We meet to help each other overcome procrastination and cluttering. We encourage use of a buddy system where we mostly work with each other one-on-one. Buddies connect by phone or email, and sometimes in person. We seek to reduce procrastination and/or clutter to a maintainable level that no longer impedes us. Buddies can help us stay on track and help us make necessary changes in behaviors that we see are not in our best interests. Please join us if you find that you are stressed out by the dra …

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 …

The goals of the CT chapter of the User Experience Professionals' Association include to: 1. Provide a local network through which user experience professionals can share information about the techniques and methodologies in the profession. 2. Create an inclusive community for those interested in user experience, whether it is their primary focus or a related discipline. 3. Change new product development processes to include a concern for the people who use them by presenting the business case f …

WordPress is a great open source development platform which is quickly gaining momentum and popularity. More than just a blogging platform, WordPress can be used as a CMS and even was named "Overall Best Open Source CMS" in the 2009 Open Source CMS Awards. This meetup will be geared towards developers sharing knowledge with one another. All levels of developers are welcome. Let's make this a collaborative effort where we can learn from one another and be inspired to try new things in WordPress. …

Let's talk about money. Most people today have little, no, or faulty information about money. How to earn it, save it, or invest it -- in a smart and succesful way. Let's talk about HOW MONEY WORKS. I have knowledge to share, and I want to learn from you as well. There's always room to improve each others' lives. I want to start this group with a discussion of Lynne Twist's new book, The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of our Inner Resources. But ideally, I want to LEARN FROM YOU and use th …

Wilderness New England is about wilderness and recreation... Hiking, camping, snowshoes, skis, sail boats, kayaks/canoes, laughter and fun around evening campfires. WNE is also about wilderness stewardship. It is a private, non-profit organization with members, who volunteer some of their time to promote wilderness preservation. This Meetup site is a method for WNE to include Meetup organizations and their members***. (***Please read below) WNE is proud to have private access to and responsib …

Our Community Intention: sharing labyrinth walks, experiences, info and knowledge with each other. Hope you will join me in visiting local labyrinths and power points; connecting with Earth & Nature thru the labyrinth; expanding our multi-dimensional awareness thru experiencing a variety of these sacred forms. Walking the curving paths of the labyrinth may bring quiet to a busy mind, peace to a troubled heart, enhance insight, awareness and intuition. As a solitary journey or in a group, the pat …

This is a group for people in positions of responsibility in Software Quality Assurance to expand their knowledge and to network with peers on a wide variety of issues unique to managers such as: - Innovations in Software Testing - Best Practices in Software Quality Assurance - Pros and Cons of Testing Frameworks, Methodologies and Tools - Key Performance Indicators - Tactics to reduce testing cycle times and budgets. We will hold events monthly to discuss topics that related to QA leaders' dail …

This group has monthly meetings which include timely topics and technical presentations from industry experts.  The topics covered include a wide range of  subjects such as SQL Server database, cubes, big data, non structured data, and reporting.  We want to hear from you and share our knowledge and experience too.  The group is free, dedicated to networking, sharing knowledge, and spreading BI best practices.  We are a SQL Pass Chpater. Also, - Please RSVP to the our meetings - we would love to …

The Windows Server Group is a volunteer run, professional association, which exists in order to encourage an exchange of knowledge about all aspects of Windows Server Technology between IT Professionals. We help IT Managers and Administrators deploy Windows Server Technologies within the enterprise, on the internet and in the Cloud.

DAMA' goals are to: Help practitioners become more knowledgeable and skilled in the information and data management profession Influence practices, education and certification in the information and data management profession Support DAMA members and their organizations to address their information and data management needs Form alliances with other organizations with similar principles to strengthen the profession. The purpose of this meetup is to support these goals, and to provide networking …

Looking to meet up with local Drupal folks? Want to talk to someone close by about Drupal? Looking for local opportunities? You're in the right place! We cover everything Drupal and many things not-so-Drupal (but very relevant to our industry). Come with problems, come with solutions, or come just to discover what Drupal is all about! Our mission is to build and strengthen the community of Drupal developers, designers, administrators, content creators and other stakeholders in Connecticut. Come …

Peer-to-peer has matured. P2P is no longer just for purveyors of warez and sharers of copyright materials - it's also an excellent way to preserve the privacy and security of one's own information. Adding encryption using PGP, GPG, PKI and symmetric keys provides yet another layer of protection to members of P2P networks. Join us and share encrypted peer-to-peer knowledge and experiences.

Web professionals - let's get together to talk about the latest tools, what is working, challenges we face, etc. Whether you are just starting out or are experienced and willing to mentor this is a group to exchange knowledge with others who are facing the same challenges on a daily basis. Let's start by meeting at Panera's in Franklin (5 minutes off of 495 on Rt 140) then consider other locations that might be more convenient.

Calling all HR Technology professionals! This group is the premiere place in Boston for those working in the HR Tech space to network with industry leaders, share knowledge and best practices, keep up with the latest trends and discuss hot topics in this ever changing marketplace. Learn about what professional associations you might want to join, such as IHRIM and SHRM. Meet colleagues from all over Massachusetts, gain exposure and be a part of transforming HR Technology in the Boston area. All …

MBI Teachers' Meeting- Boston Area (MA- USA) A group just for teachers of Mindfulness-Based Interventions (or Approaches) including MBSR, MBCT, MBSR-T, MB-EAT, and MB...? Current Mindfulness teachers only, please.  We follow the work of the CFM and Jon Kabat-Zinn.   Discussions are enhanced by an intimate knowledge of the structure of the 9 sessions of the MBSR format. If you are interested in learning how to become a mindfulness teacher please go to the Center for Mindfulness Oasis website. htt …