Rich Mertz

From Larry Bradley, author of Neither Liberal Nor Conservative Be. Like many American voters I'm a dissatisfied customer. The question for the 2008 election is will we choose a candidate based on the media image the he/she projects or a candidate based on objective criteria? Will we take what we're offered or demand what we want I'm trying t…

Looking for new people with whom to hit the trails (hiking, biking, and skiing) and check out the nightlife of Boston and Beyond? Then we've got the meetup for you! We are a group that likes to explore new places, try new things, and meet new people all while having a damn good time all 4 seasons. There are a plenty of single meetups in the…

Welcome! This is a Boston-based Meet Up for mental health professionals (counselors, social workers, psychotherapists, intern/grad students, psychologists, psychiatrists) etc. Mission: to share common experiences and strategies for working as mental health "helpers" and learn and support each other's professional and personal growth. Join…

Welcome to Boston Creative Peoples! This group is for painters, photographers, sculptors, horticulturalists, and graphic designers of all kinds whose world revolves around their creative passions and are looking to share that passion with other creative peoples. Members are encouraged to upload and share their work, open their studios, minds,…

This meetup is designed to give hand drummers and people who want to dance, jump, jiggle and jive to the beat of live drumming the opportunity to express themselves with others a social and fun setting. This meetup is open to all types of hand drumming and related musical instruments. We also encourage hula hooping, poi, belly dancing, and anyt…

Boston has many venues such as the MFA, HFA, Brattle, Coolidge Corner, and local libraries offering movies which demand more from the audience than the typical Hollywood fare. We view the selected film and then go to a nearby restaurant to discuss. Sharing thoughts and ideas from the multiple perspectives gathered, we learn from each other and…

Hello Everyone, I want to meet other local people who practice meditation and meditate together. My name is Reverend Gabrielle. I am a non- denominational mystical Christian priest. I have been meditating for over 14 years and taught yoga for a long time too. I am eager to meet others who are interested in meditation. This will not be a Chr…

We are a group of movie fans that get together frequently to watch movies in the Boston area. We see all kinds of movies at theaters around town and occasionally in the suburbs. We usually head out to a resteraunt afterwards for some munchies and a discussion. In addition to our social gatherings, free movie preview events are announced to our…

We're lucky to have such a cool live music "underground" here in the beantown area - small venues with lots of character. Our mission is to get together and check them out!

BUEnA is a way for urban adventurers to meet up, share ideas, and explore the asphalt jungle in which we live.

The Boston Video Production Discussion Group (BVPDG) usually meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Redline in Harvard Square to discuss various aspects of video production. All levels of expertise and interests are welcome. We are currently on hiatus and will likely begin meeting again in Fall or Winter. For more information,…

We meet to discuss projects, methods and whatever else comes up relating to web design.

Love to discover new music from everywhere? Want to connect with great musicians from around the globe and other music lovers from around Boston? We would like to get together once a month to share news about events, exchange playlists & new music discoveries, and discuss International Music Meetup opportunities for our group. We're lucky he…

Meet others locals who are hopelessly stuck in different difficult Life Situations - Workplace conflicts, interpersonal or families issues, phobias, unwanted memories, behaviors and habits, inner discomfort. Anything that interferes with your daily routine or keeps you stuck in a rut. There is a theory that collective conscious can bring miracul…

Friendly relaxing meals at least once a month. This is your chance to make new friends while trying out new restaurants and rediscovering old ones. REMINDER: I'm sorry but effective, August 29, 2007, if organizer's can not reach you via email, you will be removed from the group.

Companion MeetUp group for http://www.MoxieintheCity.net. Social events, networking events, professional business workshops and seminars. Our events are about connecting - socially, professionally and emotionally. Singles, NYC Newbies, Couples .....all are welcome! Read our dating/sex advice blog: http://www.moxieblog.typepad.com Average…

Fun athletic meets with fitness lovers, beginner to advanced. While we do set up "meets" , its not highly organized with a "fitness" instructor, rather workouts where you can try new venues, races, sports, or just know you'll have a fun group to work out with. Several events a month! Check out our nutritional site! My healthy eating club is http…

Web developers unite! This meetup is for any web developer in the Boston or Cambridge area who is interested in networking with other developers or just talking about the latest trends and standards in XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Perl, Ajax, etc. All web developers are welcome!

Meetup locally with other people who like to cook, and bake taste wine, beer, go out to resturants, enjoy converstaion and more . Some events will be free others will have a fee. The cost will be by the members to the host, chief, sponsor or owners of said event. It will be paid in full thru paypal or a check written to the person(s) who…

For those of you seeking the Boston Democracy for America Meetup, please check out DFA.link.com. DFAlink.com is the new location for the Boston DFA Meetup and your participation is strongly encouraged!

Do you enjoy walking? Would you enjoy getting some fresh air after work? Then this group is for you! The walks will go at a leisurely pace so that we can enjoy the scenery and each other. We will avoid walking down busy main streets. Instead we will walk on sidewalks along beautiful side streets, pedestrian pathways or better yet (once sunset…

Hello, Welcome to New Life Experiences! This is an active group that has many different facets! There are events for hiking and exploring, authentic culture, traveling, art house films, music & night life, socializing and dining! Feel free to email me with any suggestions for future events.

There are clearly many bicycling/fitness groups out there!.....So, what makes this group different? Here's one members testimonial: "Everything about this trip was FUN FUN FUN. Had a total blast and can't wait until the next one" Becca, 2008 Martha's Vineyard Participant Organizer Rob Fox writes: "I've participated in so many other biki…

Meet other local Environmental activists to discuss environmental issues both on a global and local level.

Meet other local webmasters to exchange experiences in programming, administration, hosting, development, design, or just to meet to chat and learn.

Meet and mingle with fellow Mandarin Chinese Speakers ! Join Help2LearnChinese Meetup Group to practice speaking Mandarin Chinese, build vocab and finally figure out Chinese is not difficult to learn ! All levels welcome. We also welcome Mandarin Chinese speakers who like to practise English conversation by helping others with Chinese conversa…

Spending most of your extra cash going to shows around Boston? This group is for people who don't have a lot of friends who frequent indie rock (or used to be indie rock) shows, people who are just looking to meet some avid concert goers or if you just love live music and want to see some Boston venues. Meet up for food or drinks before and after s…

Looking to eat local? We're starting a buying club to provide greater Boston residents with local fruits, vegetables, bread, dairy, eggs, meat and fish. We have the farmers, growers and producers - now we just need customers. Order on a weekly basis, or don't. You don't have to commit to anything other than agreeing to pick up your order at one o…

This group is about meeting and making new friends with people who enjoy the same activities as you. If you love trying new things but never have anyone to do it with then you are in the right place. The Meet-up activities will depend on the members. Always looking for ideas or for people to host. Let the fun begin!!!!

Greetings! Are you Single and between the age of 25 and 35? (No cheating!) Do you love being active? Getting out and having fun? Biking?hiking?boating?running?or just enjoy trying new and exciting things? Well then, you've found the right place! Our members are fun loving, adventurous, and love getting out and about. Whether its climbing o…

You like learning things, going to museums, science lectures, and you can't get your regular crew to go with you. Perhaps you went to engineering school, but you use hair conditioner anyway. Maybe you got excited to hear that Universal is opening a Harry Potter theme park in Florida 2009 (!!!) You're intelligent and you have social skills,…

New England Indie Film events will be held at various locations in the Boston area. This is a casual and informal group for indie film lovers as well as indie film makers. We plan to gather for film screenings as well as organize networking opportunities for film makers. *** Please fee free to post to the group mailing list (which will re…

The New England Over 40 Hiking Group is for hikers who haven't given up on their overwhelming love for hiking in the mountains, despite their age. This is a group of trip leaders who know the difference between a 4 mph and 1 mph trek across the mountains. Our goal is to make hiking fun again for those of us that have reached a new stage in our l…

New to Boston (33).. Just got out of a long term relationship and looking to meet fun-honest people (friends).. I'm laid back-easy going will try anything once with exception.. I enjoy going out to dinners-lunches and sight seeing.. I enjoy dancing when I can.. My personality can be be very conservative at first, but when I feel comfortable I'm…

Meet other local people who work, volunteer, or are otherwise involved in the nonprofit world. This group will meet share their ideas, networks, resources and key learnings.

Meet with others to learn about better nutrition for good health. Exchange ideas on what is healtful and how best to remain healthy. Gather to share recipes, and to discuss ways to make your diet more healthful and lifestyle healthier. Inspirations: John Robbins, Alice Waters, Scott Connelly, Nicholas Perricone, Adelle Davis, Frances Moo…

Is your creative side begging to let loose and get the photos in your mind up onto your wall? If so, welcome! Picture That is geared towards individuals of all levels, though it quite partial to beginners (as a beginner, I am totally allowed to say that). No matter what your level or camera type, join us as we see Boston through the lens…

To socialize with people who enjoy playing pool or darts, and a good beer (or more)! Open to any one who likes any of the above, whether you are good at it or not (for pool and darts that is!), and wants to have fun. The initial idea is to check out different bars around Boston where we can play pool and/or darts. Any suggestions, or meeting…

We are Progressives in Massachusetts actively supporting Barack Obama! Please join us here ? and at the amazing My.BarackObama.com social networking site: we have set up "Progressive Mass." there too, so please join at: http://my.barackobama.com/page/group/ProgressiveMassachusettsforBarackObama Working with people across the country, we've se…

Network with local entrepreneurs to share tips and problem solving techniques, get advice on profitability and career and discuss mentoring and business models. Swap business cards and watch your personal business directory grow!

Meet other local rock climbers for indoor rock climbing.

This group is for people interested in attending Social Boston Sports (http://www.socalbostonsports.com) and Together in Motion's (http://www.togetherinmotion) events. Social Boston Sports has teamed up with Together in Motion to provide activities designed for fun. Our events include sports leagues, dances, game nights, dodgeball, exercise clas…

Welcome new friend! The Social Fun Group is for Men + Woman age 25 up (yes for you cool 30s + 40s too) in the New England Area who want to go out, have fun, Network, meet other members with similar interests, make new friends and maybe more. The goal is to have fun through a mix of events like: Trivia, Dinners, Comedy nights, movies, concerts, sho…

Socializing for Justice (SoJust) is all about building a progressive cross-issue community. We're doing it by putting the SOCIAL back in SOCIAL JUSTICE. We get together twice a month to meet each other and make connections. Newcomers always welcomed! Join us if you want to CROSS-PROMOTE your events and campaigns, are NEW TO THE AREA and loo…

Meet other local people who are interested in Walking for fitness- early mornings or eves! RSVP to confirm meeting and attendees!

Love the idea of travel or of experiencing another culture? We are planning local travel events in New England and beyond. Come to an event and meet other adults who like to travel and to experience life. The idea is to have fun and make new friends.

Do you love books? Then this is the place for you! Come socialize with friendly book-loving people who would love to hear about what you're reading, share their thoughts about books, and share their books too! Most members are enthusiasts of the website BookCrossing.com, though you are welcome even if you are not familiar with the site. (But chec…

Meet other local Canasta players to play this classic card game. Since this is a new club, I think it's too early to decide if it's competitive or just for fun. Also, there are many different varieties of this game, that are usually just as fun and sometime more challenging. Anyone is welcome. As long as you can do simple math you can p…

Meet with people who love chocolate...tasting new things and sharing info.

Boston Digital Arts welcomes everyone interested in photography, video, animation, multimedia, music, web development, and graphic design. Join us for informal discussions, educational workshops, gallery visits, and collaborative art!

A chance to meet and socialize with other local Euros and Europhiles and enjoy sharing stories and experiences living in Europe or places you visited in Europe. Meet in Cambridge and other centrally located venues. Meet Americans of European heritage who enjoy European culture. All those from Western and Eastern European backgrounds are welcome. Yo…

Dear Prospective Members; Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Boston Film Industry MeetUp Group. The purpose of the group is to connect with other individuals so one can tap into possible resources to further one's career.

Meet other locals who live, or who wish to live, a frugal/simple lifestyle. Discuss techniques and strategies to live more economically!

A networking and support group for Boston-area graphic designers.

Meet other local members of the Green Party to discuss today's hot issues.

After a hard day at work, relax with friends (new and old), while sipping on your favorite beverage! You're welcome to join if you're at least 21.

This is a group for people who enjoy being outdoors. People that enjoy hiking, the beauty of nature and socializing. We cruise the beaches of Cape Cod, the trails of southern New England and the summits of New Hampshire all for the enjoyment of hiking and meeting new people. All are welcome from beginners to experts; locals to new transplant…

Meet and mingle with local Italian language and culture lovers! Come to an Italian Language Meetup and make new amici as you practice speaking, build your vocab and finally figure out those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome. Ciao!

The Boston Jazz Meetup group is for anyone who likes jazz music. We organize special jazz events such as concerts, lectures, films, workshops, listening sessions, or just informal gatherings to talk about jazz.

Meet other local people who are making or wanting to make major life changes. Gather for support, advice sharing, story telling, motivation, and companionship. Learn other cultures and philosophies, including Taoism (Daoism) and Zen Buddhism, to broaden the horizon of our life. Go out and have social activities together to make our life…

Welcome to the Boston NightLife Group! We're here for clubbing, lounging, and meeting fun and interesting people from all over Boston. Be sure to sign up and RSVP for our next event. *Demographic - 21 to 35 yr olds in the Boston area*

Meet others in your local area to Run with. Plan group runs and participate in various long and short distance running. Basically just have a lot of fun running with some great people!

Small but active collection of local writers, some amateur and some not, who get together for dimsum, critique, networking, and general chat.

Meet fellow Social Networkers near you! Come to a local Social Networking Meetup to make valuable social connections and cultivate relationships with other elbow-rubbers in your area.

We are a group focused on triathlons, training and everything about them. We welcome all levels, from the seasoned triathlete that can mentor, to the person who just heard about triathlons and wants to get into them! Get to know some of your fellow triathletes by training together and having other fun outings! Please note, I also organize the…

Stay in shape and socialize while exploring Boston's parks and urban wilds. We walk at a brisk pace for a couple of hours on weekend mornings and then go for lunch. We also have weekday evening walks in the city. Some of the places we have walked are the Charles River trail, Middlesex Fells, Blue Hills, and the Emerald Necklace in JP.

We do blind tastings. That's all we do. If you are like us, you may be surprised to find out what you really like. Join us and let your taste buds decide, rather than some pushy wine salesman or sommelier. We are kicking off our Boston blindtastings at the Wine Gallery in Brookline. Its close to the T ( 'Brookline Hills' stop on the Green…

Hello everyone! We are a group of yoga enthusiasts in and around the Boston area. We hold monthly yoga-related events at Karma Yoga Studio in Harvard Square and we all keep each other in touch about the latest Boston-area yoga news. Please join us!

Meetup to discuss, promote, and practice Lindy Hop Swing Dancing.

Meet People Interested in eating exotic food in metro boston area! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions.

If you're looking to meet other salsa lovers in the Boston, Cambridge, and beyond, this group is for you! Visit our "About Us" page to learn more about the group, get information about the salsa scene, and buy instructional dvds & music cds!

Meet other ballroom and latin dancers in the Cambridge area to learn, practice, and promote ballroom and latin dancing. Whether your new to ballroom dancing or a seasoned dancer, this meet up group will bring all ballroom dance enthusiasts together with a common interest. Do you fancy a cool foxtrot or a passionate tango or a sexy rumba or how abou…

This is a group for actors, or people who love improv just to get together and play games. It is a chance to be silly, network, and improve your improvisational skills without any judgment or audience.

This group is about Exploring Life in the Hemingway Tradition with an emphasis on Culture, Continuing Education, Fine Dining and The Occasional Adventure. Life is not a spectator sport. ~ ~ ~ Note: If you have a question that doesn't affect the rest of the group, Please email me directly using the link to the left. Everyone else gets to…

Meet other Cambridge area, kayakers, canoeists, rafters, and those interested in paddling on the Charles River and beyond.

Meetup for 21 - 35 yr old singles in Cambridge, Looking to hang out and mingle. This is for people who are new to town, suddenly single, or just looking to meet new people and make new friends. This is a monthly meetup and the members are encouraged to suggest activities or recommend places. See you all soon......

Living in cohousing can be compared to life in a village, where you know all your neighbors, often chat and get together for work and play, and yet have your own privacy. If you're new to the concept of cohousing, this is a place to find out more. If you are a cohousing group member, let's get acquainted, share stories, discuss common cohousing…

This group is for other web developers interested in learning about and discussing Drupal. In my year of working with Drupal I have found it really difficult to go beyond advanced newbie stage to a point where I really feel that I "own" it. However, at each stage of my learning I have always been rewarded by the power and elegance that the Drupal…

Meet other local people who are interested in Walking, hiking and urban exploration.

Meet and mingle with fellow Chinese Speakers & Culture Lovers! Come to a Chinese Language and Culture Meetup to watch a Chinese Language (Mandarin) movie with English subtitles, and then practice speaking, build vocab and finally figure out those verb conjugations by discussing the movie! All ages and levels welcome.

Welcome to the United Planet (UP) International Volunteering Group! This group is sponsored by United Planet, a Boston-based leading international and educational organization devoted to promoting cross-cultural understanding via volunteer abroad programs. UP Volunteers can take part in short term Quests (1-12 weeks) in 16 locations worldwid…

Meet other CMS professionals, aficianados, and neophytes who want to learn about current and best practices, state of the art, and current quality practices for these CMS and related system used in business, government, and academia for collaboration, website development, eCommerce, and simpler things like family websites, web galleries, and other…

Meet other outdoor Fitness lovers! Give your current workout a jumpstart! Perhaps even find a workout/gym partner! Check us out at www.ultimatebootcamp.com

This is a group for people interested in getting together to play ultimate, toss a disc, etc. I'll be organizing games for players of all skill levels. It'll probably take me a week or two to schedule some games, but I'm going to work really hard to make this a fun, active group. I will also plan some post-game drinks/dinners/etc. if people…

Are you unique? Do you find yourself bored, discouraged or feeling empty going to bars and clubs? Are you tired of small talk and wish you could have a meaningful conversation that is still fun? Do you have a sense of curiosity about how things work or are the way they are? Then this is the group for you! Events might include board games, tr…