The Film Society is a group based in Farmington Hills in Oakland County that is dedicated to the experience and discussion of films on the big screen. We have a broad appreciation for films as an artistic medium, and we like to see anything from blockbuster hits to indie films. We also enjoy the social experience of meeting people to see and discuss films. We always go out for coffee after the movie to sit and talk about what we just saw. Theaters we visit most frequently: Main Art in Royal Oak, …

We drink and talk. We listen to a history presentation. We drink and talk. Teetotalers are also encouraged to join.

In the opening words to the preface of the first edition of Critique of Pure Reason, Kant says that our reason burdens us with questions we cannot ignore, but questions we also cannot answer. That's pretty much Philosophy, isn't it? It's got us thinking about those big questions of the universe beyond the reaches of our ability to know the answers with any kind of certainty. Does Philosophy help us better understand the world? Do we think better after studying Philosophy? Did you ever find yours …

A men’s group is an opportunity for a small group of men to provide mutual support and friendship, and facilitate emotional growth. (This article I found Googling provides some background on what a men’s group is, for those who are not already familiar with the concept: http://mensightmagazine.com/columns/transitions/groups.htm ) Meetings take place every other Wednesday evening, from 6:30 PM until about 9:00 PM. Currently we are meeting in a classroom at the Unitarian church in Farmington Hill …

This group will meet regularly on the fourth Friday of each month and randomly on other days throughout the month for fun and friendly group discussions of everyday issues. Each meeting will be structured around a question that a group member proposes, and one or two people will volunteer to gather and send around a few readings before each meeting to use as a starting point for discussion. Past topics include: What is the proper role of religion in society?, What is the secret to happiness?, an …

A2YDIY, which stands for Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti Do It Yourself(ers), is a group for people to learn a new skill, actually finish all those shiny projects you see on sites like Pinterest, meet new people, and get involved in the community. Our events can be divided into 5 primary types of categories: {Workshop} - Focus on a learning a specific skill or completing a specific project. {Discussion} - Are an open forum to talk about a specific topic. {Community} - Get involved in outreach to get invo …

Bible and a Brew is an opportunity for people to share a good drink and a good conversation about faith, philosophy, theology, and life. Bible and a Brew developed out of a conversation between Bryon and Jennifer Harvey from Agape Ann Arbor. They wanted to provide a place where people could talk openly and honestly and ask real questions without feeling like they were being judged. This winter the beer lovers will be meeting at Wolverine State Brewing Co. Tap Room.  We'll be using The Question o …

Do you believe in God and the superiority of reason? Do you value the 'Christian message', but think that the Bible should be examined critically using all available knowledge? Is the whole Creation your textbook? Have you matured beyond the dogma and teaching of Evangelical/Fundamentalist Christianity, but still you are not willing to accept the full-blown 'tolerance doctrine' of Progressive Christianity or Unitarian Universalism? Is sharing your religious, spiritual and philosophic ideas, face …

Do you like to color outside the lines, discuss more than Michigan weather, avoid chain-restaurants, respectfully and playfully disagree, diversify your social group, and enjoy eclectic conversation? If so, this is the island for you. Workaholics, scrapbookers, gamers, and generally closed minded may prefer a neighboring island.

Fight club's pursuit is the knowledge you need to be reasonably successful in personal relationships and in your career; and the capacity to experience joy whether or not you are successful at any point in your life. It's learning how to assert yourself in the pursuit of personal needs, overcoming unhealthy dependency and becoming self-sufficient and capable. Each Meetup has a topic, typically a specific point of view. The goal is to look at a topic from a compelling angle. One, difficult not to …

Journey is an African American fiction book club for African American women in their 20's and 30's. Each month, a different member will select a book, host the event, and lead the discussion. Meetings take place every month at homes, restaurants, libraries, coffee shops, or other agreed upon locations. The mission of Journey is to provide a safe environment for shared dialogue which will inspire intellectual, spiritual, and emotional growth through literature. Membership is FREE!

This is a group for anyone on a quest to find happiness and meaning in their life. Debating metaphysics like the positions of Theism, Atheism and to whatever extent Agnosticism are very important in finding YOUR meaning in life. HOWEVER, this group will attempt to focus on the PRACTICAL APPLICATION of whatever beliefs you're personal quest has led you to at this stage of your journey. We intend on being a debate, discussion and discovery group that also will act as somewhat of a support group fo …

This is a group for anyone interested in the oeuvre of Vladimir Nabokov. The group will ideally focus on Nabokov's poems, prose, and translations.  We will begin with shorter works and hopefully work our way up to his novels. Russian language enthusiasts are very welcome, but the group's focus will be works written originally in English or translated into English. I started this group because Nabokov is a master of style and language; moreover, Nabokov's works are all full of very interesting …

I am very concerned about what is going on with our world, environment and our future. We need to stand together and get to bottom of this most concerning of issues; Chemtrails.

I recently had a chance to experience sessions of group therapy and found it to be amazingly beneficial for myself and those that attended with me. I think that even without assistance and input from a Therapist directing, just being able to have a "safe-zone" to "LET IT ALL OUT!" has healing power. " Group therapy without the quack therapist" as I've coined it!! I want this group to be about a community of people that wish to share their lives... With that said I ask that you attend with an ope …