… This living community and repository of knowledge will digitally extends the local user group model and foster the ability for the vNext member to network globally with the larger developer, education, and innovation communities-at-large, in these areas of their interest and bring these to our local chapters . We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world and making it an enlightened inspired and better place for all promoting a sustainable co …

… We host community workshops on a variety of health topics for all ages, as well as continuing education programs for healthcare professionals. Our wellness vision model consists of educating you of your choices—providing the knowledge of simpler answers to better health. Giving you alternative choices to create balance in your life, instead of juggling symptoms. Tecumseh Wellness Center offers private, one-on-one sessions with experienced holistic wellness practitioners … and for those of you th …

No matter where we are in life, there is always more to learn. While it is easy to find continuing education classes that can help you learn a foreign language or a new hobby, there is little to no support available for those who are interested in moving beyond the realm of learning new skills and into the adventure of learning how to live life to its fullest. With that in mind, the Center of Light will begin offering a new series of lectures called the Light Lecture Series. These classes are de …

This group, a part of DHUG, is dedicated to the advancement and education of people interested in working in the Hadoop (HBase,Hive, Pig) cloud environment.

… –Not be looking to enroll our members in your educational company or investing service. –Have a general understanding of what system development entails.   My hope is to find 3-10 investors/traders to work together on this project.  Please contact me if interested or just sign up and I will contact you.

We are an Ann Arbor Area support group for parents of children and teens with ADD/ADHD and adults with ADD/ADHD.  Our mission is to provide local resources, education, and support to our members.  We have been running the parent support group since July 2009, originally started by parents Vivianne Schnitzer and Olga Gallego,  beginning an adult ADD/ADHD group this Fall (Teens are also welcome). We will soon be adding a children's play group gathering on a regular basis.  We are excited to announ …

… Unlike all other important jobs, parenting is the one job for which we get no formal preparation, education or training. Parents seeking information and guidance often find the advice of child experts and parenting books to be confusing and contradictory. One book or expert says to do one thing and another says to do the exact opposite. Parents often ask me, "How do I tell 'good' parenting advice from 'bad' parenting advice? How am I to choose what is best for my child?" Securing and maintaining …

The purpose of Speaking of Design is to hold educational events for the professional design community in and around Ann Arbor. Each Speaking of Design event features an exceptional local or regional design professional who will discuss topics of interest and inspiration to Art Directors, Graphic Designers and Web Designers.

… We'd like to profile start-ups and individuals to present technologies such as personal health records (PHRs), information therapy (Ix), patient/caregiver communities, patient/doctor communication, fitness/wellness, remote monitoring, and patient engagement/education. This group should not be limited to technology enthusiasts but also students, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers to actively participate.

Zen meditation, free and open to all, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, Thursdays, at the ICC EDUCATION CENTER, 1522 Hill St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, directly behind Luther House, park on side streets. Wear loose-fitting clothing, we meet upstairs. Newcomer orientation is at 7:00pm.

Learn these powerful techniques from the members of the International Art of living Foundation (www.artofliving.org), a non-profit educational and humanitarian organization dedicated to empowering the Individuals, with Service and Disaster relief programs in over 130 countries all over the world. Over 25 million people have benefited from the courses and many hundreds of millions benefited from service projects of the Foundation all over the world. A cornerstone of the Art of Living Course is …

Hi, thanks for stopping by! I started this group out of my interest in Positive Psychology, meditation, mindfulness, flow, resilience, optimism and related applications to health, relationships, business, parenting, education and personal growth. An interesting aside is that several current and former faculty at The University of Michigan have been instrumental in the development of Positive Psychology. I'd like to do things like a Positive Psychology book discussion, have informal chats, inv …

The Ann Arbor New Tech meetup welcomes members from any school, sector, or industry function (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, lawyers, marketers, students, bloggers, etc.) interested in local high-tech startups. We seek to foster tech entrepreneurship by facilitating communication, providing access to resources, and creating community. Our members meet every few weeks to participate in demo events, educational panel and speaker events, unconferences, and happy hours. Our flagship …

The Ann Arbor Young Professionals is a group which is organized to support the Ann Arbor and surrounding area's young educated professional workforce, primarily those in their 20s and 30s. Casual mixers and outings will be planned in the Ann Arbor area on a regular basis, allowing young professionals to mingle and network with other people who are at a similar point in their lives and careers. Got an idea for a future A2YP mixer or event? Please contact the organizer with your ideas. Interes …

We are a social group in Livingston County for mothers of school-age children. Our purpose is to provide a fun and educational social outlet for moms to connect with other moms. Our meetups are geared toward moms who are seeking opportunities to socialize without the kids. Our goal is to schedule meetups that allow us to branch away from our families for short periods of time to enjoy "ME" time and time with our friends. We require all moms interested in joining to attend one meetup p …

The Puppy Mill Awareness Meetup of Southeast Michigan is working to end the mass production of dogs in commercial kennels ("puppy mills"). Our mission is to educate the public about the cruel cycle of commercial dog breeding and the pet store link. Read more about our goals, success stories, activities and studies on our  About Page. Our other sites: Facebook Blog You Tube Yahoo Group Media Coverage Petitions The Family Puppy Boycott Facebook The Family Puppy Blog Report Sick Dogs Find …