"I need to learn to program" "I've tried to learn to code before-- and it all seemed over my head" "I've got a great idea for a business, but no one to develop it" "I want to learn to develop mobile apps, but can't go back to college" "I want to learn the latest techniques for the web" "I love to play video games-- How do I develop them?" If any of these statements resonate, you need to check out ByteOverflow CT, a community of people learning web, mobile and game development skills together in …

CT Hackerspace 30 Echo Lake Road Watertown, CT CT Hackerspace is the name of a group located in the US State of Connecticut . Our Mission is to provide a physical location where community members interested in technology can gather to collaborate on projects both physical and conceptual. To provide infrastructure to the community in the form of education, tools and equipment that will allow members to transcend from being interested in technology to implementing technology in actual physical man …

My Fit Mommy is the most comprehensive 'Mommy & Me' fitness program. Our core goal is to help moms achieve pre-pregnancy fitness levels and optimum health through motivating and fun stroller fitness classes specifically designed to meet the needs of new moms. My Fit Mommy was founded upon values of having fun while staying fit, while giving you the opportunity to lead a healthy and positive lifestyle and enjoy quality time with your new baby. MFM's programs are designed exclusively by Certified …

The Sunday Love Feast takes place weekly. It's an afternoon of bhakti yoga (the yoga of love and devotion). The program includes Tulasi Puja, Guru Puja, and a Bhagavad-gita class, followed by a questions and answers session. Next is kirtan (singing God's names in call-and-response fashion) with dancing, and finally a sumptuous multi-course vegetarian feast. Anyone interested in kirtan, bhakti yoga, spirituality, the Bhagavad-gita or vegetarianism is encouraged to join us for all or part of the p …

The Connecticut Java Users Group organizes monthly meetings on new and emerging Java technologies. It aims to help professionals stay abreat of the latest developments in Java and related open source projects. Meetings are free and open to the public. The group was initially founded in 2000 as a special interest group of the Connecticut Object Oriented Users Group. It is presently chaired by Ryan Cuprak who assumed leadering of the JUG in December of 2002.

You Are Invited To Visit The West Hartford Toastmasters Club Check out the Toastmasters program in action. Ask questions. When: On the1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Gather for conversation at 5:30 PM. Business meeting and Educational Program starts at 5:45 PM prompt. Meeting adjourns at 7:15 PM Where: Hebrew Health Care, 1 Abrahms Blvd, West Hartford, CT 06117 (See Map) Who: WHTM is an open club. All guests seeking a venue to improve their speaking and leadership abilities are welcome.

Discover your confidence! Become a better public speaker and leader. Don’t worry! Everyone in a Toastmasters meeting was once at the level you are now. The environment is friendly and supportive, and the self-paced program allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment. And you’ll love the applause! Constructive evaluation is the heart of the Toastmasters program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will point out strengths and suggest improvements. At first you’ll b …

Hello, Photography Enthusiast! Thanks for visiting the Shutter-Buds! We're people of all levels of expertise with a variety of cameras who love to take pictures...and have a lot of fun doing it. We do serious traditional photography (landscape, sunsets, urban, still-life, portraits, etc.) BUT what makes us unique is that we are often very C R E 8 T I V E in our approach to photography. One of our guiding principles is: “People look at ordinary stuff all day long, so why not make a picture look e …

To make a Hartford MakerSpace ( http://makerfaire.com/ or http://makezine.com/ )  a HackerSpace ( http://hackerspaces.org ). Also - ArtSpace , CraftSpace, CodeSpace, some Co-WorkingSpace and some perhaps - StartupSpace. A workshop, meeting place, shared space to make, to learn, and to Co-Operate. Lets get out of our garages, studios, meetups at bars, and temporary spaces. A permanent place to share a drill press ( instead of each of us having separate tools and space) and much more. We want to f …

Hi, I'm Brendan Lewis. More than a few years ago I quit smoking and began running in hopes of not gaining weight. At first I could hardly run around the block but with a little determination, I eventually crossed the finish line of my first Marathon. Now I am an avid triathlete with a battery of shorter distance triathlons under my belt and most recently a half Ironman. I hope to complete the full Ironman in 2014. This club was founded in hopes of growing this sport here in Colchester, CT and at …

Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO" allowing Zumba participants to stick to the Zumba Fitness program and achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba is a ?feel-happy? workout that is great for both the body and the mind. ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, excitin …

Buddhism is a life long education to learn how to realize our human potential by transforming suffering into peace, joy and liberation. Looking for a community? Come and Join at the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies 343 Washington Terrace Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut Most Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Buddhist Faith Fellowship (BFF) is a visionary and deeply spiritual lay Buddhist community in Central Connecticut, established in the spring of 2001. We are …

This group is for developers - beginners to experts -  in the Farmington Valley / Hartford, CT,  area, interested in creating apps and games for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Developers for Mac (and Android) welcome, too!

F A M I L Y DHARMA C ome to learn together! Connecticut’s only Buddhist Sunday School 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Twice a month At the Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown Designed especially for families interested in learning to live the Buddha’s Way It’s free of charge but donations are appreciated to cover cost Pre-school, Kindergarten, & 1 st to 12 th grades Registration is simple. Just let us know the name, age, grade of your child, If they have any special needs, if they have some prior kno …

This is a group for parents, siblings and professionals catering to the complex world of autism! I started this group as a mother to a daughter with severe Autism and Founder of Hope 4 Autism, Inc. Like my organization, I strive to make autism less of a burden by offering events, programs, support and training that focuses on being a better you. In order to care for our children with autism, we MUST take care of ourselves. I look forward to connecting and building with you all because we are ALL …

Mother Dharma A Buddhist Gathering for Mothers and Babies A unique opportunity for women to begin or continue their meditative practice and Buddhist studies in an informal community setting during early motherhood. “The heart of reality is a dirty diaper.” Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche This is the true spirit of a Shin life. We use everyday activities as a springboard to sanity. It is our hope that you will join us in an effort to nourish the spiritual foundation of a happy, healthy family. We meet t …

Yet another meetup group dedicated to bringing massively scalable computing and analytics technologies to life by organizing hands on workshops, hackdays, and active presentations. Ideally - everyone that comes contributes something, if nothing other than their own confusion.

This group is for women who want to get fit, push themselves, learn self defense, and have a kick ass time doing it! More than just a work out, kickboxing is a way to feel empowered and strong, all while getting in shape, meeting other people, embracing inner power, and having fun. Everyone trains at their own pace, so this group is perfect for people who are just trying to get into shape and for total workout fanatics. Try something different! Classes incorporate real Muay Thai fighting techniq …

Hi, I'm Charlie Hubert and I'm very passionate about achieving the best in health and fitness for myself and others. I want to feel the very best I can and help others to do the same. I started this walking group to get people in the Berlin, New Britain, Meriden, Newington, Farmington, West Hartford and surrounding areas to come outside and experience the great parks and beautiful countryside that we sometimes forget we have. Although getting inspired to begin a diet and exercise routine can be …

Economic hard times are coming: Let's get ready! We may not be able to stop job losses, bankrupt city & state budgets, cutbacks in essential government services, bank failures, worldwide economic collapse, civil unrest, power grid failures, increased severe weather occurrences or other natural and man-made disasters but we can have a back-up plan! The purpose of our group is to get people together to learn and practice basic and advanced survival skills, gardening, foraging, alternative energy …

Sometimes it is easier to go for a run or walk if someone does it with you. The trouble is that it can be hard to find that someone. So, we here at Fleet Feet Sports decided to formally host meet-up runs at various times during the week including: Mon & Wed @ 6am: about 10-15 runners, mostly women - paces from 9-11 min/mile Wed @ 6:30pm: about 20-30 runners - all ages and paces Thurs @ 6:30pm: Track Workout at St. Joseph College (40-60 people, all ages and abilities) Sat mornings - several group …

NESIT 290 Pratt ST (2nd FL) Meriden,CT The NESIT mission is to foster collaborative learning in science and technology. We do this by: * Providing members a place to explore technical and creative projects. * Hosting frequent, high quality and technical public workshops * Teaching computer basics to the general public via free computer clinics * Building a community of makers and hackers that thrive on sharing their knowledge. Our Story NESIT was founded in early 2010 by a group five fri …

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JUSTFOOD organic juice and chocolate bar is a contemporary culinary destination for experiencing wellness through food and community events. We make fresh and cold-pressed vegetable and fruit juices, gourmet smoothies, handmade raw chocolate and a rotating selection of savory raw food. Our offerings and events include: Juice cleanse programs Annual retreats in Costa Rica Catering for events and dinner parties Raw food workshops and demonstrations Lifestyle and health coaching Speaking enga …

This is a group for motivated people looking to share ideas, networking and explore opportunities with local talent to create new software and application products to make a concept become reality. Become part of a cohesive team or find the resources you need that will build a team to accomplish a common vision.

Join me for the most fun workout around! Come try a class and see what all the fuss is about! Zumba® is a dance-fitness program based on international rythyms (mostly Latin) that creates a unique workout experience like no other! Once you try it, you're hooked by the music and the easy-to-follow dance moves that really make you sweat AND smile! I offer both Zumba® and Zumba® Toning classes, the Toning format incorporates 1.5-2.5 lb shaker sticks that give a great upper body workout while still g …