Meet new friends groups near Shelburne Falls, MA

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Food preservation, cooking and Baking and restaurant

Williamstown, MA

This group is for beginners and experienced pressure canning and water bath canning women and men who desire to learn the art of Canning, and also mentor beginners. Exploring new restaurants to satisfy our food palette and meet new people for friendship, commrodery, sense of humor, laughter and fun. Like minded people who love to cook and bake and invent new recipes. I have a strong desire to learn how to water bath can and pressure can as a beginner and being with the community of people that either know how to do it, or have a desire to learn how to do it would be fun. That is for future food preservation in the event of famine or shortages of food that we have sustainable supplies in our home. I love to invent new recipes and tweak regular staple foods to make a restaurant type dinner. Explore places to eat. Find a place to meet that has a kitchen with either a gas or electric stove, that is reasonable for all in the group to do our cooking baking and canning projects. This group will not tolerate political agendas of any type, wokeness, leave your sexual orientation outside the door of this group, I am not interested in knowing it. In this group you are either a biological male or biological female and will be treated as such. I will not use pronouns to address you. A real life common sense, traditional Christian values mindset is what this meetup group will offer.

4 members · Public

New England LARPers and Tabletoppers

Northampton, MA

This group is interested in all types of games, especially LARPs, tabletop role-playing, and card, miniature, and board games. It is a place to hear about LARP events, Renaissance Faires, Faerie Festivals, drum circles, gaming conventions, and all manner of game nights.

573 members · Public

Expats/immigrants and "ethnic minorities" and friends

Northampton, MA

Not quite feeling at home in the Valley? Are you hoping to find a group of close friends with whom you can share fun, laughter, and the challenges of living in the Valley away from your home? This group is for you if you are looking to be among a diverse, international group of immigrants, students, ethnic minorities, and Americans who have lived or traveled abroad. Whether you have lived here 2 days or 20 years, come and join us as we share experiences to learn, grow, root ourselves, and make life more interesting in the Valley.

233 members · Private

Western Mass Herbal Meet-Up Group

Northampton, MA

Are you looking to connect with other herbalists in the greater Valley area? Join us if you're into growing herbs, learning about the healing properties of herbs, preparing your own herbal medicines, making your own bodycare, investigating herbal lore and mythology, and any other plant-related pursuit :) An eclectic mix of herbal enthusiasts, Western Mass. Herbal Meetup Group members are traditional and clinical herbalists, educators, retailers, wildcrafters, gardeners, cooks, students, and the just-getting-interested. We dig getting to know other herbal enthusiasts, sharing our experiences and perspectives, and learning more about the herbs themselves. Anyone interested in the green world is welcome here!

2346 members · Private

The Fox Hill Board Game Club

Greenfield, MA

If you're tired of the same old bar scene and looking for something different that will engage you socially, intellectually or creatively, come and hangout with us for game night! We have been teaching games and facilitating friendships up and down the pioneer valley since 2015 and take pride in our reviews of being kind, welcoming and inclusive. We all love meeting new people and board games are a terrific ice breaker! So join us for our biweekly game night at the famous Four Phantoms Brewery in Greenfield! There you will meet new people, play some of the latest designer board games and unwind in an easygoing atmosphere. Have a specific game you want to play? Bring it! there is never a shortage of willing game enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to try something new, a seasoned gamer or just casually checking out the wider, board game hobby; the Fox on the Hill Game Club welcomes all levels of experience and comfort! Hope to see you there!

343 members · Public

Mending and Upcycle Meetup

Deerfield, MA

Have a stash of beloved but damaged garments that you just can't bear to throw away? Hate to buy new when previously loved is so much more interesting (and affordable, and, arguably, better for the planet)? Always wanted to know how to darn your socks? Looking to brainstorm how to transform an old favorite? This is a group for you. We'll meet at gathering places with tables around the Pioneer Valley and hill towns, and socialize while making progress on that mending pile or on the hopeful upcycles waiting in your closet. No materials provided, and no planned instruction, but informal skill sharing is strongly encouraged! Messy-mends and invisi-mends, total makeovers and tiny alterations will be equally admired.

48 members · Public

Northeast Energy Healers Meetup Group

Shelburne Falls, MA

Meet with local individuals to discuss different energy work, energy psychology,hypnosis, labyrinth work, light work, alternative, natural and spiritual healing methods.

219 members · Public

Greenfield WordPress Meetup

Greenfield, MA

We're a group of local WordPress users, developers, designers, and publishers who get together to share our knowledge and experience, and to meet other WordPress users in the area. This WordPress Meetup is open to all who love WordPress --- join us! WordPress Global Community Sponsors help fund WordPress Meetup groups and WordCamps around the world. Thank you to WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Nexcess, Bluehost, and Weglot, for their support!

336 members · Public

Western Mass (& Beyond) Kayak Group

Shelburne Falls, MA

*For those who enjoy flat water paddling and calm scenic rivers. (Okay, occasionally a few class I & II ripples.)* **• You must have your own boat (kayak or canoe) or access to one before becoming a member of this group.** • **An identifying photo of yourself is required so we'll recognize you when we meet! (As this is a closed group, only other members will be able to see it.)** **• Your profile 'name' should be what you'd like us to call you. First name and last name or initial is preferred.** We're not instructors, so it's up to you to know your kayaking skills and have proper equipment. Some of our river trips will require some white water experience and you should know how to self-rescue. If you do fall out of your boat, you’ll need to get yourself to shore and get back in your boat. We'll wait—and help, if we can. 😎 Our event organizers plan and post events so kayakers can meet in the same place at the same time to paddle together. The event hosts will welcome you and introduce you to the others. Remind them if they forget. Please consider contributing $3 to $5 per season toward your organizer's semi-annual Meetup fees. Thanks.

639 members · Private

Weekly Writing Workshop

Greenfield, MA

Come join us at the Greenfield Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6 - 7:40pm as we read and critique each other's prose and poetry! We meet at the Local History Room upstairs. This is a free workshop and drop-ins are welcome. Here are the guidelines: -Writers bring in three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max of any prose or poetry in-progress. -Writers are encouraged to bring enough copies (around 10) so that everyone can read along and provide thoughtful feedback. Format: -Writer reads aloud their work. -Readers can raise their hands to share constructive feedback, and the moderator calls on a few of them. Readers should be concise and considerate when giving feedback. Feedback lasts around five to ten minutes. -Readers can also write their feedback in the margins for writers to review. -Writers can’t talk back when being critiqued. -Move on to the next writer.

75 members · Public

Mass Create Writing Group

Montague, MA

Mass Create is a in-person group for all types of writers of all skill levels looking to socialize with other writers and get some writing done. We are located in Western Massachusetts and have weekly meetings on Mondays at the Lady Killigrew café in the Montague Bookmill and on Wednesdays in Northampton. We are a hybrid writing discussion and productivity group. Typical format is a roundtable discussion of writing goals and progress followed by an hour of productive writing. Hope to see you soon!

203 members · Public

Berkshires Birds & Beers

North Adams, MA

Are you an avid birder or simply interested in learning more about the birds that call the Berkshires home? Do you also enjoy relaxing with a cold beer or other beverage after spending time in nature? If so, Berkshires Birds & Beers is for you! We'll meet at various locations throughout the area, where we'll spend time exploring while observing and learning about local bird species. After our birding adventure, we'll head to a nearby brewery or pub to unwind and enjoy some refreshments while chatting about our sightings. Don't worry if you're not an expert in birding or beer -- this group is open to anyone with an interest in either or both! Our goal is to provide a fun, relaxed, inclusive environment where birders of all backgrounds and skill levels can connect and learn more about local birds. We'll aim to meet up on a regular basis, alternating between weekdays and weekends to accommodate different schedules. Come join us for a unique and enjoyable way to explore nature and meet new people! Do you have ideas on where you'd like to go? Suggestions are welcome and encouraged!

15 members · Public

Friends of the MHR - Skinner SP/Mt. Holyoke Range SP events

Hadley, MA

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mt. Holyoke Range. This is not an official Department of Conservation and Recreation page. The Friends of the Mount Holyoke Range is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the environment and natural and cultural history of the Mount Holyoke Range. Join us for interpretive programming at Skinner State Park and Mount Holyoke Range State Park. Guided Hikes, House Tours, Kids Programming, and more!

936 members · Public

Women, Wine, and Books

Northampton, MA

Do you love to read and drink wine? Are you looking for new friends? If so, this may be the group for you!

919 members · Public

Come Play Outside in the Happy Valley

Northampton, MA

We get together to make new friends and have fun moving our bodies in the fresh air. Come play outside with us! Sometimes we skate, snowshoe, play pickleball or tennis, ski and snowboard, toss a frisbee around, shoot hoops, bike, hike, kayak, picnic, go sledding or tubing, kick around a soccer ball, play kickball, or play catch. If you’d like to make new friends of all sexual and gender identities, racial and ethnic backgrounds, religions and countries of origin, ages and socio-economic groups, then this is a great group for you to join! Our members identify as allies and/or as members of the queer/trans/LGBTQIA and/or Jewish and/or BIPOC communities. This group is for you if are a member of one of those communities or identify strongly as an ally, and value making new friends from diverse racial/ethnic/religious backgrounds. \*Please help take care of each other by staying home if you’ve got COVID symptoms, or have recently tested positive, or have been exposed to someone with COVID. Masking will be optional at all outdoor events.

402 members · Public

Queer and Family-friendly Western Mass

Northampton, MA

I’m having a great time meeting new people in other Meetup groups, and I want to organize events that are kid-friendly but not kid-centric! You don’t have to have a kiddo to join, but if you do have kids the activities will be at times and places where it’s reasonable for kids to come too.

20 members · Private

Pioneer Valley 20-30's Social Group

Northampton, MA

This group is open to folks in their 20's and 30's to meet new people while exploring everything the Pioneer Valley has to offer. Our main event occurs on the first Friday of every month, where we do a casual meet and greet pub crawl. There are weekly board game events and we'll be hosting a variety of events based on interest from brewery tours to camping trips. Have an idea for a meetup? Message one of the organizers to suggest it and we will make it happen! Covid Vaccine is required to participate in any event.

2458 members · Public

Western Mass Queer Happy Hour

Northampton, MA

This group is discontinuing on Meetup.com effective November 1, 2024 We're a chill group of queer and/or trans/non-binary/gender-diverse folks. This isn't just a meet-up for drinking, it is for collective support and affirmation where we can meet each other, make new friends, and have some fun! Organizers are committed to striving for co-creation of inclusive, gender-affirming, body positive and anti-racist collective spaces. Community is so important now, and always, come join us!

452 members · Private

Western Mass Adult Type 1 Diabetic Meetup

Northampton, MA

Our group is for adult Type 1 Diabetics who are non pump and pump users, and for the important people in our lives. We get together at local restaurants, coffee houses, parks and other interesting places and talk about life and life as Type 1 diabetics, and share tips, secrets, war stories, life stories and life. Usually, we get together during the week -- dinner at a hopefully moderately priced restaurant.

Our "sessions" are very informal -- just a group of old and new friends having a good meal together. There is no cost to join our group, other than your share of the check at our meet-ups.

Please note that our group is for friendship and support for T1s. Please do not seek to join if your intent is to use our group to market your products or services -- even if you are a T1 or family member of a T1. Prospective members are asked to answer a small number of questions about themselves. We would like to confirm that any new members are T1 or a family member of a T1.

Also, join us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WesternMassType1Diabetic/

39 members · Private

Heart of the Valley Chorus

Florence, MA

The Heart of the Valley Chorus is part of Sweet Adelines, a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education, competition and performance. We hail from all parts of the Pioneer Valley are an open and welcoming group of all ages and musical experience. If you love to sing, enjoy harmonies, love to laugh and learn music with other like-minded people, then come and check us out! Visitors are always welcome! We meet every Wednesday night from 6:30 - 8:30. Prior chorus experience is not necessary and all levels of music skills are accepted. All that's needed is a true love of singing! We look forward to hearing new beautiful voices harmonizing with our chorus. Visit www.heartofthevalleychorus.org for more information about us.

142 members · Public

Photographer and Model photoshoots meetup

Northampton, MA

This group is designed for models (or anyone willing to pose!) and photographers of all levels to meet at interesting locations for impromptu photoshoots. All work (both modeling and photography) will be unpaid. This group is for people looking to build portfolios, get experience, and play around with various ideas for creative photoshoots. All experience levels welcome. The shoots are meant to be fun! Attendees could include models, actors, bands, any and all creative types (or anyone!) looking for photos. Ideally during a shoot, each model will have a chance to work with each photographer and everyone will go home with cool photos. When you join, please indicate whether you are a photographer or model/willing subject, and what experience/equipment you have (if the answer is none, that's ok too!) I'm hoping group members will have creative ideas for location suggestions and shoot ideas! And maybe even recruit some friends to pose for us! Who doesn't want free photos, right? All are welcome but absolutely no inappropriate behavior will be tolerated. Anyone who makes a model feel uncomfortable will be immediately ejected from the group.

81 members · Public