We are currently looking for fun, active members willing to discuss quality films and movies on a monthly basis!  If you are a film buff, love classics, indie, foreign, or controversial films worth discussing--this group is for you. We love diversity, different viewpoints, and opinions--anything to spark a great discussion. All you need to do is fill out your profile answer a few questions, then wait  for an approval email.  There are no dues or fees for this group :-) Looking forward to see …

Special OPS (the Special Ontario Party SIG) is a Special Interest Group of fun-loving members of Mensa Canada. Special OPS organizes social events for Mensa members in the Southern Ontario area. Access to this online group is limited to Mensa members. When applying for membership, you will be required to provide your Mensa membership number for validation.

Sharing ideas in the queer space A group for LGBT academics, people who are planning an academic career or have ever contemplated it, or everyone else who is interested in intellectual discussions: current, past, and prospective grad students, undergrads, faculty, and non-affiliated allies. Whether you are working on Queer and LGBT topics or any other academic subjects - let's get together and share our studies, research, findings, interests, and questions! Join us now! :)

I started this group to facilitate discussion and debate, to get people talking with people they do not know, to improve public discourse and, in that way, promote democracy.

This group is for young black professionals and diversity friendly individuals with a shared interest of meeting new people and enjoying social activities. The main goal is to bring together polished professional who are interested in building new relationships, exploring WNY, learning new things and enhancing their social life. Our meetups are not too large, this gives us a chance to get to know each other and hopefully develop genuine long lasting relationships. Whether you are new in town, o …

Well, the fact that I am starting this PhD student meet-up group should tell you that I’m procrastinating despite a fast encroaching deadline, and a deluge of emails from my supervisors harassing me about that long overdue chapter. This meet-up is really aimed at nomadic PhD students like myself who do not have a network here.  For example, I am completing my degree in arty-phartysness (Art History and Musicology) through the University of Edinburgh but after two years abroad and living like a h …

This group is for starting a science cafe. A science cafe is a meeting of science enthusiasts to learn about an interesting topic. An expert about the subject will be featured during the meeting with everybody able to ask questions. Usually the science cafe is in a venue with food and drinks. Anybody who wants to help start the science cafe or come to the meetings is welcome to join!

This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. Welcome to this group. To give you a quick sense of what this group is about, the working title for this group was 'Philosophy in a restaurant', and that's exactly what it sounds like; a fun night of good people, 'deeper' discussions and dinner in a charming local restaurant. :) This Me …

Do you love non-fiction books? Me too! Let's get together to discuss the latest non-fiction books, what we've learned from them, and how we can apply the learning into our lives. Your opinion matters, share it!

Do you love talking with people? Do you really know your way around a great conversation? Do you have so many interesting things to say and love hearing the same from others? Because if you do, you’ve come to the right place. And if you don’t, we are here to help! Come join fellow conversationalists eager to revive 'The Lost Art of Conversation' in a world buried in small talk. And while you're at it, have some drinks and get to know other great people that our beautiful City of Toronto has to …

Hi there, I have a background in undergraduate level western philosophy from ancient to modern. I take a special interest in cognitive science, and the philosophy of mind, but love all areas of philosophy, as really they all come into play. My vision for a group is to establish a book club of sorts. We will meet in cozy pubs around T.O. or anywhere we can have lively and stimulating discussions. I will act as high-level organizer but we can take turns facilitating discussions and presentations. …

Passionate about Photography? This is the group for you! We are a group of individuals dedicated to the art of photography. Most the events in this group will be FREE. We will be meeting up over coffee, drinks or a meal to discuss and share our knowledge about photography. We will be organizing free photo walks in and around the GTA. We will also be organizing model shoots and workshops for the most cost effective price possible, lead by professional photographers and stylists. Our goal is to sh …

This is a group where you attend informative and thought provoking talks in Toronto. Each talk (every 4-6 weeks) will cover a different topic, where experts in their field will talk about the most interesting things that they know. Topics will range from popular science, to personal growth, to effective communication and social psychology. We're also open to suggestions! This is a great chance to meet the speakers and other like-minded people in the city. You'll also have the opportunity to as …

We are calling out to all those like-minded busy professionals who love books, love how it feels to read, enjoy the journey of reading a good book, and eagerly seek an opportunity to share and discuss their thoughts about their latest reads over a cup ( or 2) of good joe; but struggle to find the time to read because of their engaging schedules. Come join us once a month at a coffee shop, anywhere in the Toronto area to reconnect with your love for reading. We will meet on a Friday night or Satu …

This meetup is about life and making the most of it. Imagine you only have 3 months to live. That is where this meetup starts. At each session over a 13 week period, we'll meet to talk about some aspect of life... or death... and you'll be encouraged to do some very practical things, like developing a living will, considering who should be notified if you die, dreaming up your funeral plan and dreaming up your bucket list. Each activity on its own is quite basic and practical. How you use them i …

The objective of the Hamilton Non-Fiction Book Club is to promote intelligent, friendly discussion about various non-fiction topics. We’re not reviewing the literary merit of the books, we’re debating the merit of the author’s position on the subject.

Buffalo Open Philosophy is a group open to the public to gather and discuss topics in philosophy. We meet once a month at CoworkBuffalo in downtown Buffalo, NY. At times we may have things to eat and drink.

Do you love with science, Do you enjoy reading. Then how about putting the two together!?! Let's read some good books and get together to discuss them, ideas are always welcome. This group is a warm inviting environment for us to talk about the books that we are reading. (Other ideas are always welcome)!!!

Since the beginning I've had a sense that there ought to be some discipline of cognition, some art of thinking, the studying of which would make its students visibly more competent, more formidable: the equivalent of Taking a Level in Awesome. - "A Sense That More Is Possible" Thinking and deciding are central to our daily lives. The Less Wrong community aims to gain expertise in how human brains think and decide, so that we can do it more successfully. We use insights from cognitive science, s …

Welcome to the Ontario Human Rights Collective (KWHRC) Thank you for taking the time to come and visit our community collective. The vision is not written in stone, it will grow and change as the members of our organizations come together and build collectivity. The Vision The vision of this group is to build a local community that: a) Raises awareness of local human rights issues, both in Kitchener-Waterloo as well as the rest of Ontario. b) Fosters an environment of mutual learning and knowled …

This group is for activists looking to connect, learn, and join forces. No formal education in politics or prior activist experience is required. The two main goals of this group are: 1) to facilitate critical and multifaceted discussions and exchanges concerning the major problems people face locally, nationally and internationally, and; 2) to create a community of activists who will share their knowledge and experience and offer opportunities to take part in what they're doing. This group will …

This is a group for everyone who has a strong sense of curiosity [that disregards the status quo or current cultural and social expectations] coupled with a strong love of reason and the scientific method.  Let's get together and share our passions and ideas. This is a place is for all who agree with Socrates who said "the life which is unexamined is not worth living". We are an inclusive and accommodating group, however people who are overtly religious or see the world through a black and whit …

This group was made to find and connect people with a similar view on life. The view being that life is pointless, but it's ok that it's pointless. Just cause life is pointless doesn't mean that you have to be miserable and not want to live any more... You are a human, and humans enjoy and love certain things... The meaning of life has no effect on what makes you happy and what doesn't .. It's just a "being realistic" kind of view, since there is no good reason for a person to believe otherwise. …

This group is for people who love open dialogue! It's for the irreligious, the religious, and those exploring religion. Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Deists and Atheists are all welcome! Topics may include: sexuality, healthy skepticism, the concept of deity, the value of anecdote, religion & politics, religion & its function in community. Looking forward to vibrant, spirited debate - the type you're afraid to have around the dinner table. Expect long conversations, and lots of beer (or other dri …

This group is for anyone interested in Caribbean literary expressions, such as novels, poetry and short stories. Some of the authors we will discuss incldue: Lamming, Naipaul, Lovelace, Mittelhozer, Fanon, Hodge, Harris, Mais, Conde, Danticat, Kincaid, James, and others.

World Literacy Canada (WLC) is a small, secular, registered charitable organization that uses literacy to fight poverty and advance the cause of social justice. We support and deliver a range of community-based education projects with a focus on Canada, India, and Nepal – fostering literacy skills that will enhance standard of living, enabling greater independence and dignity. We run multiple events in Toronto every year to fundraise for our projects and we invite you to participate. Our project …

Do you love to read and share your opinions and ideas with other likeminded individuals if so join us in mississauga bookclub

A fraternity seeking to improve ourselves and our world by reviving the lost art of virtue. All subjects important to true hearted men are open for discussion, debate and analysis, save religion and politics. Using each other as a sounding board, a source of wisdom and advice, and an outlet. Finding company with like minded individuals with common interests and goals for personal growth. Everyone on a level playing field. The foundation upon which we will build will be Franklin's thirteen virtue …