The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Dennis Kelly Division is located in Havertown Pennsylvania. Founded in 2001, we are an Irish Catholic Fraternal organization dedicated to promoting Irish and Irish-American heritage along with promoting friendship, unity, and Christian Charity, fostering loyalty to God and country, perpetuating Irish culture, history, and traditions and supporting our community through charitable works. To be eligible, you must be an adult male over the age of 21 of some Irish d …

A Hike in Time is a unique way to enjoy an invigorating hike and a learn a bit of history. Our hikes are designed to be physically energizing and are centered around a historic place or trail. We hope to impart some historical information about the location. Our intention is to infuse our hikes with local history, while preserving the natural social interaction of a meetup hike. To this end, we will stop at several strategic locations during the hike to discuss the local history. The rest of th …

Welcome to Philadelphia Urban Explorer Meetup (aka Philly UrbEx).  Meet other locals who are interested in exploring Philadelphia's legendary nooks and crannies, delving into its rich, flavorful history and discovering its best kept secrets! "Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints." Urban exploration is the the examination of the normally unseen or off-limits parts of human civilization. To capture the past and explore the lives that once walked the hallways. Every abandoned struc …

We are living in a time of very fast changes, quantum technologies and leaps of consciousness. Consciousness is something that we all share... but much has been hidden or deleted from our history and from our most sacred and ancient texts. ...So, we're not playing with a full deck! The Mystery School uncovers and explores the alternative history of humanity's ancient past and delves into the possibilities of our galactic future. Our Round Table discussions are about the human mind, consciousness …

If your Jewish identity is more than lox and cream cheese (or falafel), and if you're looking for your spiritual or aware/awake  life partner  (in addition to possibly meaningful connections with platonic others along the way), then consider joining us! The goal of this group is to provide a comfortable way for spiritual (even if not at all religious) and/or intellectually committed currently single Jews to meet each other.  All Jews* are welcome, regardless of flavor or label: from "BuJews" or …

We seek to preserve, protect and restore the cemetery for past, present and future generations. We will promote the historical significance, enhance the beauty and preserve the artistic heritage of Mount Moriah Cemetery Website Join us on Facebook

Pennsylvania's State Parks recently won a gold medal ranking as one of America's finest park systems. SE PA parks offer a wealth of innovative programs that draw people into state parks in new ways and connect them to nature through outdoor experiences. From a nature walk to backpacking, a kids' camp to rock climbing, park educators, volunteers, and friends groups offer activities galore. Join us to find out more!

Our group includes beginners to advanced readers. Everyone is welcome! We learn from each other in a casual environment focused on developing intuitive skills, discovering history and lore of the Tarot, and learning new spreads. We will spend time practicing new and old spreads with each other, as well as learning from other mystical traditions to enhance our ability to be spirited Tarot Readers. Together we enrich our learning in a way that books cannot touch. Our group is organized by Cliessa, …

Welcome to GLUE - Gay and Lesbian Urban Explorers "GLUE" makes a nifty acronym, but please be aware ALL genders and ALL orientations are welcome to join. We are a Philadelphia-based group of adventurous, queer and queer-friendly people who relish the rich details not duly appreciated in our metropolitan landscape. Urban exploring (Urbex or UE) is the sport and art of discovering and experiencing areas of the city that are often hidden in plain sight and normally considered off-limits. Typical si …

A social group for all of us who are proud to be GenX and many of us no onger getting carded. We're going to explore craft brews in the Philadelphia area and make fun of the wine drinkers. Just kidding. Maybe. Open to everyone but focused on the tiny generation born between the years 1965 and 1985. Or if you: remember having to "learn" email, when making a phone call changed to 20 cents, think the 1980 Winter Olympics was the ultimate in sport history, Mike Schmidt, Dr. J, the Muppet Show, pegg …

A meetup designed to bring professionals and creative artist together . Our mission is to help preserve Philadelphia's rich jazz tradition and music history ! Every Thursday @ The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts. Admission is free with a complimentary buffet and a showcase of the best Jazz , Latin and Soul Artist the city has to offer . The Clef Club is located 738 S Broad St corner of Fitzwater ( Avenue of the Arts)

Transit-Friendly Hikes and Walks in (or near) Philadelphia are my personal focus as Organizer (as a car-free person), although carpooling is occasionally arranged.  I originally joined this group because of its low-key focus: simple local hikes, within an hour's drive of Philadelphia.   Please check our past calendar for the kinds of events we do (and may again).  Also please contact me if you have ideas for future events (especially if you are willing to work on them yourself). Thanks and see y …

The Friends of the Wissahickon is the oldest and largest of the nonprofit, volunteer groups active in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system. For over eighty-five years we have been stewards of Wissahickon Valley Park, the beautiful northern stretch of Fairmount Park. Our members maintain and preserve trails and historic structures, care for native plant and animal species, and protect the watershed. FOW's Trail Ambassadors are trail guides who assist and educate people in the park, and offer guid …

A Living Family: Your support, Your Family. When I was a child, my parents would tell me stories of their childhoods growing up in India. Living communally, in a compound with extended families, the children grew and played together while the adults shared together in the joys and tasks of daily life. Even as a child, I understood the power of community to enrich the life of the individual. I gather that it was a difficult time, making life happen with the resources available, but I also heard t …

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 49 is your local Auxiliary group, based in the West Chester/Paoli PA area. We meet monthly (4th Thursday 7:30 pm) at the Paoli Presbyterian Church on South Valley Road in Paoli. All welcome. RSVP to: jackmorrison@uscga49.com. About the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary PRELUDE Tens-of-thousands of men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (the Auxiliary) have spent millions of volunteer hours helping the U.S. Coast Guard (the Coast Guard) carry out its mission …

Join wine enthusiasts from around the area to discover all the hidden hot spots and treasures for wine tasting and socializing.  This group is for anyone looking for an excuse to get out of the house and enjoy a glass of wine or two with friends new and old. Everyone is welcome, from bouquet-sniffers, to the educated connoisseurs, and to the occasional fallen down Wino.  This will be a great place for you to meet friends, drink some wine and discover the classy venues around the area. We will ho …

Feeding Crane Gung Fu (Paihemen Shihequan/白鶴門食鶴拳) is an authentic martial art, with documented lineage dating back directly to the Shaolin nun, Fang Qi Niang, circa 1620. During the rebellion in China, circa 1922, martial arts masters were being eliminated by the Qing government, but some of those masters managed to flee to safety in Taiwan. Only one Feeding crane master escaped mainland China and passed this incredible system to the Liu family. This class is the only class in the United States …

PCoGD will inform members on news within the graphic design community. We hope to give tips and information on tools, advancing your design, freelancing, legal aid services, conferences, awards, contest, grant information, networking, news on employment opportunities, and we hope to learn some new and exciting information from our members. All this when we all get the chance to "Meet-up!" PCoGD was formerly known as The Philadelphia Graphic Designers Meet-up. We decided to claim ourselves as a C …

About Us: The Antemortem Society is a group of young adults and professionals (21-35) who love all things stones and bones and care about the preservation of Laurel Hill as an important historic landmark. In cooperation with the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, The Antemortem Society works to preserve and promote Laurel Hill’s historic character through educational and fundraising activities, volunteer projects and social events. Activities & Events: The Antemortem Society will have a variety …

This group has died since the original organizer wasn't involved past the set up.  I took this group over simply to announce to it's existing members, a new group to replace it. The new group to visit; Philadelphia History, Art and Culture Went live today 7/5/12 Come over and check us at!  Hope to see you there.

Come and join an extended African-American family with kid-friendly events for parents/guardians who are young or still feel young at heart, with young children, ages 6 and up. This group is for those that want to explore the sites and attractions of this city, and of other cities along with their children. Parents are to attend the events with their child(ren). We all will have a good time together. We are about getting to know other families like you who want to make a new friend, try new t …

Learn Taoist Qi Gong (Chi Kung), meditation techniques and other Taoist Arts with others who are interested in healing themselves, integrating body and mind, removing obstacles to the expression of unique self, and cultivating their capacity for love, harmony, patience, balance, and integrity. I will be offering Qi Gong courses and group meditations around these themes and integrating teachings from the Tao Te Ching as well as Chinese Medicine theory as we go along.  I strongly encourage others …

Do you find yourself humming Palestrina, Monteverdi, Haydn, Whitacre, Britten, or other choral music in general? Well, I do, and part of me thinks there are more like me in the greater Philadelphia area!

We are trying to form a book club in Philadelphia that is not limited to books of any one genre. We want to read all types of fiction, nonfiction, history, and biography/memoir. We are looking for a small group around 5-6 people per meeting. We are not limited to any one geographical area, the two current members are in Fishtown and South Philadelphia. Please join up so we can pick a first book and meeting time!

The following is information taken from http://www.bruno-groening.org/english and describes the history of The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. Below that you will find information about the Philadelphia Circle of Friends. Foundation The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends was founded by Grete Häusler (1922- 2007). She met Bruno Groening in 1950 and experienced healing from three incurable ailments at their first encounter. Thereafter she became a close associate of his and established the communi …

This group is designed to empower and inspire people interested in listening to wonderful, eclectic topics of interest. Topics and guest that make you go hmmmm. This from Scott Teeters, our Far Out Radio Host: There are so many unusual and fascinating  things that people are into. And despite the fact that the economy is awful and in many ways it looks like our society in general is declining, there are still stacks of really cool, FAR OUT things going on. My show is part of the family of thoug …