Relevant Reflections is a discussion group which meets in Annapolis, MD. This meetup is about exploring meaningful topics which are relevant to our daily lives.  We discuss a variety of interesting subjects, such as: current events, culture, faith, history, ethics, and politics.   And we discuss how these matters relate to the things which define us as people: our values, beliefs, customs, and so on. Everyone is welcome.  Come to share different perspectives, learn new things, and enjoy good com …

Are you Korean?  Please join today.  We have many English speakers waiting for you! 한국말로 말하고 싶어요! http://www.meetup.com/NOVAKorean -- 856 events and counting! Our weekly events and active members often meet "offline" also.  Join, if you want to hang out with your Northern Virginia friends learning English/Korean! We help each other improve upon the basics of written & conversational Korean & English. We will definitely practice speaking! (Free Talking!) NoVa Korean (NoVaK) is truly blessed with …

This is a casual group that has begun around the question, "What is postmodernism?" We welcome anyone with curious mind and a desire to contribute. We delve into introductory topics in 20th and 21st century philosophy as a springboard to addressing the larger questions of philosophy and culture.

If your Jewish identity is more than lox and cream cheese (or falafel), and if you're looking for your spiritual or aware/awake  life partner  (in addition to possibly meaningful connections with platonic others along the way), then consider joining us! The goal of this group is to provide a comfortable way for spiritual (even if not at all religious) and/or intellectually committed currently single Jews to meet each other.  All Jews* are welcome, regardless of flavor or label: from "BuJews" or …

Hey there. I'm hoping this book club will fill a gap that's missing in the local book club scene. I really enjoy reading books that are engaging and leave me feeling like I've learned something. I also really enjoy books that help me understand other people and where they are coming from. So I started this book club, which I've named 'People, Places, and Perspectives.' People - personal stories, psychology, sociology, anthropology Places - geography, culture, urban planning Perspectives - how ot …

This Meetup group (previously called the Social Science Meetup Group) is about any aspect of society and social development, where social development can include any aspect of social progress, including community development, technological development, artistic development, ethical development, futurism, social evolution, development and cultural diversity, relevant fiction or science fiction about social development, etc. That can include viewing society and social development in terms of soci …

Hello Fellow Change Agents, In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher and said, "Do you know what I just heard about your friend?" "Hold on a minute," Socrates replied. "Before telling me anything I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test." "Triple filter?" "That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter …

This is a multi-topic, weekly dinner discussion group. You bring food just for yourself (always ok) or coordinate food with others in the group. (You may remember me as the original organizer of the long-running Saturday Hodgepodge meetup, which is as awesome as ever, and you should check it out too.) Questions, comments?! Yes, please! Use the "Contact us" button on the left. Scroll down for more details below the xkcd comic. VALUES Be sensitive and kind Be concise. Listen more than you talk A …

Did you take a philosophy class in high school or college and wish you had taken more? Do you read philosophy texts independently but have no one to discuss them with? Then this group is for you. We will read, in chronological order, major works from the history of philosophy. Although the majority will have been written by European and American authors, we will be open to texts from other cultures. Representative philosophers include Plato, Averroes, Descartes, Spinoza, Hobbes, Kant, Hegel, Sar …

The Real Deal Investment Club is a unique, one-of-a-kind Investment Club with an unwavering commitment to our Faith ~ Family ~ Community and Country. The Real Deal Investment Club proudly embodies the diversity of our members while strongly encouraging and promoting a positive results oriented real estate networking community. The Real Deal Investment Club embraces an atmosphere of uncompromising culture with an emphasis on the personal growth and professional development of each member. T …

Welcome!  Through Christian discussions and socials, our goal is to help each other --DISCOVER God's awesome plan for our lives. The primary way to do this is to study the Scriptures and learn about Jesus.  "Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path";  "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life" (Ps. 119:105; John 8:12). --DEEPEN our faith. Belief in the reality of Jesus and his teachings dramatically impacts our l …

The Annapolis Evening Rotary club is now forming and is seeking community service-minded members that live or work in Annapolis. If you are interested in improving the Annapolis community and being a part of a humanitarian organization with international impact, we invite you to join our group! There are more than 31,000 Rotary Clubs in more 165 countries throughout the world. Rotary clubs encourage high ethical standards and carry out humanitarian projects to address such issues as poverty, h …

A friendly group with an alternative GREEN vision for our country, where human rights, economic justice and environmental sustainability have priority over corporate profit. 1. GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY Every human being deserves a say in the decisions that affect their lives and not be subject to the will of another. Therefore, we will work to increase public participation at every level of government and to ensure that our public representatives are fully accountable to the people who elect them. 2 …

We have events for kids to learn about themselves, build character, and develop their talents. * Find out new ways to learn & grow * Move oneself towards better behaviors * Listen to positive examples from others This group is for parents & caregivers to expose their kids (& themselves) to some of the best & latest information on positive development, motivation, ethics, goal realization, and developing one's individual talents more fully & quickly. Initially targeting the challenges of tweens & …

At this time, we've merged with the Society and Social Development Meetup group, which is about any aspect of society and social development, where social development can include any aspect of social progress, including community development, technological development, artistic development, ethical development, futurism, social evolution, development and cultural diversity, relevant fiction or science fiction about social development, etc. That can include viewing society and social development …