My friend Nina created this group on February 23, 2009.  I joined on July 16, 2009, and became the organizer on July 4, 2012, when Nina stepped down due to an upcoming move to Florida.  Nina, we'll forever be in your debt for getting this group off the ground! From the beginning this group has been different than other Meetup Groups I belong to (and have belonged to).  How are we different?  Let me cover a few ways. We usually meet in members homes. Most Meetup groups that I'm aware of usually h …

This group is for anyone interested in potlucks, barbecues, and outings around West Hartford. The goal is to have at least one meetup each month, with the hope that we may have two or three. The purpose of this meetup is to bring people together whose primary mission is to eat, laugh, and have fun! If this rings true for you, please join :-)

We are the Hartford, CT Chapter of the American Singles Golf Association. We're a group of singles who like to golf. We'll get together and golf/socialize around the area. The American Singles Golf Association (www.singlesgolf.com) is a group of chapters throughout the United States and Canada composed of real people you meet face-to-face and, of course, play golf with. Chapters hold general membership meetings once each month and play golf as a group as often as they would like. Many social-onl …

Are you new in town? Are you the last one left in town after friends leave for jobs, marriages, etc? None of the above and you just want to meet new people, hang out and have a great time? Well then, this is the group for you. This group is primarily intended for people in their 20’s and 30’s. Meet-ups will be centered around weekend night-life at a variety of local spots ranging from upscale to dives and everything in between. So if you’re ready to meet new people in a friendly, welcoming envir …

The city of Hartford exists within less than a 2 hour drive to each of the 4 largest cities in New England (NYC, Boston, Providence, Springfield), at the crossroads of major north-south and east-west interstate highway routes, and in the midst of a major downtown redevelopment effort. In 2009 Hartford was ranked the 5th best place to launch a small business by CNN-Money. Within any given day, hundreds, if not thousands of innovative, ambitious, and business-minded individuals are gathering toge …

Looking for a BNI alternative? The Breakfast Club is a group of committed networkers, each an expert in their own field. Our focus is to give leads and intros to our fellow members, get to know each other as individuals, and understand each other’s unique businesses and changing needs. We have a positive energizing group that meet twice a month. We have a productive process to pass leads and intros to each other. Guests can come for free up to two times. One member representative per industry. C …

We are about... meeting people 40 + who are interested in All Things Fun....Happy Hours, Music, Jazz and Blues, Dancing, Wine nights, Plays, Tennis, Hiking, Walking, Dining out, Brunchs', Game nights, Comedy, Day Trips, Biking....and so much more. We welcome your ideas.  Just email the groups Organizers anytime. Looking forward to some fun times with some new friends.

Do you enjoy the movies? We do too! Join us to see a wide range of movies with other movie fans. We usually include time after the movie for discussion over a bite to eat or a drink.

This 6-week series and small mastermind group offers you a rare opportunity to learn very specific techniques to effectively use the Law of Attraction to manifest results and the life of your dreams.  You will experience the wonder and the power what a small group of people can manifest when parallel intentions and dreams are held. Many of us experience frustrating incongruences between the life we are living and the life we WANT to live. This Meetup will present you with KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, INS …

An active, lively group of professionals, students, and retirees who enjoy conversing in Spanish.

We all know that trying something new can be tough. Whether you're starting over, making significant life changes or just stepping outside your comfort zone, this group was designed for people who have a sense of adventure, enjoy trying a variety of new things and of course, making new friends! Here's a sample of some of the things we like to do: Weekend Getaways (Vermont, Providence, Martha's Vineyard, Boston & Newport) Wine Tastings, Cooking Classes, Happy Hours, Yoga, Dancing, Hiking, Biking, …

"I need to learn to program" "I've tried to learn to code before-- and it all seemed over my head" "I've got a great idea for a business, but no one to develop it" "I want to learn to develop mobile apps, but can't go back to college" "I want to learn the latest techniques for the web" "I love to play video games-- How do I develop them?" If any of these statements resonate, you need to check out ByteOverflow CT, a community of people learning web, mobile and game development skills together in …

Welcome to HLCH, a social group in the Hartford, CT area that brings together lesbians from all walks of life to share in activities, make new friends, laugh and have a whole lot of fun. We get together at least once a month to socialize in a relaxed atmosphere. No drama, and laugh out loud! This group is for women that identify as lesbian only that are single, dating, married, committed, widowed and otherwise to have a safe place to meet women with similar interests. A place to connect intellec …

We are a group of expectant and new Moms and Dads who connect with and share community resources! We all want to be great parents and know A) It starts now and B) We can't do it alone. We will talk about the challenges of the transition to a family, and meet speakers who will share tips on both how to take care of ourselves, our babies, and our relationships. If you want to have lots of fun, meet other parents, and as a bonus meet great resources for baby care and mommy and daddy care, join toda …

A group of Connecticut Bronies looking for the best of what our small state can offer! Anyone is welcome to join!

Let's get together to see films that most people don't want to see because... You have read subtitles or... the actors look like you and me and not the beautiful Hollywood stars. Hartford has at least 7 screens in the area dedicated to alternative cinema (Cinema City at Bow-Tie (4), CineStudio (Trinity College), Aetna Theatre at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and Real Art Ways). There are also foreign films shown in Bloomfield and at Wesleyan (a great secret movie place). Most of the films …

Looking to meet other intelligent interesting fun ladies 30-50 for friendship and fun while wearing a pink hat? Then this group is for you! This group is based on the red hat society, but for younger ladies. The group does a variety of fun activities such as museums, movies, walks/hikes, concerts, wineries visits, theater trips, fairs, weekend trips and tea parties. Suggestions welcome! Come join us for interesting outings, good conversation and fun!

Children laugh often and easily. But as we grow up, we tend to laugh less and feel more stressed. If you want to feel like a kid again, try our Laughter Club. You’ll experience deeper joy and relaxation. You’ll meet other people who want more fun and laughter in their lives.  And you will feel blissful and excited to be alive! We practice Laughter Yoga, which involves intentional laughter, simple games, and deep breathing. Don't worry -- no special flexibility required. Laughter Yoga is a very s …

Meetup locally with other people who like to cook. Trade recipes, tips, ideas, cookbooks, and discuss all the magic in the kitchen! Each month a general theme decided by the group at the previous month's meeting. We use my place but it in summer we are mostly at Paul and Angela's home. Plan to do some or most of the cooking during the meetup. sometimes we have special events and not just the monthly dinner. sometimes we have amazing field trips. Always we have fun and make great friends! You'll …

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. AMC is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. The CT Chapter of AMC has something for everyone who loves to explore the outdoors, for beginners or experts. Hiking, kayaking, cycling, trail maintenance and land conservation are many activities we offer. So, what sets us apart? • Trained leaders means our t …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 30 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 100-1000 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels a …

Exploration of all aspects of sustainable living and opportunities to practice, re-learn and re-member community. High Vibe Tribe Re-Unions include but are not limited to: yoga, meditation, tantra, sacred sexuality, conscious community building, tai chi, drumming, hooping, trance dance, vibrational healing, kirtan, business and marketing, visionary co-creations and collaborations, family, parenting, nutrient dense, mineral-rich real food, farming, wilderness skills, foraging, superfoods, organic …

The goal of this group is to get know interesting new people in their 20’s and 30’s for good conversation and fun times. The plan is to discuss our interests and plan future activities & events such as Happy Hour, Lunches, Dinners, Parties, Shows, Spa Days, Beach Trips,Comedy Clubs, Pool Parties, Parks, Clubs and anything else you may suggest.We encourage members to host events they hear about that sound fun. Be social. Come hang out.I'm also looking for people to help organize events so let me …

To make a Hartford MakerSpace ( http://makerfaire.com/ or http://makezine.com/ )  a HackerSpace ( http://hackerspaces.org ). Also - ArtSpace , CraftSpace, CodeSpace, some Co-WorkingSpace and some perhaps - StartupSpace. A workshop, meeting place, shared space to make, to learn, and to Co-Operate. Lets get out of our garages, studios, meetups at bars, and temporary spaces. A permanent place to share a drill press ( instead of each of us having separate tools and space) and much more. We want to f …

I started this group because I love to read Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, but I rarely have anyone to discuss them with. I've only been in CT for a few months, and I would love to meet like-minded individuals that I can have fun with and also share my love for the fantastical.

This is a group for anyone interested in health and fitness, Crossfit, functional fitness, nutrition, sport and competitive performance, olympic lifting, strength training, obstacle courses, mud runs and outdoor fitness events, Paleo food, sports, the outdoors and other activities. Plus making friends with similar interests. This is a social group not a business so there will be no selling anything or costs. What is functional fitness? Practical exercise that helps in every day situations and in …

We’re a community interested in improving the health and well being of CT residents through the use of social media. Please use #hcsmct in reference to this “meet-up” or related issues.

Wassail! Asatru or Heathenry is the modern reconstruction of the ancient polytheistic faith practices of Northern European peoples. If you value honesty and courage, cherish family and community, and take personal responsibility for living a worthy life... this may be the group for you. Especially if you also happen to love thunder storms! :) There is a strong and growing network of heathens in the Northeast. Connect and share in lore discussions and laughter, as we work to strengthen bonds of f …