You can write. We're here to help. Do you have voices inside your head that won't leave you alone until you get their story down on paper? Good news – you're a writer. Bad news – it's not as easy to get it down on paper as it sounds. Get together with other writers to discuss story structure, marketing your work, publishers, agents, brainstorming. We will even have the occasional critique. Novels, short stories, screenplays, poems – in all genres are welcome. We're here to help you write the bes …

About Us / What We Do Our mission is to inspire, engage and empower the residents of our community as we move along the path to a more local, resilient and sustainable future Go Local means supporting local businesses and farmers; building community social networks; harnessing natural and social diversity; celebrating what this wonderful Town has to offer, and taking care of each other. We began in 2008 as Transition Oakville, were designated an “official” Transition Town and incorporated …

This video explains how the Law of Attraction can work in harmony with enlightened thinking. People who use the universal Law of Attraction also known as the Law of Cause and Effect often struggle between having more in life and seeking spiritual growth. True enlightenment requires being unattached to things of the world and yet most people also want to experience more abundance, loving relationships and good health. This video explores the idea that experiencing more of the world can still be a …

Calling all book-loving cinephiles and film-loving bookworms!  Roncesvalles' historic Revue Cinema is running a new monthly screening series that is certain to get cinematic and literary discussions flowing. Toronto Star critic Geoff Pevere will guide the audience through film selections and post-screening discussions to explore what makes a film adaptation successful. Please note that the events for this group are now organized as part of the "We Don't Do Mainstream" (WDDM) Film Group, so …

Welcome to our Qi-Gong, Meditation, Zen, Energy Work & Healing Community! Enter the gateway to a fast growing community of warm, like-minded people, where you can explore the healing power of Pon Klie (Bad Stress Out) Zen Qigong & P.K. teachings on Restoring Inner Balance & Harmony.  We also teach the deeper wisdom of Experiential Zen, Inner Freedom, Energy Work and much more...  Join our friendship community gatherings and classes to aid you on the path.  Share your experiences and reconnect wi …

This Meetup is for locavores, foodies, food lovers, vegans, vegetarians, nutritarians, meatatarians, agrarians, environmentalists and everything in between! Our focus is on eating organic foods grown or raised within 250 km of Burlington. Gathering friends old and new to visit farmer's markets, attend farm tours and festivals, dine at restaurants featuring local products are just some events we can do. Plan educational and fun excursions as a group. Share knowledge and the fruits of our labour w …

The Milton Book Club is a diverse group of avid readers from a variety of backgrounds and ages who love to discuss a great book.  The conversation is always good and the company even better!  There's always room for new members to join us! We meet once a month (every 4 weeks) to discuss a book that the group has chosen by poll.  There are usually 4 books posted at all times so you know what books are coming up. Books are mostly fiction. Our venues change periodically so we can get to know differ …

This book club is based in South Central Oakville but any lady is welcome to join if they live very close by (must live in Oakville). The only other criteria is:  you like to read and to socialize.   As we meet at one another's homes for the meetups, we keep the membership local and small so it's easy for members to get to other members' homes.  Please only join if you intend on being an active member and live in Oakville. I'd like the reading to have a positive, fun, funny or even enlightening  …

Welcome to Hipss: Halton Infertility and Pregnancy Support Services Meetup Page Community Meetups to increase fertility: Weekly Fertility Yoga Classes: Every Monday at 5:45pm and Tuesday at 8:30pm in Burlington Sign up for a class on-line and you can purchase a drop-in, 4, 8 or unlimited PASS www.hipss.ca/class-schedule/ Miscarriage and Infertility Support Group: This is an informal meetup that is held monthly. Are you interested in hosting a meeting? Women who seek out support have increased pr …

Happiness Project Burlington is a local group of Happiness Seekers.  To find happiness, it means living a meaningful life while utilizing your gifts and your time and living with thought & purpose. This can be more fully realized when one feels part of a community.  Gretchen Rubin wrote the #1 Bestselling book, The Happiness Project, which this meet-up will be largely based.  She believes it is possible to be happier by taking small, concrete steps in your daily life towards your resolutions. We …

Guelph is a beautiful city full of history and culture and amazing people! Guelph Shutterbugs is a great way to meet new people and share our passion, which is photography. Each month we will meet for a few hours for a photo shoot in a different area of the city or in surrounding communities. Two weeks later we will meet to review our photos, equipment and discuss the hobby we all love. Whenever possible the photo shoot will be free. Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GuelphShutter …

We will choose a book and meet once a month to discuss the book.The first Book will be the "Celestine Prophecy" by James Redfield.

Do you love non-fiction books? Me too! Let's get together to discuss the latest non-fiction books, what we've learned from them, and how we can apply the learning into our lives. Your opinion matters, share it!

We teach and discuss spiritual principles to transform our lives and co-create healthy community. Prayer, Meditation, Music and group participation is important in bringing this about. Our study of Eric Butterworth's book "Discover the Power Within" is a guide to the unexplored depths within. Oprah Winfrey wrote, "This book changed my perspective on life and religion..... Eric Butterworth teaches that God isn't 'up there." He exists inside each one of us and it's up to us to seek the divine with …

If you live in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville or any of the surrounding areas, this is a group for you. Dining out, travel, cultural events - museums, art galleries, live theatre, movies, festivals , hiking etc. are some of the activities that will take place.

The goal of our Meetup is to bring together the many disparate communities in Parkdale through a series of connective cultural events. Low income, high income, businesses, families, friends and neighbours: all are encouraged to drop-in and get involved.

Calling all Boomers in Mississauga and surrounding areas! This is a new group for singles, couples, divorced or widows who are born between 1946 and 1964. The focus of this group is to Share, Support, Inspire, Educate, Socialize and have a bit of fun and food. Boomers in Peel Mix Group meets regularly on the last Wednesday of the month. However, when possible, we will also offer small group meet up and will also be posted on the events.  Come out to meet new connections, build relationships, sha …

The objective of the Hamilton Non-Fiction Book Club is to promote intelligent, friendly discussion about various non-fiction topics. We’re not reviewing the literary merit of the books, we’re debating the merit of the author’s position on the subject.

Are you an ardent reader? Do you love making new friends? Then, this is the bookclub for you. This book club works on a suggestive list basis and meets once a month. So what are you waiting for, let's start reading.

Hey Mums, Do you love to read, need motivation to finish that book that is gathering dust on your shelf? This book club will focus on new releases and Classics, **NO** chick lit here. We will endeavour to broaden our reading repertoire and encourage book suggestions. So lets get reading and meet up. I will aim for at least a month between book club meet ups.

This is a group for anyone interested in reading and having discussions about books that you may never pick up to read yourself. All the meanwhile, we will be brunching around Toronto and trying a new brunch place around the city every 5-6 weeks. Are you a book lover and a foodie, then this is the club for you. Come out and meet interesting people while trying the latest brunch hot spots in Toronto. The club is co-ed and all are welcome!

Hey Mamas! This group is for any moms of little ones who are interested in meeting for more than just a play date. Come join us as we share this crazy yet amazing journey of motherhood. We'll participate in fun activities, pray for each other and for our families, and encourage each other as we grow in loving our kids, our community, and Christ. Our kiddos will have time to socialize while we enjoy much-needed coffee and real conversation. This group is also open to moms who aren't quite sure wh …

Calling all lovers of books! Need some inspiration for what to read next? Want some encouragement to read more? Like to chat with other people who love the written word? Then this is the group for you! Dust off your dust jackets and bring your bookmarks to our regular meetups in Guelph coffee hangouts, quiet bars, restaurants and maybe a drawing room here or there. Diversity guaranteed!

This is a group for anyone interested in books and reading, sharing their thoughts on the book, relations to real life etc. I started this group because I want men and women to come together and share their reading experience as we read an agreed upon book. This group will encourage you to finally read some of the classic, improve your life with the top recommended books, as well as some of the uncovered gems. This group is also to meet in the evening and accomodate those of us that work during …

Join Fiction Addiction to meet other women who have a passion for reading, you love to share your thoughts on books, make some new friends, and enjoy a night out to socialize, **Group Perk >>>> I serve the best cup of coffee! Columbian Supremo...yummy :)  Let's share our fiction addiction! (and our coffee addiction for those of us who love our coffee) Women ONLY please.

Looking for women in and around Westdale, Hamilton to meet once a month in our homes to discuss fiction books.

WORDS ARE WINDOWS OR THEY ARE WALLS, THEY SENTENCE US OR SET US FREE. Ruth Bebermeyer Hamilton Non Violent Communication Practice Group ( based on our understanding of Non Violent Communication) Center For Non Violent Communication: http://www.cnvc.org/ Support/practice group is is peer to peer learning and practicing NVC - discussions on how things went when we were using NVC in real life, discussions of real life situations and conversations to think through on how we could said things in …

Hello fellow west-enders! I recently moved to the area with my husband and am loving this new neighborhood immensely. I used to belong to several bookclub in the past and have really enjoyed thoughtful discussion and ideas exchanged amongst a group of like-minded and not so like-minded individuals! With the onset of better weather to come, I would like to start hosting a variety of bookclub, art, outdoors, and community-centric events again. I have a lovely garden space and deck to host members …