Meet new friends groups near Costa Mesa, CA

This group is for females looking to make Desi female friends in Orange County - especially helpful to those out of town. Let’s do coffee meetups, brunch & lunch dates, dinners, talk, and meet like minded people.

Pet Parents and Furry Babies along with other who desire to socialize and meet new friends.  Don't own a Furry Baby?  No worries, plenty of doggies ready for belly rubs.  Thinking about a doggie? Join the group and hang with all types of doggies with personalities while asking Pet Parents about their loved ones.

Do you have a product or service for humans, doggies, all??  Please let me know and I'll put you in the Sponsor section, FREE.

We attend many doggie events, parties, parades, fundraising events for doggies/humans, Martini Fundraisers, FREE Yappy Hour at Healthy Spot, Mutt Mingle, and other locations.  Most events are FREE while some events you pay the Vendor, Fundraiser.  I never take any money because the event is FREE or you pay fee to Vendor.  Fee events are Tax Deductions.

Because I took over group March 10, 2014, please get an idea of future activities for this meetup group,please view  & join my other meetup.com groups

meetup.com/Chihuahua & up to 75lb doggies-Westside Beach areas

meetup.com/Bark Bar doggies

meetup.com/Skybarkers

meetup.com/South Bay doggies

meetup.com/Love 4 doggies-Beverly Hills

meetup.com/Adventurers/Explorers of Los Angeles

 

Dedicated to its promotion of the humane treatment and care of cats, dogs and all other animals through the education of the public as to responsible pet ownership. Friends of Long Beach Animals supports laws and legislation that make animal abuse a serious crime.

Hi Snow lovers!!! The ski and snowboard season is happening! Come hang out and meet other people who have the same interests. Or, if you are new and are interested in meeting others who snowboard/ski or are thinking about it, join us. :) **If you haven't gotten your season pass, I recommend the Ikon Pass!** Let's kick off the season and get to know other members by having a Meet and Greet so everyone in the meetup can socialize and get to know each other.

This is a local group for all ages and all walks of life. New to the area? Great....Let's Connect! Recently separated or divorced? Great.....Let's Connect! Single? Great....Let's Connect! There will be different events for everyone, so keep stay connected and watch for upcoming events. While physical fitness is important; social fitness is even more important. What is Social Fitness??? Social Fitness keeps you healthy and alive through connections with other people. We are made for connection and the best way to do this is through meeting new friends and enjoying new activities.

Please Note- If you are new to the group, please contact me with proposals for events. I work out of the country for 2 months out of every 3 months, and I'd like to hear your idea! Tired of the single life and all the dating drama? You’re not alone, and it’s time for a fresh approach. The NEW Friend Zone is a group dedicated to redefining how we interact and connect with others—by focusing on fun, group activities rather than the pressure of finding “The One.” This isn’t the typical "friend zone" you may have heard of—it’s about relearning how to enjoy life with like-minded people, taking the pressure off dating, and embracing friendships first. --- Imagine flipping the dating scene on its head! The NEW Friend Zone is a concept I created to bring charm, class, and values back to meeting new people. After years of being single, I discovered something hiding in plain sight: the value of building genuine friendships before diving into relationships. Even if you don’t join, I encourage you to think about this concept and share it with your friends. Here’s how it works: When I meet a woman (whether I’m attracted to her or not), we start as friends. We hang out and have fun—no pressure, no rush. For 4-6 months, we remain friends without talking about feelings or intimacy, allowing us to truly get to know each other. In that time, we can see what would or wouldn’t work in a relationship, and guess what? Even if we aren’t a match, we stay friends! No more awkward encounters or ghosting after a couple of dates. In the NEW Friend Zone, it’s all about transparency and friendship—with the understanding that we’re taking our time. And yes, that means no intimate contact for a while! It might sound crazy, but giving someone time to show who they really are is worth it. By the end of those 4-5 months, you’ll know if it’s meant to be, and if not, you’ve gained a great friend. The idea came to me when I was studying to become a Christian minister. I saw so many friends meet great people, only for the connection to fizzle out after one or two dates. I knew there had to be a better way. The truth is, relationships don’t have to start with romance—they can begin with friendship and respect, where both people take time to really understand each other. Here in Orange County, we can surf, hike, paddleboard, or just hang out—without the pressure of dating. I’ve met so many amazing people, and I’m excited to share this concept. Women seem to get it, but guys struggle with waiting. But after seeing countless relationships crash and burn, I’d much rather just enjoy time with friends and see where things go naturally. Think about it—what would the dating world look like if we all took the pressure off? Less drama, fewer breakups, and more focus on living life. Finding the right person is about timing and patience, not forcing things to happen. So, let’s get out there and have fun while staying respectful and intentional. And to help with that, I’ve come up with a few guidelines I like to follow—simple rules that help maintain healthy boundaries and avoid the typical pitfalls of dating: RULE #1: Never talk about other women in front of the woman I’m spending time with. Stay present and respectful. RULE #2: Give a compliment and move on. It’s not about making a move; it’s about showing respect. RULE #3: No talk about feelings for at least 5 months. It takes time for the real person to show up! RULE #4: Introduce all NEW Friend Zone friends to each other. Building a positive network is key. RULE #5: Treat the ladies like princesses, even on their off days. Many women have been hurt in the past, and it takes time for them to adjust to being treated well. RULE #6: Don’t over-text or call. Keep communication balanced. RULE #7: Find someone who shares your interests. For me, opposites don’t attract. And most importantly—make the most of your single life! Now is the time to work on yourself, explore new interests, and live out your dreams without anything holding you back. I call this “While We Wait for Love.” While we’re waiting patiently for our moment, there’s a whole world out there to discover and plenty of personal growth to pursue. I’m here to answer any questions and would love to hear your thoughts. Let’s change the dating game together!

TL;DR join us for social games over video chat, 7 days a week! We always teach you the rules from scratch - our games take 5 minutes to learn and 10-15 minutes to play. Check out our[ welcome video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X88hhc3xhcM) for a better introduction or keep reading. List of games here:[ https://try.ludio.gg](https://try.ludio.gg)  \-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome! We’re a fun-loving community of 7000+ people from all over the US and Canada. We play casual social games together every day of the week and help people make new friends. Whether you work from home, are a digital nomad, or are just looking for community online, we’d love to have you! Our events are exclusively online. We play a mix of games on a video-chat platform called Ludio (no downloads necessary, everything happens in the browser). Our games are very accessible and beginner-friendly - it takes just 5 minutes to learn most of our games. There are video tutorials for each game that you’re welcome to watch beforehand on try.ludio.gg, but we always teach you the rules from scratch!

TL;DR join us for social games over video chat, 7 days a week! We always teach you the rules from scratch - our games take 5 minutes to learn and 10-15 minutes to play. Check out our [welcome video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X88hhc3xhcM) for a better introduction or keep reading. List of games here: [https://try.ludio.gg](https://try.ludio.gg)  \-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome! We’re a fun-loving community of 7000+ people from all over the US and Canada. We play casual social games together every day of the week and help people make new friends. Whether you work from home, are a digital nomad, or are just looking for community online, we’d love to have you! Our events are exclusively online. We play a mix of games on a video-chat platform called Ludio (no downloads necessary, everything happens in the browser). Our games are very accessible and beginner-friendly - it takes just 5 minutes to learn most of our games. There are video tutorials for each game that you’re welcome to watch beforehand on try.ludio.gg, but we always teach you the rules from scratch!

TL;DR join us for social games over video chat, 7 days a week! We always teach you the rules from scratch - our games take 5 minutes to learn and 10-15 minutes to play. Check out our [welcome video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X88hhc3xhcM) for a better introduction or keep reading. List of games here: [https://try.ludio.gg](https://try.ludio.gg)  \-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome! We’re a fun-loving community of 7000+ people from all over the US and Canada. We play casual social games together every day of the week and help people make new friends. Whether you work from home, are a digital nomad, or are just looking for community online, we’d love to have you! Our events are exclusively online. We play a mix of games on a video-chat platform called Ludio (no downloads necessary, everything happens in the browser). Our games are very accessible and beginner-friendly - it takes just 5 minutes to learn most of our games. There are video tutorials for each game that you’re welcome to watch beforehand on try.ludio.gg, but we always teach you the rules from scratch!

Are your children living out of state or too far away. Or you may not have children or family in the area. Let's get together and have fun. Why not start with dinner or a cup of coffee? Holidays are around the corner, let's share them together. (it is not a requirement to be a Baby Boomer, all ages are welcome).

**About Us:** The OC Fun & Social Friends Meetup group is a group that was established on December 3, 2023. Our group is for individuals and couples who live or work in Orange County, California and vicinity; and who are 40 years to 100 years young looking to enhance their social lives, meet with existing friends, and establish new friendships. **This is a Social Group for everyone... couples** **and individuals who are single** to make friends and socialize.  With that said, for the individual members in our group who are single, we have Singles specific event for you. Singles are also welcome to attend the in-person events, but those events are only meant for socializing with all members (individuals and couples). If a friendship develops into relationship, then you have our blessing. This is also a private Meetup group. Events and your membership are hidden from public view and non-members. Only members of this group are able to view our Meetup group’s full contents, events and members.   **\*\*\* Please Read the Entire Description Including the Terms of Membership, Before You Request to Join \*\*\*** **Our Mission:** Our mission is to create Fun Social Activities and Events where we can enjoy the fellowship of other members and develop and maintain healthy friendships. Social events may include: dining, hiking, walks in the park, picnics, taco Tuesday, a celebration, attending fairs and festivals, church fairs, parades, live music events, online Zoom video events, tea and coffee, boards games, Christian events, watching sports, car shows, happy hour, day trips, day at the beach, and train rides. We are open to your ideas and suggestions for other social events. **We Need Event Organizers:** We value your ideas for events, so we encourage you to become an organizer. For a meetup group to be of value and to grow, creative volunteer organizers for the group is necessary. **Terms of Membership** – Updated 07/02/2024 *These Terms of Membership are placed for the safety and security of our members; to protect them from scammers, disrupters, stalkers, and predators. To keep these people from attending, participating, and disrupting events. These Terms of Membership also preserve the quality of this group and events; and ensure that members the follow membership policies.* 1. **Safety & Security Policy:** We must be able to identify all members, so our members must have a current clear unobscured profile photo of themselves (NO SUNGLASSES, hats, scarves, group shots, blurry photo, animals, nature scenes, or anything that would prevent us from identifying you). Also, no shirtless, or sexually provocative profile photos. Profile names must be your real first name (no titles, nicknames, abbreviations, letters or numbers). Your memberships to Meetup Groups must be unhidden before you submit your request to join this group. After you become a member, you can re-hide your group memberships. 2. **Location Policy:** This group is located in Orange County, Southern California. People who live or work in Orange County, and work or live in the vicinity within **17 miles from Orange County** (L.A. County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and North San Diego County) may join this group. People will be declined membership who are outside the 17-mile range, out of state, out of the country, in another area outside the counties mentioned above, or on a military base outside the continental United States. 3. **RSVP / No Show Policy:** Everyone who attends an event must RSVP and be on the "Going" list to attend. Those who are on the "Waiting List" or not on the "Going" list, will not be able to sit with the group unless there is an opening. Please keep in mind that when someone RSVP’s for an event, they are counted as an attendee. No shows create problems when making reservations at restaurants and venues. If you can’t attend or change your mind, please update your RSVP to “Not Going”, or notify the Host via text message or Meetup. Members who violate this policy will be removed from the group. Occasionally confirmation may be requested even if you already have RSVP’d. This is so that we can have an accurate head count for our reservation with a venue. Those who do not confirm will be moved to “Not Going”. What this means is that you can still go to the venue on your own, but not sit with the group. Please have your Meetup notifications turned on and have access to your email for notifications. For help from Meetup, please visit this link: https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000077551-Technical-Issues 4. **Sexual Harassment/ Stalking Policy:** Sexual harassment is prohibited and will not be tolerated. This includes unsolicited physical contact (touching) without the other person’s consent, making suggestive verbal comments, leering, telling sexual jokes, using explicit language, and stalking. Stalking includes unsolicited communication via Meetup messaging (email), attending an event specifically to pursue, harass, annoy, taunt, or contact a specific person or people. Anyone who sexually harasses or stalks another member will be removed from the group. Sexual crimes will be reported to the police. **If you are harassed, stalked or receive an unsolicited message on Meetup from another member, please notify the group organizer.** 5. **Health Policy:** We request that if you’re not feeling well, have symptoms of any contagious disease (cold, flu, Covid, cough, sniffles, etc.) we respectfully ask that you not attend this event to prevent the possible spread of infection. 6. **Discussion Policy:** As a good practice, we request that our members refrain from discussing "hot" topics that will create arguments, disruptions, or discord. Examples are discussing or debating about politics, religion, other member’s personal beliefs, Covid-19, current wars, or any other "hot" topic that would disrupt the group or an event. Profanity (AKA cussing, cursing) is also prohibited. We ask that everyone respect the privacy of this group’s members. As a good practice, we request that members refrain from promoting their business. If you would like to promote an event, then please ask the Group Organizer if you can promote it, and possibly host that event with this group. 7. **Fees and Dues:** We currently **do not** charge annual membership dues but sometimes will charge a fee for members to attend certain events to cover the costs of a venue, private event, resources needed for an event, entertainment, the organizer's time, and other related costs, which is a small price that allows you to enjoy an event filled with entertainment, fun, adventure, and friends. These fees range from $5 to $45 depending on the type of event. 8. **Disclaimer:** By RSVPing and attending events you (the member) agree to attend at your own risk. The group’s organizer(s), assistant organizer(s), event organizer(s) or group member(s) are NOT responsible, or assume liability for any injury, loss, damage, harassment to your own person (health, mental, physical, covid-19) or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property (vehicle, clothing, jewelry, accessories, electronic devices, etc.), arising directly, indirectly or as a consequence from a group activity (event). With that said, we do take compassion and consideration for your well-being and situation, in that we are here to assist you in any way possible if any of the above happens. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.   **Albert Lucero** Group Organizer

**Welcome! (Require: a personal photo and introduce yourself to the group)** === \*\*\*By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings\*\*\* === * Click **[RATING TABLE](https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating)** to learn more about difficulty levels. Click **[HikingOC Policy](https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/boards/thread/53724845)** to read more FYI. https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/messages/boards/thread/53724845 **Take a quick look at our [Events Calendar](https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/calendar/) to see what events are on the horizon** * • Join us whether you are new or experienced in Hiking. There are different levels, but we all share one common: using our legs to move up down hills. Most of the time on dirt trails, but there are different terrains: rocky or gravels or in water, river or mud; different settings: mountain, forest, wilderness or desert. • Contact us if you are interested to join the Organizer Team and organize Hikes local OC or out of town Hikes to those who share the same interest. Our wide open calendar will fill with events during the weekdays, but mostly the weekends. Our events or trips are generated by volunteer effort and time of volunteer organizers. **[All Our Organizers Volunteer their Time and Effort for Free Cost to Most Events]** • **Once or twice per month, there will be events or trips that require payments. These are costs to cover your expenses and fund raising to "HikingOC Fund".** • **"HikingOC Fund" will generate profit after the costs from events monthly. It will maintain the group website, support all HikingOC volunteered organizers who contribute to build this hiking group, an outdoor active community and to donate to the good causes or charities.**   • If you like to do a great cause in honor our group name, please support helping those affected by disasters or the National Park Services (we hike on many lands of the National Parks.) We are sure your support is highly appreciated and rescues the unfortunates! There are many Non-Profit Organizations, please contact direct [AMERICAN RED CROSS ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER](http://www.redcross.org/ca/orange-county) for more info ***\*\*\*Read more past hikes*** on **[A Journey with HikingOC](http://hikingoc.blogspot.com/)** -- **[ANP Tourism-](https://www.anptourism.com/travel-gallery)*[Lifetime Memory](https://www.anptourism.com/travel-gallery)*** for more Travel Trips in the US and Many Regions in the World\*\*\* **Check on the** **[IMAGES](http://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/)** **to see our photo albums** 

Meet & Grow Rich is a Networking Platform, built on the concepts of Napoleon Hill, Jack Canfield, Gary Vaynerchuk, Sara Blakely, Oprah Winfrey and other Evolutionary Business Visionary and Thought Leaders.

We believe when two or more business owners get together in the spirit of cooperative harmony to accomplish a goal, activity or result, amazing opportunities come into creation that never existed!

"Within our group, you benefit from the other members who empower you and draw out your full talents, resources and abilities. They trigger, stimulate, and motivate you to become all you are capable of being an evolutionary business professional. The purpose of the group is to collectively collaborate, network, and encourage each other while pooling our experience in a comfortable, non-threatening group setting

In order to be successful, one must be positive and surround yourself with like-minded, motivated people all moving towards a common goal.

If you are one of those special people who are purpose centered, professionally
committed, and are ready to do whatever it takes to create lasting harmonic business partnerships, we welcome you with open arms.

Welcome to Your Future!

Li-Min Huang and Dr. Janet Woods

Organizers

Meet & grow Rich Network

Welcome to Friends Social Network! There are many social groups in Southern California with specific age or target interests, but our group strives to be an open venue for all adults and interests. Meet new friends and do activities together with less restrictions so that you may truly enjoy things you love to do within an open social environment. As an open general group, we actively do collaborations with other meetup groups to foster greater friendship circle. Anyone can join. So, please come and enjoy your life to its fullest! FYI: Please if you sign up for an event but cannot attend, kindly remove your RSVP so that others can enjoy the event. Thank you so much. **LIABILITY WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS:** **We only organize events and do not claim that any of the organizers, assistant organizers, event organizers, event hosts, and/or volunteers are trained professional guides. We are volunteers; thus we're only inviting you to join us as friends doing activities with friends.** **Certain activities can be inherently dangerous, and from time to time, accidents may happen. By joining in any posted events, you agree that you're aware of the risks, hazards, and dangers associated with any activity, and that you're taking full responsibility for your own safety and well-being.** **All participants must take full responsibility for their own actions, and adhere to the rules and regulations of any governmental agencies that exist, written or otherwise. By participating in events, you are releasing the Friends Zone meetup group and any of its organizers from any and all claims and liability, as stated in section 6 of the Meetup Terms of Service Agreement (https://www.meetup.com/terms).** **If you do not agree with the above, or are unsure of your ability to participate in the event safely, please do not sign up.**

Join us for a meet up designed exclusively for Dads – whether you're a soon-to-be dad, a new father, or an experienced dad with children. This event is your opportunity to connect with fellow dads who are navigating similar phases of fatherhood. Hosted by Austin Nieves, a proud dad to Hudson, we encourage candid dialogue about the experiences and obstacles that come with being a father. So, grab your coffee, bring your kids, and let's connect. This is an inclusive event, so feel free to invite other dads to tag along. — Members and organizers must be at least 18 years old. All children must be supervised and accompanied by an adult guardian.

We walk in the park Saturday 8:15 am. We also go to breakfast at Kathy Mays. New Friends enrich our lives. Dues for the year offset my account with Meetup to post on their website. 20.00 cash or check or zelle 714 323 9633 Susan Ross 16191 Fairway Ln Huntington Beach 92649

To exercise, get out of the house and office, and meet others. This is not meant to be a hard core exercise group.

Welcome to the Soul Friends Meetup! We are hosting events with Guided Meditations, Reiki, Sound Healing with crystal bowls and gong and other sound healing instruments, kundalini yoga practices, tarot and oracle cards etc.

Welcome to Friends of Figma, Irvine! Meet other designers, grow your network, and build design skills at our online and in-person events. Open to everyone interested in learning more about Figma; students, aspiring designers, advanced practitioners, and all types of creatives.