Adventure doesn't have to be just about the destination, sometimes it's a state of mind. Stepping out of your comfort zone with a new group of people can be an adventure. So if you're single and over 45ish with that spirit of adventure, I think you've come to the right place. So let's check some things off our Bucket Lists, try new things, revisit old things with new people. Here's some of the things I think we can start with: Potluck/picnic, horseback riding, horse races, amusement parks, bowli …

Welcome to Outdoor Adventures. This group is for anyone who enjoys being out in Nature and exploring the great trails of California and beyond. Be an expert or a beginner we welcome you without boundaries. Please do understand that you will be joining all activities at your own risk. You know your strength and abilities better then your Organizers and hosts, and any other member in this group. There is a cost of $1.00 per event. Thank you for joining and we hope to see you on a event soon!

Meeting other fabulous and fun girlfriends to hang out with! New in town, make new friends. Happy Palo Alto, San Francisco, Bay Area girlfriends, women's social. Girls just wanna have fun. Join our circle of genuine 20s and 30s females, and let's have a good time! We are fun loving girlfriends. We have big hearts filled with passion and love! We are ladies who enjoy cocktails, girls night out, dancing, music, happy hour, and having fun in life! We are professional women with substance Who are wi …

If you've ever wanted to have a great day of fun hunting down treasures, finding funny moments to photograph or video and then sharing them with a group of friends and new friends, come along on our monthly Bay Area Scavenger Hunts! We will meet in Redwood City early on a Saturday morning, and finish up in the mid-afternoon at a local restaurant where we will judge the winners while we eat, drink and be merry!  No skills required, just a passion for fun and adventure, and a willingness to not ta …

This group is for ladies who want to add more adventure, socializing, fitness, and friendship to their already busy schedules. Whether you are a social butterfly, or timid rosebud, you can make fabulous new friends and have wonderful adventures.

Calling people of all cultures, ages who are sick of being just considered a stereotype. We all have been identified as something we are not just because of our ethnic background, upbringing and/or careers. Lets put a stop to this and come together to show that our cultures have more commonalities than differences. Lets explore different dining establishments in the greater Bay Area, go to museums, parks, comedy clubs, etc. together. Its a chance to learn about all the wonderful diverse cultures …

This group is for families (with younger children) who are interested in hiking and being outdoors. Hikes will primarily be in the Fremont, Newark, Union City, Sunol, Hayward area but the group will be open to other Bay Area hikes suggestions. Hikes will be primarily weekdays and be family/infant/toddler/child friendly (slow paced) between 2-5 miles, with occasional monthly Saturday hikes. PLEASE NOTE RSVP RULES: Please RSVP "Yes" only if you are very certain that you will be attending. Any c …

Gallivant: To roam about in search of pleasure or amusement... So let's go climb a hill, hike a mountain, ski, paddle, ride, or just chill with a great meal at a local restaurant! We are a group of dedicated ‘Gallivanter’s’ interested in unique travel experiences near and far… Some upcoming Gallivants include hiking in The Redwoods... Lots of Hiking and Backpacking... Backpacking in The Trinity Alps, and The Hoover Wilderness Ca. We will go Kayaking and attend The Wooden Boat Fest in Port Townse …

Do you love whitewater rafting? You've never tried it, but would love to check it off your bucket list? Well, I love it and the more the merrier really applies when it comes to rafting. We'll start with the South Fork American River and then next year the Middle Fork. Grand Canyon is on my bucket list..... When the Halloween decorations come out, do you start thinking about the SNOW...skiing, snowboarding, winter fun?

We are a community of Slackliners here in the Bay Area. Our aim is to promote and get more people involved in this great sport! It can be very meditative and relaxing and challenging and fun. We plan to hold weekly sessions in the Bay Area. We're currently re-energizing to meet at various locations in and around the Bay Area hoping to hold regular events in the South Bay, East Bay and North Bay areas. The beauty of slacklining is, we can setup on beaches, in parks, at events or just about anywhe …

We are a culturally diverse, mature, fun and down to earth group, with a mission to provide fun adventures and great learning to our children and also provide support and build solid friendships for us adults and learn from each other. "It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. ~Joyce Maynar …

This is a meetup group to play tennis and facilitate members to meet with other players. We will organize social tennis meetups regularly. All levels welcome At least for part of the meet up, we will do our best to allow players with similar skills to play together. We encourage you to mention your level when you join the group so other players of your level can find you easily.

Finally a group of diversify and enthusiastic people. This group has events all around the bay to discover and enjoy treasure the bay has to offer. Social networking, sporting events, wine tasting, adventure, friends, night life, hiking, biking, festivals, karaoke, potlucks and many more. There is no membership fee. Open to singles only and over 21.

Wanna meet some awesome 20-somethings? At 20 Something - Silicon Valley, we're all about fun events for people in their 20's who want to make new friends.  Whether you just moved to the area, want to meet some new people, or just want to find out about local events, this group is a perfect for you! Our events are always big, fun, and laid-back - so please come by.

The A List Connection A List Connection is a community built for singles 40+ who Aspire to live a life of no-regrets! We connect through events, travel, education and fun shared experiences. Your personal A List is an evolving list of big and small Aspirations. A List Connection’s goal is to help you bring your A List to life by sharing it Out Loud with others. Think of your A List as a ‘bucket list’ that is high on life, passion and partnerships. The idea of A List Connection is to meet others …

Are you new to the Bay Area? Have you been here forever but want to learn more? Then let's meetup and figure out this bay together. Where are some of the places that make this the great place it is? What do the locals know that will give you the inside track? Are there places here, that locals have not even visited? Join us and have fun exploring, learning, visiting, hiking, eating and meeting other wonderful people from around the world. This is the group to join when you are new in town or jus …

Lets go on an Indian Food Expedition. Not all Indian eateries are the same. There are buffets, a la cart, chaat, sweet shops, snacks and the lists goes on. There is no one type of Indian food as it includes Bengali, Goan, Rajasthani, South Indian,  Punjabi and more all loaded with exotic and intricate flavors. The naming of Indian foods is not nearly as complex as it sounds! many dishes are named after the cooking process.  Tandoor simply means roasted or barbequed.  If you're new (or even an ex …

If you've always wanted to get a book published and didn't know how, this meetup group will teach you the steps. · Learn how to pitch your book at a conference · Demystify the query letter and get steps on how to write one · Develop your author platform before you are even published We'll explore traditional publishing and self-publishing, and everything in between, and break down the right publishing steps for you into manageable chunks so you can integrate writing and publishing into your dail …

Men, do you want more friends and guys to hang out with? Join BAM Club and you'll have em! Have you been spending to much time at work? Are you new in town? Are many of your friends busy with relationships, with kids, with work, etc? Can the same be said for yourself, to the point you've realized it would be good to have more men friends and guys to hang with? Then, welcome to the BAM Club (Bay Area Men's Club)! We are about making more men friends and having a better life that goes along wit …

Bay Area Wine Friends is a community of wine enthusiasts who love wine, love food, and love sharing them with friends! We are a group of enthusiastic men and women dedicated to the discovery and enjoyment of the wine centric lifestyle. We are professionals from many different walks of life. You will find us tasting along side you or at your favorite wine bar or restaurant from time to time. Become a member of Bay Area Wine Friends to: * connect and expand your network of wine enthusiasts * share …

I have a lot of problems and a lot of challenges. I am not able to decide what to do in most of day to day situations. I need people who can listen to me and tell me what I should do. Sometimes I am just stuck in simple problems. This is the problem example we will discuss on March 7th: Axiom1) I always wanted to do the business. I wanted to make money and tons of money. This money will be for my family and their families. Axiom2) I also want freedom. I want to live my life. I want to use …

We are forming teams old-school style: NO indoor arenas, just public open space access to community parks and more. Organized events where you don't need to pay for parking, equipment rentals, scheduled room times. Free, unrestricted games of capture the flag, predators, terminators, aliens and more. Bring you Worlds of Wonder vintage equipment or use ours for free (we'll bring extras). This was an Alternate Reality Game back in the late 80's and is on it's way back: a great workout for t …

Finding it hard to meet nice people?  Tired of the bar/club scene?  Through with spending countless hours on the internet?  We're an inclusive group of genuine and caring individuals who get together for good, wholesome fun. Ultimate frisbee, rock climbing, pick up basketball, potlucks, volunteering, you name it. All activities emphasize sportsmanship, friendly competition, helping each other, and connection. Out of consideration for your organizer and your fellow members, no-shows may result in …

This group is for all ages.Hike anywhere around the Bay Area (from San Francisco to Santa Barbara).We offer local hikes that meet on the weekends. These hikes are generally from 6-8 miles and easy to moderate. Some of our hikes will be longer. FOR THIS GROUP ONLY: We will plan longer hikes(10-15 miles) and backpacking, camping, ATV.....moreMembers are encouraged to have social events for the group as well. If you have a location or event you would like to suggest for members please contact the …

The Hayward Hiking Club has hikes scheduled for almost every Saturday on trails in parks and preserves throughout the Bay Area. The hikes vary in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Each hike is different. Distances range from 5 to 12 miles. Elevation gains range from flat to 2500 feet. We typically meet for carpooling at one of 3 locations in Hayward, Castro Valley, or San Lorenzo (in the Bay Area, California). Passengers pay the driver an amount based on the distance driven and expenses such as …

BABW is one year old this month! It’s a funny time for an anniversary since we are still a couple of months away from backpacking season, but I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have become members, come along on trips, and become organizers. When I started the meetup a year ago, I thought that maybe a dozen or so women would sign on, but we had more than 100 members within 4 days! In our first year, we’ve grown to over 300 members and we’ve gone out on more than 15 backpac …

This group is about hiking, camping, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, running, cycling, and any other outdoor activities. Beginners are welcome! Experts/enthusiasts, you will find your partners here!  Just try to fill in details in your profile questions and attend our events -- this will help you make more friends than you would expect! Bay Area Chinese Hikers is your own group.  Anytime you get an idea for hiking or other adventures, suggest a new event right from the home page.  You will b …

NovaNation is a committed community of incredible people that believes that we have the power to co-create a new reality, which supports a healthier, more joy-filled world. Our members represent all ages, races, and faiths, come from all walks of life, and bring their unique strengths and identities to form our community’s heart. We believe that life is generative and inclusive: that when we are on-purpose – in harmony with the Universe and taking proactive, positive action to fulfill our destin …