Weekend hiking with the canine companion(s) and socializing with other hikers in the community. One doesn't have to be a dog owner to be a member; just someone who likes hanging around dogs and the outdoors. Since I'm still learning the area, I will be posting dog-friendly hiking trails from www.bahiker.com, but other suggestions are welcome and encouraged. My partner and I have a senior Corgi, so most hikes will be low-key and fall within beginner-to-intermediate levels. The majority of the hi …

This is a group for parents who are looking for a fun, peaceful, and encouraging environment for their children! We often encounter children who use violence as a source of entertainment, and for those of us who have chosen to avoid those sources, it can be hard to find like-minded friends to connect with. Children in The Peaceful Playgroup will feel comfortable and confident connecting with friends who desire an enjoyable, positive, and gentle social experience free of weapon-play, fighting, …

WHO SHOULD JOIN: "55 Alive" is an activities group for single, widowed, divorced or separated singles from 55 to 85 ... who are glad to be alive!     Sorry, this group is not for 50 year olds, but if you are going to turn fifty-five (55) soon, then that's close enough.  Most of our members are boomers and the average age is over sixty (60), but many of us are still working. If you are new in town or newly single, this group would be great for you. THE PRIVACY ISSUE: We keep our member's profiles …

This is a group for anyone interested in running, training, jogging, walking, hiking with others along the beautiful trails and hills in the Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I realize that training or running alone is very difficult and can be very unsafe. This is also a group for those training for a marathon or half marathon or any other distance event. I have run 16 marathons and several half marathons and I can help you get to …

This is a group for women of any age or athletic ability in the Vallejo Benicia area interested in getting together for walking and running. Let's get together, and have some fun while we get or stay in shape by walking and running. We have beautiful places to get out and just do it here in our area; Mare Island, the Vallejo and Benicia Waterfronts, and Blue Rock ( to name a few). Additionally, we are not far from regional parks and East Bay trails. Suggestions are welcome for where to meet up! …

Would you like some friendly company while exploring the Tri-Valley area Regional Parks, preserves, backcountry trails and roads? We welcome you to join and/or initiate outings from an hour to all day in this beautiful area. Let's explore by trail, bicycle, and kayak with other healthy/fit folks. Complementary interests such as wildlife watching, birding, botanizing, camping, nature poetry, and orienteering can be added to the mix. We can fuel our explorations with picnics, and/or relax afterwar …

Our group meets many times a month for leader-less, (non-guided, can't stress this enough!!!), hikes. We we pick a day, a time, a hike from a map, and we hike! Many times it's our first time on the trail too. Occasionally we will join a guided hikes through other organizations but the description will indicate that it is led by that particular group.   Most of our hikes will be non-guided day hikes in nearby Regional, State and National Parks, and mapped trails in Wilderness. We will also have …

Meetup with other local dog owners at fun social events in and around San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to major regional events we plan on scheduling regular social events all around the San Francisco Bay Area. Memebers can always suggest and even host their own events. So if you don't see a time, place, or location that works for you, please suggest an event.

The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) is an internationally recognized association that promotes leadership and excellence for professionals and volunteers in the interpretive field. We  endeavor to connect people with the natural and cultural world around them in parks, museums, schools, zoos, communities, and other special places. Region 9 (the Sierra Pacific Region) of NAI's Meetup Group will help members and non-members of the association gather to share ideas and experiences at …

Sacramento Day Trippers & World Travelers Travel Club An Adults only travel club "The best travel club in the WEST" est. 2008 California Seller of Travel #2084147-40 Transportation provided by licensed provider "Day Trips for active Adults" TRANSPORTATION IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF ALL TRIPS..by luxury Motorcoach Travel to festivals and various events within Northern California and Nevada in a luxury motor coach. Here's a small sample of trips already planned: Monterey Bay Aquarium,  Yosemite …

Enjoy a variety of hikes/events offered by the Sierra Club's Loma Prieta Sierra Singles section (LPSS), the Black Mountain Hiking Section (BMHS) and the Guadalupe Group which are based in the midpeninsula region. Most leaders have many years of experience leading hikes and often have a great knowledge of many open space areas and parks in the Bay area.  LPSS hikes/events will be "singles events" and BMG and Guadalupe group events are "open to everyone".  Most hikes will have organized carpool po …

Our mission is to help you enjoy the sport of social group hiking. We want to help you hike and explore the Sacramento region as well as hike and explore state and national parks throughout Northern California. We are mainly a social hiking group. If you are interested in learning the sport of hiking or social group hiking, an outdoor lover who wants to take time from your busy life to get out in the woods, experience waterfalls, wildlife, amazing views, and meet new people...you belong in this …

This Meetup group's mission is to provide a forum where cyclists can gather and connect with others of similar interests. While based out of the Monterey Bay region, our cycling activities extend beyond the immediate area and are only limted by the imgination and motivation of our members.  Century rides and other organized events throughout California and even farther can be found on our calendar throughout the year. I've been riding for over two decades and find that the trails and roads are …

Share the pleasures of food, wine, and friends! Events will be mostly around SF,  These events will include wine sailings, local wine tastings, winery release parties, private tastings, wine blending/pairing classes, cooking lessons, music festivals, and travelling! Imagine going to the France to go wine tasting and being able to tour the wineries and even help crush the grapes in the French tradition! Closer to home, we can always schedule shorter trips up or down the coast to the wealth of win …

It's time for the Contra Costa region to have its own volleyball meetup group. Come out and let's play some recreational volleyball. Let's do this while the weather is great for outdoor games. All playing levels are welcome but please play at your own risk. Right now the group is still in its infancy but we are bound to grow in numbers. Please spread the words to your friends and family who love volleyball. We will soon have a regular meetup location which will be one of the parks in the Walnut …

Meet other SF Bay Area Basenjis and their best friends monthly at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, the largest public off-leash dog park in the nation. Come and join us to share in the joys of being Basenji owners, and even some of the not so joyful moments.

We are open network group located in Pacifica for Gay Men to meet other Local Gay Men who are Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids, Shaman, and other practitioners of Pagan spirituality and religion! Come to a PACIFICA GAY MENS PAGAN CONSCIOUSNESS NETWORK Meetup to make friends, share lore, experiences, and exchange tips and ideas about spiritual practice, herbs, crystals, Witchcraft, and magick. While we are primarily a group for Gay Men, we are open, excepting, and welcoming all from the LGBTQ com …

Our mission is to help you enjoy the sport of social group hiking. We want to help you hike and explore the Sacramento region as well as hike and explore state and national parks throughout Northern California. We are mainly a social hiking group. If you are interested in learning the sport of hiking or social group hiking, an outdoor lover who wants to take time from your busy life to get out in the woods, experience waterfalls, wildlife, amazing views, and meet new people...you belong in this …

*** Fun, Value & New Friends - BAC - Bay Area Snow Sports Council - Clubs - Year-Round Activities & BenefitsAre you interested in fun, value & new friends?Bay Area Snow Sports Council (BAC) www.skibac.org is a nonprofit, volunteer-run association of more than 30 snow sports clubs founded in 1947 covering the entire Bay Area from Monterey up to Napa and out to the Sierra Foothills. There is no cost to join the BAC Meetup group but we would like to encourage you to consider becoming a member of o …

Sacramento Lesbian Trippers was created to give you an additional way to enjoy events with your friends and loved ones. Sacramento Lesbian Trippers TRANSPORTATION IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF ALL TRIPS..by luxury motorcoach, van or limousine. Travel to festivals and various events within Northern California and Nevada in a luxury motor coach. Here's a small sample of trips already planned: Whale watching, ZinFest, Safari West, Union Street Festival, Alcatraz Night Cruise, Lake Tahoe Cruise …