-free, social group for Sci-Fi, Comic Book, and Horror Fans where the extraordinary reigns supreme and reality is purely optional. We invite you on a voyage of boundary-breaking events. Join us and let a powerful and provocative blend of the hottest sci-fi, horror and fantasy comics, movies, and games take over. If you want to see it, read it, or play it - it's here! All events are buy-your-own-ticket. Movies will be seen on Bargain Tuesday nights at Sh …

Do you enjoy reading,meeting established, new and upcoming authors? If the answer is yes then you have come to the right group. Every SECOND SUNDAY our group will meet to discuss the book choice of the month while being in the company of people who share the same interest, discussing literature written for, about and by people of color specializing in Black American and Latino Genre and enjoying refreshments. Meetings will take place in the BRONX at The BRONX MUSEUM of THE ARTS located at 1040 …

To explore the ideas of the science fiction author Philip K Dick  Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and other sci fi writers and filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and  Darren Aronofsky. We watch films,discuss books , attend seminars and film festivals

Self Help Friends is a meetup made to discuss current self-help and personal growth and development books available in bookstores today and how they help or don't help our lives. We will offer tips, advice, recommendations and an opportunity to step outside of our personal comfort zones to challenge ourselves towards growth and a better more authentic life. Self Help Friends is also a forum to provide an opportunity to get out, socialize, meet new people, make friends and enjoy life just a littl …

If your 55+ looking for fun things to do and are having trouble finding others who share your interest or engery then this group is for you. This group will emcompass it all book club, travel, brunch, theater and any other interesting activity that the group decides to incorporate. Our motto lets put together and do it. The first meeting place will be determined by the number of participants. Hoping to hear from you I know you are out there!

Do you want to change the world? This group is for you. One World is an educational foundation that fosters a sense of our common humanity and the need for improved forms of global cooperation. We sponsor discussion groups (study circles), book club, movie nights and a speaker series for adults. For our youth we sponsor One World Club which teaches character education with a global focus.

Te gusta leer libros en español? Te gusta conocer a nueva personas? Si has contestado que sí, entonces ven a conocernos en el Club de Libros Español. Nos reunimos una vez al mes en la biblioteca de Scarsdale para comentar un libro en español por mes. Leemos libros de autores de todo el mundo hispanohablante como Gabriel García Márquez, Jorge Luis Borges, Isabel Allende, Arturo Pérez Reverte, etc. Por supuesto que estamos abiertos a sus sugerencias. Si quieres saber más, no dudes en contactarme a …

Energy Principles Seminar-Power of Meditation Invitation to Meditation/Book Club Presentation Would you like to experience……. - A quiet calm mind - Connection and support with others - Inspiration to clarify and achieve goals - An introduction to or a deepening of meditation - A full presence to and zest for life… You are invited to an introductory talk and guided meditation experience where you will awaken to and align with your life force energy. Please come and experience this meditation whic …

On the Bronx/Westchester border exists a group of yarn addicts (and those who strive to be so) We are knitters & crocheters, who welcome those who sew, needlepoint etc.. if your craft involves a needle or yarn, join us. Our goal: to help those like us, the Obsessed. Books or yarn - we'll help motivate each other to master techniques from the many books we have purchased and to start and finish projects before yarn stashes take over our homes. For the Beginner to the Advanced, we'll host periodic …

A place for RPG players, manga lovers, board gamers, comic readers, sci-fi/fantasy fans, video gamers (modern and retro), convention goers, cosplayers, etc. Don't forget to check out the Message Board for activity!

THE PENNY FRIENDS is an amazing social community for women 40 and over, married or single. When you come to a meeting you will find a wonderfully diverse, warm and welcoming community of women where you have the freedom to be yourself. The theme of our group is to keep the heartfelt and deeply meaningful essence of female friendships alive and flourishing through laughter, wonderful conversations and great times. We are women from all lifestyles, who have been there for others and now it is tim …

A casual and friendly reading/discussion group. We are planning to read texts such as Plato, Kieregaard & Nietzsche.

Read All About It! is a great opportunity to read and understand an English-language newspaper. Practice speaking, increase vocabulary, and build public speaking confidence. Learn about the world and be able to converse with others! Develop reading fluency, discuss current events using English vocabulary and grammar, and expand world knowledge. We read articles from a wide variety of news sources ranging from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to The African Business Magazine. Improv …

Our friendly neighborhood stitch circle generally gathers on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month, from 7-9 pm in the evening. We're located in the far NW corner of NYC, in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, near to both the Henry Hudson & Broadway Bridges, so folks from the Heights, Inwood, Kingsbridge, Spuyten Duyvil, Yonkers, Bronxville and even 'upstate' Westschester are encouraged to join us. We strive to remain easily accessible by public transportation whatever we're doing. TYLC stitchers …

If you LOVE Paris, but know that Paris is no fun alone :-/ This group is for you! Do you hear or see the word Paris and you start daydreaming? Or get a warm, fuzzy feeling in your gut and are transported to visions of this wonderful place? You are not alone! I went to Paris about 2 years ago and I have not been able to get it out of my head! When I was there it felt like I was home and am looking to go back, but don’t want to do it alone. My mates think I am a “Romantic”, but I am not (well, jus …

Welcome All Art-Preneurs!! Now, more than ever, in our new digital age learning, networking and sharing are critical to achieving success in the Arts! We're here to help you build upon your creative vision with resources, knowledge and tools that will enable you to create, sell and promote your remarkable art. Join us with one click - Membership is Free - No Registration Required! Zorka Kovacevich "Delivering on the Power and Promise of Technology" Networking Organizer Marketing Consultant …

A unique dating experience for Westchester men and women ages 35- 60 where you gather in a beautiful home setting. Events cater to interests such as wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, dancing, book readings, travel interests, art shows, car shows, tennis outings, golf interests, car buffs an much much more. Parties are limited in attendee numbers and will be strategically planned to meet your interests and hobbies. In addition to attending Meetup events, you will be asked to fill out a quest …

This group is for anyone interested in learning a foreign language. The primary purpose of the site is to offer a platform for members to find tutors and/or fellow students of the language they are learning. Cultural meetups may be suggested and organized by anyone. Another useful feature is the Discussion Board, where members may ask/answer any questions they may have about a particular language or culture. We will also have a physical location in New Rochelle for premium members to engage in s …

Ethical Culture is a Humanist and Ethical movement inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of our lives is to create a more just and humane society. We believe that acting morally does not require belief in a god. We place our faith in the demonstrated capacity of people to do wonderful things. We believe in the worth and dignity of all living beings. We offer a full schedule of events and activities for everyone including Sunday meetings, social gatherings, lectures, discussion groups, chari …

This is a group for serious writers whom are already working on a spiritual book, screenplay, memoir or journal, or are ready to begin one. Let's meet weekly to create a spiritual community where we will support, write and share the journey together. At the beginning of each meeting I will lead us in a short, guided meditation so that we can tap into our inner guidance for clarity and wisdom as we write, which always makes the process that much easier! Days and times are flexible, and will be cr …

Study Group for A Course in Miracles in the Parkchester area, led by Rogier F. van Vlissingen, author of Closing the Circle: Pursah's Gospel of Thomas and A Course in Miracles. The group is hosted at the Al Iman Community Center, 2 blocks north of the Parkchester station on Westchester Avenue

This a support group for individuals interested in improving their health by following the principles of plant-based nutrition described in Caldwell and Ann Esselstyn's book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. We will meet to eat, swap recipes, and share ideas for how to live with the program and help our loved ones see the light. Go to "Pages" to check out member ratings for the recipes in Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease and to add your own.

This is a group for those working through the emotional aspects of separation and divorce-- to heal, find closure, and enable ourselves to move forward freely after this huge life change. Divorce is one of the most stressful events that can happen to a human being. In our culture we rush to put a lid on emotions and the natural process that needs to happen to move forward successfully and freely. But you can't skip emotional steps! Just burying the feelings will not help us to learn from our exp …

If you love salsa, or think you'd like to "give it a try", you've found the right group.  Some of our members are experienced salseros, while others are just starting out...but when we're all together for a night of dancing in Westchester, WE ALL HAVE FUN!   We offer SALSA On1, SALSA On2 and BACHATA Classes for beginners through advanced; and SALSA DANCING in Westchester 2-3 NIGHTS EVERY WEEK.  We have LIVE SALSA BANDS, and COMEDY/SALSA nights...so don't forget to check out our CALENDAR to see t …