We have a different format: each member chooses from a list of ten books, (scroll down under "what's new" on the welcome page to find a link for the current month's book list) and reads his or her chosen book for the upcoming meeting. When we put together the list, we aim for variety. There's always nonfiction covering diverse fields, and interesting old or new fiction. Each member comes ready to discuss his or choice. No two people read the same book? No problem! Everyone read the same book …

Meet others in your local area interested in attending and hosting Costume Parties of various themes! Dress up, have fun and make new friends!

A Gathering and conversation for people who enjoy exploring truth without the confines of a particular religion, philosophy or ideology they have to conform to. "All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." ~ Arthur Schopenhauer "And you will know the truth, and that truth will set you free." ~ Jesus I maintain that truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever …

Stroller Strength is a class designed for moms who want to get a great workout while spending quality time with our kid(s). Led by fitness professional, Joan Dandeneau, the class is challenging for the beginning exerciser as well as for the fit mom! Come get stronger, faster, leaner, and more toned all while making new friends and having fun! Bring a water bottle and towel. If you own dumbbells and a yoga mat, bring those too. We meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at South Beach Park and Tuesdays an …

This group is for women only 40 and older, who are down to earth and looking for female friends to bond with and do simple, fun activities together that are not too costly to do. We can go for coffee or a drink, see a movie, go dancing, listen to jazz or acoustic band, shop together at the mall, have home get togethers, work on a craft togehter, take walks at a local park, etc. If you are looking for like minded, seasoned female friends Please join us! To participate, all you need to do is come …

This group is for those who might be interested in helping to form a church in Northeast Florida focused on following Christ in simplicity, peace, and community. There will be no paid staff. The church has established relationships with sister churches in western Kenya and southern Sudan.

This is for people who are outdoor enthusiast who like to hike, backpack, kayak, bike, campout and just enjoy being outside. If you are a hiker or backpacker and want to explore; then Florida Trekkers may be right up your path. Florida Trekkers is meant for us to meet and have fun in the outdoors We hike in the Fall and Winter and kayak in the summer. You never know what may show up on the calendar. Our hikes may be a brief walk in the woods, to a long distance hike that involves overn …

Welcome - I am the Administrative Director of Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center in Atlantic Beach and I organized this meet-up group to let more people know about our center. I have received so much positive benefit from practicing meditation and Buddhism that it is my hope that others can also receive benefit from it through our center. If you are interested in meditation and practical applications of Buddha's teachings, applicable to our busy lives, then I hope you will join us at one of our cl …

The purpose of this group is to help members create their own "Happiness Project", whatever that may look like. We'll be guided by the book "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin, subtitled: "Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun." We'll explore questions like: What makes you feel good? What activities do you find fun, satisfying, or energizing? What makes you feel bad? What are sources of anger, irrit …

Established for the purpose of providing a platform for alternative healers throughout Florida, the Florida Hypnotherapy Center @ Jacksonville group provides a classroom environment that is available for organized, professional and loving group activities. Activities such as, but not limited to; hypnotherapy, yoga, reiki, aroma therapy, color therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, energy work, breath work, doula for natural child birth, meditation, book club, etc… By offering a wide range of t …

I recently watched the film version of Pride and Prejudice, and enjoyed it so much I started re-reading the book and watching other Austen movies, including Sense and Sensibility and the recent "The Jane Austen Book Club." I thought it might be fun to join up with other Austen fans in Jax, and perhaps structure a Book Club similar to the one in the film.

Meet with other local Jewish professionals. Socialize and network with new friends in the area. Gather to discuss the Jewish religion, relationships, kosher recipes, holidays, Israel and what it means to be Jewish in the 21st century.

This is a group for women in their 20s and 30s living in the Jacksonville area to do our girl things (dinners, happy hours, movies, etc...), without the guys around (but don't worry we'll let the boys join us sometimes too!).

Discover the writer within you! A journaling community for personal growth, creative expression, and life enhancement. Join us and learn different ways to write in your journal, adding color, perspective, and dimension to your reflective writing. With the help of these journal tools, you can gently but powerfully explore the various aspects of yourself, your life, and your relationships with others. Jennifer Wolfe Guidry and Marilyn Jones are certified instructors for the Journal to the Self wor …

Meet other local couples. Meet and make friends with other couples! There is NO swinging involved in this meetup group. Just couples out to make new friends!