Get out and explore...with your dog. This group is for active dog owners who enjoy the outdoors as much as their pooches and don't want to leave them behind. We're about hiking, kayaking, Mtn. Biking, day/weekend trips, snowshoeing, XC skiing, social events, and last but not least training.

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 …

Parenting can be tough...especially with an active pooch in the house as well. This group is for moms and dads who are interested in meeting up for walks/hikes with their kids AND their dogs. It's a great opportunity to meet other parents of two-legged and four-legged loved ones and exercise that doggy that may need a little extra time and TLC since baby came along. This group is Bay Area based but more specifically the East Bay. Some of the walks/hikes may be off-road types so a jogging type st …

Who we are: It’s difficult to meet other people while caught up with our careers, in grad school, or while in job transition. So instead of staying in, why not go out, meet new people, make new friends, try new things, and see new places? This group is for Young Professionals (single or not) in their 20s and 30s who are keen to expand their circle of friends, have a good time socializing, appreciating good conversation and enjoying the area. Although a majority of our members are single, thos …

Group for people owned by Corgis, including Pembrokes, Cardigans, and mixes, or those interested in this small breed. We get together at dog parks in Contra Costa County (and possibly surrounding areas). Other activities may include hikes or other social events which involve our dogs.

I am a member of a bunch of fun MeetUp groups, but many are far away.  This one is to try and round up more local people for my favorite interests. This group is for all of us who live in Concord and beyond and still want to have fun but with a little less driving. The hope is for us to be able to find some local people who like to do whatever it is we like to do or, at the least, meet some cool people in the area.  We've got some great local resources out here, and we're well situated for esc …

Do you love to run, hike, walk, jog? Are you tired of doing these things alone? Lets get together, make new friends, and help each other reach new goals. We will be running/hiking/walking/jogging the trails mainly in Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord, Fremont, Martinez, and San Ramon. All levels welcome, We will get to know each others strengths and pace so you will always have someone to do these activities with. Feel free to join us...Best, John Vukovojac

Welcome to Concord Singles Over Sixty, (SOS), serving the Contra Costa and nearby areas.   SOS was begun on March 10th, 2011 as a group for single adults, 60 years of age or older, for activities and for social networking and friendships. Your first month in SOS is free and then a small yearly fee will be required if you wish to continue on. We suggest using your first name and last initial for joining Meetup if you are not already in the Meetup System for another group. And you should use your …

Laid Back Lively Ladies--it's a bit of a contradiction, isn't it? But it couldn't be more perfect. Most women have incredibly diverse interests--enjoying an occasional night on the town but also loving a casual movie night or a girl’s night in. This group is for women for whatever reason have looked around and realized, “Hm--I don’t have many girlfriends anymore.” Perhaps you are in this funny stage between college and marriage, or post-divorce. Or maybe through the years your friendships ha …

Meet other local road and mountain bikers to ride local roads, paths and trails. Although the core activity will be bicycle riding, occasionally we'll throw in a different outdoor activity just for the fun of it. All skill levels are welcome and we'll scale the events according to who participates.

This group is for men and women who are between the ages of 25-35, enjoy socializing, making new friends, and having fun!! Are membership is primarily single, but we also have members who are married or in a serious relationships. Our events include happy hours, dinner, movies, hikes, bowling, roller skating, sporting events, mini golf, wine tasting, etc. Group Rules: 1. RSVP Policy: If you RSVP to an event, you're expected to show up. I know, I know. It's just too easy to click the "Yes" RSVP b …

The decision to educate your children at home is a big one that can be both challenging and very exciting. We welcome new and seasoned homeschooling families and all learning styles. Every Tuesday, at 10:00 AM, we meet for park days at a variety of parks and locations throughout Central and East Contra Costa County. Few things to keep in mind before requesting to join: 1) Requests to join will not be approved until after park day attendance. (Details will be sent) 2) Our meetups are geared for s …

Welcome, East/North Bay Adventurers/Xplorers is a multi-sport adventure group.  Join us if you want to experience nature at its best in the Bay Area and beyond. Learn more about our group and past activities on YOUTUBE

Are you looking for people to ski with, race with or just hang out with in the East Bay? Whether you’re a skier/snowboarder, or you simply want to meet fun active singles, you have found the right group, the Rusty Bindings Ski Club. We ski regularly in Tahoe. The East Bay Ski & Snowboard Meetup Group is your link to the Rusty Bindings Ski Club, based in Walnut Creek, CA. Meetup members get notifications of Club social events and meetings, which include TGIF’s and other year-round social events, …

Hi! I am starting this group in the hopes of finding some fellow foragers and urban gleaners to go on some outings with out here in Contra Costa and in the East Bay. We will forage for wild edibles fruits and vegetables, fungi, and wild herbs and greens.  We will research and plan outings for foraging in public lands and parks, untended residential lots, and whatever other fruit we can gain access to without violating good etiquette and ethics. Note: Due to the logistics and such of organizing …

We created this group as a fun outlet for single parents to enjoy spending time with like-minded, quality people who are positive and energetic, and are looking to enhance the social and educational experiences of their children. Additionally, the group is for our children to get out and have fun, socialize, and enjoy interesting events. We also hope that new friendships are formed along the way. Ours is an active group, with many of the events involving outdoor recreation, camping, hiking, chil …

New to Walnut Creek-Looking for men and women ages 32-46 looking to form new friendships over spending time outdoors (hikes, bird-watching, etc), going to movies, dinners and lunches, sharing common interests and values, love of animals.

Are you a foster/adoptive parent in Contra Costa County, California? Thinking about becoming one? Welcome to our Meetup Group where we get together in-person to offer support and friendship to one another and our families. Benefits of this Group: -Regular Events/Get-Togethers in Contra Costa County, CA -Small Group where we truly get to know one another -Our foster/adopted kids get to meet other kids in their shoes and get to make friends, knowing they aren't alone and are normal, too! -Our par …

As we get older and get into relationships, it is sometimes hard to find "Couple Friends" to share your life with. We each have our individual friends but as life gets busy, even those relationships get harder and harder to maintain. Then, if you're like my fiancé and I, we are in our mid-thirties, and professionals but kid free and find ourselves doing most activities alone because all of our friends are married with kids. We would like to find some friends that live in the 680 corridor who enj …

Hello Girls! This group is for women in Walnut Creek and the neighboring suburbs, who are new in town or would just like to expand their group of female friends. This group is comprised of girls in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. We have a variety of activities such as: brunch, happy hour, movies, trail walking, hiking, dancing, just to name a few! THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT WE ASK IS THAT YOU DON'T FLAKE WHEN YOU RSVP. Doesn't it suck when you make plans with your girlfriends to go to the movie …

In the past I was thinking of becoming part of the Blue Thong Society, and had been contacted again over the years to do so, but was waiting for the appropriate time and time to get others involved as well. I am willing to spear head and lead a group of women in such an endeavor. An organization to help bring women together to raise money for charity, Please read up on the Blue Thong Society to learn more, this will give you an idea of the frame work we can start with. This "OUR" group would als …

Do you have social anxiety and have trouble meeting new people? Do you have trust issues and have difficulties forming friendships? Are you a Xbox gamer? I am creating a way to form a connection with men and women through Xbox live that may lead to in person activities Aside from gaming I enjoy playing sports and other physical activities such as hiking. I'm not a club or bar person but do enjoy socializing in activities such as poker, card and board games. I lean toward activities that are lo …

We are a group of East Bay mothers who are currently homeschooling, or considering homeschooling, at least one daughter between the ages of 4-8. We meet for park dates, arts and crafts, field trips, hikes, museum trips, academic activities and general fun. All homeschooling/unschooling methods are welcome, as are all siblings.

Welcome to the BAY AREA  FUN SINGLES GROUP ! Come join our energetic and positive Group ,meet and greet other Singles from all over The Bay Area ....make new friends ,mingle ,flirt  date or maybe more ...Who knows .. How would you find out unless you try . It s so easy to stay home and do nothing .....Well life is short don't be alone ...come and join us if nothing else you ll find a new friend  ;0) If you like: Happy Hours, Fine restaurants ,Dancing ,  Wine Tasting , Art Festivals,Walks and H …

Welcome rational, evidence-based thinkers!  This is our public page. Contra Costa Atheists and Freethinkers (CCAF) values critical thinking. If you recognize that there is no supernatural power behind natural events, then this may be the group for you! CCAF exists for the benefit of its members. Its purpose is to provide informative and enjoyable activities that promote opportunities for faith-free discourse.  We support the efforts of atheists, freethinkers and skeptics in gaining recognition, …

Hello there, "Two Wild and Crazy Guys" welcome you to our amazing group. Founded by Dorian and Nick, two close friends of over ten years, this group is all about having fun and meeting new folks. Basically, we often find ourselves getting into spontaneous Bay Area adventures and thought it might be fun to invite other cool cats. Everybody has a few close-nit friends that they would take a bullet for, and vise versa, but why not expand your network of friends so that fewer bullets will hit you... …

This is a 40-50's  aged happy  couples group who want to expand their circle of friends while enjoying the best of what the bay area offers. We also believe that nurturing our couplehood is important in keeping the fire well and alive by having fun together, especially since we work quite hard in our professional lives. We get busy..but its even more important to spend that special couple time to "play".  Whether you are new in town, married, or in a committed dating status, what matters is that …