Attention All Idealists and Rationals of Fort Myers!! Would you rather talk about concepts and ideas than the latest movies, trends, and small talk? Do you desire either a strong intellectual or emotional connection - or both - with the friends that you meet? This group was created for you! Idealists are: passionate, personable, desire an emotional connection, abstract thinkers, dreamers, subjective, imaginitive, inventive, empathetic, concerned with saying the right thing at the right time to …

Our group provides for the opportunity to engage in intellectual discussion about topics we are mutually passionate about. Specifically, environmentally related topics such as factory farming or animal advocacy topics such as a vegan/vegetarian diet.

Interested in music, films, or an information exchange with other humans? Feel like getting out from behind your desk and meet some cool new people? This meetup is for you! Have you been going to Meetups and finding mostly drinking and sports or going to meetups on subjects of interest but just not meeting the people you are looking for? Have you longed to parlay about books, philosophy, religion, politics, science, history, current events, computers? Do you wish to gain knowledge and exchange i …

We are an open-minded, welcoming, social community for people interested in consciousness and egolessness. (mindfulness, awareness, meditation) We have come to realize that we are Not our Ego (false self). We are a social and educational community for people interested in: 1) Shedding their egos (as much as we can) to reveal one's true self and 2) Practicing / learning about consciousness, awareness, meditation... which helps us become more selfless and emotionally balanced, resulting in more …

Great Movies, Great Discussion. I view it like a book club, but for film lovers. A good forum to discuss film, learn about new films and have a great time. See where things go.

Whether you are skeptical about the paranormal, superstition, the supernatural, pseudoscience, or any other form of "woo" we would love to meet you. Skeptics are people who ask questions. They inquire. They don't believe something just because everybody else does. They investigate. Not to be confused with denialism--our goal is to find the facts and discuss them; not to deny reality because we don't like it. Everyone is skeptical. Some of us require more convincing evidence than others. If you …

Do you live for a passionate philosophical debate about matters of morality and justice? Do you love nothing better than to discuss controversial legal issues with friends over a glass of wine and a great meal? Are you open and receptive to the ideas and opinions of others even though they may differ greatly from your own? If so, this is the group for you! Each Dinner Party Debate will focus upon a particular legal issue facing our society and the moral, philosophical and even theological impli …

Have you ever wondered if God exists? Have you ever wonder if there is life after death? Have you ever wonder if stories of miracles are true or just wives tales? Have you ever wondered how your beliefs were shaped by what your parents taught you? Then this book club is for you! I grew up in a Christian home where my parents told me to believe in God. A series of tragic life events left me questioning if He was out there. Recently I wanted to settle that question on more objective reasons t …

We are a group dedicated to furthering our own spiritual and philosophical wisdom through productive and open discussions. We would like to keep this group exclusive to local, young (ages 25-40) singles, because we believe that spiritual interests are an important part of many romantic relationships, and that this may provide an opportunity for people with similar interests to meet. However, this is not a ‘hook-up’ or even specifically a dating type of group – the main focus will still be person …

Progressive = forward thinking. Have you ever wanted to read some of the best books ever written but never got around to it? Are you curious about classic and global literature or even books on Oprah's Book Club List? Would you like to participate in group discussions on some of the greatest books with young, forward thinking individuals in Tampa Bay? If you answered yes, this book club is for you! We will read one book a month and get together to discuss it at some of the coolest eateries, cafe …

We meet once a month for good food and lively book discussion. There is a new book chosen each month, genre varies.

This group is made up of a fun bunch of ladies from all different backgrounds that love to read!  We meet once a month to discuss a book over wine, water, and treats.  Anyone can recommend a title and one of the best things about this club is discovering books you might not have stumbled upon on your own.  So if this sounds like fun to you, come join us!

I want to create a group of readers to meet bi-weekly or monthly to discuss a book we all have choosen to read. I'm looking for a variety of participants, guys, gals, younger, older, middle age, etc. I believe a mixed group leads to a variety of opinions we all can learn from, even if we don't agree. The books will be a variety of fiction, best sellers and non-fiction. Once a critical mass of six or so people sign up, we'll start deciding on when and where to meet and what book to start off with …

What it is: • A place to discuss God, religion, spirituality, and the great questions of life. • A group where you can share in great conversation in an accepting environment. • A place where we talk openly and questions fuel the discussion; doubts are welcome, and opinions are honored. What it is not: An attempt to convert you to any particular philosphy, religious, or political outlook or bring you into a particular church.

Orlando History Lovers is for anyone who loves local, Florida and national history and wants to learn more about it.  We will meet at the History Center to watch and discuss historical movies, listen to lectures and watch demonstrations.  These events are held and sponsored by the Orange County Regional History Center, housed in a restored historic five-story 1927 courthouse in downtown Orlando, showcases the vast collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. The museum features …

Welcome!  Many wonderful friendships have started here.  We are the original "professionals" meetup in Tampa Bay for fun, adventurous, and cultured friends, mostly in our 20's and 30's. The intention of this group is to encourage community, friendship, and fun with a variety of events including ~ cultural explorations and outdoor adventures, career building & networking, pub crawls & wine tastings, bowling & ice skating, singles soirées, and just hanging out and relaxing with new friends. …

This group is directed toward people with a love and passion for science. We will explore the physical sciences by checking out museums, aquariums, botanical gardens, and other places around the Sarasota/Bradenton area. I would also like to hold a weekly discussion group to talk about new discoveries in science and to just get to know each other better. If you're a college student, in the working field, or just a science enthusiast, please join this group. All are welcome!

This group is for anyone who has felt intimidated by technology. I decided to start this group due to the technical issues that I have faced. I'm tired of calling myself a technical dummy and leaving it at that. Time to do something about it. I plan to have a topic meeting at least once a week to discuss subjects of interest regarding learning about your pc, IPad, smart phone, kindle or anything else. Bring your questions that you have been afraid to ask. You won't be a dummy in this group. I ho …

Members of the Theosophical Society encourages open-minded inquiry into and discussion of world religions, philosophy, science, and the arts in order to understand the wisdom of the ages, respect the unity of all life, and help people explore spiritual self-transformation.

Rob Lowe's movie is airing January 19 on Lifetime TV. He is playing Casey Anthony trial prosecutor Jeff Ashton. What evidence did the jury miss that led them to acquit Casey Anthony on all charges related to the death of her two-year-old daughter, Caylee? Should Florida have a Caylee's Law, requiring parents to notify police if their child is missing with a certain time period? What is your opinion? What are your thoughts? Legal Journalist Keith Long has reported on the Casey Anthony trial f …

This group is for members of Central Florida Mensa. Our larger events will be posted here so we can manage RSVPs, guests, etc. PLEASE NOTE: If your Meetup.com profile name is not the same name under which you are a member of Mensa, you will need to contact the CFM Membership Officer at membership@cfm.us.mensa.org to provide your real name or Mensa member ID. For the security and privacy of our members, only current Mensans are eligible to join the group. About CFM: CFM is Mensa Group #327, Regio …

Worker-owned enterprises are an alternative to both private ownership of the means of production (capitalism) and state ownership of the means of production (socialism). Libertarian socialists are just as skeptical of state-run enterprises as they are of privately-owned enterprises. Worker-employee ownership avoids the problems of both but it has practical challenges of its own. This meetup is for everyone that wants to know more about this alternative as well as those who have started or want …

Guys Mid 30 - 40s new to Tampa area looking for other quality professional guys to hand out with.

This group is for atheists, agnostics, free thinkers and anyone with a critical thinking mind who would like to socialize around Florida, mainly in Orlando, on a regular basis with like minded people. This group welcomes people of all backgrounds, politics and philosophies, we encourage free thoughts and open conversations. The main aim of this group is for rational thinkers to get together, and know how we feel about organised religion but want to have fun away from it too. There are no paid m …

How to reverse Type I and Type II Diabetes, through diet and life style changes. This is a support group for people who are following the program and an educational program for those who have been saddled with diabetes and didn’t know there is a way to beat diabetes without taking Insulin, drugs, vitamins or supplements. Most of the things you may have heard about diabetes are untrue, it affects 1 person in 3 and is a global pandemic. This program is medically approved by the majority of doctors …

CALLING ALL CRAFTAHOLICS!!! I'd love to meet others who share my deep passion for arts and crafts of all types, from crochet to jewelry making, from scrapbooking to tatting...the world of crafting knows no limits! I'd like to meet up for some good crafting fun and general conversation. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! Each session we could set a different crafting theme so those who can, do, and those who want to, learn. Occasional classes on particular topics may be offered as well. Looking forwar …

This is a new elite group formed June 1, 2013 for women ages 25-45.  We are a small, close knit group of fabulous ladies!  It’s made up of not just beautiful but intelligent, sophisticated women. It doesn’t matter if you’re single, married, divorced, with children or without. This is the place to meet trendy, smart and fun local ladies for friendship in a non-hating environment. This group is for women who are tired of people judging them before actually getting to know them. There’s nothing wro …

Useful thinking can just be borne by the things you now, you believe in, someone is teaching you! You can use it as it arrives from all these sources to match it up perhaps for your opportunities. Our person must maintain its sovereign rights, which you just can do, if you know who you are and represent in the system. If you have a critical point created of viewing it which way this country goes, than we have a lot to learn. The metaphor of those people trying to communicate it via their own con …