This group is for learning, teaching and sharing ideas about disaster preparedness, be it natural or man made. With an extremely shaky economy, depletion of our natural resources and a myriad of other exposures that may interfere with our current way of life, skills such as food & water storage, sanitation, security, self defense, shelter, etc. will have tremendous value.  To this end, we hold informational seminars, coordinate group buys, a book club, attend and sponsor workshops.  The group is …

When the unthinkable happens in your city, are you prepared to survive? Disaster is a subject like taxes or death, no one wants to talk or think about it. This group is NOT about and totally DIFFERENT from alarmism or paranoia. Western cultural is biased against advance preparation outside times of active warfare. "It's preferred and viewed normal for people to avoid disaster safety."  But, Megadisasters have become part of our modern reality. Too many people mistakenly believe there is no pre …

This is for those people who are concerned with the current trends in the world around us and find the need to be prepared an ever recurring thought in their mind. We will be learning basic skills to help us survive in this not so safe world anymore. Things like container gardening, making soap, identifying plants and making herbal tinctures or oils, harvesting and preserving foods, food storage and how to cook with basic staples in times of distress, water purification and first aid. If this so …

Fact : The Female Quarter-Life is a period in a young woman's life that can often result in confusion, anxiety and self doubt over the direction and fulfillment of ones life. Fact : The concerns of 20 & 30 something women today are unique to both our generation and our gender. We've been told, "You can be anything, You can compete with the best of them". We've had to navigate eating disorders, antidepressants, birth control, plastic surgery and more. And then, to add insult to injury we're suppo …

Do you want to get outdoors and have a great time doing amazing things?  Then join us on our next adventure!  We love introducing people to all that the great outdoors has to offer!  Rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, ice climbing, snow shoeing, mountain biking, mountaineering, skiing, herpetology, dendrology, wilderness survival and SO MUCH MORE!  We also run some kid friendly adventures!  So come out, bring the kids, bring your friends and join us on a great adven …

This group is a group aimed to empower parents of special needs children. We will aim to eventually become a non-profit organization and get funding and grants to be able to give our members salaries. Funding will be available to provide needed resources for our children. Our interests are helping the parents to survive stress, emotional burnout, financial burnout, to empower them to fight for their children in educational, health and social settings. To lift the parents out of despair and despe …

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with BPD? Life with this mental illness is often black-and-white, chaotic, overwhelming, and geared towards mere survival. Our goal is to THRIVE in Shades of Grey: Find and receive support from others with BPD, loved ones of BPDs, and professional resources. Attend discussion groups. Participate in online seminars and courses. Enhance emotion regulation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Locate a therapist and/or coach specializing in BPD. Sh …

You've survived a divorce... now you're concerned about making your settlement last Most of the upheaval of your divorce is behind you, but your financial worries are growing. You know the amount of your divorce settlement; what you don't know is whether it will be enough to cover your day-to-day living expenses, pay for college and get you all the way through retirement. Will you outlive your assets? How can you ensure you can keep the assets you most treasure, rather than later selling them t …

Together we will work to promote organic non-GM seed retention and organic non-GE beekeeping by putting babyboomers, youth and all lovers of humanity to work ensuring the survival of humanity. All lovers of good health, good food, nature, full sustainable employment and the survival of humanity should join this group. Your involvement will depend on your time available.

  The Palyul International Mandala group is created by a practitioner of Palyul NYC who wants to share the up and coming events in NYC and in other states of the US.  Palyul International is a worldwide Tibetan Buddhism organization, it is also one of the four main Tibetan Buddhism lineage, if you wish to learn more about the Palyul International, please go visit: www.palyul.org In New York City, Palyul also has weekly practice and meditation open for the public for free. For more informatio …

Roof deck, balcony and city container gardeners are a dedicated breed, and hardy-- it can be difficult to grow things. Bugs, squirrels, leaks, pigeons, ice, heat, wind, broken umbrellas. Not to mention lugging bags of expensive dirt up long staircases and tethering your plants with wire so they won't get blown off the edge. Members will meet up to visit other peoples' decks, gardens, etc. and enjoy enthusiasms and views. We'll trade ideas about flowers, trees, structural aspects, and share in th …

Non-profit group designed to keep doctors practicing culturally competent medicine. Providing forum for doctors to give their ideas to reduce overhead, recommend vendors that they use for quality & cost savings, advise on billing/coding issues, insurance audits, malpractice liability options, risk management reduction, keeping up with electronics in medicine, Health Care Reform and impact on us, challenging cases, etc. etc. Anything that has to do with us. Not a political group, hopefully attr …

*In brief.. I am an educator, facilitator & chef who is focused on providing lifestyle education for food, health & home! Living Green Goddess is about Sustainable Living for a Healthy Mother Earth! My mission is to facilitate the positive transformation of both individuals & the planet! Please join me & share in my passion to live & love life with gratitude & reverence for all that we have!!! Hello! I decided to start this group because I have so much information, knowledge & experience to shar …

This is for SEWA (social service) minded young adults. We do lotsa cool volunteering projects in/around Manhattan!

We are a group of fabulous, creative, entrepreneurial minded fashion, design, & art professionals that would like to make a business out of our creative talents.  Together we can build on our passion for fashion a create a strong network!    The fact is, most creative people want to make a living out of what they love to do, but find it difficult as they haven't learned the basics of business to survive!   This forum invites people who are entrepreneurial-minded driven individuals (boutique owne …

This group is for people who seek meaning in their professional and personal lives, connection with others through mutual collaboration, and leadership in navigating their careers, relationships, and the truth about their legacy and service to others.  The group is lead by a team of certified professional coaches.   The main event will provide is The Urban Retreat, which is a half-day immersion program for hard-working professionals to examine personal issues, bond over worries, and dream a l …