Welcome to Perspectives! We are a relaxed group that will be meeting on a regular basis in various locals around Northeast Ohio for book discussion, coffee, tea and the like. We will be reading books in various genres and will include both fiction and non- fiction. Intellectual Development: Every other month, usually on the first Wednesday of the month, we will be hosting a meetup for an Intellectual Development pick. These books could be self-growth, business, economics or science. Selections …

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

Socrates thought that understanding the perspectives of others made him a more excellent human being. In this spirit, the purpose of the Socrates Café is not to persuade others to our point of view, but to deepen our understanding of the views of everyone who participates. Please join us at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for the next Socrates Café and another ninety minutes of philosophical exploration.

Jesuit Retreat House of Parma has been creating 'Meetups' since 1893...we joined Meetup.com so that people can connect with fellow spiritual sojourners. Our calendar is filled with spiritual programs and retreats that speak to the hearts and minds of contemporary spiritual seekers. Located just 10 minutes outside of downtown Cleveland, we are a place where people encounter God through the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius. With 57 acres and over 50 bedrooms, we are the perfect place for a pr …

Eastern Ohio Freethinkers We have formed this group as a result of several years of monthly traveling to Akron, Cleveland and Mansfield to meet with fellow freethinkers and humanists. We know there are people in the Tuscarawas valley with a rationalist outlook. We know those people would welcome a chance to get together with friends to discuss the events of today. We know that even in todays internet society there is a huge need for friendships and casual conversations face to face. Since the t …

We are a group that meets on a local level at various locations, to discuss Current events, and what, if anything, we can do on a local level. Educating each other with respect is the primary objective. Information and Knowledge are powerful things.

We are a group of Atheists, Agnostics, Secularists, and Humanists. We advocate science, reason, and fun. Our group is full of intellectual freethinkers that are open to an array of different topics. We have discussions, movie nights, board game nights, museum tours, dinner nights, and more. Some events that we have had in the past include: a debate on the existence of God with Dan Barker, we've hosted a spaghetti dinner party with JT Eberhard, a trip to Reason Rally, A Trip to Skepticon V, NASA …

Here all are welcome who value an intellectually stimulating interaction and opportunity to share the knowledge and wisdom you may already have and feel others deserve to know. Otherwise, are welcome to attend who desire to acquire new and inspiring insights to take your personal development to a new level. Do you feel that you have all the knowledge in the world? Do you feel like people can learn from each other? If you answered either yes or no to the above questions you may have something to …

Disgusted by the dangerous attacks on women and the LGBT community by the religious right? Ready to "shut that whole thing down"? Are you a woman**(or supporter of women) not afraid to use the "F"* word who wants to support the power of non-religious women in atheism and society at large? *Feminism!! *gasp*! Are you an atheist, agnostic, or otherwise free of religion and supernatural beliefs? Do you support secular humanist values? If so, this group may be for you. Keep reading! Northeast Ohi …

Come take a class from published authors about various subjects! Our summer series includes: Writing Creative Non-Fiction with Varley O'Connor - Sunday, June 9th 5-7PM Putting the Story in Storybooks with Lindsay Ward - Sunday, July 14th 5-7PM Finding Your Inner Teenager: Writing Young Adult Fiction with Lisa & Laura Roecker - Sunday, August 4th 5-7PM Classes are $45 each or take all three for $100 (save $35!!) Please call, email, or stop in to reserve a spot! 330-653-2252 or books@learnedo …