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.

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 …