Sisters Who Are Powerful (SWAP) is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization created to empower women and teen girls in finding their purpose and improve their quality of life.  We offer support groups, educational workshops, information sharing and a mentoring program. SWAP was founded in 2004 by Tania James. Tania James serves as the Executive Director of SWAP.  She received both her Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) and Master's in Public Administration (MPA) with a concentration of Nonprofit …

Looking for a "reason based" community?  Sick of the sad state of science education and the gullibility of the average person? Since 2008 our members have been making friends, learning, challenging and being challenged with people who like to examine commonly held ideas and beliefs with a scientific eye. Take a break from those who forward dubious alarmist emails or buy into the latest panacea, religious idea, scam or utopian vision based on "truthiness" alone. Hang out for a laugh, write an act …

Meet other local creative writers and poets who want to get feedback on their work and improve their writing. Come to a Writers' Workshop Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends, and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! All who attend are strongly encouraged to bring short manuscripts (enough copies for all attendees) and be ready to critique others' pieces.

If you're starting the dissertation process, in the middle, or somewhere near the finish line, let's meetup, get some writing done, and support each other. This is a structured support group that will allow members to share their dissertation projects and then set realistic goals. Ph.D. graduates will also be invited to share their success stories.

As writers, we sometimes need to get away from the everyday grind that monopolizes our time, energy and creativity. It helps if we can escape the "rat race" and rediscover the craft and pleasure of our writing in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. The Ohio Writers Retreats membership group was organized in 2009, to help us escape for a weekend or just a day. We'll feature, sponsor, co-sponsor and present writing retreats that offer getaway options closer to home, here in Ohio. The current weather …

Everyone is welcome artsits and nonartists alike . Visual and performing artist wanting to share, explore and take art to a new level. Plus contribute their Efforts to connect the community and those with dementia  together in a one of kind leading edge venue:Arts for Alzheimer's Visual and Performing Art Center.  Create , Sing,  Play and have Fun

Libertarians live by a very simple code, the respect of property rights, and thus the non-aggression axiom. Because civilization, wealth and security are built on social cooperation and because social cooperation is made possible by the clear delineation and respect of property rights - property rights are sacred to us. Entrepreneurs are the highly creative and energetic members of society who seek to properly predict the future state of consumer desires and search for the most innovative and …

Welcome to OWWL, a Metro Detroit Writing Group. This group is primarily for literary fiction writers. Genre writers please see below. Members include established professionals and talented amateurs. We meet in person every two weeks to review submissions and discuss publishing news and opportunities. Writers submit completed drafts, following general formatting guidelines. Submissions may be up to 7500 words. Feedback is timely, thoughtful, and honest--sometimes brutally honest. If you are br …

Are you looking for a workshop to help you write the great American novel, create unique poetry, articles or just tell a great story? If so, we can help inspire and motivate you. We'll start by creating a customized road map to help you achieve your goals. You'll be impressed by the progress you'll make. The first workshop is Saturday, July 16th from 2-4PM. We'll help you find your voice, create your unique story and give you the tools to help you succeed. The "Write Here, Write Now" monthly Gro …

Welcome to the Lake Erie Moose Society Blogger Meetup! Whether you blog for fun or as part of your work, you'll find kindred spirits here, and if you're just thinking about writing on the Web, stop on by and see what it's all about. Our meetings start with a round of introductions (if you have a specific question or problem, that's a great time to mention it) and then we spend anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour discussing a specific topic about blogging. Most meetings have no specific end time, …

GOAL! Get Out And Live! is the premiere LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) social and activity club of Michigan, offering a variety of sporting, cultural and social events to members of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, professions and fitness levels. We started as a bicycle club, Get Out Bike, and have evolved into an organization that offers outdoor activities, social gatherings, online events, dinners and dances, concerts, plays, sports and travel. This group is dedicated to all our …

"48 Hour Films - Detroit" is for the film making hobbyist and pros with a focus on fun!   If you want to write, cast, direct, act, operate equipment (cameras, sound, light), create music, post production edit, etc you came to the right place.   This group will make short films in the 4-15 minute range with a target production time of over a weekend (48 hours).  Meet ups will occur at least monthly.  We also have sub group meet-ups that are focused on specific areas of the craft such as acting, w …

This is a group for all those, who like to write! All those, who would like to publish... something. All those, who have had a work hibernating in a closet, under a bed or in a drawer for months... years.  Bring it out! Let's hear it! We'll listen and tell you what we hear as you awaken it from its slumber. Curious how it will be received? You'll never know until you brave the 'group listen'.  It's fun!  It's revealing! It's what you've been waiting for.... do it.

We're the quieter side of GOAL! Get Out And Live! For those of us who like to write, read, go to movies, play cards and more sedate activities. Join us for our monthly Writer's Group, monthly Book Club, weekly Conversation Station, LGBT choir - Sing Out Detroit, and more. Let us know if you have any other indoor, quieter activities you'd like us to add. Check out our other GOAL! Get Out And Live! groups for dinners, fitness, biking, dog hikes and more. See our main activity group where you'll fi …

This group is for anyone who wants to share their work, publishing experience and perspective on the creative process.

"This is a group for poetry writers who would like to listen to and share their poems with others who love poetry! I could not find a meet up group for just poetry so I thought I would try to start one! We could share our poems and poetry book recommendations and advice with our favorite beverage and appetizer somewhere (restaurants, our homes). I was thinking we could meet once a month, maybe the last Thursday of the month. I am a definite amateur so even if you haven't written many poems join …

Always wanted to try out new cocktail recipes but afraid to ask anyone to taste it? Try out here! Casual home bartending environment to learn about different spirits and mixing of their tastes. Haven't found a group like this here, so why not start out.. sure there are plenty of cocktail enthusiasts! Got a couple of books for help and learning. Basic tools and barware provided. Bring your own juices, fruits, lemons and mixers. Write the drink and spirit names in the comment and have them provide …

Extra! Extra! It's about time to establish a writer's meet-up to serve Cleveland's Eastern burbs and the writers of Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties. All writing, editing, publishing, and e-publishing topics will be discussed. Come join the fun!

We are a PEER TO PEER critiquing/support group who meets up once or twice a month to critique each other’s written work, brain storm story ideas or ideas to help advance story ideas and writer’s block, and support each other’s work. We are not editors or publishers, although some who attend our group publish their own blogs, short stories, or novels through self-publishing or publishing houses. Our knowledge comes from being readers in various genres, workshops we attend, books we have researche …

This is a group for adults interested in creative writing and would like to engage with others to network, share works, obtain feedback as well as learn and grow from each other's experiences. All skill levels and creative genres are welcome to join and participate. I started this group because of the lack of local writer's clubs in the immediate area.

The idea is simple, but the results are extraordinary. 100+Women Who Care was first started in Jackson, Michigan by Karen Dunigan in 2008. Her group of 100 women, at their first one hour meeting, raised $10,000 to buy 300 new baby cribs for an organization in their city. Their membership has now grown to nearly 300 members. Since that time other cities throughout the country have formed groups. Ohio currently has groups in Dayton and Columbus as well as newly formed groups in the Cleveland-Metro …

Metamorphosis is a growing cooperative community of artists housed and a historic building in downtown Struthers, Ohio. Metamorphosis offers 24 hour studio space to member artists but also serves as a Community Space offering non-members opportunities to participate in the creative movement through Open Studio nights, Open Calls for Artists/Art Shows, and Open Mic/Poetry nights. Metamorphosis is a creative experiment inspired by life experiences in other communities and recognition of the import …

Feeling like you lack the time or the inspiration to get started or finish your writing, whether it is a book, poem or series of short stories? Then this is the group for you. I find that it is hard with work and our busy schedules to find the time or the discipline (in my case) to finish pieces I have nearing completion or to begin new projects. I have been writing since I can remember and would like to turn those glowing embers into a fierce blaze again. We will generally meet the 2nd Tuesda …

I couldnt find a "I'm not drunk, I just had a stroke" picture.  Funny that it's not a common one! I had an aneurysm and a stroke. I lived! And I KNOW there are others like me out there, but people usually think I'm drunk or I am having some problem and need their help (very nice, good people). I really dont and I'M NOT DRUNK! My balance sucks now, but I like to go out with my friends and occasionally drink and still do the things I'm used to doing...without people staring at me. I know they will …

Just a group of folks in the Cleveland area that are passionate about every aspect of mobile development across all platforms. We tend to write a lot of code in this meetup, are very open to discussing what we know, what we don't know, and sharing what we're learning as we go. We hope to see you here soon!

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 …