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Worcester County Sea Chanty & Folk Music Meetup

Worcester, MA

Hi there! Did anyone else out there see the meme of Stan Rogers singing Barrett’s Privateers with a bunch of friends over beers in somebody’s kitchen and think, “hell yeah, I’d do that!”? Well, I know I did. If you did too, let’s make it happen. That’s literally all I’ve got for now—hit me up and we’ll figure out the rest together.

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Providence Game Nights - Meet new people over video chat!

Providence, RI

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

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Let's Make New Friends ~ Waltham Social 20's to 40's

Waltham, MA

I've been organizing this first general social Waltham Meetup group for 7 years now. It's grown through FB now also. Can't wait to meet you all 💕 A group for people in their 20's-30's-mid 40s within Waltham/Newton and surrounding areas to connect and get to know each other when we don't want to head into downtown Boston. Make new friends, explore the different restaurants/pubs in the area, join our book club events, our walking/hiking events in the summer and explore similar interests. The goal of the group is to hopefully make meaningful connections along the way and build some friendships. Or have a fun time out socializing in a world these days where we get less of that each time. So let's get to it and let's meet some new people today! Some FAQ’s about the group and details in general: A. A picture may be taken of our event by attending our Meetup event you consent to it being taken and posted only to our Meetup and private FB group. B. Member Photos: We require profile photos of yourself in order to be accepted into the group. This helps event organizers identify you and find you during events and be able to help you out should you need help finding the group. C. Fees from paid events: Keeping in mind that organizers have to pay for the organizer membership in order to keep the group running and make events these fees go to offset the current $380 membership. If at any moment, there's any extra we'll be putting it back into the events for the members. Fundraising for the group is always appreciated. It only goes to offsetting costs of paying for the organizer membership. I'm trying to also include events free of cost to provide affordable options for people. Help me keep it this way if you found value in any of the events you participated in 🩷 D. Refund Policy: 1\. Events with a fee of less than $5: Please note that the fee for this event is non-refundable, even if someone else takes your spot. This small fee helps the Meetup organizer cover the $380 membership cost and serves as a thank-you for their time and effort in organizing these events. It also helps ensure that those who RSVP are genuinely interested and committed to attending, reducing "no shows" and last-minute cancellations after reservations have been made. Thank you for understanding and supporting the group! 2\. Events with a fee greater than $5: These would usually involve ticketed events\. The general policy is if the Organizer/Host can get their money back\, you’ll get your money back \- if you timely canceled\. Once an event location has been paid\, however\, many times they won’t issue a refund\. If they don’t refund us\, we can’t refund you regardless of how far in advance you canceled\. That said\, sometimes a refund can be issued IF you cancel at least a week in advance AND someone takes your spot\. If you want to request a refund\, message the event host via Meetup to discuss\. Please note\, if you cancel the day before or the day of an event\, there are no refunds \- regardless of the reason and regardless if someone takes your spot\. E. No show policy: we understand things unexpected things happen, and plans can change. Organizers take time and effort out of their free time to plan these activities for everyone and plan around a certain number of people and it's disrespectful to them to be left waiting for people who aren't coming. They can also run into reservation issues with restaurants that have been kind enough to accommodate for us. That's why we politely ask everyone to change their RSVP to “no” if they can't make it or message the organizer ahead of time. We'll implement a 3-strike no-show rule before removing a member from the group. F. Event Organizers/Suggestions: This group is looking for event organizers and assistants, as well as suggestions or ideas for upcoming events. If you're interested in a position, even if temporary to try it out, or have ideas for upcoming events please feel free to reach out to the main organizer. E. Join us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/walthamsocialya/ \~More events offered on our FB group please join us above if you're interested.\~

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SMART Recovery Meeting

Wayland, MA

People with any kind of addictive behavior or substance. Free group self-help meetings. Most of our meetings are now online via ZOOM, 700 local and 56 national and specialized. smartrecovery.org/meetings and smartrecovery.org/community, respectively. There have been 37,000 free SMART meetings in MA since 1990. 34 countries host SMART meetings. Our Handbook is published in 17 languages. Medication Assisted Treatment fully supported. Many of our meetings are still on ZOOM. go to smartrecovery.org and click on "MEETINGS" for the full list. 4 Greater Boston meetings have returned to face-to-face status. Keep scrolling down until you hit them, if this is a crucial issue to you: Concord, Quncy, Jamaica Plain and Danvers. Salem soon, too.

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Single Friends 35+ MA & RI

North Attleboro, MA

A group dedicated to 35+ Singles in RI + MA who want to meet new people while enjoying a special day or night out. We are planning dinners, dancing, learning, cultural and travel events.

As always we are open to suggestions for events from members. Singles preferred.

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Franklin Newcomers & Friends

Franklin, MA

New to town or just looking for something new? We are not just for people new to Franklin! The Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club is a social and charitable organization for residents of Franklin, MA and the surrounding towns. We like to have fun, learn new things, spend time together, and give back to the community through volunteer activities and fundraisers. We offer a variety of activities for our members organized by our members. Past events have included: movie nights, dinners out, hiking/walking, trips to the theater, and many more!! Our major fundraiser of the year is our annual Craft Fair which has been held for over 40 years. Members are asked to volunteer for shifts at the Craft Fair- many hands make light work! The majority of the proceeds from the Craft Fair are donated to local charities as voted on by Club members. Membership in this Club is limited to members who have paid the annual dues to the Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club via Meetup. To join simply submit a request to join for a 2 week for trial. After the 2 weeks you'll be required to pay dues. For more questions about our club please email us at: [franklinnewcomers@hotmail.com](mailto:franklinnewcomers@hotmail.com)

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The "Non-Scene" Friends (LGBTQ+)

Franklin, MA

Come join America's largest LGBTQ+ Meetup! The "Non-Scene" Friends is a place for the LGBTQ+ community to hang out, make friends, explore the area, and have fun doing a wide variety of activities typically separate from the gay bar "scene." We hold events in Southeastern New England, primarily in Boston, but also Worcester and Providence, as well as their various suburbs. We'd love for you to join the group and introduce yourself! We are welcome people of all ages(18+), genders, and sexual orientations. Transgender people are encouraged to join! We have primarily in-person meetups. Meetups include: * Eating Out * Standup/Improv * Escape Rooms * Board Games * Movies * Strawberry Picking * Hiking * Laser Tag * Ice Cream * And more **Ways you can help:** If there is an event you'd like to see, talk to an organizer to try in make it happen! Even better, join the group as an event host. If you'd like to pitch in to keep the group going you can do so [here](https://givebutter.com/NonScene). **Member Handbook** Learn more about the group's history, how to run an event, and all of our policies and procedures by reading our member handbook! **[MEMBER HANDBOOK](https://docs.google.com/document/d/110l52X-XTNRKKCx-xmUlkC2LZ7EEwDFDsotdsz1Aiq4/edit?usp=sharing)** By clicking "join this group" and becoming a member, you agree to all of the rules and policies listed in the Member Handbook. Be sure to like our Facebook page at: [https://www.facebook.com/bostongay](https://www.facebook.com/bostongay) Find our webpage anytime at: [http://gay.boston](http://gay.boston) *The "Non-Scene" Friends (LGBTQ+)* is fiscally sponsored by NOPI - Nonprofit Incubator, a program of NOPI INC, a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation, and 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 81-5089505. Learn more at [https://thenopi.org](https://thenopi.org/).

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Friends of Dorothy Southern MA / RI

North Attleboro, MA

Welcome to Friends of Dorothy (or FOD for short)! FOD is a monthly hangout for the Southern New Massachusetts / Providence area LGBTQ+ community. Come join us on the 2nd Friday of each month for great drinks, fabulous company, and an amazing time! Can't join us every month? No worries! Add yourself to the group to keep updated on our upcoming events

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Southern New England Sushi Meetup Group

North Attleboro, MA

Welcome Sushi lovers! The purpose of the group is simply to meet regularly over sushi in the Southern New England area. We will have monthly meetup at the 3rd Thursday each month.

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The Southern New England LGBTQ+ Social Club Coalition

Franklin, MA

Are you an organizer for a LGBTQ+ meetup or social organization in Southern New England? Join this group! We help each other coordinate and share best practices for running LGBTQ+ social groups in Southern New England. Learn what other social groups are doing, work together, and grow your membership!

Anyone in a leadership role of a LGBTQ+ meetup group, facebook group, or other external LGBTQ+ social organization in in Rhode Island, Connecticut or Massachusetts can join. A social group is any organization that revolves primarily around socializing, hobbies, or other activities. Representatives of organization advocating of an underrepresented populations within the LGBTQ+ community are also encouraged to join, even if they don't revolve around socialization.

Members includes representatives from*:

Babes Bi The Bay

Bay State Marauders

Boston Gay Men's Book Club

Boston Gay Men's Chorus

Boston Gay Professionals

Boston Gaymers

Cambridge Men's Group

Cape Cod PRIDE

Greater Boston LGBTQ+ Ivies and Friends

Hartford LGBTQ+ Meetup Group

Lesbians 40+ Who Enjoy Arts, Theatre, Culture & Dining Out

LGBTQ Parent and Family Group

MadFemmePride

New England Transgender

Non-Scene Gay Friends of Greater Boston

North Shore Lesbian

OutBreath LGBTQ Meditation Community

Queer Collective

South Shore LGBT Seniors

Southern New England Gay Men's Social Group

Time for love project

Yankee cruising club

*This does not imply endorsement from these organizations

30 members · Public

Meet to Eat - Attleboro

Attleboro, MA

**Do you like to eat out, meet new people and try new restaurants? If yes, then please join us!** **We have many great restaurants in the Attleboro area, and we should visit them all..........or at least try to.** **We will also be traveling around the southern Massachusetts/Rhode Island area to try well known restaurants and hidden gems.** **Please join and let's Meet to Eat!** **P.S. Our events are usually ten+ people, but I arrange for separate checks when I make reservations. Because most restaurants add a tip to parties of 8 or more, going forward this will be agreed upon with the dining establishment.**

223 members · Public

Hiking and Travel Meetup Group for Women over 60

Medway, MA

Because I like to hike and walk and I love to travel, but very often have no company to do it with, I am looking for ladies who are in the same situation and are willing to try this group and meet new friends. I will suggest different activity like easy hiking and walking around Medway, more difficult hikes like my favorite Wachusett Mountain or Blue Hill, as well as traveling for concerts and other cultural events. I will appreciate any suggestions.

202 members · Public

Hiking and Travel Group for Women over 60.

Holliston, MA

Because I like to hike, walk and I love to travel, but very often have no company to do it with, I am looking for ladies who are in the same situation and are willing to try this group and meet new friends. I will suggest different activity like easy hiking and walking around Medway, MA more difficult hikes like my favorite Wachusett Mountain or Blue Hill, as well as traveling for concerts and other cultural events. I will appreciate any suggestions for hiking and traveling destinations.

70 members · Public

Rhode Island Widow/Widower Meetup Group

Woonsocket, RI

I recently joined meetup and i think it is a great idea and a way to meet new people and make new friends. I am forming this group because I feel there is a real need for widow/ers who have gone through the grief group process and are looking for something more now. You get to that point and say now what? This is something more enjoyable and fulfilling while still getting some support when you need it. So come out and join some friends you haven't met yet and we will laugh and cry together. You have nothing to lose but the loneliness we all have felt.

588 members · Private

Massasoit Forest Tall Cedars and Friends

Attleboro, MA

A place to discuss, plan, and announce upcoming events hosted by Massasoit Forest #91 Tall Cedars of Lebanon of North America

6 members · Public

New Body Fit Camp Challenge

Attleboro, MA

A 4 week challenge includes: *12 classes of physical training for Various fitness levels *Fitness Evaluation,group support and coaching *Complete Body transformation

670 members · Public

Events Gone Wild

Blackstone, MA

* Members: We welcome everyone who is single, married, divorced, widowed, etc. This is not a dating site, but a great way to meet new people and make new friends. We vision our members coming from all backgrounds and stages in life who want to enjoy life and activities. This group will bring you face-to-face to meet and interact with your extended community while having fun at the same time.

* Founders Bio: Maureen and Rich enjoy meeting new people and have a passion for bringing people together to enjoy all life has to offer. We both discovered meetup and met each other at an event. We both belong to several wonderful groups and love hosting events. We decided to expand our social circles by creating our own meetup group that encompasses a larger geographical area and organizes unique events that range from mild to wild.

* Geographical Area: The greater New England Area (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT). We will host events in your neck of the woods as well as other areas of New England and beyond. We moved from CT to MA. No worries we will continue to host events throughout New England.

*Types of Events: We will organize unique events along with the tried and true popular events. You want to try something new or cross something off your bucket list, keep your membership current and your eyes open for all the events we post. The following is a small sample of a types of events to expect: Pot Luck socials, themed parties, holiday celebrations, dancing / live-music, bucket-list checking activities, BBQs, Sporting events (Patriots Fans, and others), beer / wine tastings, brewery tours, archery, kayaking, camping, bonfires, hiking, last minute things to do, etc...

*Ideas: We are always open to ideas or suggestions for events you might like to see us host. If you would like to organize an event with "Events Gone Wild" please send us a private message.

*Event Planning: We are event specialists. We can help you plan, organize, and implement your own special event. If you are interested please send us a private message and we can discuss how we may be able to help you. * Fees: Membership FREE until July 1, 2016. Starting 7/1/2016 membership is $5 / year . Certain events may require additional fees; these fees shall be listed on the event page.

* Waiver: By joining this meetup group, you agree to waive all liability and hold the site, the founders, organizers, and other members harmless for anything that may occur in connection with or a result of any activity, event, interaction, or introduction. You are required to take personal responsibility for your actions and obey all state and federal laws and rules of any establishment. Membership does not guaranty anything other than the ability to RSVP and attend events posted by this group.

3219 members · Public

Ages 40+: Board Game Get Together - Millis MA

Millis, MA

40+ come meet new people by playing board games!… lots of fun choices.. Blank Slate, Chameleon, Tapple, Taboo, Scattergories, Smart Ass, Code Names, Herd Mentality, Wavelength, Just One, Rummikub, Taboo, Cover Your Assets, and many more!

64 members · Private

Metro West: Adventures And Fun (Young Professionals)

Franklin, MA

This group is for young professionals who are looking to try new activities in the metro west area and meet new people. We are open to new ideas and welcome anyone who would be interested in hosting events with us! Examples of activities include: hiking, live music, game nights, dinners, wine nights, rock climbing, ice skating, dancing, festivals, apple picking, trivia nights, music bingo, etc!

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North Attleboro Area Women's Social Club (Ages 40 to 65+)

North Attleboro, MA

Hi! This group's main goal is to bring ladies together for fun activities and making new friends in the ‘second half’ of our lives (40+). Single, married, kids or not, it doesn’t matter. Just be someone that wants to participate or expand your social circle in a positive, drama-free environment. Wouldn’t it be nice to have new friends to see a movie with? Or go for a walk, game night or conversation over a beverage? A meal together or a friends-night-out? I've created this social group with both planned and impromptu events (and unlike some other social clubs, we have frequent events, usually one or two a week - not every few months.) Events are mostly local to N. Attleboro and the surrounding towns so that it’s convenient for all. Events are widely varied and keep it budget-friendly. ***Additional Information*** **-Do not be a "no show" if you have signed up for an event.** If you RSVP to an event and find that you cannot go, you must update your status to a 'Not Going'. Otherwise it holds up everyone else from having their fun, and I spend my time looking for someone that isn't coming instead of enjoying myself. Unfortunately, I will remove chronic "no show" member from the group. **-I require that you have a photo of yourself in your member profile in order to be approved as a member. We can't tell who we are looking for if your photo is blank or a picture of a dog or sunset :)** DINING OUT: For dining out/drinks, each member pays only for what they eat/drink plus 20% tip and tax. \*\***If you are new to the group**, please do not be shy or nervous about attending! *Dozens that have attended one of our events for the first time have commented that they were made to feel very welcome and that they were happy they went 'outside their comfort zone' to go an event with this group.* We always seem to have a chatty crowd and no one is ever left out of the conversation! ***\*\*Regarding Guests\*\**** I get messages asking if guests can be brought to an event. The answer is, "yes, IF they are also women aged 40ish-65+". Many members have expressed that they enjoy 'ladies' night out' (aka time away from children and significant others) as well as having a group of women 'our age' to talk with. Please message me about bringing a female friend before the event, especially if it is an event with a reserved table. I need to restrict pets from coming unless the event expressly invites them. We may have members with allergies or issues, and we do not want to alienate anyone. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions, thank you for understanding.\*\*

1002 members · Public

Introverts just wanna have fun, too

North Attleboro, MA

Welcome introverts! Can you relate? We're not anti-social, we're just not the life of the party! We want to be invited but with the option to decline. We don't quite fit in with large groups but would love someone to dine with, go to a movie with, take a walk or just sit at the beach with. Does this sound like you? I am not sure how this will work but open for suggestions. Just for info, I am nearing 60 and live near the Rhode Island line; though there are no age, geographic or other restrictions to joining this group. I'll likely host events in the south shore area, central MA and in RI. I would love to meet new people and explore the many offerings this area provides and then some! If anyone would like to become a co-organizer or event host, send me a message. Some general rules for using Meetup and belonging to this group; Be Real Be Honest Be Yourself Be Respectful Be Kind Be Compassionate Be Safe For safety reasons, all members profile pic should be a recognizable face shot with a clear view, no obstructions, no group shots. Thanks

265 members · Public