The Ann Arbor Classics Book Group meets monthly on Sundays at 3pm on the ground floor of the UofM Michigan Union to discuss selections from Boxall's "1001 books you must read before you die." Group members vote online for monthly selections.  There are dues of $1.00 for each meetup attended (to help cover the monthly meetup.com fee). Occasionally, we will have a special event such as a film viewing, coffee meet and greet, scrabble get-together or a book swap. This group is largely driven by its …

Books introduce us to so many new ideas and new ways of looking at things.  Talking about what we read will only open our eyes to so much more.  Let’s explore a variety of books covering topics all over the spectrum, books new and old, for a variety of ages.  We’ll read books that make an impression, and discuss all aspects of the stories, how they apply to life, the purpose they serve.  Let’s have fun with this group, laugh, share ideas, and learn something new.  This group is open to all; plea …

Organizers Chris Lindsay, Julie Darling, and Tim Chilcote decided to start the group because we share an enthusiasm for Michigan, in particular its prolific literary talent, as well as its breweries and wineries. The Michigan Beer & Book Club is a group out of Ann Arbor that will meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss one or two books that are either written by Michigan authors, or feature Michigan in some way. We'll meet at a local watering hole that serves Michigan beer and wine …

Women are unique souls who need a strong connection to their inner selves to grow and thrive! This book club will focus on female empowerment through self reflection, taking time to learn who you are at your core, and encouraging you to love yourself! If you want to read great books to help you be the best "you", and meet lots of great women who are proud to be who they are, then we hope you will join us!

The Reading Party is a book club made up of people who enjoy discussing good books in good company with good food. Our group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at a local restaurant to discuss the selected book. Book selections, mainly contemporary fiction, are made monthly through a poll of member-suggested books on this website. Restaurants are located within the greater Ann Arbor area and are based on participant recommendations. Group meetups are limited to no more than 1 …

The Good Reads and Good Eats book club meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at a local restaurant to discuss the month's book selection. Book selections are made monthly through a poll on this website.

This group is for fans and writers of literary short fiction who want to study and analyze good to great short stories to see what we can learn as writers from how other authors write good to great short fiction. People who join this group should be fans of literary short fiction. This is not a book discussion group which means we will not be discussing short story collections as a whole. We will discussing individual short stories, anywhere from three to six short stories per meeting, depending …

The purpose of this group is to bring young women ages 20-35 together to form meaningful friendships and to discuss current issues of institutional sexism. I am new to Ann Arbor, and I am looking for a group of female friends with which to engage in conversation, share stories, and just have fun. As a woman who has always been affected by insecurity and lack of empowerment, I think it is important to push back against a culture that often values sexuality in a woman over intelligence. One of the …

The purpose of this group is to bring local writers together for friendship, community, support, socialization, constructive criticism and discussion. The goal is to improve writing skills, handle writer's block, and increase the joy and time spent actively writing. Come see what the group is about!

Reading and discussion of The Urantia Book. We work together to deepen our understanding of this fascinating Fifth Epochal Revelation--our place in the universe, our relationship to God, and God's relationship to us. Typically, we read and discuss a chapter each week.

This is a group for anyone interested in the oeuvre of Vladimir Nabokov. The group will ideally focus on Nabokov's poems, prose, and translations.  We will begin with shorter works and hopefully work our way up to his novels. Russian language enthusiasts are very welcome, but the group's focus will be works written originally in English or translated into English. I started this group because Nabokov is a master of style and language; moreover, Nabokov's works are all full of very interesting …

Happiness is fleeting.  The "Bluebird of Happiness" flies into our lives and out.  We know when we're happy, because we feel light-as-a-feather and smile more often.  Our hearts thank us as do our bodies, minds and spirits. This is a group designed to enhance and elevate your happiness quotient.  We will talk about "the art of happiness" and how to experience more of it in our lives.  Join us, will you?

Hi, thanks for stopping by! I started this group out of my interest in Positive Psychology, meditation, mindfulness, flow, resilience, optimism and related applications to health, relationships, business, parenting, education and personal growth. An interesting aside is that several current and former faculty at The University of Michigan have been instrumental in the development of Positive Psychology. I'd like to do things like a Positive Psychology book discussion, have informal chats, inv …

We're a bunch of geeks. We watch movies. We also read books, eat, and make fun of said movies. We try to be equal-opportunity geeks, so if you have an interest - please feel free to suggest a meetup. More importantly - if you are willing to host a meetup, please let us know. We have lots of ideas, and very few places to put them into action. Each host can put a limit on guests/movies/food/drink/etc at their own discretion. Activities like bowling and laser tag are also fun, and highly encouraged …

Despite the title and focus of this group, you don't have to identify as a feminist or as a man to join. The group is intended for young adults, but EVERYONE IS WELCOME! I created this group with two goals in mind: 1) To bring together like-minded people for fun social events. 2) To discuss and engage each other on the topics of feminism, masculinity, and what it means to "be a man." I cannot accurately describe this group without including some personal background: For most of my life, I did no …

Bible and a Brew is an opportunity for people to share a good drink and a good conversation about faith, philosophy, theology, and life. Bible and a Brew developed out of a conversation between Bryon and Jennifer Harvey from Agape Ann Arbor. They wanted to provide a place where people could talk openly and honestly and ask real questions without feeling like they were being judged. For coffee lovers, we’ll be enjoying our favorite brew while discussing what it means to follow Jesus by looking at …

The Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Investors Club Join Us Today! If You Invest in Greater Ann Arbor Michigan Area Real Estate—or Want to!—A3REIC has Something for You… Whether you are just starting out in real estate investing, or are working on your hundredth deal, the Ann Arbor Area Real Estate Investors Club can help you learn more, make more, and have more fun doing it. We’re a non-profit Club founded in 2008 with a mission to educate and support real estate investors and landlords at all leve …

Based on the book, "The Highly Sensitive Person" by Elaine Aron, this group will focus on the qualities, skills, gifts and talents of highly sensitive people. Meet other HSP's in a congenial environment. Discuss what it means to be an HSP in a non-HSP world. Challenges, opportunities, hopes and dreams. Come join us!

To receive our FREE WEEKLY RAW HEALTH NEWSLETTER with tips, recipes, announcements, and more, you must SIGN UP AT LivingYogaNow.com. (You can cancel easily at any time.) You will also receive occasional reminders of upcoming classes and events. Meet fellow raw food enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Raw Food Meetup to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss raw vegan diet and health issues. Anyone interested in the raw food diet and lifestyle is welcome! Your coordinator, Ellen Livingston …