. The main thrust of this group is the book by Paul Ekman "Unmasking the Face". With the help of "Unmasking the Face ", you will be able to improve your recognition of the facial clues to emotion, increase your ability to detect "facial deceit," and develop a keener awareness of the way your own face reflects your emotions. Charles Darwin will give insight into animal behaviour, including the animal know by Desmond Morris as "The Naked Ape". . We also will be discussing "nonverbal communication" …

Are you seeking to live a more authentic, spiritually-centered life? Have you been looking for a community that connects you with others who are integrating spiritual growth into everyday life? Are you aware of how your thoughts affect you and your circumstances? Do you see changes in the relationship between science and religion? The Down-to-Earth Spiritual Group is a non-sectarian, inclusive community in which we seek a clearer understanding of ourselves and the world around us. With group dis …

Are you OFF??? And I don't mean off your rocker! I mean OUT FOR FUN (OFF)! I hadn't been, so that is why I started this meetup group. I wanted to make a place for singles OR couples 21 years and older that are looking for things to do with other people. Note that this is NOT A DATING SITE/GROUP. It is a place to find other people that are wanting to get out and do things, but do not have anyone they know that either enjoys the same things or those friends aren't available to do them. Check out o …

A meetup of fabulous women that love to indulge in Chick Lit books and discuss them (and anything else that comes up) over a drink or two and great food. Great way to network with other women in the city ranging from 20's and up! As long as you read Chick Lit you are welcome :)

We are a diverse group of people who enjoy both books and movies. Our group is unique in that we will read a book (usually yet to be released to film) and then watch the movie together (generally the week it opens or week after) and after watching the film, get together for really great discussion on the book and the movie. There is no stern format. The group leads the way of the discussion and everyone is open-minded. We generally meet on Saturday afternoons. Movies have been seen at Trader's P …

It's hard to find others in their 20s who want to be active and explore the city around them. Dayton, Ohio is a small city in comparison to it's neighbors, like Cincinnati and Columbus, but there is much to do and see if you know where to look. What would make it even better is finding other people in the same city who feel the same. Anyone looking to find new friends, drinking buddies, shopping partners, video and board game lovers, book readers, hiking partners, movie lovers, live music finder …

This is a group for adults who, for whatever reason, do not have children. Whether you are single, married, a couple or none of the above, you are welcome to join. As a married woman who has made the choice to not have kids, I have found myself ostracized from friends cook-outs, dinners, etc for the simple crime of "not being a mother". I love children, but for several reasons, have decided to not breed. I am hoping this group will do a variety of activities, from dinner to book clubs and everyt …

At this book club we will read and discuss books covered by NPR book reviews, author interviews, book series etc. Take a look at our past / upcoming reading list here: http://www.meetup.com/Cincinnati-NPR-Book-Club/files/ Our Book Club members receive 20% off on the selected book of the month - courtesy Joseph-Beth Booksellers!

Are you a young professional in Cincinnati looking to meet others over good books, good food, and good drinks? If you answered yes, then this group is for you! Each month a new book will be chosen to read. We will then pick out a place to meet to discuss the book. And don't worry if you don't finish the book- all are welcome!

This is a group for anyone who considers him/herself a feminist. Let's get together once or twice a month to socialize, have a drink or cup of coffee, and discuss books and other interests.

We are a new Cosplay, anime, manga, gaming, Rp gaming, and Japanese-fashion-and-pop-culture fan group based in Cincinnati. Our goals are simple: We aim to assist members in all aspects of cosplay, whether it's finding a bargain on a key piece of their costume or just simply giving support and credit where/when it's needed while meeting new and interesting like-minded people who are into anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, and Japanese fashion and pop culture. Each year we will have two or three major …

Do you need time alone to recharge your batteries? Do you like to listen more than talk? Can you sometimes "read" the mood of a room of people or intuit how someone is feeling? Introverts make up less than one-third of the general population. Finding a kindred spirit can be challenging. But being an introvert does not mean being anti-social. If you would like to meet other people who understand many of your traits and needs, give this group a try. Our goal is friendship and social activities.  A …

This group is dedicated to discussions of the darker side of fiction. Mystery, horror, sci-fi - anything that goes bump in the night. But we'll stray from the authors everyone knows, and discuss up and comers with a preference for local or regional names as well.

West Lafayette’s Young Women’s Book Club is a social organization, focused on great books & good wine, created to promote togetherness among our area’s young women.  Our vision is to provide a network of women to share ideas and opportunities through informal settings that promote fun and relaxation!  This group is for young women in the Lafayette and West Lafayette areas who enjoy reading-- whether you're an avid reader or just getting tired of the cereal box in the morning and want to try some …

As Hip Mamas, we are funny, goofy, and our kids are crazy. (A wonderful crazy!) We can't finish conversations without interruption and we think herding cats might be easier than teaching a 2 year old to share— but we love what we do and need the support to get us through and keep our sense of humor.  We love coffee and good discussions. We love books, art, NPR, being outdoors, healthy food talk, and mom's night out. We are holistic - minded and we love a glass of wine. We are moms who are teache …

A group of fun, book reading people who enjoy outings around the Cincinnati area to discuss books and life! Come join us!

This meetup is going to explore a variety of cultural and outdoor events happening in the Indianapolis area.  We will take the opportunity to share an experience together and then get to know each other better through book discussion, social gatherings and online discussions.  If your state of mind resonates with the characteristics and values of the cultural creative - come on board - we look forward to being with you! The Cultural Creatives: How 50 Million People Are Changing the World is a no …

This book club is for anyone interested in discussing books (mostly fiction but a little nonfiction too) from a feminist perspective. Come join the lively discussion!

First, thanks for checking out the group! Now, I know what you're thinking...what could we possibly do with this group? Sit around and do math problems in absolute silence? Of course we could...but we won't be doing that most of the time. I envision the group to be a way to gather like-minded people to get out and visit local places, socialize, and generally have fun. We will definitely discuss mathematical topics during some meetups, but not anything too difficult. Maybe we can all look at a pr …

1) This is a group for those interested in checking out some of the live music concerts within 2 hours of Muncie. We will meet at least every other month for live music, focusing mostly on Christian concerts but also including other music venues. 2) We can also meet-up to discuss Christian books to challenge us in our faith journeys. I invite your suggestions!

The User Enjoyment meetup is for those want to create a more enjoyable experience for their users/customer/tribe. We believe that if we focus on user enjoyment then the problems of user adoption simply go away. Join in as we discuss concepts such as user interface design, usability testing, workflow, typography, lean development, and much more. Additionally we will spend time discussing the best frameworks and plugins to quickly enhance user enjoyment (Bootstrap, Datatables.net, JQueryUI, etc). …

I love the book " Captivating" by John and Stasi Eldredge. I read it almost daily, along with my Bible. I would love to meet other women, of all ages, that want to explore what it means to be fully,extravagantly, joyfully alive in the healing love of Christ. This book explores what it means to represent the feminine heart of God's creation, here on this earth. It is not about how you dress, or whether you work inside or outside of the home. It is about so much more than that. It is about the gre …

A group for people that love paranormal and fantasy romance (both adult and YA), want to discuss great books in the genre and socialize with like-minded readers. Plus great food.

(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 …

We as a discussion group in Madison will mold the meetings into whatever topics are of local interest. Let's share our stories about religion in our lives, good books we've read, movies to watch, web sites to visit and whatever else is on your mind. Sponsored by the Center For Inquiry (CFI) of Indianapolis. - a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that encourages evidence based inquiry into science, pseudoscience, medicine and health, religion, ethics, and society. Through education, research, publi …

Bloomington's Public Library offers an awesome "Book Kit" where book clubs like this can check out 8-30 copies of any one novel at a time, for distribution and discussion. So I think we should take advantage! I especially like the idea of diversity in reading--as adults we often fall into a favorite type of material, but this could be a chance to really be exposed to literature we otherwise might not have read. I propose we take turns checking out a new Book Kit, so we each have an opportunity t …

Spiritually North Study Group, meeting regularly the 3rd Tuesday of the Month in West Milton Ohio, to share and support one another through prayer, meditation and to study books that help us deepen together in Spiritual Principles. We are based on Science of Mind principles by Ernest Holmes.