The Boston Data Mining meetup focuses on making data mining accessible to everyone. It aims to be inclusive to all regardless if you are a beginner or expert in statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, or any of the analytics (business, predictive, etc). Our talks will focus on the practical side of data mining and analytics by showing attendees how to perform data modeling in a non-programming environment. To achieve that goal we employ RapidMiner; an open source data mining platfor …

Enjoy shaking off those clothes and being yourself amongst easy-going and fun-loving friends? How about a night-time skinny dip at a local swimming hole, or friends pool? A casual dinner, a card game, a cookout, body painting, massage, or just a few beers or refreshments? Nudity brings out the best side of people, and getting naked with friends is a wonderful exercise in shedding some of the shame that gets piled on by a judgmental and vain society. Don't think you look good naked? All the more …

We have created a space for herbalist to meet, learn and share their knowledge. We are building community where we can connect with one another to support and mentor. Those who may be interested in teaching classes or workshops to the public may have opportunities to do so at the "herbal cottage" where the meetups will take place. Join us for a cup of tea or a beautiful walk around the garden or pond across from the herbal cottage. We have a lovely location across from Horn Pond in Woburn, MA. H …

This is a group for people to learn from each other practical, natural health information. Through free exchange of information, the group hopes to promote wellness and build friendships. You can come share your home remedies for back aches, and ask the group what to try to avoid migraines. Whatever your health concern, someone in the group may have insights to help you achieve your goals.

The purpose of our group is to get people together to learn and share information related to getting along in the great outdoors without a car or a radio or a barbecue grill. "Survival" means a lot of things to a lot of people and we'd love to hear your ideas on the topic. In the beginning we will probably get together infrequently, mostly for 2 or 3 night trips; the more people get involved, the more opportunities we'll have to meet up to talk and then go out to practice! Imagine hiking into …

Calling all Holistic Health Practitioners of the South Shore! Do you view health and healing differently from traditional approaches? Do you honor the inborn ability of the body to heal itself? Are you looking to create quality and lasting networks between like-minded practitioners? If this sounds like it could be you, consider joining our meetup. Looking for Holistic Nutritionists, Naturopaths, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Estheticians, Medical Doctors, Dentists, Yoga Inst …

We are excited to announce the hosting of Pathways Connect Gathering Groups in our office! Pathways Connect is a nonprofit, educational, wellness program and is free to parents. Pathways Connect offers us a community to support each other in our conscious choices for family wellness. Using Pathways magazine as a springboard for topics, we will discuss each new quarterly issue’s articles at our Gathering Groups. Our Pathways Connect Gathering Groups Offer: Trustworthy and current information from …

Temple Shalom is a diverse and inclusive Reform congregation that welcomes Families with Young Children (FwYC) with a broad range of monthly programs that are specifically designed for children ages 0-6 years old, most of which are available for drop-ins with no pre-registration required. All FwYC events are open to the community and can be attended by parents, nannies, caregivers, grandparents, and anyone else who may be interested in exploring Jewish experiences and creating a connection with …

SWIMMING AGAINST THE STREAM: THE BOSTON VOLUNTEERS They said it was impossible. They said it couldn't be done. Create a way to organize and empowers thousands of caring people to help fellow Bostonians in need? And do it in a no-hassle, no commitment way where folks can easily choose where and how they want to help? When we started the Boston Volunteers, we bucked all the trends. No mandatory training sessions for new people. No large corporate structures or high costs. Simply a bunch of good- …

We belong to an International Organization of EcoMoms, started by Kimberly Pinkson as a grassroots, global movement toward a sustainable future and helping to reduce the climate crisis. While the Easton EcoMom Alliance is part of an international community of EcoMoms, we are almost completely autonomous in how we hold our meetings, our topics, and our events. It is important to emphasize that this is our group! But we have the added bonus of support and resources from the national organization. …

Hello and welcome to EXPLORE HAUNTED LOCATIONS. This group is for people that enjoy visiting haunted locations, joining in group ghost walks through historical buildings, restaurants, pubs, homes and cemeteries. This is where those with paranormal interest can unite and share experiences, stories, ideas for future site visits. I am an amateur! I inadvertently found a very old cemetery while geocaching. I snapped pictures of the site. When I uploaded the pictures I was surprised to see spirits in …

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 …

Drumming cleanses the soul, organizes the mind, coordinates movements of the body, and just feels good! Mamadou Diop is from Senegal, West Africa. He has performed with some of the biggest named musicians in his country, and he KNOWS music and rhythm. It is his joy to teach what he has learned, bringing the rhythms of not just Senegal, but all of West Africa to whoever wants to learn them. Join this group if you are a drummer, want to be a drummer, or are just curious what African drumming is al …

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …

This group will act as a think tank on the practical issues in the development of the strategy, formation, and mission of an EcoCitizens “presentfuture” model of addressing the exponential increase and fair proliferation of technology. Please read the following Preliminary Mission Statement: EcoCitizens’ mission is to guide the global citizenry through the exponential advancement of technology across multiple sectors as it is employed to save, enhance, and re-define human life and the environmen …

Pathways Connect NorthShore is an informal get together of "like minded, holistic" parents, pregnant women, children and ALL who are interested in connecting with other likeminded people. Topics range from conscious living choices such as prenatal care, breastfeeding, healthy diets, complimentary alternative medicine, and compassionate parenting. Pathways Connect NorthShore is a monthly gathering for ALL to support each other in our conscious choices for family wellness. Using Pathways magazine …

Want to see the future of exercise? Look backward. We're joining the pillars of the original training halls: kettlebells and swinging clubs. The old ways emphasized skill over brawn, gathered traditions from around the world, connected body and brain, and held health paramount. Can we get an amen? Kettlebell practice mixes strength and cardio together—so you'll metabolize those expanding energy stores faster than conventional exercise (and studies prove it!). The integrated, natural movements …

Have you ever been with someone you really wanted to get to know better, but were unable to take a risk? Did you feel stuck in the same old pattern of "safe" behavior, only to walk away from the interaction disappointed with yourself, or wishing you could have thought of better options in that moment? Improvised Connections can help you be more natural, be less inhibited, and ultimately, build better relationships with the people you're truly drawn to. Improv is not just for actors and comedians …

InnerTuning introduces and sharpens individual skills for balanced psychospiritual growth. It builds on the ancient Tantric and Vedic traditions of India, enriching contemporary psychology and science in order to meet the needs of modern times. Its distinguishing features include: • A unique and detailed explanation of chakras (Microchakra Psychology and its microchakras), which are centers of energy in the subtle body. • An understanding of how the relationship between openings and blocks for t …