Meet new friends groups near Willimantic, CT

Welcome to the Connecticut Investors Group! Join us to learn about investing in REO's, wholesale properties, group investments, and more. Whether you're a seasoned real estate entrepreneur or just starting out, this group is for you. Connect with like-minded individuals to network, share knowledge, and explore new opportunities in the real estate market. From learning how to invest in real estate to discussing career and business interests as a real estate agent, our meetups cover it all. Come join us and grow your real estate investment portfolio!

"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 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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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).

**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.

The Vernon Volunteers’ Collaborative supports the community organizations that make Vernon, CT a special place to work and live. The eleven current organizations, primarily staffed by volunteers, have one or more of the following objectives: the preservation or beautification of Vernon’s open space, parks and environment; preserving and sharing Vernon’s history and historic properties or encouraging appreciation of and participation in the arts. This meet up will connect you with their activities.