This is the same group that used to meet as part of the Raleigh Women's Social Meetup Group.  All we've done is move it to its own web page.  We meet in a small venue so each monthly meeting is limited to 14 members.  All of the current members are interesting women who are committed to attending our group on a regular basis.   Most of us are over 40. We are informal, but do a pretty good job of sticking to the book with our discussion.  Every few months we'll select the next 3 or 4 books at …

So many great conservative books and ideas, so little time to read. A bookclub deadline is a great motivator to actually crack open that book you've been meaning to read! Join fellow conservatives to discuss the latest book, column or happening. If you like Andrew Breitbart, Mark Steyn, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Melanie Phillips, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, Mark Levin, Michelle Malkin, Elliott Abrams, the National Review or Weekly Standard, then this is the Meetup for you!

In conjunction with each performance of the Deep Dish Theater Company, a book is selected that relates to the theme of the play. A conversation about the book is scheduled and the public is invited. It is not necessary to have seen the play to participate; many choose to watch the play after the book discussion. The discussion is free and no prior registration is required.

The Southern Ladies Book Club is back on Meetup! This group began several years ago and we want to increase our membership and meet some new book lovers! Southern Ladies Book Club is for women in their 40's and 50's who feel a connection to books and reading. This book club will depend on members' commitment to read and attend each month as consistently as possible. We are a relaxed, fun group, so if you weren't able to finish the book, you are still welcome attend to meeting to discuss the book …

Do you like to cook amazing food from around the world? Do you enjoy reading a mighty good book that stands the test of time? Then our group is for you! Let's cook a meal that blows your mind away, and discuss a book that changes our world.

Starting in Jan. 2012, neighbors, congregants, colleagues, and students are gathering all over the country, once a month for six months, to explore the habits of the heart that Parker Palmer describes in Healing the Heart of Democracy. The Center for Courage & Renewal provide a free guide to anyone who wants to participate, plus lots of inspiration along the way through Twitter, Facebook, and their blog. Imagine discussing what it means to "hold tension in a life-giving way," then going to lunch …

This is a group for people who want to openly discuss life, faith and the bible while enjoying a good brew. Each meeting there will be a topic of discussion that stems from the bible and has relevance to our everyday lives. We only have 3 rules...you gotta be at least 21, respect each other, and drink responsibly. And if you don't have a bible...don't worry, we gotcha covered.

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Let's gather to discuss, share, learn, about Ken Wilber's philosophy-psychology-spirituality system, and maybe lern or practice meditation. The objective is to learn to integrate the Integral understanding into our lives and support each other on this path. All people motivated by self development, humanist futurist trends or eclectic spiritual movements are urged to be a part of this Meet-Up.

We are a small, casual group whose focus is to bring together like-minded individuals who want to socialize and make new friends while exploring all of the great things that the triangle has to offer. Though many of our members reside in Durham and this is our home base for most activities, we also endeavor to explore all parts of the Triangle. We welcome members from anywhere in the region. Our meetups include: book discussions, movies, live music, trivia nights, plays, museums, dining out …

This is a casual and friendly book club that meets monthly at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill. We alternate between fiction and non-fiction selections and choose our books democratically via polls. Book suggestions are always welcome and appreciated! Flyleaf Books offers a 20% discount on books selected for our discussions!

A new group for the GLBT community. If you are a serious reader or a casual browser, this group welcomes you. Light and fun discussions in various nooks and crannies around Raleigh. A great way to expand your literary horizons and meet fellow members of the GLBT community. Books are member choosen and will reflect the different tastes and cultures of the triangle.

This group is for folks who would like to visit the Galaxy Theater, see a film, and go out afterwards to discuss the film. All welcome!

The Raleigh Sparks Girls are a fun loving, friendly, positive, and supportive group of 20/30 something girls who get together often for good times and new and growing friendships. We spend our Meetups getting to know each other better through regular dinners, movie nights, game nights, book discussions, and tons of other fun events. We are super friendly and love meeting new people. This group is all about its members and encourage suggestions of all kinds, especially if you have a fun idea for …

… Our group begins with a 45 minute meditation and includes time for optional discussion and questions to follow. Our intent is to provide a space to support meditation practices of any kind, although we intend to focus our discussion on insight meditation and loving-kindness (metta) practices. On evenings when we sit at our home, we offer tea during discussion. Once a month we listen to a brief dharma talk prior to or following the sit, and the sit is decreased to 30 minutes rather than 45. On th …

… TPC's meetings will consist of panel discussions, guest speakers, and troubleshooting meetings. Troubleshooting meetings will consist of brainstorming time where the members will discuss issues they may be having with their business. By opening the issue for discussion to other female business owners, we hope to provide a quick solution center for our members. We are also open to suggestions.  This group is free to join, however, attendance is very important. Weak participation is grounds for re …