The BeatBrigade is an interactive drumming group operating through HandReach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the poorest children in the developing world overcome severe debilitating trauma injuries. The BeatBrigade engages in therapeutic drumming that promotes community and benefits survivors of burn and trauma injuries. Outstanding BeatBrigadiers are invited to tour locally and abroad to drum with people of all kinds! ** Everyone is welcome to join and participate in the BeatBr …

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 people (experienced or not), who are interested in the benefits of the Chinese energy practice of Qigong (Chi Kung). I also hope this group will give people with various backgrounds an opportunity to build a community where we can practice, talk and learn about Qigong.   Qigong is a a moving meditation that helps us tap into the abundant energy of the universe, and is a wonderful way of helping help various health conditions. Qigong is also the mother of the internal martial ar …

EventHorizon, endurance sport is a community of endurance enthusiasts of ALL levels. Many of us participate in the sport of triathlon (from sprint to Ironman) so we enjoy running and appreciate the beauty and benefits of all other types of self-propelled motion. The distinguishing benefit of this group is that it is organized by experienced AND Certified Multisport coaches living in the Boston area. There's no agenda or manifesto.  We meet up, train, socialize and that's it! We motivate each oth …

… A society based on radical democracy, with power exercised through people's organizations, requires a socialist transformation from below. People's organizations cannot be created by legislation, nor can they spring into being only on the eve of a revolution. Our tactics in the struggle for radical democratic change reflect our ultimate goal of a society founded on principles of egalitarian, non-exploitative and non-violent relations among all people and between all peoples. Our aim is …

Interested in networking with Boston's leading young doctors, nurses, social workers, physicians' assistants, and health care administrators? Want to discuss the most important issues in health care with the brightest minds in the field? Providers for Progress is a group of health care professionals dedicated to improving the quality, value and equity of medical care by creating a social platform for today's and tomorrow's health care leaders to meet and learn from each other. - What: Providers …

Laughing Matter of Greater Boston Laughing Matter is a community service nonprofit organization that brings the therapeutic benefits of laughter and improvisational comedy to individuals in places of care, including hospitals, homeless shelters and senior centers. This Meetup serves as the Auditions Circle for prospective Member Performers of the Greater Boston Chapter of Laughing Matter. Individuals can audition in one of two ways: City-Wide Laughing Matter Audition  City-wide auditions take pl …

ABOUT STROLLER STRIDES... As moms ourselves, we certainly understand the demands of motherhood!  We know all too well the struggle in finding time to take care of our own needs when the needs of our children are always our top priority.  At Stroller Strides, we offer a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies alongside, giving you the ability to actually make the time to nurture you mind, body, and rejuvenate your spirit!  Our workouts includes power walking and interva …

… CEO Space International is the world’s oldest and largest entrepreneurial organization with 70,000 members in more than 140 countries. Across America local clubs introduce business owners, corporate executives, investors, inventors, speakers, and other professionals to the philosophy of CEO Space, and support the community of local graduates between Forums. For the first time in its 20+ year history, CEO Space now has a New England presence! Our local club meetings are free and open to the publi …

Looking for fun and fitness, but don't want to leave your youngins' in a gym daycare? Want to workout AND meet other new parents? Or just need some motivation to get out of the house and exercise WITH your child(ren)? Meet other moms, spend time with your babies, and get in shape! We meet at various locations throughout the north Greater Boston area with current classes held in Wakefield, Melrose and Winchester. And your first class is always free to try out! Plum Moms Club is an additional soci …