Central Massachusetts Preppers is the local Chapter of the Massachusetts Preppers Network, and the American Preppers Network. We are about homesteading, survival, preparedness and sustainable living.

This monthly facilitated support group is designed for breast cancer survivors diagnosed in their 40’s or younger regardless of your current age. Whether you have just been diagnosed, are still undergoing treatments or are several years out, join us to connect with other young women who have faced breast cancer. In a relaxed setting, you can connect with other young breast cancer survivors just like you, find out about available resources, ask questions, make new friends and be assured that you …

The New England Trackers group was formed in 2003 to provide a gathering place for individuals with an interest in the natural world. We are dedicated to cultivating awareness and a deep appreciation for nature. We share and practice the skills that our ancestors used to survive in the world, a kind of ‘primitive technology’ that allowed them to live in balance and harmony with their environment, rather than dominate it. Many of our members have taken courses taught by Tom Brown, Jr. and the Tra …

Massachusetts Preppers is a group for people who feel there is a need to prepare for an event that will completely alter “life as we know it today”. This event can be, for example: a megaquake, economic collapse, global pandemic, a nuclear war, solar-flare-induced power failures, or an extreme oil crisis that leads to the unraveling of society. Whatever your reasons for prepping, we would like to hear it and how you are preparing for it. Let’s share information and become better prepared individ …

If the world as we know it ended. What would you do? Lets figure it out, and prepare for it together. All levels of interest and experience welcome.

We seeks to form and inform a community of individuals who are concerned about the direction of our Constitutional Republic, the global economy, the fragility of the current banking, currency, food, energy, medical & political systems as well as the general abandonment of traditional American values such as self reliance, self sufficiency, neighbors helping neighbor, and individual charity. The purpose of the group is to create a forum for the sharing of knowledge, skills, mistakes, resources, c …

The Zeitgeist Movement is an explicitly non-violent, global sustainability advocacy group currently working in over 1000 Regional Chapters across 70 countries. The basic structure of The Movement consists of Chapters, Teams, Projects & Events. Overall, the Chapters are essentially what define the Movement and each Chapter works to not only spread awareness about the roots of our social problems today but also to express the logical, scientific solutions and methods we have at our disposal to upd …

The Allan Kardec Spiritist Society of Massachusetts is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to the dissemination and practice of Spiritism in Somerville, MA since 1990. Study Groups. A Spiritism study group meets every Tuesday at 7:30pm, followed by spiritual passes therapy. These meetings are open to the general public. MeetUps. Periodically we will select a topic of general interest to develop under the light of Spiritism. The goal is to meet like minded people, study Spiritism …

Our purpose: 1. to discover and identify the plants and animals living amongst us 2. to learn their habits and survival requirements 3. to implement landscaping and other wildlife accommodations, such as nest boxes, feeders, brush piles, rock piles, tree snags, ponds and other water features. Meetings will alternate between trips to public greenspace and private homes. We'll search for plants and animals and learn how they function in our ecosystem. We'll take turns visiting meetup members' hom …

Real Estate Investors are what is holding the fragile RE market together.  With almost 30% of the deals being transacted with cash we can see that Investors are at work, literally.  We will be seeing more and more discontinuity in the coming years, with good hard working people with solid credit being denied due to the overly tight underwriting.  Enter investors with creative financing techniques and seller financing alternatives. Every Investor survives by the strength of his or her Power Team. …

Meet other survivors of sexual, physical, verbal, or emotional abuse in a safe environment. This is a caring group eager to listen to and support each other, as well as share experiences on surviving and coping with a legacy of abuse.

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. This GriefShare seminar and support group is led by someone who understands what you are going through and wants to help. You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right …

Be More You ~ Where Finding True Love Begins with YOU.  Love Your Life. Change the World. Like a magical par-course for LOVE, follow each directive on the path and we GUARANTEE you will be: happier than you have ever been, living a life that you LOVE and the perfect man for you will show up … almost by accident (yes, even if you’re already married to him). Women have tremendous natural gifts. They bring love, nurturing and healing to relationships and communities, create peace and inspire greatn …

This group is about learning and sharing skills and techniques to thrive and survive through the challenges presented by climate change, peak oil, environmental degradation and cultural shifts. There is a place for you here to expand on positive reactions to these challenges whether through edible landscapes, gardening, farming, renewable energy, green building, local currency, rainwater harvesting, composting, mushroom cultivation, local food, forest gardening, herbalism, "green" living, food …

Interested in meeting once or twice a month with other West Hartford area women over 45? Then this would be a perfect group to join! Are you a unique woman who is passionate about life, and loves to explore, learn, live and share an authentic life? Do you love to laugh? I have been living in West Hartford for 2 years and have not met any neighborhood women to make new friends with. Not good! I like to share stories and events, recipes for bruschetta, laughter and tears! I'm not a typical West Ha …

The Wellness Warriors is a dragon boat paddling team for cancer survivors and caregivers in the Boston area (we train and race on the Charles River). We offer men and women ages 30 to 80 the chance to improve their quality of life through our paddling support group. Some of us are through our treatments but are still struggling with the cancer experience. Others are receiving chemotherapy, radiation or other cancer-fighting strategies. It is this inner strength, our love of the dragon boat sport …

This is a group for widows/widowers under 40. This group can provide a place to find support through activities, discussions, meals, art, whatever! While there will be plenty of room for conversations, this group will also focus on DOING things and creating a fun in an environment where people might have a shared understanding of the struggles of losing someone at a young age.

Thriving and Surviving with IBD. For people who have Chrohn's Disease & Colitis or their family and friends who want to give support. Let's share SCD recipes, diet and/or medication tips, and success stories. And support each other through the hard times.

The Sequitoria: The Synthesis of Culture and Nature ... ... and the only hope for this planet. The relationship between humankind and the natural world has been fractured. In some places, there is no relationship in evidence at all. Every problem facing mankind*: from inter-personal conflict to international conflict; from social isolation to economic inequality to climate change; from social justice issues to environmental challenges - all have been exacerbated by this growing bifurcation. T …

Jeffrey P. Dziob, 38, of Bristol, beloved husband of Melissa (Amenta) Dziob, died from injuries sustained from an accident in Bristol on Sunday, December 27, 2009. Jeffrey was born in Hartford on December 5, 1971 and was a son of Sharon (Palmer) Dziob Young and her husband Gary of Cave Creek, AZ and the late Edward Dziob. He grew up in Southington where he was a graduate of Southington High School in 1990 and Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2005. He moved to Bris …

It is rather simple . . . what one knows, what one believes, what one feels, and what one needs all influence the way one lives. First Connection is a group dedicated to learning wilderness living skills, and furthermore, to ‘cross-pollinate’ this sacred knowledge among many people. Everyone is a teacher, and everyone is a learner, and our goal is to learn the Art of Self-Sufficiency. This is a gradual process, and we do not do this to shun the modern world, which has been a source of both pollu …

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 …

SSG Boston is a martial arts group practicing an integrated system of longsword, grappling and dagger from medieval fighting manuals.  At this writing, we have classes in Watertown, Arlington, and Cambridge. Our students are a mix of experienced martial artists who enjoy the cross-training and interested brand new folks. Our beginner class works equally well for each, working on a combination of an established longsword curriculum and developing work on abrazzare (grappling) and daga (dagger/kni …

Support and social group for young widows, widowers, and anyone who has lost a significant other. Gather for sharing, mutual support and healing. Especially appealing to people under 50 who are now single parents (though no age restriction is enforced). This is the place to come to share your story and find help dealing with the significant changes a partner's death brings. WE UNDERSTAND! Group input is strongly solicited for event planning. **I know it sounds obvious, but you MUST be a widow/wi …

Are words your continual passion? If so, how about committing to their production! The Worcester Writers Group may be able to help you. Are you a well adjusted adult? A person hearty enough to survive the rigors of giving and receiving honest and useful critique? Can you commit to regular meetings? Writing schedules? Reviews and rewrites? Can you be accountable to other people? If so, read on. Poetry, short stories, novels, articles and essays are examples of projects you might try with us. Are …

The purpose of this group is to provide a place for those interested in personal emergency preparedness and prepping to share information, build community ties, and meetup for relevant events.

First and most important for you to know: A support group can CHANGE YOUR LIFE.....I'm absolutely positive that it changed mine! My name is Debbie. I decided to start this group because I want women like myself to KNOW that they are not alone. My abuse happened over 30 years ago, and STILL I am surviving. STILL, I am coping. STILL I have symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Do you find yourself (or others) saying, "you need to get ON with your life" "get OVER it!" Just because its …

UPDATE as of August of 2012:  We're currently in the process of trying to find a public place where we can meet and play games at least twice a month.  If you have suggestions on a good place to do that please contact me, Patrick - the group owner, and let me know.  Hopefully we can get this resolved soon.  One business so far turned us down due to "liability concerns."  Thanks.  -Patrick -------------------- This group is for new to middle level players of card and Euro-games who are also int …