What we’re about

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Let's share in growth and learning on a deep level through cultural activities in the Boston area that explore fine arts, history, philosophy and more.

Hi, I’m Anthony and I just moved to this rich city to enjoy all it has to offer. It’s a great opportunity to grow on a deep level and moreover I hope to share these experiences with others.

Let’s take part in some of the following types of activities:

Visit art and history museums
Take a class on an interesting subject
Read or research a particular topic and discuss in a cafe or hybrid
Thoughtful conversations in a park or garden over a picnic
Discuss life goals and how we can help achieve them

I believe in depth and high quality and aim to build a community around those who seek the same.

Additionally, as we mature, I aim to encourage creative activities centered around subjects that help us to do so. These can be great ways to learn a subject, express ourselves in doing so while creating in a collaborative way.

We value:

Openness
Aesthetics
Personal Growth
Inspired thought
Creativity
Responsibility of self and to others

Conduct

I am personally a huge supporter of the sovereign individual and that we may have many approaches to life, so I am very careful and thoughtful about any "rules" for a group. That said, here's what I have currently which I think are entirely minimal and fair.

* With regards to any current events/political conversations *

I understand that in a group like this those kind of conversations come up. That said, I ask that whenever someone expresses a view point they consider the following:

Assume that there is at least one person in the group who thinks differently from you
That person has thoughtful come to their position (no matter how awful you think it is) and is coming from their own informed and good place
That person would not feel attacked or marginalized for your expression

Of all of the "conduct" policies this is the most important one to me.

* Spam *

This goes without saying but I'll remove anyone immediately who joins the meetup with the sole intention to post spam on discussion threads.

* Using my personal contact *

Unfortunately this had to come up. But for convenience I have given out my number and it had been misused in one rare instance. If you have anyone's contact, please use it respectfully. A rare instance where I removed a member was receiving an inappropriate text at 4:30 am.

* RSVP *

This isn't a hard "rule" but please do your best to update your RSVP if your plans change as soon as you can. I am good at a adapting and I respect that people's plans change but knowing what to expect as soon as possible helps me greatly.

FAQs:

Do I need to be knowledgeable in a particular subject matter?
- Absolutely not! This is an opportunity to learn and grow together. That being said, if we're having a discussion as part of Book Club activity or something similar, I may provide suggested materials. I know time is limited so I will also start conversations with materials we can view or read together before diving deep into an event.
Can I suggest an event?
- Yes you may. That being said, I have particular goals with the group and may be very selective (hope you understand). I am focused on experiences that take time and dissection to appreciate. For this reason, while I make no judgements, there will be no events related to Alcohol, Recreational Drugs or nudity - this includes things like Wine Tasting and Figure Drawing.
I RSVPed but I may not be able to attend
- No reason to provide an explanation or anything, but please update your RSVP as soon as possible so that I can adapt accordingly. It helps planning greatly and is appreciated if you can do that a day or two prior and not last minute.
What if I need to run late?
- I'll do what I can to make that work, but I have noticed that it can be challenging to track others down if it's a museum meetup and sometime late members struggle in integrate as well. So I highly encourage you to arrive promptly if you can.
Will events be online, in-person, hybrid?
- I hope to build on personal connections and so I will aim for mostly in-person events. That being said, some events that lend themselves to a virtual setting may have an online component.
For online/hybrid events, do I need to be part of The Greater Boston Area?
- Nope! All are welcome!