Meet new friends groups near Alachua, FL

Howdy! Let’s enjoy the beauty of Gainesville while getting to meet cool people around our age. Group values: -We leave things better than we found them -We are kind and all inclusive -We share and support each other

Let's meet at a local tea or coffee shop in Gainesville, FL to play some tabletop board games like Clue, Monopoly, and many others 😊. This is a club for meeting people to play games, and have a great time! Nobody gets left behind, everyone is included and we always have a wonderful time! I will bring a bunch of board games (30+ games), so bringing any board game(s) is NOT a requirement BUT you can bring your own too! ♡

New to the area or still looking for your tribe of lesbians? Coupled or single? Looking to meet new women with similar interests? Enjoy good food and drink with good company? Wanting to go out hiking, kayaking, biking or attend a sporting event? Go to the theatre or to a concert?

Welcome to Gainesville Single 30's and 40's Meetup Group! This is a community for singles in their 30's and 40's who are looking to meet new people and explore all that Gainesville has to offer. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities, trying new restaurants, or attending local events, this group is for you. Come join us for fun and exciting adventures with like-minded individuals in our age group. Let's create memories and build lasting friendships together! This is an inclusive group! All are welcome!

**[Welcome to Gainesville Kickball](http://www.gainesvillekickball.com)** Gainesville Kickball is an adult 21 & over social athletic organization. Join us and make some new friends, get some exercise and have a great time too. **Join as an individual player or with your friends, no tryouts necessary, were all about being social** Gainesville Kickball weekday leagues play in the evenings at [T.B. McPherson Park](http://gainesvillekickball.com/location/13800) with game times rotating weekly with 7 & 8pm start times. The season completes with an exciting single elimination tournament and the league champions receive awards. **Great reasons to join us:** • We play multiple seasons each year play in as few or as many as you like • Your registration includes a team shirt that you get to keep • We not only play kickball, but we have social events and a lifetime of new friends that you will meet from our social club • We accommodate Individual players and small groups of friends and find teams for them to be part of • On-site league manager • After the games the fun continues at our official league bar with more games and socializing • League parties and other social events **THEME NIGHTS..................** 

Have you crashed and burned through enough dates from dating apps and well-meaning introductions? Are you sick of the advice to just date more people so you can find the one? Quantity over quality? What if the answer isn’t dating to find the one? What if the answer is praying to THE ONE, to God, letting Him take your burdens and bring you together with the one He has for you, OR repair your fractured marriage or partnership? Are you a heterosexual professional in your 40s or beyond? Been around the block a few times? Rocky marriage, divorce, co-parenting, loss, career pivots, etc.? We have different needs and interests than the 20- and 30-somethings still navigating the dating world as newbies. Would you like to meet other Christian, professional 40+ singles and married couples who prioritize their relationships with God and their inner healing? Who aim to live with purpose, intention, and integrity, in the fruits of the spirit? Formerly “Singles 40+ Dating With Purpose,” this group is now “Relationship Recovery For Christians - All Welcome.” It's an outreach of my Christian relationship coaching, Lifted By Love. Join us for[ regular group healing sessions by Zoom](https://www.liftedby.love/) (for paid Lifted By Love members only), and outings/meetups around Gainesville, FL (free for Lifted By Love members and any members of this meetup). Locals and anyone from other locations nationwide or worldwide are welcome to join the online and in-person meetups anytime. PLEASE NOTE: All online meetings are structured group coaching sessions, and are exclusively for paid Lifted by Love members. The group coaching membership is only $47/month. I also do private individual or couples coaching, in unlimited sessions for three months for one low fee. Please visit my website,[ www.liftedby.love](https://www.liftedby.love/) for details, to book a free session with me, and to join the group and/or private coaching membership. My[ Christian faith-based healing counseling group](https://www.liftedby.love/) is a super-affordable and effective way to help you escape destructive relationship patterns and thrive with your gifts. I specialize in recovery from CPTSD, narcissist abuse, avoidant partners, and more. Not healing your childhood wounding can lead to confusion, emotional dysregulation, more failed relationships, and loneliness. We can work on your readiness for a new relationship, or saving your current one. After coaching over 400 people, and being an everyday reader of Scripture, I'm certain that all of our problems are because of our unhealed trauma wounding and our disconnection from God.  This is a huge issue that isn't being discussed enough, while it derails millions of people from leading truly happy lives with the partner of their dreams. I'll be diving into depth about this on my[ YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@RobinLiftedByLove), please subscribe and check out my content there. One of my latest videos is below. **BACKGROUND ABOUT THIS MEETUP GROUP** My own experience, and feedback from hundreds of people I’ve worked with, has taken me in a new, inspired direction that I feel serves the community in a higher capacity. I started this Meetup as a dating group in January 2023, to fill a gap in the Gainesville, Florida area for a dynamic group of Gen X singles. Over many fun events both in person and online, and through relationship coaching work I've done with hundreds of people, I got to know many lovely people and formed a new understanding about this unique generation of singles, of which I am also one.  Here’s what I learned: * Singles in their 40s-60s today are typically divorced, often with children ages 3-20s. A very small percentage are widowed or never married. * They are wary of giving their hearts away again, but willing to do so for the right person. They are disillusioned about love and about finding their ideal mate, but still hopeful. * They may find it hard to clearly define their ideal mate beyond someone who doesn’t have the negative characteristics of their past significant other(s). * They are mostly eager to do their inner work to build a lasting relationship with their ideal mate, but not entirely sure what that entails. Some have tried therapy and have not experienced satisfactory results that helped them recover from past relationships or feel ready for a new one. * Even among their own age group, they are extremely disillusioned with today’s dating culture, including dating apps, texting, modern dating conduct, long distance relationship challenges, s-xual health, lack of clear masculine/feminine polarity, lack of interesting conversation, finding compelling things to do/places to go on dates, and navigating s-x after 40 or 50. * Many have suffered abuse from destructive personality types such as narcissists, avoidants, or addicts such as alcoholics. * Most feel somewhat lost and, at the same time, pressured to find someone, while finding it harder to trust anyone now. With all this in mind, I've found that, in general, our members do not need "another date," or even necessarily to end a relationship they are in. **They need guidance and support in healing their inner wounds, in order to build a lasting relationship with a reliable partner who will add infinitely to their lives, not distract or destroy.** And I am a capable guide on that journey. I am a degreed and experienced former therapist, now a Christian relationship coach. Through decades of dating, marriage, divorce and beyond, I’ve been through my own personal odyssey of relationship drama and deep healing. I have worked extremely hard, both independently and with professional help, to heal my extensive core childhood wounds of abandonment and abuse that compelled me to attract bad relationships and push away good ones. I have reconciled with and committed to my longtime partner, the one devoted to God, the one who earned the love and respect of my kids, the one who prayed for me and waited for me and is healing his own trauma wounds alongside me. We're now engaged and planning to be married in autumn of 2024. I’ve also had the beautiful opportunity to talk with and successfully counsel over 400 people, to help them pinpoint their childhood core wounding causing them to loop in negative patterns with destructive, abusive relationships. Most significantly, my personal quest has culminated in coming to Christ. And I will repeat the most important truth I’ve come to, regarding dating and everything in life: All of our problems are because of our unhealed trauma wounding and our disconnection from God. Every. Last. One. A lot of churches have left out the very important information that we’re in a huge spiritual battle. As part of that battle, Satan loves to isolate you and prey on your wounding, it’s his favorite game, it makes you an easy target. I invite you to subscribe to my[ YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@RobinLiftedByLove) for lots of detailed content on this topic and much more. And join our $47/mo Lifted By Love group coaching, the best value out there for healing your trauma wounds and readying you for a truly loving relationship with the partner you can fully trust and enjoy --maybe the one you have right now. I look forward to seeing you at the next Zoom meeting. Be sure to enroll here for the link:[ https://www.liftedby.love](https://www.liftedby.love) Thank you for being a part of this group. I’m here as God has called me to be, holding this space for us all to be lifted by His love. \~ Robin O

Welcome to the Barbergators Chorus Meetup group! Whether you're a seasoned singer or just someone who loves to appreciate vocal harmony, this is the perfect community for you. Are you looking for a new singing experience? We're looking for people who are passionate about singing. We specialize in 4-part harmony, a capella performances, and much more. Join us for engaging rehearsals, exciting performances, and the chance to connect with other like-minded individuals. Whether you're a performer or a music enthusiast, this group is sure to inspire and delight. Let's come together to celebrate the joy of singing and share our love for music!

**Do you struggle with overcoming the fear of speaking to strangers, especially in networking events?** **Feeling tongue-tied or nervous when presenting your ideas to potential clients or investors?** **Lacking confidence in your public speaking abilities, even though you know your subject well?** **Engaging your audience and keeping their attention throughout your presentation?** There's good news! You are not alone. These are common challenges faced by Entrepreneurs, students, and business people alike. Imagine Dela, a great mother of one, pregnant with her second daughter and terrified of making video recordings of herself for her new business venture. Dela came to us with an overwhelming "Fear of Failure" and "Fear of (her) Voice." Through our program, Dela not only gained confidence but also a new perspective on her personal strengths and successes. Now we are bringing that same system to you, with each step carefully designed to open your reticular activating systems in a manner that brings confidence and even joy to your public speaking ventures. Are you ready to transform your public speaking skills and take your communication from limited to limitless? The Empowering Voices workshop series is designed to equip you with the tools and confidence to excel in any speaking situation, from concise elevator pitches to captivating keynote presentations. Whether you're a nervous novice or a seasoned speaker seeking refinement, this comprehensive program will hone your skills across the communication spectrum. *What You'll Master:* **The 30-Second Powerhouse:** Craft a compelling elevator speech that hooks listeners and leaves a lasting impression. Presentation Perfection: Design and deliver impactful 8-minute PowerPoint presentations that inform, engage, and persuade. **Interview Ace:** Learn advanced interviewing techniques to conduct captivating conversations and elicit insightful responses. **Keynote Charisma:** Develop the stage presence and storytelling prowess to deliver dynamic keynote presentations that inspire and ignite action. **Public Speaking Prowess:** Develop an understanding of flow, punctual pauses, eye-contact, and physical variants to awe and impress even the most stubborn audiences. Through interactive exercises, expert coaching, and personalized feedback, you'll gain: * Confident Delivery: Conquer stage fright and project your voice with clarity and poise. * Compelling Storytelling: Structure your message for maximum impact and weave narratives that resonate with your audience. * Active Listening: Master the art of attentive listening to conduct effective interviews and connect with your audience. * Audience Engagement: Utilize interactive techniques to keep your listeners captivated and invested in your message. By the end of these workshops, you'll be equipped to: 1. Deliver impactful presentations in any setting, from boardrooms to conferences. 2. Conduct insightful interviews that draw out valuable information and tell compelling stories. 3. Captivate audiences with dynamic keynote presentations that leave a lasting impact. 4. Feel confident and prepared to speak up in any situation, propelling your career and personal success. ***Upcoming Workshop Series:*** We will be hosting several workshop series, each addressing the above topics in depth. These different series will provide you with continuous opportunities to refine your skills, practice new techniques, and receive valuable feedback. Join us for an engaging and transformative experience that will empower you to communicate with confidence and clarity. ***These workshops are for you when***: * You want to overcome your fear of public speaking and become a confident communicator. * You need to deliver presentations that grab attention and achieve your goals. * You aspire to refine your interviewing skills and elicit powerful stories. * You dream of delivering impactful keynote presentations that inspire and motivate. Invest in your voice. Register today and unlock the power of your communication! Be Awesome - Lisa

At PlayYourCourt, we give you everything you need to play more tennis and improve your game!

Join our group to get connected to your local tennis scene, meet new practice partners, play fun & competitive matches in our flexible Challenge League, or even take lessons with our top-rated coaches on your local court.  We are your hub for all that is tennis!

Looking To Meet New Players At Your Level?

The PlayYourCourt Community is the easiest way to meet new people and play more tennis.

Great for absolute beginners up to high-level players. PlayYourCourt pairs you with evenly skilled local opponents for practice sessions and matches. If you’re the competitive type you’ll also love our super flexible Challenge League. There are no commitments - sign up at any time, play as much or as little as you want, and cancel at any time - no questions asked.

To join our community go here:

https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/gainesville-fl/meetup/

Need Help Improving Your Game?

We send the best tennis coaches, at the lowest prices, to a court near you for convenient tennis lessons. Just go to the link below and enter the code MEETUP at checkout to receive $40 off your first lesson!

https://www.playyourcourt.com/locations/gainesville-fl-tennis-lessons/meetup/

Also if you have any questions, give us a call at 301-575-6112. We’re here to help!

In this group, UX research and design professionals, UI designers, Web developers and anyone who is interested in the world of user experience meet to discuss trends, tools, techniques, and experiences. "[User experience] encompasses all aspects of the end-user's interaction with the company, its services, and its products." (Nielsen Norman Group).  Recordings of many of our meetup presentations are available on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq1LakiL7LHMS2llGuIb8_Q

Are you looking to de-stress, release tension, and find inner peace? If yes, then this meet-up is right for you! Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reawaken your inner self through meditative mantra music. Come experience inner happiness, through the ancient power of congregational soul stirring kirtan music, a universal form of meditation that’s both fun and easy! We're sure you will appreciate this most unique melodic encounter. To top things off, the session ends with snacks. Contact us today to join!! Note: Only for ages 18+

The Sierra Club is the nation's oldest and largest environmental organization, with more than 2 million supporters who are using grassroots activism to protect the environment for our future generations.

The Suwannee-St. Johns Group has over 1,900 members in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Citrus, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Suwannee, and Union Counties.

Join our meetup to learn about our outdoor activities, environmental programs, and community activism. You do not need to be a Sierra Club member to attend our meetings or outings, but if you love what we do we would love your support.

Check out our website at www.ssjsierra.org or visit us on facebook to learn more about what we do.

**Section #1: The Introduction** Hey there, future real estate mogul! You've made the smart move by joining Invest Gainesville, this is your ticket to financial freedom through real estate investing. Wondering why this is the right choice for you? Let me spill the beans and set the stage for your journey. Picture this: I was once in your shoes, struggling with the same real estate puzzles. But hey, I cracked the code, and it transformed my life.  I'm going to share my rollercoaster journey, revealing the step-by-step plan that turned my struggles into triumphs. Brace yourself for a ride that promises benefits beyond your wildest dreams. Why should you trust me to guide you? Well, I've been there, done that, and got the real estate T-shirt. Get ready for insights backed by hands-on experience – I'm not just teaching; I'm sharing the keys to the kingdom. *** **Section #2: The Myths** Time to debunk the myths that have held many aspiring real estate investors, just like you, back to the drawing board of real estate investment. Society and this industry have been whispering misconceptions for far too long. Let's unravel the truth and expose the misconceptions. This simple process I've got. It's the antidote to the poison of misinformation. Get ready to flip the script on what you thought was impossible.   **Section #3: THE MECHANICS** Now, let's get down to business. I'm handing you the keys to the kingdom, my step-by-step process for real estate success. No fluff, no secrets, just the nitty-gritty details. Each step is a building block to your dream, and I'm throwing in resources, websites, and tools to power your journey. Dive in, and let's paint a vivid picture of the results you're about to achieve. Your life is about to become a masterpiece – feel it, own it, live it. *** **Section #4: MAINTENANCE** Congratulations on taking the plunge! But what about the hurdles that might trip you up along the way? Fear not, I’ve got your back, we'll navigate potential roadblocks together. I'll arm you with actionable strategies to keep the momentum going, ensuring you reach that long-term success without breaking a sweat. Confidence and hope – that's your fuel to crush it in the real estate game. *** **Section #5: TROUBLESHOOTING** Got questions? I've got answers. As you dive into the treasure trove of this program, I've anticipated your FAQs. Let's address them head-on, ensuring nothing stands between you and real estate glory. Time to implement those steps ASAP and watch your dreams unfold. *** **Section #6: CONCLUSION** In a nutshell, you've just unlocked the secrets to real estate success. Take a moment to soak it all in. Imagine the benefits waiting for you on the other side of action. Now, go out there and conquer. The world of real estate is yours for the taking – grab it, own it, thrive in it. Your journey starts now!   **Section #7: Reality Check: Flipping the Flipping Myth** Hold up, eager investor! Before you get swept away by the hype, let's talk about the elephant in the room – the free get-rich-quick scheme of flipping houses without spending a dime. Invest Gainesville is your reality check, your shield against the mirage of effortless wealth. *** **Section #8: The Mirage Unveiled** Buckle up as we expose the illusion that has lured many into a financial trap. Flipping houses without investing a penny? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, spoiler alert – it is. Let me share some hard truths about the pitfalls of this seemingly miraculous path and why it's often a recipe for disaster. *** **Section #9: The Cost of "Free"** Sure, the idea of turning a profit without touching your wallet sounds enticing, but let's delve into the hidden costs. Spoiler: they're not monetary, but they can be just as hefty. From time and energy to the toll on your sanity, I'll lay it all out. You need to understand what you're truly signing up for. *** **Section #10: The Downside of Shortcuts** There's no elevator to success; you've got to take the stairs. I'll debunk the myth that shortcuts exist in the real estate game. Flipping houses without investing your own money might seem like a shortcut, but it often leads to dead ends. I'll guide you on why taking the long way around is the smarter move. *** **Section #11: The Genuine Investment Approach** Now that I’ve warned you of the wholesale real estate fantasy, let's pivot to a solid game plan. Real success in real estate comes from strategic investments and calculated risks. I'll unveil the genuine approach that separates the successful from the disillusioned. It's time to build your wealth the right way. *** **Section #12: Sealing the Deal with Wisdom** As we wrap up, remember this: wisdom is your most valuable asset in the real estate arena. I'll leave you with insights to protect yourself from the allure of 'free riches' and set you on a path where your investments grow organically, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous real estate journey. *** There you have it – a reality check that shields new investors from the pitfalls of the 'free get rich quick' mirage. It's time to build your real estate empire wisely, step by step, and avoid the pitfalls that could jeopardize your success. Happy investing! See you at the next Invest Gainesville meeting!  .  

We are a private group of Women age 45 to 100 plus. ( private to keep our personal information of current members info private and our group outings private so cyber voyeurs don't have our group info) It doesn't matter if you are married or single, or in a relationship. We are here to support each other, celebrate each other and have a good time.

We meet to make new friendships, rekindle friendships and have a good time. We don't discuss controversial subjects as a group. We treat our group like Vegas. What happens in Meetup stays in Meetup. We come together to grow, converse, sometimes comfort and just listen, not be busy bee gossipers. Bees make honey we make friends.

We are always a work in progress as a group. We have activities that facilitate our social natures. Sharing meals, playing games, theater, morning coffee group, book club groups to name a few. We are working on other events all the time with grand hopes they come to fruition. We also encourage members to trade info and become connected to each other and get together outside of meetup activities.

If this sounds like a group that would add to your life and you can bring your "specialness" to the group please make a request to join.