Soka Gakkai International (SGI-USA) is a well-respected American Buddhist association that promotes world peace and individual happiness based on the teachings of the Nichiren school of Mahayana Buddhism. Our members reflect a cross section of our diverse American society, representing a broad range of ethnic and social backgrounds. This web site includes information about activities on Long Island/SGI-USA. For more in-depth information about the SGI-USA, Nichiren Buddhism and national activitie …

Are you looking to meet others who understand you, make new friends, and to have fun together?  Are you in your 30's to 50's looking to do activities with your children or other times go out and have fun without them?  This is the group for you!  Welcome!

Welcome to Long Island Explorers 21-39 We are a group of young professionals who are in the age group of 21 to 39 looking to enjoy what Long Island has to offer.   Our group has various types of activities. Anything from Skydiving to just simply going out to dinner. We also take weekend trips out of the Island 2 to 3 times a year.   Our goal is try to create friendships among members through several of exciting activities. Try to create an environment where you would feel comfortable with yours …

This group is for discussing ideas and books relating to improving the quality of our lives through improved health and self-improvement.

How blessed are we to share the journey of adoption! Lets share stories, dreams, hopes and resources. Whether you are waiting to be matched, recently adopted or long time parents of an adoptive child then this group is designed as a safe place for all adoptive parents/to be to share their unique journey with other adoptive parents & their families.

This group will mostly meet on Long Island with some trips to NYC. It is so we can go out together, learn new dances and gain new friends. The age range is open. All levels of dancers are welcome. It is actually for singles and for couples -- I need to have the name changed. I will pick places that have a lesson available. Let's have fun!

Venus Meetup is a social group geared towards women in their late twenties and thirties. These years tend to be a big transition period for us, and many of us have lost close friendships to moves, marraiges, children and other life changes. If you're looking to meet new women and create lasting friendships, come join us.

Weekenddating.com recently took over this group, however our goal is to leave the spirit and desire of the prior organizer the same.  We will add a few of our regular events to this meetup but you can visit our website for the full details. Description from prior organizer:  I wanted to create a group for singles who like to do all sorts of fun things. It does not matter if it is a trip to a museum, a broadway show, a hike, everyone who is part of the group gets a vote on the activity. Member p …

This group is for people who truly want to socialize with others, to get out and enjoy life. For Singles, Couples and Young At Heart. There is so much to do and see on our  island.  Majority of events are one time only and SOME events will be scheduled on a regular basis. Please know that your suggestions are welcomed and your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Do you have an interest in learning to read tarot cards? Did you decide to purchase a tarot deck and book, but feel overwhelmed by the amount of information that it contains? Or maybe, you would just like to get some formal training by a tarot professional rather than self-tutoring via a textbook? If your answer to any of these questions is, “Yes,” then this Meet-UP group is for you! In fact,this group is for anyone who would like to make some new friends with which to enjoy learning and practic …

Life is too short and we should all enjoy the journey. What better way to do that than to have good times with good people. I would like to go to the vineyards, play billiards, go to movies, go dancing, eat at fine restaurants, this list is endless. So join me if you are over 45 years of age and want to have fun!

Come meet with us as we find our voice and become the leaders we all want to be. Visit us to listen to entertaining or informative speeches, enjoy a joke or tell one, join in with impromptu table topics speeches. Join us to explore public speaking and conquer your fears or polish your existing abilities. Compete at various levels, or take on leadership rolls to improve your resume or to find the leader in you. Network with professionals and people from all fields. Make new friends and most of al …

This is a group for women over 50 looking to make new girlfriends. Meet for a cup of coffee, catch a movie, go out to eat, laugh a lot, encourage each other, volunteer in our community, and on and on. Let's make this a positive, fun group for women to make new friends.

This group is for loving parents that adopted children at a young age, are now teens and for teens facing not only the usual adolescent issues but also issues of their adoption. Let's let our kids know that "they are not alone" in their struggle to find out who they are, and who they're meant to be. We can meet in our homes, plan some group counseling events and also some fun events. Let's let them know that others share the same thoughts and feelings as they do.

This is a group for those who love ballroom and latin dancing, socializing, dining out, listening to live music, theater, making new friends. I started this group because I love the exercise and enjoyment I get from dancing as well as being around people who share the same passion about life, music and happiness.....I admire all skill levels especially those enthusiastic about learning. We can get together as a group and go to different activities of interest to all, also individuals can make su …

For women in Coram, Medford, Selden & beyond to have a fun, exciting way to meet others who live in these areas. If you want to make new friends, expand your interests & find new restaurants & coffeehouses to enjoy, this is your group. We can include movies & other events as well. We'll meet once every two weeks, get to know each other, & find out what types of activities we're interested in. Look forward to meeting you soon & expanding our circle of friends.

Our aim is to have 50+ lesbians feel comfortable getting together in a casual, safe, fun environment. We hope to plan events that will encourage participation, with both singles and couples welcome.  We will have events all over Long Island, especially in Suffolk County, where the need is greatest.    Suggestions from our members for upcoming events are welcome, and we look forward to sharing your thoughts and ideas.  We're looking forward to meeting you and making new friends!

Long Island Photo Gallery is about bringing Long Island photographers and gallery lovers together to share ideas, techniques, events, etc.  This MEETUP will help to extend our reach to both photographer and community to gain support for the amazing Long Island photographers that contribute to our gallery space, our monthly Long Island fine art photography exhibits, our cash prize and sponsored gear photo contests, field trips, critiques, and other events that draw friendly faces into the Long Is …

I always envisioned that once I had a child I would meet other parents with similar aged babes and we would get together at each others houses. The kids would play while the parents chatted, vented, listened, etc. to each other. My vision was that we could learn from each other and provide advice if needed -- but always respect, and never judge, each person's different parenting styles. Finding this has been easier said than done. So, I create this meet-up group. My goal is not just to have thin …

Are you a spiritual person and looking to make new and long lasting friendships with others who share your interests? Have you outgrown some of your previous friends while on your spiritual path as you feel you have less in common with them? Would you like to meet a group of people who you can totally be yourself and express your true divine essence around? Do you find that most of the spirituality groups meet solely for spiritual events and you are looking for social activities to do in additio …

“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” ― Dorothea Lange Most of the members of Inner Circle could probably tell you when they first started to see without a camera. We are the type of photographers that — even without a camera in hand — would stop mid-sentence to visualize the setting sun within our viewfinder, to contemplate which of our lenses would be best suitable for that shot, and what — if any — post-processing we'd like to apply. And it would all …