We believe in using COMMON SENSE IDEAS to build a healthier and happier community. What do we mean by Common Sense? We agree with the Webster's definition: "Beliefs or propositions that most people believe prudent and of SOUND judgment without reliance on esoteric knowledge or study or research, but based upon what they see as knowledge held by people in common.  Thus common sense (in this view) equates to the knowledge and experience most people ALREADY HAVE." We believe that even with ALL O …

Purpose? Parents helping each other to improve students' math skills. Our goal is to empower our children with Math knowledge/skills for better grades, better preparedness for college, and ability to excel in the global economy. We arrange Math Olympiads for kids from K to 8th grade. There will not be math test for well behaved parents. :-) Feel free to join us.

The Pioneer Valley Secularists are a community of non-theists in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding areas. We are committed to promoting the separation of the church and state, secular education, and a positive perception of non-theists among the general public. We hope to contribute to society by providing social, philanthropic, and educational opportunities in an open and welcoming secular environment.

This group is dedicated to sharing puzzles of all sorts - word puzzles, math puzzles, programming puzzles, logic puzzles, physical puzzles (Rubik's cube), jigsaws... Sample meetups: Crossword challenge, HOWTO: Cryptic Crosswords, Project Euler sessions, GAMES magazine, and others.

"Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of Humanity" (American Humanist Association) The Upper Valley Humanist Association's mission is to provide a fellowship group for the non-religious based upon science, reason, empathy and compassion for our community and our natural environment. We can live moral, meaningful lives, i …

Welcome! Musicians in the Amherst/Northampton  interested in playing in chamber ensembles are invited to join this group to  find  other musicians with similar musical Interests  and goals. Members should have a basic knowledge of their instrument and how to read music. If you are a good musician who  hasn't  played much or any chamber music,  you are certainly welcome to join. There may some aspects of playing chamber music e.g., sight reading, that may be new to you, but you can certainly st …