Meet new friends groups near Coventry, CT

Welcome to our BIPOC Queer Womxn Social Group on Meetup.com! This group is for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color queer women who are looking to connect with others in the LGBT community. Whether you're looking to make new friends, network, or simply have a good time, this group is the perfect place for you. Join us for a variety of events and social gatherings where you can feel comfortable being your authentic self. Let's build a supportive and inclusive community together!

**\*Friends of Friends Social Events Club is invitation only. YOU MUST BE INVITED BY SOMEONE ALREADY IN THE GROUP. If you are looking for a public social Meetup for Millenials & Gen Z, please check out Hartford Happenings.\*** This is a social group for Hartford Happenings’ most active and their friends. We will do more intimate and intricate events with this group compared to Hartford Happenings such as: -Day Trips & Group Trips -Concerts -Movie nights and potlucks at members’ homes -Monthly Brunch -Weekly Happy Hour It’s a blend of the comfort and familiarity of old friends and the excitement of new friends that you’re likely to think are great. Everyone in this group will have event organizer privileges, so you can all post and host events you’re interested in.

"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another:  What! You too? I thought I was the only one." — C.S. LEWIS \*\* Group is not accepting new members \*\* We like to eat and talk and drink coffee and talk ... You get the idea!  Open to women and men. Singles and couples. Group is mostly Boomers and people who appreciate their company age 45+ from BOTH East AND West of the River. Events to include dining event groups once or twice a month, coffee and conversation and local events. Meetup locations will range from Enfield to the Manchester/Vernon and Mansfield/Coventry areas to encourage attendance.  Venues will range from coffee and light snacks to fine dining. If you have any ideas please let us know.  While we don’t want anyone to feel “pressured” to participate once they are at an event, please understand that because we are attempting to keep our gatherings small your RSVP response is very important. If you change your mind about an event please cancel your RSVP at least 24 hours prior to the event. **If no-shows happen 3 times you will be removed from the group. Admins have to be there based on your attendance response, you should have the courtesy to let them know your plans in advance.** Organizers reserve the right to cancel and/or change events and locations. Every attempt will be made to give at least 12 hours notice by group email. **Please check the event description the day of your event for any changes.** Thank you for helping to make us a successful Meetup!

WoSEC’s New England Chapter, working to help women in the Cybersecurity industry connect, network, and make new friends! We invite all women located in the northeastern part of the US who are interested in Cybersecurity to join us! WoSEC is about women supporting women and those who identify as women. We believe that confident and strong women build each other up. We believe in shining a light on one another's accomplishments. For more information about WoSec and a full list of our chapters, visit https://womenofsecurity.com or check us out on Twitter @wosectweets.

Welcome! We're glad you're here! It is time for your new chapter! You found the right place to explore new adventures, meet with high vibe, optimistic and welcoming people who are cheering you on! This group is for anyone who wants to become more of who they are and transforming and evolving after experiencing a past that they are ready to move on from. It can be a personal or professional change or that you are ready to commit to getting out and meeting new people. Your organizer, Jennifer is well versed in event planning, community building and socializing and invites people to share their ideas to keep this group energized and fun! Cheers to new beginnings!

This group is for people over 55 who don’t want to wait on their friends to finally say “yes” to get out and take a walk, go out to eat, go bowling, go to a concert, travel, play pickleball, learn a new language, and more! **This group is member-driven** so if you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. a brunch, happy hour, play pickleball, go for a walk, a concert, see a ball game, etc), feel free to let me know and I'll help you get it set up in the group! The trips in this group are usually 90% solo travelers but everyone is welcome, female/male, solo/couple/friends, straight/LGBTQIA+! So let’s travel together with fun, like-minded travelers! If you have an open mind and are kind to fellow travelers, you will fit in perfectly on these trips! **NOTE:** The people on these trips are from all over the States but you’ll always be connected with people from the same city on a trip so you can meet up face to face and get to know your future travel buddies prior to the trip. You’ll also be connected to the whole group via email prior to the trip so you can virtually get to know those that are from different areas. On average, the people on each trip are 90% solo travelers but it’s hard to predict the exact demographic for each trip so please keep this in mind. Feel free to join the Facebook group to connect with past travelers on these trips, see pictures, ask questions, funny travel memes, travel-related articles, etc: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/613025845523107](https://www.facebook.com/groups/613025845523107) The trips in this group are put on by a tour company called Globe Drifters and they focus on small group trips geared towards solo travelers with the mission of giving new meaning to travel by putting the human experience at the heart of their trips. The groups are small, usually with 12 people maximum per trip and about 90% of everyone on each trip are solo travelers so you’re not stuck being the odd man out on trips with mostly couples. You’ll have the best of both worlds, solo travel with the security of a small group of other solo travelers for some company on your adventure! To contact Globe Drifters directly, you can email [info@globe-drifters.com](mailto:info@globe-drifters.com).

Hello, and welcome!! I’ve created this group as a way to meet more like minded people. I’m new to the state of CT, coming straight from Jersey! So I might need some help with getting ideas on where to meet!! Join if you’d like, I promise I’m nice!!

Are you still a kid at heart? Welcome! Let’s geek-out over all things Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. Join us for “a Meal & a Movie”, Disney trivia, and field trips to local Disney-themed events.

This is a group for 20-30 something's with outgoing personalities who want to make new friends and do different things together. Anything and everything from hiking/concerts/beach day/game night/happy hour/dinner/brunch/comedy show/winery and brewery tours. Main goal for this group is to meet new people and do new things! Come join us for some fun! \*\*\*When requesting to join the group, please be sure that you have an updated profile photo of yourself. When we meet up for events, it makes it impossible for us to find people when we don't know who we should be looking for. For that reason, **we CAN NOT accept people who do not have a profile picture of themselves or their real name**. Please follow ALL instructions in order to be approved. Thank you for understanding.

\*\*"\*Stanford Researchers Find Mental Health Prescription: Nature \- Study finds that walking in nature yields measurable mental benefits\*"\*\* \[https://news\.stanford\.edu/2015/06/30/hiking\-mental\-health\-063015/\]\(https://news\.stanford\.edu/2015/06/30/hiking\-mental\-health\-063015/\) \*\*\ \*\* \ \ \!\[\]\(https://secure\.meetupstatic\.com/photos/event/a/f/a/d/600_486344973\.jpeg\) **[GIKERS - https://gikers.com/](https://gikers.com/)** \*\*VIDEO On Group's Activities:\*\* \*\*Gikers: Canada & USA - Song: "Good Life"\*\* https://youtu.be/XaXTz3jtnDs \ \*\*ABOUT the Group\*\*: We are a friendly, welcoming, inclusive and low key "no attitude" group of LGBTQ hikers, cyclists, snowshoers, and walkers who love being outdoors year round, and are made up of LGBTQ singles, couples, families & friends of all levels and ages. The mission of the group is to engage and increase access to the outdoors and outdoors activities like hiking, cycling, kayaking, snowshoeing and others for all members of the LGBTQIA community and their families - while at the same time creating new friendships and bonds within the community at large. We have been running another Gikers: Gay Hikers & Bikers- LGBTQ & Friends group in another city now for several years and have enjoyed it and met some great people while enjoying some great hiking, biking, snowshoeing and fun social events. The group started small and it is now over 1,500, but we find ourselves spending increasingly more time in CT/NYC/TriState Area, and we love the outdoors - so we decided to start one here this summer to explore all the incredible trails this great state offers. Most of the events are free to participate in, but some of the parks and their parking areas may have fees and we will do our best to post those upfront on the event. We also love dogs, and whenever possible, we will post if the park/trail permits dogs, but in all cases - only people/pet friendly non-aggressive dogs that are up to date in all vaccinations; are kept on leash, and owners are responsible for picking up after them at all times. Looking to do mainly weekend hikes, snowshoeing & bike rides around Connecticut, and at our first event - we put together a work in progress list of about 50 hikes suggested by group members that is now posted on our message board, but we always welcome new suggestions & will continue adding to this initial list. "\*The New Science of the Creative Brain on Nature\. Beautiful vistas and outdoor fun impact your brain in real ways — which means \*\*you're just trails away from becoming a better thinker\*\*\*" \[https://www\.outsideonline\.com/2062221/new\-science\-creative\-brain\-nature\]\(https://www\.outsideonline\.com/2062221/new\-science\-creative\-brain\-nature\) \*\*Meetup/Group Respect & Etiquette\*\*: \\\*\*Mutual Respect\*\*: As a courtesy to other group members; including LGBTQ Families who are part of this group, please no nude or inappropriate photos as profile or event photos. Also, if you, as a member of the group, receive an unsolicited - offensive message here from another member that is discriminatory, or sexual in nature - please copy message and meetup handle name & send directly to us. This is private group and we have and will continue to ban and block any member that does not respect other members or the meetup/group etiquette. \*\*Events RSVP\*\*: Please update your RSVP to No when not attending a previously confirmed event. As a courtesy to all group members, two No Shows - confirmed RSVPs will automatically delete member from the group. \*\*Illegal Substances of Any Type\*\*: As a courtesy to other group members, please do not bring any illegal substances (drugs, etc) of any type to any event or gathering of the group, and refrain from smoking while on group events as courtesy to the other members. \*\*Dogs\*\*: We love dogs. When permitted by the park, dogs are welcome, but they must be well behaved with people & other dogs; they must be up to date with all required vaccines; they must be on a leash at all times, and you must pick up after your dog at all times. \*\*Group's Twitter Account with the Gay Hikers Daily News Paper:\*\* \ \ \[https://twitter\.com/gay_hikers\]\(https://twitter\.com/gay_hikers\) \(\[https://twitter\.com/gay_hikers\]\(https://twitter\.com/gay_hikers\)\) This is a free group to all\, but we do have annual meetup membership fees that keep going up and other monthly administrative events costs associated with running the group\, so all profits from the sale of any Gikers Shop Merchandise \\\(\[https://shop\.spreadshirt\.com/gay\-hikers\-bikers\]\(https://shop\.spreadshirt\.com/gay\-hikers\-bikers\-\)\-\) goes to funding current and future group operations; insuring that beyond the initial group founders/organizers \- the group will continue to offer a free hiking/biking social network for any and all members of the LGBTQ community\, our families and friends\. \*\*ORGANIZERS\*\*: Please remember that the Group Organizers are volunteers, not professional guides and we do not have any type of certified training. Organizers are going on hike and/or other outdoor/recreational activities and simply inviting others to join. \ \ Participation in any event with the group is at your own and your guests' risk. Hiking safety is your responsibility. Make sure that you and any guest you may bring are in good physical condition to participate and you have all the required equipment. \*\*RESPONSIBILITY WAIVER\*\*: By requesting to become a member, accessing the group's site or mobile app, and/or attending any of the events myself, and any guests that I may bring, I, and any guests that i may bring to the events, fully understand that outdoors and other events/activities of the group may be dangerous and, by becoming member, I acknowledge and accept all the possible risks of injury, loss, or damage to me and any of my guests arising directly or as a consequence of any USA / Connecticut Gay Hikers & Friends Group activity (“Gikers”). I, and any guest that I may bring to the events, hereby release the Gay Hikers & Friends Group (“Gikers”) and all the activity/event organizers from all responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage to myself or any of my guests and release the said Group and organizers from any and all claims including any claims which may be made in my name, or in the name of any of my guests, by my or their heirs, successors, administrators, and executors of my will. I, and any guest that I may bring to the events, hereby understands, agrees, and accepts that the Gay Hikers & Friends Group ("gikers") reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by the group, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. The group may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used or contracted by the group including but not limited to digital or print: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, videos, websites, apps, tweets, social media, and others. By participating in a group event, you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the group, its organizers, leadership team, its affiliates and all its members from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness. Any person or organization not given written, signed and verifiable approval by the group's organizers - may not use, copy, alter or modify any group photographs, graphics, videography or other, similar reproductions or recordings at any time. If you do not agree to any of the above, please do not request approval to join the group and/or remove yourself from the group immediately Group Waiver: "As always 'Group Waiver' applies to all members, guests and all group activities and events: "By confirming attendance by yourself and any guests to this event, you are "re-confirming" your knowledge and understanding of the "Group's Member Waiver of Responsibility" that each of member of the group accepts upon requesting membership in this group, and that is in effect as long as they continue to be a member of the group. A copy of the waiver, as it appears in the "About the Group" section is below:
The USA / Connecticut Gay Hikers & Friends (“Gikers”) Group Organizers are volunteers, not professional guides and we do not have any type of certified training. Organizers are going on hike and/or other outdoor/recreational activities and inviting others to join. Participation in any event with the group is at your own and your guests' risk. Hiking, Snow Shoeing, Ice Skating, Biking, Kayaking, Camping, Pickleball, Picnics, Skiing, ZipLine, and all other Outdoor Activities/Events safety is your responsibility. Make sure that you and any guest you may bring are in good physical condition to participate and you have all the required equipment. By requesting to become a member, accessing the group's site or mobile app, and/or attending any of the events myself, and any guests that I may bring, I, and any guests that i may bring to the events; including this one, fully understand that outdoors and other events/activities of the group may be dangerous and, by becoming member, I acknowledge and accept all the possible risks of injury, loss, or damage to me and any of my guests arising directly or as a consequence of any USA / Connecticut Gay Hikers & Friends (“Gikers”) Group activity. I, and any guest that I may bring to the events, hereby release the Connecticut Gay Hikers & Friends Group (“Gikers”) and all the activity/event organizers from all responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage to myself or any of my guests and release the said Group and organizers from any and all claims including any claims which may be made in my name, or in the name of any of my guests, by my or their heirs, successors, administrators, and executors of my will"

Join our Christian Beginner Pilates group for ladies who are looking to have fun while improving their flexibility, fitness, energy levels, and overall health through exercise. Our group is perfect for full-time/part-time working moms, SAHMs, SAHWs and singles who want to tone their bodies and learn valuable tips on eating well and living well in Christ Jesus (short Q&A after pilates session). Come join us, bring a yoga mat and make new friends while taking care of your body and soul! Also, there is a playground, basketball court and tennis court for children and adults adjacent to our workout class, should you decide to bring children adult supervision is advised. CLASS FEE: 25$ per person Cashapp: $pilateswithvic Cash in-person Card payment online or in-person Location: Charter Oak Park (Green Open Field left of Playground and Courts) 50 Charter Oak St, Manchester, CT 06040 Legal Disclaimer: The exercises and information provided by Victoria Romero, Victoria Romero Media Group, LLC are for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not to be interpreted as a recommendation for a specific treatment plan, product, or course of action. They include but are not limited to: risk of injury, strain, abnormal blood pressure, fainting, disorders of heartbeat, and very rare instances of heart attack. To reduce the risk of injury, before beginning this or any exercise program, please consult a healthcare provider for appropriate exercise prescription and safety precautions. The exercise instruction and advice presented are in no way intended as a substitute for medical consultation or certified pilates instructor consultation. Victoria Romero, Victoria Romero Media Group, LLC disclaims any liability from and in connection with Christian Beginner Pilates. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy, or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a physician.

This is a fun and laid-back group for dog enthusiasts who like to hike with their dogs, meet new people, and want to socialize with their dogs. Each month we will lead a different hike in the Greater Manchester area. Even if you don't have a dog you are welcome to attend providing you like canine companions. Hikes usually last an hour to an hour and a half. The terrain is easy to moderate unless indicated. Well-behaved dogs are allowed to be off-leash provided the property we're hiking on allows it. Most state parks require dogs to be on a leash. Below is a shortened version of our state statute pertaining to dogs being off-leash: ***Liability*** A dog's owner or keeper is liable for any damage caused by his dog to a person's body or property, unless the damage was sustained while the person was committing a trespass or other tort, or teasing, abusing, or tormenting the dog. The law presumes that anyone under the age of seven was not committing a trespass or teasing the dog unless the defendant can prove otherwise **(CGS § 22-357)**. If damage has been caused by two or more dogs at the same time, their owners or keepers are jointly and severally liable for the entire damage **(CGS § 22-356)**. ***Disclaimer*** Our leaders work to ensure a safe environment during all activities. While safety is a priority, Ruff-Ruff Hikes. *(RRH)* has no control over the condition of the trails. Hikers hike at their own risk. RRH shall not be held liable for any damage(s) hikers or their dogs incur while at an RRH-organized event/activity (including, but not limited to, RRH Hikes). All hikes are organized as a group. RRH asks all individuals to stay with the group. RRH shall not be held responsible for hikers/dogs who become lost. Hikes may be steep or have difficult terrain. New hikers should consult a physician before starting any exerting activities. RRH reserves the right to discern if a dog should be leashed and owners (group or individual) may be asked to do so. Owners should be aware of any property laws for hikes and are responsible for any and all fines and damage(s) incurred by themselves and/or their dog(s). **Covid-19** By clicking on "Yes" for this event you agree, warrant, and covenant as follows: COVID-19 Consideration: There is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place where other people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and even death. By voluntarily participating in an event organized by Ruff Ruff Hikes you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. In consideration for accepting this entry, I, the registrant, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, my executors, and administrators, do waive and release any and all rights for damages I may have against any parties or persons connected with Ruff Ruff Hikes meetup group for and related to the above-listed event. I attest and verify that I and my dog are physically fit to participate in any portion of this above-listed event. I grant Ruff Ruff Hikes permission to use any photographs, film, or videotapes of this event for any purpose.

A group of Ladies in CT looking to get together for friendship and exploring new things! Dinners out, brunch, book chats, live music, outdoorsy gatherings, and more!

**\*\*This is a closed group for UConn ROAD DOGS members and is not open to the general public.  Please refrain from joining this Meetup if you are not a registered member.  Thank you.\*\*** UConn Recreation is bringing back the Road Dogs training team **this fall** to prepare for the first annual Husky Run & Ruck, which offers a 6.2 Mile run, 3.1 Mile Run/Walk, & 1-Mile fitness walk on Sunday November 10, 2024.  And this year, we’re going to be bigger, better, and faster, all on the heart of UConn Storrs Campus! Road Dogs will provide a 9-week training program that will get you ready to meet your race day goals. Whether you are new to running and looking to tackle your first race or you are a seasoned runner, our group will offer something to benefit all levels and abilities. Fun, camaraderie, and motivation will always be our focus.

Let's get together and have some fun. This group is not just for Happy Hours. We can plan anything. Just a great social setting to meet new people. Mainly people in their 20's, - 60's... beach trips, wine meetups, BBQ's, movies, nights out the clubs, pubs and wine bars and much much more.... All I ask of you is if you sign up, show up! I am always looking for people to help me host since 1 person cannot do it all. Message me if you are interested.

This is a group where we meet and talk about new movies or TV shows we’ve watched and come together to have a great communal time. If there are Shows or Movies you'd like to see that aren't on the Upcoming Events tab. Feel free to start a discussion and I'll be sure to respond. Join our Discord -- this is where the streams will take place: * Link is provided upon joining Yes you CAN request to stream movies of your choice and reach out to me if you’d like them to be a Meetup event - I would need to monitor the stream.

I have always enjoyed team sports and group activities and am guessing you do too! I started this group to bring people together who proactively live life. Whether you join to meet new people, explore new activities, get exercise, lose weight, gain more energy or just as an alternative to sitting on the couch, you've got a place here!!

Let's get out and get active!
We'll try new and interesting indoor/outdoor activities.
We'll meet fun, friendly welcoming people in a supportive group environment.
We encourage people of all levels to come play with us!!

Activities include: Games, sports, flag football, ultimate frisbee, kickball, bowling, pickleball, volleyball, tennis, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, cornhole, kayaking, rafting, biking, ziplining, paintball, laser tag, trampoline park, knockerball, ninja, snow tubing, hiking, to name a few!

Who doesn't love to talk about travel or be inspired by incredible destinations and trip hacks you wish you knew? If you're a discerning traveler who enjoys exploring the world in style and loves to socialize, this is the group for you! Join us to share your travel stories, exchange tips, and connect with a community of like-minded travel enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to discover new destinations, learn from fellow globetrotters, or even find a travel tribe for your next adventure, you'll find it all here. We meet monthly at various spots in Connecticut to connect over food, cocktails, and cultural experiences. Our gatherings are the perfect opportunity to meet new people, dive deep into travel talk, and get inspired for your next journey. So, if you’re ready to expand your travel horizons and enjoy great company, come join us! -Karen G. A Pampered Tourist