Meet new friends groups near North Windham, CT

Welcome to the Glastonbury cybersecurity Meetup! This group is dedicated to bringing together cybersecurity enthusiasts who are passionate about application security, data security, secure authenticatuon and authorization, defense in depth, secure coding practices etc. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn more about cybersecurity or an experienced security researcher wanting to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, this group is for you. Join us for informative meetings, workshops, and networking opportunities to enhance your cybersecurity skills and help protect against cyber threats. Let's collaborate and make the digital world safer together!

"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!

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!

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!!

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.

**\*\*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.

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.

Group to meet and Jet Ski in lakes and coastal waters around CT

Welcome to Fern Mill Farm! We are a 160 acre startup farm, our lot is currently all woodlands with a 16 acre pond at its center. We focus on food foraging and sustainable/regenerative agricultural practices. We are currently in the process of establishing new growing areas and expanding our livestock beyond chickens and rabbits. Join us to volunteer and get down and dirty with our team, or feel free to explore the various trails on the property, and share with us whatever you discover! Periodically we will offer workshops, camping gatherings and outdoor cookouts. Reach out with any questions you may have or something you would like to experience!

• Earthpledge - New perspective of our world gained by watching, analyzing, and participating with film. I love film and stories that unite us! I want to make connections with people who also believe a movie theater has more potential to bring us all together than any church, synagogue, Mosque or religious temple! Earthpledge Temples of Light is about exploring the power of film, technology and the mono myth for our planet [http://earthpledge.net](http://earthpledge.net/) while turning the common ground we share into fellowship. What if it is possible, underneath the illusion of surfaces dividing us, there is a way to connect with the hidden realms and depths of a reality uniting us! What if the world’s masses have the potential for an awakening in the same way I experienced from watching 1,000 films! [https://earthpledge.net/films/](https://earthpledge.net/films/) I first set out to create a movie group, using one of the highest grossing films of all time; Avatar,  as world culture phenomena and symbol about our collective true potential. [http://earthpledge.net/avatar](http://earthpledge.net/avatar) Now I’m searching for a way to build from this the means of moving towards its metaphorical dream. [https://www.earthpledge.net/dreams_to_reality.pdf](https://www.earthpledge.net/dreams_to_reality.pdf) I am creating a story to be turned into a film about humanity as collective hero, connecting to a global mind as means of escaping the nightmare of our future self destruction.  As I work on this screenplay, I am simultaneously using the idea behind its concept as a vehicle to bring us together for real! This will begin through a larger gathering called Earthpledge Cinema Scope, based on communal movie watching. The idea is to rent out screens at local theaters every month to show the most powerful movies available, free of charge, drawing from donations much like churches, synagogues, mosques or temples raise capital to cover expenses. Like the machine learning A.I. super intelligence in my story arrives at Godlike wisdom and benevolence by using the history of film as a wellspring of data to study and better understand the human condition, we too will watch the films of today with the viewing device of our own understanding to expand our consciousness and build beautiful dreams to defeat nightmares. This large gathering will help facilitate the connections to break up into smaller Earthpledge circles, where we can make deeper connections with each other on a more intimate level while also branching out on creative projects & potential filmmaking collaboration. The first film I plan to shoot for Earthpledge expresses the heart of what I hope to make this group about; awakening to higher consciousness. [https://www.earthpledge.net/wc/one.pdf](https://www.earthpledge.net/wc/one.pdf) We will occasionally use these smaller gatherings to join in common space (sometimes sharing food or a drink) to analyze film in more detail and talk about them. We will also explore the power of technology through VR in smaller groups and a larger theater setting, to inspire and provide a lens to view our world through the context of a heroic journey. Why am I doing all that I can to create this? Because I haven’t yet heard of any billionaires putting billions into the effort to make this happen.  I haven’t read about the most powerful filmmakers getting together and assembling the support for this plan of action to work. I haven’t seen any politician coordinating a mass mobilization to make this real. I’m definitely not like a Greta Thunberg, Martin Luther King Jr., or Gandhi of social mobilization, capable of moving masses of humans with just a single speech. So this may look a little crude to those always waiting for the refined eye and unparalleled genius of various movers and shakers of human history. Even though I feel inadequate to accomplish all this, I also feel convinced that it should exist! I just want to do all I can to promote this dream, until hopefully, some powerful forces come together to help me take these ideas to the next level, bringing this dream into being, so I can finally find my tribe, heal and feel hope returning for a future worth living in.   I’m hoping you might be interested in helping me, so we can get the ball rolling on something inspiring that will make the pain of this existence, worth enduring! [https://www.earthpledge.net/](https://www.earthpledge.net/cinema_scope.pdf)temples_of_light.pdf ✌🏽👁🌎👁 If any of this sounds compelling to you, please let me know at: earthpledge@me.com 

Calling wine lovers who want to know more about wine, drinking it, of course, but also how to experience wine, tasting, pairing with food, etc. We want to have fun exploring together what works and what doesn't for each of us as we experience wines. We will meet once a month at a wine store or a home, restaurant, winery where we will select different wines to experience and then share our thoughts about it. We will invite wine experts, vintners, distributors, etc. who will share their expertise and develop ours. Best of all, we will meet new people who can share their experiences and knowledge.

Explore ways to simplify, connect, and empower yourself through the power of nature and community. This group will meet up for a variety of different activities including hikes, herbal medicine workshops, crafting, whole foods preparation, and many other events to discover ways to simplify and live more sustainably. With so much chaos and accelerating turbulence happening in our lives and the world today, sometimes its best to revisit the ways of our ancestors (natural cooking, herbal medicine, gardening, crafts, time with animals, etc.) and connect with a community of like-minded souls who want to slow down and learn to enjoy quality of life more.

Do you love to travel but are limited by a need to travel solo (spouse won't travel, single, divorced, widowed)? We're experienced travel planners and this is the biggest complaint we hear. Our goal is to help solo travelers travel! Our group makes it easy to meet travel buddies and to travel safely and enjoyably with a great group of people. To join, you MUST be willing to travel at least once per year with the group. We will meet regularly and learn about each other's travels, identify and plan trips of interest for the group. PLEASE BE SURE TO REGULARLY CHECK UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FUTURE TRIPS. Here you'll find links to full itineraries and registration/payment deadlines. Keep an eye on the discussion board for travel tips, updates, and general information. It's a bit easier to interact on Facebook, so please sign up to our group there as well: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Travelforsolotravelers/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1773843642828816/)

Simple **MUSTS** to participate in our paddles: 1. **A US Coast Guard approved PFD (Life Jacket) on and fully fastened** in accord with manufacture’s specifications. This is required for participation.  Inflatable PFD’s are NOT allowed.  Bring a whistle and 10 feet of rope. 2. **Be prepared to give your emergency contact number** to the host if he or she asks for it. 3. **Event start time is in your boat, in the water, and ready to paddle!**  Don’t count on the group to wait for you. 4. **Any paddle sport is an assumed risk sport.** The risk includes serious injury or death. Paddle Killingly, although safety conscious, cannot guarantee your personal safety. Your safety and comfort is YOUR job.  Having proper equipment and experience is YOUR job. Contact the Event Host if you have any questions. Paddle Killingly does NOT rent watercraft. 5. **Our Event Hosts may set rules specific to their events.**  Read the event descriptions.  Follow instructions given at the launch. Check your email and the Meetup site in the days prior to an event for weather or other updates.  In you change your mind about going, cancel in advance to avoid being marked a NO SHOW. If you have ANY questions, contact the host.  6. **Practice Clean, Drain, Dry** to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. **Clean**: Inspect and remove all plants, fish, animals, mud, and debris from boat and anything else that touched the water previously. Rinse everything.  **Drain**: Eliminate all water from boat and all equipment.  Remove drain plug, tip and drain. **Dry**: Let your boat and equipment dry completely before launching in another body of water. 7. **Paddlers using Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP)** must be experienced and must demonstrate that they are able to keep up with the group. **This group is governed by a core group of active and diverse members who plan and host events and guide the policies of the group.**  The energy and ideas of ALL our members are vital to the health of this group.  To host an event, volunteer for the committee or to offer your suggestions, click on the word 'Organizers' at the top of the home page and send us a message. **Member dues are $10 per year and are voluntary.**  They are used to pay the fee charged by Meetup.com to maintain the group and for our popular end-of-season pizza party.  Payment will be accepted at any of our events.  To pay by mail click on 'Organizers' and let us know.  We will send you the mailing address. **OTHER PADDLING OPPORTUNITIES:**  You may wish to join the Meetup group Southern New England Paddlers/SNEP which offers many more kayaking opportunities. It is the perfect way to find all the great places to paddle in Southern New England and add to your list of wonderful places to paddle. Additional recommendations are RICKA/Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association, BVPC/Blackstone Valley Paddlers Club and Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association **We look forward to seeing you on the water!**

### ***Do you want to explore the world in a way that leaves you with profound experiences and life long memories?*** This group is for people who have the same travel style, traveling in small groups on trips rich in local culture, customs and natural surroundings, always with a bit of adventure. The perfect blend of planned activities and independent time with a great group of like minded travelers. If this is you, please join our group and let's make plans to travel together. As the leader of this group, I am a travel planner. My goal is to work with this group to decide where to go, curate the perfect trips and then travel together! I will host many (but not all) of the trip. Our meetings will be rich in discussion, sharing travel interests, learning about destinations from local experts, and getting to know one another. PLEASE NOTE: This is a travel group so we hope when joining it is your intention to travel.

Welcome to Women Empowered in the Great Outdoors (WEGO) Meetup! We are a group of vibrant and adventurous women who gather to support, encourage, and inspire self-empowerment while enjoying the beauty of the great outdoors. Whether you are a women who enjoys camping, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, live music, festivals, wine or beer tasting, or simply enjoy connecting over delicious potlucks, BBQs, and cozy campfires, this is the perfect community for you! Let's embrace the great outdoors, take new risks, create lasting friendships and memories, and support and empower each other along the way! ***IMPORTANT GROUP GUIDELINES*** ***FOR A TEMPORARY TIME,*** we are opening membership to women who enjoy the great outdoors and want to come camping with us! **Once the group is closed**, you must be referred by another woman to be considered for the group. **Don't wait!** This is a small, private, self-supporting women’s outdoor group. While there will always be opportunities for alone time and excursions with smaller groups within our trips, the vision for this group is to be in community with other like-minded women; to learn, to take risks and to grow into better versions of ourselves. Also, we do require each member to financially support the group by contributing toward the Meetup fees and other group expenditures required to run this group. Currently, members contribute $20.00 per person per year. All participants in our events must be current, paid members of the group to attend. Members whose memberships are unpaid or have expired, run the risk of the system purging you from the group...and none of us want to miss out on our connection with you! ***START OF MEMBERSHIP DUES: January 1, 2024*** Talk to the women in your life who you know would be a good fit for a group like ours. Right now we have women from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania! Member dues will start January 1, 2024. Payment through Meetup incurs a significant charge, so I'll send you details on how to make payment at that time. In the meantime, I will continue to carry the Meetup fees for the group. For anyone who joins us after February 1, 2024, dues will be prorated for the year and renewal will occur January 1, 2025. Welcome aboard! Remember that this is a co-created group, so your ideas for events are welcomed and encouraged! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by phone or email as shown below. I can't wait to see you at an event! With warm appreciation, Susanne 860-798-8539 lifeisbetterwhenwego@gmail.com

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.

**Cultivate Gratitude, Connect with Nature, Move Mindfully, and Build Community – Join Gratitude Choice Project!** **About Us:** The Gratitude Choice Project is your path to greater happiness, stronger connections, and a healthier you. Founded by Dr. Nicola Chambers-Holder, a psychologist and wellness expert who blends the science of gratitude, movement in nature, and community building to transform lives. According to Dr. Chambers-Holder, ***"Gratitude Choice Project*** *is my way of paying rent for this amazing gift of life. After experiencing years of illness where I couldn't move, walking in nature, journaling, and feeling supported were a big part of my healing journey. I am inviting my fellow human beings to join me. Let's heal together while putting love and UNITY back into COMMUNITY."* Gratitude Choice Project was founded by **Dr. Nicola Chambers-Holder**, a psychologist passionate about harnessing the power of gratitude, nature, and community to improve well-being, inclusion, and social connection. Here's a glimpse into our founder: **Passionate advocate:** Dr. Chambers-Holder is a vocal proponent of the science behind gratitude, nature, and its transformative power on mental and emotional well-being. She frequently speaks at conferences, leads workshops, and shares her expertise through media appearances. **Community builder:** Fostering connection is core to her mission. She cultivates a supportive in-person and online community through Social media, retreats, groups, workshops, fundraisers, and local meetups. **Nature enthusiast:** Dr. Chambers-Holder believes in the therapeutic power of being outdoors. Gratitude walks, nature immersions, and environmental initiatives are woven into the fabric of Gratitude Choice Project. **Science-backed approach:** While her enthusiasm is contagious, Dr. Chambers-Holder grounds her work in research and evidence-based practices. This ensures the effectiveness of her methods and their positive impact. **Positive and relatable:** Her warmth and genuine spirit shine through her interactions and content. She shares personal anecdotes, vulnerabilities, and triumphs, making gratitude accessible and inspiring for others. Dr. Chambers-Holder's brand embodies **expertise, passion, and a deep commitment to using gratitude as a force for good**. Her dedication to community building, nature connection, and evidence-based practices sets her apart and fuels the positive impact of Gratitude Choice Project. If you are a fellow spiritual being looking to connect with old and new friends as you walk mindfully in nature…. welcome… **Events and Activities:** Our events focus on improving mental well-being while fostering a space of simplicity, belongingness, and love. Sounds fluffy? Well, it is not. Research has shown that expressing gratitude has numerous benefits for mental and physical well-being. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness, improved relationships, and better physical health. When practiced in a group setting, the benefits of gratitude can be amplified. Communal gratitude fosters a sense of connectedness and belonging, enhancing social bonds and relationships. It can also increase feelings of empathy and reduce negative emotions, anxiety, isolation, and stress. * **Gratitude Walks & Hikes:** Explore nature mindfully while expressing gratitude and fostering connection. * **Community Action Day:** Join us in cleaning up local parks and giving back to our community. * **Self-Development Workshops:** Learn practical tools for stress reduction, gratitude, mindfulness, peace, and well-being. * **Outdoor Peace & Wellness Events:** Connect with nature and yourself through walking meditation, authentic discussions, yoga, meditation, and journaling. *Ready to join the movement?* **Everyone MUST register in the meetup group for liability and safety purposes to participate.** Individuals who participated in gratitude group walks, hikes, and other social events expressed greater levels of well-being, reduced symptoms of depression, experienced more positive emotions and greater social support, and a stronger sense of connection with self. Gratitude Choice Project allows individuals to cultivate gratitude in a communal setting, which can benefit mental and physical well-being. By focusing on the positive aspects of life and expressing gratitude towards one another, participants can enhance their relationships and foster a greater sense of connectedness and belonging.  **GRATITUDE IN ACTION** We give back to our community by doing food drives, clothing drives, and fundraiser walks. We have an annual community action day where we volunteer to clean up local parks and other outdoor spaces where children can play and families can connect. Each year, GCP facilitates the following: ·        Community health and well-being events ·        Host domestic violence fundraiser walks ·        Cancer fundraiser walks ·        Alzheimer's awareness fundraiser walks ·        Collaborate with non-profits and community leaders on outdoor projects to improve interconnectedness and decrease health disparity. ·        We also host gratitude nature-based day trips and retreats ·        Gratitude backyard cookouts ·        Gratitude picnics at the beach ·        Gratitude potluck ·        Self-development workshops ·        Outdoor peace and wellness workshops Please share pictures of our adventures, quotes, techniques, and other tools on the meetup and our Facebook group to encourage each other to be obsessively grateful! It is empowering and liberating! We also do gratitude walks in different locations throughout Connecticut. When we meet, we share three things we are grateful for, think of one goal we want to achieve, and walk our way into our breakthroughs!! We are looking forward to sharing gratitude, exploring the outdoors, and connecting with you. With gratitude and love, 🙏🏾🧡 Sign up for our next gratitude walk, visit our website, or share an inspiring quote, gratitude practice or your story in our Facebook group! **You can:** Buy a gratitude journal on [Amazon ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07MV33XVN?ingress=0&visitId=4c3a8c24-65b1-498f-b353-83899efb9df9) Buy Gratitude Choice Project Apparreals @ https://gratitude-choice-project.creator-spring.com/ **Join us on:** Meetup Group: [https://www.meetup.com/gratitude-choice-project/](https://www.meetup.com/gratitude-choice-project/) Website: [https://gratitude-choice-project.org/](https://nicolachambers-holder.com/the-gratitude-choice-project/) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/GratitudeChoiceProject](https://www.facebook.com/groups/GratitudeChoiceProject) **Legal Stuff -**\-\- By clicking on "Yes" for this event\, you agree\, warrant\, and covenant as follows: 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 the Gratitude Choice Project meetup group for and related to the above\-listed event\. 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**This group meets every 4th Thursday of the month.** ***Please note, if you have not visited this group page with six months OR have not attended one event every three months you will be removed from this group. You are welcome to reapply if removed due to inactivity.*** I started this group because I love to read Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, but I rarely have anyone to discuss them with.  I would love to meet like-minded individuals that I can have fun with and also share my love for the fantastical.