We know it's not easy being a single parent. How do you face the challenge of bringing up your children alone? Or how do you learn to live apart from them? How do you get the information you need to solve parenting, financial, and legal problems? How do you rebuild a life that has seemingly come apart? And how do you do all of this alone? Learning to adjust to single parenting takes time and effort. For some of us this can be a period of crisis; for others, a turning point in life. We are here t …

Mindful Families Encouraging parents to be mindful within ourselves, our families, the North Shore community and the greater environment through: - emotional support and encouragement -learning opportunities with emphasis on holistic health, natural parenting, and environmental consciousness - local resources to help put the lifestyle into action - community building and outreach opportunities Our calendar includes a wide range of events for all members of the family such as play groups, hikes, …

I am a young mom of 6 who would love to meet other Jewish moms and dads. The goal of this group is to give each of us a chance to interact and socialize with other parents who have the same interests and goals. We are starting a Mommy and Me with a Jewish Twist. This program will incorporate songs, art, dance, movement, play time, exercise, mommy yoga, baby massage, parenting tips, stories and various sensory stimulation's. The goal of our program is to deepen our relationships with our bab …

Want to bring music into your family's life? This group could be for you. If you are a mom, dad or caregiver for children from birth-7 then please join us. This is a group for those that are currently enrolled in a class with Kindermusik with Miss Leah to come together so we can create a community, as well as those that are not enrolled but are interested in bringing music into their family's lives. The calender will be full of wonderful music opportunities. Kindermusik classes incorporate …

Are you a "mature" mother of a pre-school child who wants to connect with other moms? Do you feel the need to get out of the house, make new friends for yourself and find playmates for your kids? Then join us! Did you come of age during the Cold War and scandals like the Iran Contra affair? Did you spend hours watching MTV when all it showed were 24-hour music videos? Did you play with a Rubik's Cube or try to clear the last level of Pac Man? Did you ever have the hallmark "big hair?" Do you rem …

This group is for LGBT parents (and allies) and their kids living in the general South Shore area to connect, build friendships, and have fun! We can plan outtings to some of the great local parks, museums, zoos and the like, along with playgroups and coffee/lunch breaks. Please feel free to post ideas for meet ups!

Music Together is a 45 minute music and movement class for families with children ages newborn through five years.  If you've never tried a class, now is the perfect time.  Come sing, dance and play instruments with us.  Music Together classes are based on the belief that all children are musical and that parental involvement is the key to a successful early childhood music education.

Are you a re-coupled family (remarried or co-habitating) in which 1 or both adults have children from a previous relationship? Are you a single or divorced mom and/or dad who are in a committed relationship? Would you like to meet other blended families, stepmoms and stepdads? This group is for kids of all ages and adults of all ages too! There will be activities for adults and activities for kids with one goal in mind...to have fun and establish meaningful connections and friendships.

Are you a "mature" mother of a pre-school child who wants to connect with other moms? Would you like to make new friends for yourself and find playmates for your kids? Then join us! Did you come of age during the Cold War and scandals like the Iran Contra affair? Did you spend hours watching MTV when all it showed were 24-hour music videos? Did you play with a Rubik's Cube or try to clear the last level of Pac Man? Did you ever have the hallmark "big hair?" Do you remember the original Pop Rocks …

"Tot Time" is sponsored by Saint John's Parish in Canton. This group is open to the public. You do not have to be a member of the Parish to be part of this group. There is a carpeted area downstairs at the church that has small slides, climbers, walkers, and toys for the kids to play with. We have coffee for the adults to enjoy while they relax and get to know the other parents. The group is for moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers in the Canton area who just want to get out and meet new p …

Massachusetts Men's Gathering (MMG) is a participant-organized and participant-led weekend that happens twice a year at a year-round camp/ retreat center. Like similar format retreats throughout New England and in several other states, MMG does not hire "experts" to run workshops or provide the entertainment, but trusts in the abilities of whoever shows up! The MMG Organizing Committee (OC) plans and sustains the framework for the spring and fall weekends, but not the content. Each participant b …

Whether you are separated, divorced, widowed or single, North Shore Single Parents is a place for you and your children to meet up and make new friends! We are a diverse group that welcomes all single parent families, including LGTB. Join us for events for both adults and children.

Westford Cooperative Playgroup (WCP) meets weekly on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 in Westford, Massachusetts. Families from Westford with children ages 0-5 are invited to join.  Families in the immediate surrounding towns of Groton, Chelmsford, Tyngsboro, Littleton, Acton, and Carlisle are also welcome.  There is a $25 membership fee to participate in our weekly playgroup. In addition to a weekly playgroup, the group also organizes Mommys' Nights Out, Dads' Nights, Daddy Playdates, and othe …

Welcome Single Parents, Parents Without Partners (PWP) is an international, nonprofit, organization devoted to the welfare and interests of single parents and their children. PWP provides single parents and their children with the opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence, and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment of friendship, support, and exchange of ideas. We do this through our programs involving a variety of family and parent educational activities and soc …

Come meet-up and join our group of families raising/with young Jewish children, ages 0-5, in the Boston area (including Jamaica Plain, Back Bay and the South End). Opportunities include Jewish holiday celebrations, parenting groups, story times, Shabbat sing-alongs, and weekly drop-in meet-ups held in many locations in the Boston area and at Temple Israel of Boston. All of our programs for families raising/with young Jewish children are open to all – temple membership is not required. So whether …

This group is for anyone with kids 0-5, looking to get together on Fridays from 10 to 12 to make friends and have fun! We'll switch up locations but having the set routine will let our kids develop real friendships and a sense of community they don't automatically have until they go to school. The group was founded in Lowell, MA, but has members in many surrounding areas throughout Metro West and the North Shore. Most meetups are usually within a half-hour drive from Lowell. Feel free to host an …

My daughter is almost 5...I also have a son who will be 7 in March...and we moved to South Weymouth last November. We are looking to meet other families in the area. We are free Tuesday and Thursday mornings (and all afternoons from 4-5:30 when my son is out of school). We would love to plan some playdates and meet more families before those long snowy days begin! Some mom/dad's nights out would also be fun!

My family and I just moved to Sudbury MA in November 2011. We have a one year old little boy and one on the way. I am a stay at home mom, and I wanted to start a group in this area for moms, dads, and kids to get together, compare notes and stories, and for the kids to interact and play. We can find places to go, have playdates at peoples' houses, go out to lunch or dinner, whatever sounds good, share your ideas!

Daytime Players Are you a Stay-at-Home Father or Mother? Student? Retired? Senior? Or, do you otherwise have a few Wednesday morning hours free to pursue your creative interests and have FUN in a theatrical setting with other adults?? We welcome, actors, directors, artists, musicians, writers, and anyone - regardless of experience - who would like to contribute creatively to our cooperative group. JOIN US - let's see what we can do! We look forward to meeting you!!

If you're a bridge beginner, here is your chance to learn how to play in a stressless environment. We will learn the basics and have a good time socializing as we do. This is *not* duplicate bridge; it is not competitive bridge at all. It's just a chance to learn the game and reach the point where you can be comfortable playing socially. Zero experience necessary.

Join us to connect with other parents and caregivers of children with special needs. We meet monthly for support and resource-sharing. Join us every third Thursday, from 7:30-9 pm at Bestsellers Cafe in Medford Square. Enjoy a coffee and spend some time with people who measure milestones a little differently.

This is a group for working parents with infants in the Stoneham area who are interested in playgroups for their young babies, as well as some adult socialization. We will have most meetups on evenings and weekends so that working parents are able to attend. I encourage new members to make suggestions for meetups as we work together to get this group up and running. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

This is for all fathers and fathers-to-be with a 2013 due date. We can meet once a week with our kids and whine all we can about our lack of sleep, sex, money, and exercise... ;-p Just kidding! Let's exchange experiences, tips and tricks, and most importantly, take the baby off the hands of our partners for a while so that they can get some rest.

Play dates, outings, and general activities with like minded parents. A zone for atheist parents and their children that is free and safe from the harms of religion. For the protection of our children, membership is not open to just anyone. We'd love to meet you, though, and include your family. If you are interested, please contact the organizer.

This is a group for mom & dads who want to be active and workout while spending time with their children. We would meet for runs, hikes, bike rides, boot camp style workouts and playdates for the kids. I started this group to meet other parents to workout with that have children around my sons age, so children born in 2011/2012 only please. I will also be limiting the number of members in this group to ensure quality membership and participation.

It's not easy raising children. It can be even more challenging if you are a divorced Dad that had chosen to be an integral part of your kids' lives. MDD is a meet up group devoted to helping Dads be better parents. Peers share experience, connect each other to important services and share friendship.

Dedicated to maintaining and disseminating the knowledge and practice of analog photography. Have an old Polaroid kicking around? Inherited your Dad's Nikon? Gone hipster with a Holga? Come to learn, socialize and shoot with us. Join other folks of varying skill level and interest who #believeinfilm! Photowalks, technical discussions, product reviews and more are planned. Plate and film photographers, classic camera aficionados or vintage photo collectors (and their friends) are all very welcome …

Due to the lack of groups for gay men living on the Northshore, this group is dedicated to gay men 21+ residing on the Northshore who want to make friends, network, date and have fun without having to go into Boston.