Join us, on the last Tuesday of each month to discuss books and articles with a theme of Personal Empowerment. Meet like-minded people who are interested in growing personally and enhancing their confidence and happiness through reading books by inspirational writers and discussing them with the group. Over the course of the year, we'll read four books and four articles. Bring ideas of what you want to learn more about, because there is flexibility to choose the topics of what we read to enhance …

This is a group for women who would like to take time to make new friends, socialize, and discuss books and movies. We'll have monthly book chats and see a variety of movies based on books, and maybe other movies, too!  The group is centrally located and will meet at locations in Ottawa Centre/Ottawa South. If you would like to apply to join, please include a current photo of yourself in your profile, so that we can recognize you at events.

Hello This book group meets every 4 weeks or so for a book discussion. Typically we choose a central/west restaurant at 6:30pm on Saturdays. Books are selected from member suggestions. Membership is limited and we may remove members who have not participated for over 6 months or who are "no shows" for meetups for which they have RSVPd in the affirmative. Cheers, Karen P

While we are a book club, our Meetups tend to focus on the beer drinking aspect! You are encouraged to read the book, but if you're not able to in time, feel free to come and join the conversation - it's always entertaining! We've created a relaxed and informal atmosphere... just an opportunity to discuss some great reads and meet some new people.

A book club for anyone interested in reading and unstructured discussions of sci-fi/fantasy books; YA, romantic and/or porny vampire stuff excluded.

Whether your interest is Western classical literature (from Homer & Thucydides to Dante's Inferno or Voltaire's Candide), philosophy (from Plato & Aristotle to Descartes & Kant), religion (from Augustine & Aquinas to Schleirmacher & Rahner) or science (from Archimedes and Ptolemy to Galileo, Newton and Einstein, this Club is for you.

For those who like to read a good book, drink a good beer, and maybe combine the two once in a while. Looking for people interested in laid-back discussions about books worth reading. Focusing fiction and non-fiction, both new and old; authors we've read so far range from Umberto Eco to Robert Louis Stevenson to Sarah Vowell to Yann Martel to Scott McCloud, among others. If it's good, we'll try to get around to it eventually! (At least that's the plan.) Meetings are usually held at Pub Italia, a …

Calling all geeks! Socialites and shy; trekkies and star wars buffs; cosplayers and bookworms; fluent in MS-DOS and Objective C and those who don't even know what those are; workers, students and non-workers; alliance and horde players! The Ottawa Geek Social Club strives to provide meetup opportunities that reflect the many facets of geekdom and beyond! Main member interests include strategy games, comic books, computers, anime, movies/shows, videogames, conventions, and books. Members are enc …

This is a group for people who like to meet for a couple of hours in a relaxed atmosphere and talk (or just listen) about big ideas, mostly by asking questions and refining them. It is free, open for everyone and follows the common format of Socrates Cafes around the world. But most important it is just fun… of course, for those who actually enjoy intelligent conversations and can’t live without examining reality, society and life. The idea is to bring philosophy to the masses, to start socializ …

Welcome to  'Ottawa International Connection' (OIC). Our motto is "Global thinkers in a global city." OIC facilitates safe connections with new coming internationals and established Canadians. The international community of Ottawa is full of brilliant and creative thinkers, academics and humanitarians. These folks are sometimes the closest thing one will ever meet to modern day heroes. Ironically, it is not uncommon that their initial plight is one of tremendous challenge, loneliness and even  d …

(1 minute video) This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The events held in this group are all about having fun nights of great people and 'deeper' discussions over dinner in a charming restaurant. This Meetup group was created by Glen Brauer as part of a non-profit global initiative using practical philosophy to bring togeth …

Are you intrigued by the history, literature, legends, mythologies, culture, art and music of the Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance worlds? Are you interested in attending medieval and Renaissance festivals? Are you interested in medieval-inspired or fantasy movies? If so, this new group is for you! Some preliminary ideas for group events: Attending medieval, Renaissance and Celtic festivals; Casual group discussions centered on various themes and subjects (requiring only minimal preparation, s …

IS THIS FOR YOU? Do you have a passion for 'green' living? Ever thought about building your own home according to natural principles? Interested in Permaculture? Tempted by the possibility of getting your power from renewable energy sources? Have you ever considered the idea of living off-grid? Or, are you simply in love with Earthships and want to know as much as you can? If any of these stir up a familiar longing, then this is for you. WHAT WILL WE DO? We'll put our heads together and learn ab …

This group has been put in place to embrace everyone as they are now, and to share many tools that may be beneficial to you on your own inner journey. Through experience, awareness, and open hearts, we are here to open ourselves to you and share tools to assist in the creation of yourselves. Certain topics that will be explored are meditation, energy healing, spiritual enlightenment, healing foods, positive thinking, book reviews etc. We are also open to hearing and discussing many other techniq …

There is no FEE to join this Group. What is Leaders Mastermind Group? This group is all about LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING. We are aiming at 1) creating awareness about the value of leadership in business and life; and 2) supporting the personal and professional growth of the members. Each Mastermind meetup will have 7-10 persons; we will meet for 60-90 minutes every week for 6-10 weeks; we'll undertake a Leadership Book Study; and we'll conduct group discussions to learn by sharing the kno …

The Humanist Association of Ottawa (HAO) is a non-profit organization that promotes Secular Humanism in Canada's National Capital. The HAO welcomes Humanists, Atheists, and Agnostics. Our events include Monthly Meetings (lecture format), Unsermons (group discussions), Book Club meetings, Community Activism, Social Events, and much more. http://ottawa.humanists.net

We invite you: you are part of the growing 'landscape' of conscious people who understand that your decision of what to eat today affects the landscape our children will inherit. You make that decision three times a day. There are hundreds of eager farmers and special food creators around Ottawa, who are putting seeds in the ground to serve that hunger.... one bite at a time. Join the likes of 11yr. old Birke Baehr http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nndEZBQ9bdsIn Joel Salatin, best selling author of …

Step Up Ottawa! is a group for anyone interested in supporting step moms, dads, and families. Let's meet for coffee, book clubs, lectures, movies, and events to explore and discuss the unique dynamics and challenges of living in a stepfamily.