Meet new friends groups near Coquitlam, BC

A fun and dynamic group for couples looking to meet new friends and share experiences. From board game nights to hiking trails, picnics, golf, tennis, dine outs, wine tastings, and live music, we’re all about building connections through shared activities. Whether you’re into friendly competition or just enjoying the outdoors, there’s something for couples! Cheers !

Welcome! Looking to meet new people or add more friends to your circle? Whether you’ve got a bunch of friends or are hoping to make a few more, you’re in the right place! This group is all about having fun, meeting like-minded folks, and enjoying good vibes only. We’re here for friendly chats, laughs, and building real connections—no negativity allowed! So, come hang out, join the convo, and let’s make some awesome memories together. See you soon!

Welcome! Whether you have enough friends or would like to have more, The Making New Friends in Vancouver group is the perfect place for you to meet new people and build great connections. We are so excited to create a space for all of us to connect and grow our friendships. Looking forward to seeing you all in our upcoming events!

This is a group for women and men to get a chance for a 1-2 walk in Burnaby to get some exercise and get a chance to make new friends and get some exercise.

Hi there! This group is for people who are into sharing an afternoon coffee or tea with some other lovely folks. We're here for good conversation, sharing stories, telling jokes, making friends, and just enjoying one another's company. We will be meeting in and around New Westminster at different coffee shops or community places that are welcoming and can fit a group of people.

A couple of things to note...

We're all about peaceful and friendly time spent together. Our hope is that this group is a welcoming and inclusive space for people off all different backgrounds and abilities. We're all about welcoming new people, but please be sure to always be respectful of one another.

Also, if you have any ideas, feel free to share! We're happy to have you host one or more events if you're comfortable, or just share your ideas and we'll try to make it happen. In nice weather, we're not opposed to spending time outside!

**Cost to join: - $35.00 annual fee for 2025 (January to December) to attend unlimited events. First event you attend is free.** **This is a Women's Social group in Surrey** **for Women 55+** You **need to live in Surrey or adjacent cities to Surrey to join our group**. When joining our group you will need to **provide a photo of yourself, otherwise your request will be declined.** This helps us know who we are looking for at an event. Majority of our events are based in Surrey but we do venture outside this area from time to time Participation is an expectation when joining our group, as we are an active club. Members who do not attend any events in 6 months will be removed from the group. We proactively review our member list on a regular basis. **\*\*Repeated cancels or last minute cancels** will have you removed from the group **\*\*NO SHOWS - 2 No Shows** to any events and you will be removed from the group. **\*\*Harassment and Belligerence** is not tolerated and will have you removed from the group All monies collected are used for various events and activities associated with running the club, such as cost of using Meetup to post our events (it’s not free) or rental of meeting rooms to host events are just some of the expenses. We host various events each month such as, Morning Walks, Ladies Luncheon, Ladies Dinner Out, Music Bingo, Movie Matinee, Theatre events depending on what interest members have. If you have an idea for an event or would like to host an event let anyone of the Organizers know. 55+ Women’s Circle of Friends is a wonderful way for women to meet other women, make new friendships and a great way to get to know the community if you are new in town. "A circle is round and has no end, that's how long I want to be your friend." \~ Author unknown

\- Please note that new members now need to pay their annual membership fee of $10 before having their membership application approved\. \- you need to E\-TRANSFER $10 to: davidbt2001@gmail\.com \- If you do not do any electronic banking then you need to find a friend who does and have them do it for you\. Paying in cash at an event you attend complicates our accounting and record keeping\. Just be sure to text 604\-316\-3007 and note that a payment from say JOE BLOW is for the membership of say JANE DOE\, where that applies\. Thank you\. This group is now 18 months old, is growing extremely fast and has 16 organizers. There’s something for everyone - older than 50 that is. That is why we are waiving any ‘trial period’ before payment is due. ————————- Hello members, new and old, Please take the time to read this carefully, it is important. This Meetup group is special not only in that it caters to a very specific age demographic, it is (although probably not unique) in its goals, somewhat atypical. The group seeks to encourage members to see the group as a place to take the first step toward building REAL actual friendships, those that exist separate from Meetup. In other words it is not only for fleeting encounters, or 'hit-and-run' social sessions leading to skin-deep relationships and acquaintanceships. Many social studies show that the single biggest ingredient in overall human happiness is social connection, and in particular the ***quality*** of relationships, rather than quantity. We also know that there is a global pandemic of social isolation and that Metro Vancouver is particularly afflicted. The word REAL speaks volumes in my opinion, and it also happens to be the opposite of the online or digital kind of artificial friendships. It so happens that each of the four letters in the word REAL can stand for important dimensions of real friendships. \- R is for RECIPROCAL\.  Surely real friendships between two people are marked by reciprocity, of many kinds, but mostly both parties initiating contact with the other. It doesn't need to be 50-50 but if it's 90-10 then one or both parties might become resentful. \- E is for ENDURING\.  It takes time to build real friendships and after substantial investment of time and emotion, do we not all want the friendship to last for a long time? \- A is for AUTHENTIC\.  If somebody is only interested in keeping your company because they are getting something from you such as money, prestige/status, business networking or advice, or sex, that doesn't seem like a truly authentic friendship. \- L is for LOCAL\. The likelihood of a friendship developing in the first place is dramatically enhanced if these *two hypothetical people live close enough to meet easily fairly often.* So that's the lie of the land folks, this is long enough so I will draw it to a close for now, but really it is also important to set out the FOUR FACTORS that I and others believe make for the most successful Meetup groups. 1\. Having LOTS of events 2\. In mostly SMALLER groups \(5 to 9\) 3\. A WIDE VARIETY of events so the group has appeal to many different kinds of people 4\. Events in MANY NEIGHBORHOODS to satisfy the L for LOCAL requirement set out earlier\. Love, peace, light. DB \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Stimulight Toastmasters is an all inclusive public speaking club where members gain leadership and communication skills in a respectful and supportive learning environment. Stimulight strives to be a club where people can speak comfortably in front of the group and have fun doing it.

Weekly Campfire Nights! Make friends, bring friends, and meet new people every week! Bring a chair and some marshmallows to roast and share with your new friends around the warm cozy campfire! With endless fun and laughter, come to forge new friendships under the starry sky. The campfire is THE place to connect with new cool people you want to meet, but never knew existed! * Ages 18-29 * BYO chair/marshmallows/snacks * Rain or shine! If it rains we'll pitch up a canopy * Propane campfire, legal and park safe. Make awesome connections, expand your friends circle, and have fun!

Hopefully this group can help build connections, friendships between happy, food-loving, fun-loving, adventurous women in their 30s and 40s living in Vancouver. We started this Vancouver chapter after having immense success in building friendships in Calgary :) Great conversations, pushing limits to try something new, finding good eateries and going out for fun and yummy meals, day girl/women trips, pot lucks, walks, theatre, movies and much more . Open to ideas from fun-loving, strong minded and free-spirited women!!! Please note that this is a female only group.

Concerned about where the country is heading? You're not alone. Join others who care about what's happening to democracy, equality, human rights, social justice, sustainability, and other important topics. It's ok if you've never been to a protest, march, or town hall -- start here. You really can make a difference.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Join this group now
- Schedule one of our Meetup ideas in your neighborhood
- Discuss your own Meetup ideas in the group conversation

OUR COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
- Be Peaceful
- Be Safe
- Be Kind
- Be Respectful
- Be Real

Hello everyone! We're a gaming group in New Westminster, BC that hosts in-person video game events, board game nights, and artist hangouts. We originally started out as a fighting game Esport group, but we also host online events and casual social gatherings to bring more variety to the community and open opportunities for making new friends. We aim to be a beginner-friendly option for those who wish to dip their toes into gaming and build a cozy third place for the New West community- everyone is welcome! For more information and updates on events and meetups, join our Discord Server through this link: [https://discord.gg/f4hAmvQbCG](https://discord.gg/f4hAmvQbCG) Additionally, check out our other social platforms through here: [https://linktr.ee/OligarchyGaming](https://linktr.ee/OligarchyGaming)

Welcome to our group for making new friends and exploring Vancouver together! Whether you're a Vancouver local or new in town, this group is perfect for anyone looking to create a vibrant community of friends through fun shared activities. Join us for beach days, social gatherings, board games and more. Let's explore all that Vancouver has to offer while making lasting friendships and memories. Don't miss out on our enjoyable social events and activities - come meet new friends from around the world and experience the best of Vancouver together! Everyone is welcome!

**A NEW WAY TO:** **🔵 MAKE MANY NEW GOOD FRIENDS** **🟣 LEARN USEFUL CANADIAN ENGLISH** **🟢 LEARN MANY FOREIGN LANGUAGES** **📅 NEXT FUN AND INTERACTIVE EVENT:** **MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH FOR YOUR JOB FUN LUNCH ON SUNDAY, JULY 7TH 🥟😋 🍜🥤🍛🌏🌍🌎.** **POPULAR LANGUAGES TODAY: KOREAN🇰🇷 JAPANESE🇯🇵 SPANISH, ENGLISH🇨🇦 VIETNAMESE🇻🇳 AND RUSSIAN🇷🇺 SPEAKERS MANY OF OUR MEMBERS WANT TO LEARN THESE HOT LANGUAGES🙂.** **👍 GOOD FRIENDS FOR LIFE! 👨🏻👱‍♀️👳🏽‍♂️👩🏻🧑🏽‍🦰🧑🏼‍🦱👩🏽‍🦱** **👍 VISITORS TO CANADA ARE VERY WELCOME TO JOIN US!** **👍 NEW STUDENTS AND WORKERS IN CANADA🇨🇦 ARE VERY VERY WELCOME TO JOIN US!** **👍 FUN EVENTS EVERY MONTH!** **I'M PETE FROM VANCOUVER WHO HAS TAUGHT ENGLISH CONVERSATION TO KIDS IN KUMAMOTO CITY, KYUSHU, JAPAN🇯🇵🐻. I AM A NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKING TEACHER WHO CAN TEACH ENGLISH SPEAKING AND ACADEMIC WRITING. I CAN ALSO TEACH SOME JAPANESE CONVERSATION.** **👍 WE ARE A GROUP OF OVER 200 NICE AND FRIENDLY REAL PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS/WORKERS IN THEIR 20'S AND 30'S. ALL OF US ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD, FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING, AND CULTURE ( TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS, TRAVEL, SPORTS, DATING/RELATIONSHIPS, JOB SEARCH, NETWORKING, SPORTS, HOBBIES, ETC.) OF NATIONS NEAR THE PACIFIC OCEAN 🌏🌎🌍.** 🇨🇦 **FREE ENGLISH WORKSHEETS AT MOST EVENTS (Canadian vocabulary, idioms, academic writing, conversation, grammar, IELTS etc.)** **👍 FUN EVENTS ARE MODEST-SIZED GATHERINGS IN MORE PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENTS RATHER THAN IN LARGE NOISY VENUES.** **👍 SCHEDULED FOOD, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURE EXCHANGE CAFES: LANGUAGES OFTEN SPOKEN/LEARNT/TAUGHT ARE ENGLISH (CANADIAN, BRITISH, AND AUSTRALIAN) KOREAN, VIETNAMESE, SPANISH, JAPANESE, RUSSIAN, PORTUGUESE, CANTONESE, MALAY, PUNJABI, FRENCH, CHINESE, TAGALOG, ESPERANTO, HAWAIIAN, TAIWANESE, AND EVEN SIGN LANGUAGE.** **👍 VENUES FOR OUR CULTURAL EXCHANGES : ESTEA CAFE, TREES ORGANIC, BAO BAKERY, MILK AND SUGAR BBQ BAR, SUNFLOWER BBT, LIBERTE CAFE, PARKS, AND VARIOUS EUROPEAN CAFE BAKERIES IN VANCOUVER, BURNABY, AND COQUITLAM.** **👍 YOU LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT MOUTH WATERING, CHEAP, AND LITTLE KNOWN FOODS OF THE WORLD🍜🍗🍣? WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT THE BEST CHEAP RESTAURANTS IN VANCOUVER AND CANADIAN FOOD?🇨🇦😋** **👍IF YES, JOIN US ON OUR INSTAGRAM:** **derektravelsforfood** **\* SEE AND LEARN ABOUT FOOD IN 40 COUNTRIES🌏🌍🌎 INCLUDING PERU, DENMARK, JAPAN, LAO, ARGENTINA, VIETNAM, MALAYSIA, NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH KOREA, AND CANADA (BC TO NEWFOUNDLAND) 🇨🇦.** **CLEAN, FRIENDLY, AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT** **GROUP FOCUS:** **LEARN/IMPROVE/PRACTICE ENGLISH AND LANGUAGES/CULTURES FROM COUNTRIES NEAR THE PACIFIC OCEAN: SPEAKING, PRONUNCIATION, AND LISTENING SKILLS FOR YOUR JOB, SCHOOL, OR TO MAKE NEW WORLD FRIENDS.** **EVENTS:** **FUN AND INTERACTIVE CONVERSATION EXCHANGE CAFES☕️** **MONTHLY DIM SUM LUNCHES🥟 ;)** **CHEESECAKE AND COFFEE** **BUBBLE TEA SOCIALIZERS🧋** **COOL DESSERT NIGHTS🍰** **ENGLISH ACADEMIC WRITING WORKSHOPS** **IELTS AND CELPIP PREPARATION WORKSHOPS** **ETHNIC FOOD LUNCH/DINNERS** **PICNICS AND POTLUCKS** **UKELELE WORKSHOPS🪕** **RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET** **• FEMALE MEMBERS WILL FEEL SAFE AND COMFORTABLE BECAUSE ALL MALE MEMBERS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ORGANIZER** **• Improve your English communication skills for your job, school, or to make new friends** **EVERY SUMMER WE HAVE A HAWAIIAN THEME UKELELE INTERNATIONAL FOOD POTLUCK PICNIC AT A PARK NEAR THE JOYCE-COLLINGWOOD SKYTRAIN STATION. WE EAT DELICIOUS FOOD, PLAY FUN GAMES, AND PLAY AND SING WITH THE UKELELE (TOTAL BEGINNERS UKELELE LESSON).** **CONVERSATION TOPICS: Keeping safe in Vancouver, travel and adventure stories, how to find a good Vancouver job, school issues, hobbies, music, yoga and exercising, relationship building, food and drink, movies, pets, cooking, musical instruments, dating and relationship skills, sports, protecting the environment, job finding, Vancouver Canucks.** **EASY TO APPLY FOR A FREE CLUB MEMBERSHIP:** **1) Provide a CLEAR photograph showing your whole face (NO SUNGLASSES, MASKS, OBJECTS BLOCKING FACE ETC.) BE SURE THAT YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON IN THE PICTURE.** **2) Fully answer ALL questions AND ALL parts.** **\* YOUR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION WILL NOT BE APPROVED IF BOTH STEPS ARE NOT DONE**

**Our goal** of this group is to meet like-minded business people in order to help each other grow our business. **Format for the meeting** We will meet 2 times a month. One On-Line and One In-Person Luncheon Meeting Bring 20+ business cards to hand out to each person in attendance. Everyone will have three minutes to talk about their business: * Name of your business * What you do * What are your goals * What are you looking for in a referral * Success Story Because this will be a conscious networking group, if you like what you hear, I would like you to: * -like another business's social media page or post or Both! * -leave a 5-star review on google * -pass a referral * -pass out another business's cards to potential customers. **Event locations**: On-Line: Google Meet Red Robin Restaurant: [3000 Lougheed Hwy Coquitlam, V3B1C5](http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Red%20Robin,%203000%20Lougheed%20Hwy,%20,%20Coquitlam%20V3B1C5) **Happy Networking** **Ken McLean** Canatara Management Group Inc. KeyBusinessConnect.com kmclean@canatara.ca 1-888-651-0004 604-779-4688

Welcome to Boomify Your Experience - Socials and Meet-Ups! This group is all about bringing together like-minded people who love having fun and creating unforgettable memories. Whether it's trying out meet-ups, socials, or just hanging out, making new friends, connecting with others who share your interests and make lasting memories, we are all about making the most of life and enjoying each other's company. Join us for events that will leave you feeling energized, inspired, and connected. Come join us and add some extra sparkle to your social life! Let's create some epic experiences together and make every moment unforgettable. Boomify Your Experience with us!

**Join Our Mundy Park Women's Walking Group! 🌿** Our urban forest walking group focuses on health, fitness, and friendship. Inspired by Eckhart Tolle's philosophy of being present and living in the Now and the Japanese practice of forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku), you'll experience the healing benefits of nature, reduced stress, and enhanced well-being as you connect with like-minded women in a beautiful, natural forest setting. **Why Join Us?** **Embrace Nature and Health:** Immerse yourself in Mundy Park's serene environment and experience the profound health benefits of Shinrin Yoku. (Shinrin in Japanese means "forest," and Yoku means "bath." Shinrin Yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere or taking in the forest through your senses.) This Japanese practice of engaging your senses in nature will boost your immune system, lower blood pressure, alleviate stress, reduce cortisol and improve your mood. Walking in the woods enhances your overall physical and psychological well-being, making every step a step towards better health. **Forge Friendships:** Connect with like-minded, health-conscious women through intimate, engaging walks that foster lasting bonds. Our community is supportive and motivating, cheering for your wellness goals and providing encouragement at every step. **Be Present:** Inspired by Eckhart Tolle's philosophy, our walks encourage you to be fully present in the moment. Savour the sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, and the beauty of sunlight filtering through the leaves. This mindfulness practice helps you relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy a deeper connection with nature and yourself. **Perfect Pace:** Our moderate walking pace strikes the ideal balance—energizing yet gentle, allowing for enjoyable conversations and scenic appreciation. **Experience the Difference:** * **Trail Adventures:** Explore the 4.3 km Perimeter Trail, where fitness meets nature and friendship flourishes. * **Health Benefits:** Enjoy a workout that's kind to your body but effective, boosting cardiovascular health, mood, and energy levels through walking and Shinrin Yoku. * **Welcome All:** Bring along your furry friends for added fun and motivation. **Be Part of Our Community:** Step into a world where health, nature, and social connections intertwine. Mundy Park's urban forest trail is more than just a walking path; it's a journey to a more joyful, active, and present life. **Membership Information:** The annual membership fee of $7 gives you unlimited access to all our scheduled group walks in scenic Mundy Park throughout the year. This small fee helps cover our group's annual costs for using the Meetup platform to organize our walks. When you join our Mundy Park Women's Walking Group you will discover the magic of forest walking and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you surrounded by like-minded friends. **🌿** I'm looking forward to many enjoyable walks together! Warm regards, 😊 Julia 🌿

**NEXT AWESOME GROUP EVENT: FREE INTRODUCTORY TOTAL BEGINNERS UKULELE LESSON AND DIM SUM LUNCH ON SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024 🪕🥟🥢👍😋!** **JOIN THIS LIVELY GROUP IF YOU WANT TO :** **1\. LEARN TO PLAY AND SING WITH THE UKULELE🪕** **2\. EAT DELICIOUS FOODS LIKE DIM SUM\, PIZZA\, DESSERTS\, RAMEN\, SUSHI\, AND VEGETARIAN 🥟🍕🎂🍜🍣🥗** **3\. MAKE NEW VANCOUVER UKULELE FRIENDS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES 🙂🌏🌎🌍\.** **🙂 WATCH OUR COOL AND FUN 💥🌈✨❤️ INSTAGRAM EVENT/LESSON VIDEOS BEFORE JOINING. SEE PHOTOS📸 AND VIDEOS 📹 OF OUR FUN, LIVELY, SUPPORTIVE, UKULELE LESSONS, FOODIE EVENTS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES 👍🥳** **LEARN UKELELE, EAT, AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS (INSTAGRAM)** **INSTAGRAM USERNAME: @UKULELEVANCOUVER** [LINK TO INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/ukulelevancouver) **JOIN OUR WHOLE UKELELE, EAT, AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS COMMUNITY:** 1. LEARN UKELELE, EAT, AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS **\*MEETUP AND INSTAGRAM** **LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE UKELELE AND EAT DELICIOUS FOODS WHILE BUILDING YOUR FRIEND CIRCLE** 2. PETE'S BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES UKELELE LESSONS **\*MEETUP** **HOW TO PLAY AND SING WITH THE UKELELE LESSONS** 3. DEREKTRAVELSFORFOOD **\*INSTAGRAM** **USERNAME: @DEREKTRAVELSFORFOOD** **SEE AND LEARN ABOUT TASTY AND CHEAP EATS IN 40 COUNTRIES 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇻🇳🇹🇼🇵🇭🇦🇹 🌎🌏** **YOUR OWN UKELELE NOT NEEDED TO JOIN🙂: WE HAVE EXTRA QUALITY UKELELES 🪕🪕🪕🪕🪕TO USE FOR FREE!!!👍👍** **LEARN TO PLAY BEATLES, HAWAIIAN, ABBA, DISNEY, MOVIES, CLASSIC & NEW POP, TOTORO, TOTAL BEGINNER SONGS, & MORE ON A/YOUR UKULELE.** 🌈 SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW BY ISRAEL KAMAKAWIWO'OLE IS OUR UKULELE GROUP'S CURRENT THEME SONG 🎼. **AFTER EVERY UKULELE LESSON THE WHOLE GROUP GOES FOR A DELICIOUS LUNCH NEARBY 🍣**🥟🍕🍜🥘🥗🍰🧋 **⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ FIVE STAR (OUT OF 5 STARS) AVERAGE RATING OF PAST LESSONS ( RATED BY OUR MEMBERS)** WE ARE A **465 MEMBER** COLOURFUL, FUN, AND VIBRANT ENGLISH SPEAKING AGES 20'S - 70'S COMMUNITY UKELELE SOCIAL AND ACTIVITY GROUP THAT LEARNS HOW TO PLAY AND SING WITH THE UKELELE, 🎼😎🪕🥏🎸🎉🍕EAT, AND MAKE NEW UKE FRIENDS. **BESIDES BEING SUPER FUN , OUR CLUB IS VERY WELCOMING TO NEW MEMBERS AND ACCEPTING OF TOTAL BEGINNERS** **FRIENDLY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT** **🤗 PRIVATE/GROUP SINGING AND PLAYING UKELELE LESSONS FOR CHILDREN🧒👦🏻, ADULTS👩👨‍🦱👩🏻AND CORPORATE ARE AVAILABLE AT A LOW RATE: DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS (FAMILY AND FRIENDS TOO) OF THIS MEETUP GROUP** **NO PREVIOUS SINGING OR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO JOIN** 🙂👍👍 **MOST MEMBERS ARE BEGINNERS: TOTAL BEGINNERS WELCOME TO JOIN** **🙂ALL AGES WELCOME** **🙂EVERYONE WELCOME** **WE SPEAK ENGLISH ONLY AND ALL SONGS ARE IN ENGLISH, SO IF YOU ARE LEARNING ENGLISH, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH SPEAKING, GRAMMAR, AND LEARN NEW WORDS :)** **THRILLING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PICNICS, CONVERSATION CAFES, POTLUCKS, LUNCHEONS, HIKES, FRISBEE, RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET, DIM SUM LUNCHES, FESTIVALS ETC.** **😷MASKS WEARING REQUIRED WHEN SINGING.** **💥SUPERLESSONS INCLUDE FREE PIZZA 🍕!** **WE MEET ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY COOL POPULAR MUSIC GENRES (ABBA🇸🇪, BEATLES🎸🇬🇧, BTS, AIR SUPPLY, BLACKPINK🇰🇷, CARPENTERS, CHILDRENS, CHRISTMAS🎅🏻, COUNTRY, DISNEY🐭, HALLOWEEN🎃, HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉, JAPANESE🇯🇵, KOREAN🇰🇷, MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS🎼🌈, SPANISH, POP, TOTORO🐰, HAWAIIAN🏄🏻‍♂️🍍🏝, 50'S - 90'S🕺🏻🛼, AND MORE🙂)** **VANCOUVER NEWCOMERS, TOTAL BEGINNERS, GUITAR/VIOIN PLAYERS ARE VERY WELCOME TO JOIN :)** **ONE OF VANCOUVER'S MOST POPULAR MEETUP GROUPS** **🎼 WE ARE PART OF A NETWORK OF ALMOST 600 UKELELE LEARNERS IN THE LOWER MAINLAND.** **IN- PERSON GROUP UKELELE MUSIC LESSONS ARE HELD IN A CLEAN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT ACROSS THE STREET FROM AN EAST VANCOUVER EXPO LINE SKYTRAIN STATION.** **😷WE PRACTICE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS (BC GOVERNMENT) SUCH AS MASK WEARING DURING SINGING.** **🇨🇦CANADA'S LONGEST RUNNING AND CURRENTLY ONLY BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES UKELELE MEETUP GROUP: 2015 - TODAY :)** **CANADA'S SECOND LARGEST UKELELE MEETUP GROUP.** **The ukelele is a cool sounding and cute small guitar-like Hawaiian musical instrument that is currently exploding in popularity worldwide including Vancouver, Canada.** **🏝🏄🏻‍♂️🍍EVERY SUMMER WE HAVE A HAWAIIAN THEME UKELELE INTERNATIONAL FOOD POTLUCK PICNIC IN A PARK NEAR A EAST VANCOUVER SKYTRAIN STATION. WE EAT DELICIOUS FOOD, FUN GAMES, AND PLAY UKELELE :)** \*\*\ \*\* **🎅🏻🎄 FUN CHRISTMAS PARTY: WE PLAY CHRISTMAS SONGS ON THE UKELELE AND EAT FRESH TASTY PIZZA** **CRITERIA : PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REQUESTING TO JOIN.** **1.) All applicants and their guests must be a beginner (total - upper) or intermediate ukulele player.** **Sorry, no advanced or professional ukulele players** **2\. \) Applicants MUST provide a recent CLEAR PHOTO \.** **(no sunglasses, ,masks, objects, blocking their face etc.)** **3) Applicants MUST answer ALL questions/ALL question parts AND submit a recent clear photo of themselves.** **\* JOIN REQUESTS WILL BE DECLINED IF ALL STEPS ARE NOT FULLY COMPLETED!** [LINK TO INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/ukulelevancouver)

We are a group of friendly LGBTQ+ and allies looking to meet and hangout with likeminded individuals. All letters and allies are welcome! We meet about once a month at a bar in downtown New West to play some games, have some drinks, and meet other LGBTQ+ identifiers and our allies. Please bring some games along! People play a variety of casual through to strategy games. We value mutual respect above all things, so bring your spirit and personality and let it shine openly in our safe space! We are affiliated with Vancouver Gaymers so watch out for joint events with them! [https://www.meetup.com/vangaymers/](https://www.meetup.com/vangaymers/) & [https://www.facebook.com/vancouvergaymers](https://www.facebook.com/vancouvergaymers) Join our Discord: [https://discord.com/invite/NdKfJQ7 ](https://discord.com/invite/NdKfJQ7) for online gaming!

Welcome to VanCity Newcomers Group !! Come and make new friends! For anyone between the age of 20-50's has moved to the GVA recently and wants to branch out and make new friends/connections/memories and learn about living in BC. VanCity Newcomers is a Social Networking Group for newcomers who want to meet other Locals and Expats in a relaxed and casual environment. Our meetups are held once or twice every month.   VanCity is a wonderful place but it is much nicer with friends who would like to make interesting connections with newcomers! While we are called the Expats Club, everyone is welcome to join. There is nothing better than expatriates and locals interacting and socialising together.  It allows for interesting conversations and enriching experiences. We will help you shrink the time it takes to create a social network and that too with others who are also new here. Click on the link to have a look at some of our past events - [Photo Album](https://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-Newcomers/photos/32637107/) Here you can see everyone from different cultures and races meeting and having a great time and this is what we tend to achieve everytime we host! Here is how we will do things differently Ever since Covid has occurred the world has changed ways in how we function and operate. Meeting people of various cultures has become difficult with various restrictions and with online events people rarely have the opportunity of meeting face to face and this results in not getting the right opportunity to meet in person. We will always have hosts at all our events. You will always be greeted by someone at all our events and introduced to others. (Warm & welcoming hosts to help you mingle!) Click on the link to understand [WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO SOCIALISE AT OUR MEETUPS!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LRateMtBKE) We will minimise no shows by requiring attendees to pay a deposit in advance. No shows are misleading and not fun for organisers nor for members. We will not disguise organisation costs in opaque ticket prices, commissions from bars or inflated set menu prices. We will instead ask for a small charge of a few pounds to help us manage the group and its activities. (Very Transparent) We will strive to attract a high quality membership who prefer higher quality venues and events. We will not be driven by happy hours, free food etc...(as all of these are eventually balanced out by much higher prices later) We will constantly request members to help us host events and take a lead on activities so that we have energy and variety. Click on the link to our website and have a look at our other cities that we host in - [https://meetconnectdevelop.com/](https://meetconnectdevelop.com/) I very much hope that you will join us and create a vibrant social community which is close knit and high quality.