"Cooking for A Cause" is a monthly cooking group where each attendee prepares one dish to share with the group and a separate portion prepared and packaged to be donated to a local community organization where it will be delivered/served to people in need.This group is for anyone with culinary talents and a charitable heart . Let's come together for a night of delectable food , superb company all while helping our neighbors.

Meetup locally with other people who like to cook. Trade recipes, tips, ideas, cookbooks, and discuss all the magic in the kitchen! Each month a general theme decided by the group at the previous month's meeting. We use my place but it in summer we are mostly at Paul and Angela's home. Plan to do some or most of the cooking during the meetup. sometimes we have special events and not just the monthly dinner. sometimes we have amazing field trips. Always we have fun and make great friends! You'll …

This group was formed to give everyone the opportunity to learn the art of fine cooking. Additionally, We'll be doing Singles, Couples and Family events at the local Restaurants and private home venues.

We all know that trying something new can be tough. Whether you're starting over, making significant life changes or just stepping outside your comfort zone, this group was designed for people who have a sense of adventure, enjoy trying a variety of new things and of course, making new friends! Here's a sample of some of the things we like to do: Weekend Getaways (Vermont, Providence, Martha's Vineyard, Boston & Newport) Wine Tastings, Cooking Classes, Happy Hours, Yoga, Dancing, Hiking, Biking, …

Calling all vegetarians!  Did you go to the CT Veg Fest at the Convention Center in Hartford?  It was fabulous!!!!  Congratulations to our own member Ani Tirpan for envisioning it and for bringing it all to us. This is a group designed to help support one another committed to vegetarian/vegan practices. Meeting for potluck suppers, restaurant trips, sharing the bounties of our gardens are all encouraged. Taste new dishes, swap recipes-raw or cooked. Let's build a sense of community. The spirit …

A support group for women and men in various stages of divorce. Each gathering will welcome and encourage sharing our stories of divorce in a safe and peaceful setting through a facilitated theme of feasting. Eating together is a universal act of hospitality and peace. These gatherings create opportunities for divorcing folks to come together in fellowship around the common experience of eating.

This is a group for people who are gluten-free due to Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or other health reasons, who would like to meet and hang out with other gluten-free people in the Central Connecticut area. We can have gluten-free picnics, potlucks or go to gluten-friendly restaurants, or do things that don't involve food at all.

Hello! My name is Dawn Mckenna and I'm hosting this meetup to support slow food with the hope that more people will take the time to enjoy life and fellowship over food. Slow food is a reaction to a fast food lifestyle predominant in today's culture. it's about more than food; it's about connecting to the wider social, environmental and spiritual elements around us. The most important thing, in my opinion, about the movement is that good food and atmosphere bring people together - family, friend …

Calling all young professionals and recent college graduates! You've spent a decade exercising your mind to attend a great university, land that great corporate job, or build your business...(and the list goes on!). NOW is the time for a FULL BODY MAKEOVER! Let your outward appearance reflect your inner beauty thru fitness and proper nutrition. FBM is a group designed for 20-something New Haven residents who are ready to embrace CHANGE! Let's work together and support one another on fitness, wei …

Does your husband/wife/girlfriend/boyfriend not "click" with one of your friend's significant others making it difficult to do things together?? Are you new in town and want to get to know some friendly people??  If you and your significant other are looking to have fun and expand your circle of friends, this meetup group is for you! Hopefully this group will bring together couples who have similar interests. We do a variety of activities. My hubby and I enjoy traveling, music, and doing outdoor …

The name of this central Connecticut group is “Beyond the Photo with HDR” because the group is focused on what can be done beyond the single digital photograph, specifically High Dynamic Range Imaging (“HDR”), as a path to greater photography skill and enjoyment. This group provides opportunities to shoot high dynamic range scenes, help with HDR capture and processing, facilitates group critiques and discussions of member’s work and organizes HDR-related workshops and other learning opportunitie …

Are you interested in transforming your health and weight through a nutritious eating plan and healthy lifestyle? The Processed-Free Living support group can greatly increase your chances for success. Dee McCaffrey, founder of Processed-Free America and author of The Science of Skinny, lost 100 pounds and has kept the weight off for over 20 years by staying away from processed foods—and through giving and receiving support to others who are on the same path. The Science of Skinny details her jou …

We are a group of peers in our mid 20's to mid 30's, and then some, who enjoy skiing on a regular basis. We thrive on snow and can't wait for the heatwave to passover into a blizzard. We plan to ski/snowboard in the Northeast in a budget-friendly manner. If we have enough people we will be able to obtain discounts from ski resorts, as well as share food and lodging costs. We also plan on Apres Ski gatherings which involve home-cooked dinners and plenty of drinking, games and fun. We are going to …

High brow, low brow arts and culture. Whether we visit & experience vicariously, or create it ourselves. Dining experiences involving Real Food -- not processed -- (out at some place, or perhaps we will even meet and cook our own Real Food). Hikes undertaken at leisure, so we can see scenery without racing through it. Geographic location will include upper Fairfield County and probably all of Litchfield County. Some events should simply be just healthy crazy FUN. Because getting crazy is definit …

Come play and learn some new rhythms in a fun drum circle facilitated by Karin Lewis-Cook. Bring your bongos, your frame drum, your djembe or any percussion instrument you have or borrow ours. Several drums and other small percussion instruments will be available. No experience necessary. www.DanburyYoga.com Drum Circle Donation of $10 per person

Too intimidated to go to a gym? Like the outdoors? Want to be encouraged to live healthier? Looking to get out of the house to meet new people while getting in shape? Hamden Walks is a program designed to encourage ANYONE to come out and just walk! If you want to bring your dog, your son/daughter, friend, husband/wife, or even your good luck charm, you are more than welcome to. I am a nutritionist just looking to reach a larger population of people to get started on healthier lives. We can chat …

Are you looking for new girlfriends to hang and go out with??? If so, this is for you !!! The group is meant to be for young professional girls around 25 to 35, who wanna cut loose from a stressful job, or - worst of all - the a little obnoxious dating scene out there...:-))). Looking forward to meet new girlfriends and check out local bars and clubs, restaurants as well as local events. Planning day trips, shopping tours, cooking nights or football... anything fun goes.

group for Latin culture fans, salseros, and fun-loving members who want to party, dance, Cook and socialize! We'd love to see you out, whether you are of Latin heritage or just like Latin heritage! Either way, we hope you find our Latin singles and social events to be a great time! And please let us know if you have any great Latin event ideas or if you know of any Latin venues that would be suitable for other members. Thank you for visiting PALANTE!