Mindful Families Encouraging parents to be mindful within ourselves, our families, the North Shore community and the greater environment through: - emotional support and encouragement -learning opportunities with emphasis on holistic health, natural parenting, and environmental consciousness - local resources to help put the lifestyle into action - community building and outreach opportunities Our calendar includes a wide range of events for all members of the family such as play groups, hikes, …

Here in New Hampshire, where town-meeting local government, Yankee ingenuity and frugality are part of our heritage, finding local solutions to larger societal problems may be in our genes. A question worth asking in these difficult economic times is how can we tap these age-old community values to address new problems such as the ever-increasing cost of energy, the reliance on distant and anonymous suppliers to meet our local needs, and our ability to help one another through times of stress an …

Funishment - adj - the opposite of punishment. Do you find yourself lacking a group of friends, acquaintances, or even a confident or three? Do you like stuff? Good! Me too! If you're new to the area or even an old pro to the L/A area, sign up here! Again: There's plenty of PORTLAND / Coastal Groups. This one's for Lewiston, Auburn, Turner, Greene: Central Maine. Most events will revolve around there, with occasional trips to Portland. Ever wanted to go some place and talk about stuff and sip so …

Lions Clubs international is the World's largest service club organization, with a network of 1.35 million men and women in more then 207 countries and geographical locations.We serve where we live, as well as globally,and we have fun doing it.................. Through well known for its successful initiatives in vision health,Lions service is as diverse as its members.We meet all sorts of needs, from assisting the elderly to helping victims of natural disasters. Lions give 100 percent of donati …

This is dedicated to single parents in their 20's and 30's. This is a great way to meet new single parents who understand "Single Parenting". I will be putting together many great playdates and trips that everyone can join. This will include... Park play dates, swimming, beach activities, hiking, group sporting events for kids (organized basketball, soccer, t-ball/baseball, etc.) Don't hesitate to join a group of people who understand single parenting and can come together and build friendships!

This group is for anyone who loves to bird watch and wants to build their "Big Year" list of species (lookup the movie "The Big Year" if you don't know what I am referring to). I am am amateur bird enthusiast that loves to watch and catalog the different variety of bird species that visit my back yard feeders throughout all of our New England seasons. I have been venturing into the woods of New England on some solo journeys to identify and photograph more species to expand "My list". However, th …

This group was started for those who seek to take control over their health naturally through yoga and an ayurvedic lifestyle.  Whether you are a seasoned yogini or simply curious to see if this is for you, we will have meetings that welcome and are fun for all. Through workshops, yoga classes, hiking trips, kirtans, fire ceremonies, cooking classes, (we are open to suggestions!) we hope to build a sangha or a community of like minded people. Getting and Staying Healthy through Ayurveda. Ay …

The Central New Hampshire Permaculture Meetup Group is dedicated to creating real, face-to-face community, as well as an online calendar of events and Permaculture information & discussions. Permaculture is the practice and theory that builds permanent agricultural and human systems based on patterns in nature. Through permaculture, we learn essential skills that help us design a way of life that is in harmony with the natural world, including: Sustainability organic, regenerative farming & gar …

Sponsored by the MoonPool Coven - The MoonPool coven is a group that embraces the natural cycles of the universe. With a belief that Spirit can be found everywhere, we are committed to inclusion, gender neutrality, community building and empowerment. It is through our dedication to this path that we believe healing and magick happens! We are dedicated to spiritual growth, empowerment, fostering community and promoting healing change in ourselves and our world. MoonPool clergy are available to p …

The Transition Towns and Permaculture movements are positive, creative, community-led responses to the challenges of climate change, economic uncertainty, and the pressing need for sustainable energy. The momentum began building with the advent of Permaculture in the seventies. Permaculture isthe design science rooted in the observation of nature’s eco-systems. Its purpose is to create an approach to living that emulatesthe enduranceand resilience of those natural systems. While Permaculture is …

This is a group for people who are interested in having a positive and gently guided meditation experience, learning how to create a peaceful meditation space and the building of some community for like minded and open hearted people. Indoors or outdoors is up to Mother Nature. Ideally I would meditate in nature as often as possible. Meditation and Pranayama have an immense effect of your energy systems. Your sublime energy's vibration can be raised up with regular practice and this leads to mor …

My name is Cecilia Howard and I am a teacher/instructor of mindfulness and meditation. I have been practicing meditation for well over 21 years now and have found it to be a most useful and fulfilling means of managing the stresses and strains of daily life. While my earlier meditation and mindfulness experience was rooted in a Buddhist tradition, I do not consider myself a Buddhist. What I am is someone who recognizes the benefits and vital need of making  meditation and mindfulness practice a …