Meet new friends groups near Williamstown, 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

Berkshires Friends

Lenox, MA

My wife and I are recent part-time residents who thought it might be nice to get together with other Berkshirians for dinners, theater, museums or other social activities. This is such a wonderful area with so much to do and we thought it would be fun to share our enthusiasm and enjoyment of the many resources and activities that the Berkshires offers. As our group gets going I'd like to anticipate meeting for some interesting activities at least once a month. The goal would be to not only enjoy these wonderful activities but to foster and nurture friendships. I'd like to propose that attendance at any get together be limited to no more than eight or ten people as I've found that larger groups don't really allow for people to 'connect' too readily and local restaurants often would have difficulty accommodating larger groups. If you have any questions, suggestions or observations, don't hesitate to contact me through the Meetup app/website. Going forward the following policy will be in effect: **Subject to organizer's discretion, any member who RSVP's to an event will be expected to attend or change their RSVP no less than 48 hours prior to the event. Any violation of these expectations will result in removal from the group.** I hope you understand the need for this policy and ask that everyone be respectful of other group members' time and desire to meet one another. Best regards, Myron

753 members · Public

Friends of Dyken Pond Center Outdoor Explorers

Cropseyville, NY

Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside!

403 members · Public

Society of Avid Readers Across the Hudson

Troy, NY

Hmm...a new book or a new friend? Why not both? Come meet new people and discuss a new book every month in the Society of Avid Readers Across the Hudson! (We are mostly 25-45 age range but all are welcome.) A spreadsheet calendar of past book club books is here: [https://bit.ly/past-reads-SARAH](https://bit.ly/past-reads-SARAH) A Goodreads list of past book club books is available here: [http://bit.ly/SARAH-bookclub](http://bit.ly/SARAH-bookclub)

2303 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!

16 members · Public

Berkshires & Beyond Women 35+

Adams, MA

Attention ladies, 35 and up! We all get how important it is to have our friends around, right? Whether it's sharing a laugh over drinks or having a heart-to-heart, these moments mean the world. But let's be real, sometimes keeping these connections alive can be a bit of a struggle - especially at this stage of our lives. That's where this group comes in! We understand all too well how challenging it can be to maintain friendships and forge new ones. But guess what? Despite living on opposite ends of Berkshire county, we've managed to build a close bond and have a blast together. And, if we go a while without catching up, no biggie! Life gets busy (or we get lazy), we get it. But, we're making a conscious effort to be better, and we'd love for you to join us. This meetup is all about making it easier for women 35 and up to hang out and have a good time. Whether you're from the Berkshires or beyond, you're more than welcome to join us. You can participate as much or as little as you desire, with no questions asked. We're planning all sorts of activities - hiking, attending festivals, grabbing a bite, volunteering, you name it. And, if you've got some ideas or would like to facilitate gatherings, just give us a shout. Let's make this our own little community and have some fun together! \- Tracy and Krystal

58 members · Public

DecentraTech Collective Community Meetup

Williamstown, MA

The **DecentraTech Collective** is an open community with a common focus on accelerating the understanding, development and adoption of decentralization technologies (DecentraTech for short), including blockchain and Web 3.0 approaches, to address fundamental business challenges and opportunities within the new data-centric global economy. The DecentraTech Collective provides education programs and advocacy initiatives for these transformational technologies, drawing on the expertise and services of our Partners. It operates globally and supports the development of decentralized finance, decentralized commerce, decentralized ESG and decentralized government. One particular advocacy focus is on Health 3.0 (aka Health3 and "Ownership Health"), which will allow individuals to own, control, share and monetize their personal health and health-relevant information. The DecentraTech Collective spun out from the Austin Blockchain Collective in the fall of 2021. The groundbreaking and award winning Austin Blockchain Collective was launched at SXSW in 2018. More information can be found at [www.decentratechcollective.com](https://www.decentratechcollective.com).

1794 members · Public

Tavola Italiana Williamstown

Williamstown, MA

Benvenuti a tutti! La tavola italiana è un gruppo di conversazione informale aperto a parlanti italiani di tutti i livelli ed età. Speriamo di incontrarvi presto! Welcome, everyone! The "tavola italiana" is an informal conversation group open to Italian speakers of all skill levels and ages. We hope to meet you soon!

16 members · Public

Berkshire Women’s Outdoor & More Adventure Group

Pittsfield, MA

Let’s explore the Berkshires and beyond, meet new people, get some fresh air and exercise, find some day trips and interesting adventures, and try out some restaurants together. This is a group for women of all ages, we will do some outdoor activities such as nature walks, hiking, snow shoeing, etc. We can find some fun day trips or places to visit such as historical sites, museums, haunted locations, botanical gardens, etc. After our event depending on time we can finish off the day with some good food and drinks for those who wish to stick around. :)

102 members · Private

Pittsfield MAtch-up

Pittsfield, MA

Local singles looking to hang out. Tired of perusing dating apps to no avail? I am inundated with singles groups in the big cities but I am not willing to travel 90+ miles to meet a guy. If you are married or attached, have a significant other please don’t join. New to the area? Work got you too busy to date? Lets plan to mingle once a month. This is easy. Worst case scenario; you get out and meet someone new😏. Maybe it will be your new friend, maybe it will become your new love. Low pressure atmosphere, join activity of interest.

I’m christian, educated, motivated and have a healthy diverse set of interests. I am a busy professional but I feel that should only be one aspect of life. I will be meeting at Panera in Pittsfield early to mid November-ish to select some activities and get this up and running. Hope to see you.

Stay Covid safe

149 members · Public

Bard & Baker Board Game Nights

Troy, NY

Bard & Baker is the Capital District's award winning board game café located in downtown Troy, featuring over 750 titles in a relaxed setting allowing us to connect to others through the world of games. We want to create a group for those who want to play board games but don't have people to play with. If you would enjoy playing modern board games with new friends then I hope you can join us!

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/334785234915262/?ref=share

475 members · Public

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Troy Group Online Support for Stress and Isolation

Troy, NY

If bad experiences have too often stressed you out and left you with a feeling of isolation, that life is less worth living, this group is for you. What's the point if you're not actively making your life worth living? A life filled with happiness and fulfillment is truly worth living, and you have the power to create that for yourself! Our group is dedicated to helping you discover the keys to a happier life. We're here to support you on your journey to emotional well-being. Unlike the news media, we are not interested in making you more worried. We want you to feel more relaxed, satisfied, confident, make more friends, and perhaps even find someone special and fall in love. How do we do all that in this time of isolation? Well, this group will provide emotional support. We will connect, meet, share, and learn. We will discuss communication and relationship skills. We will have regular free meetings on Zoom to help our members meet supportive people and learn tools to overcome depression, anxiety, and stress. We offer the opportunity to arrange for coaching to deal with those issues effectively. Our coaches are well-trained and experienced in helping others with these techniques. This coaching is provided at no cost, with no obligation, and conducted using Zoom. A Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center sponsors this group. Trademark Notice: DIANETICS and SCIENTOLOGY are trademarks and service marks owned by Religious Technology Center and are used with its permission. Services relating to Scientology religious philosophy are delivered throughout the world exclusively by licensees of the Church of Scientology International with the permission of Religious Technology Center, holder of the DIANETICS and SCIENTOLOGY trademarks.

58 members · Public

Troy Women's Book Club Meetup

Troy, NY

A women's book club in Troy, NY that meets monthly. We meet for informal discussions of the selected book and like to have fun while doing so! Rules: \- Be kind and accepting to all\! \- Be vaccinated\! \- If you continuously RSVP and do not show up your spot will not be held for following meetings\, we have limited space unfortunately\! \- If your membership request is pending but not yet accepted that is because we do not have the capacity for more members at this time\, we are a small group and do not have a venue for a larger capacity\. As other members drop off we will add in new ones \- thank you :\)

155 members · Public

Books, Brunch, & Babyboomers

Troy, NY

We're a group of women babyboomers( + or - a few years) interested in gathering monthly, to discuss a selected book. We share a pot luck brunch, followed by the book discussion. It’s a great way to start a new week. GROUP GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERS: Annual charges $20 paid before March Read book prior to meeting- you may not like every book but read it for the dicussion. Self Manage your Yes,No, or Waitlist RSVPs directly on the website. Bring a potluck item to share. Check discussions and notices on web page. Relaxed Covid protocols. Mask at meetings as necessary-for personal preference or if you have any congestion or other respiratory issues.

14 members · Public

Dungeons & Dragons in Troy

Troy, NY

This is a casual group for playing Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Whether you're entirely new to the game or an old hand at tabletop roleplaying games, we welcome you! The main event is our series of public Monday games which take place on Roll20 from 5:00 - 8:00pm EST every two weeks. We'll eventually have other events on the schedule, but those are probably going to be private games that you have to apply to join. To join a game, make sure to RSVP using its event page and read the information provided there. There might be hardware requirements and further instructions you need to follow that will help you join and play as smoothly as possible. Hope to see you at our games!

184 members · Public

Capital District Singles and Couples, Ages 50+

Troy, NY

We consist of singles and couples, ages 50+, who live in the Capital Region of New York and are looking to meet other active, singles and couples. What events can you expect: a very popular Monthly Happy Hour, which is attended by new people, regular members and also by people who have met a special someone and want to continue to see friends they've made in our large community. We usually get together a few times per month - sometimes more often. Some of our activities are: breakfast, lunch, happy hours, karaoke, hiking/walking, boat cruises, capital region events, day trips, live music, wine tasting, Sunday brunch, murder mystery, billiards and more. Members suggestions for events are always considered and welcomed. Although I do not require a membership fee, I do ask for a minimum of $2 per person for each event that you attend to offset my expenses related to running this meetup which includes the semi-annual website fee. I look forward to meeting you! Sally, Your Organizer \*\*Please be sure to add a last name to your profile or at least the first initial of your last name as I have many members with the same first name. By requesting to join our group, you must agree to the policies listed below \* PICTURE POLICY \* This group has a strict picture and image policy with respect to your group profile. Your profile in this group will have a picture of you with a clear head shot. Special exceptions may be made with approval from the Organizer(s). Pictures of multiple people, even if you're in it, are not allowed. We don't know what you look like before we meet you. Pictures of animals, children, memes, scenes, sayings, cartoons or anything other than a clear head shot are not allowed. Any pictures deemed inappropriate (sexual, nudity, etc) will result in immediate rejection, termination, and banning from the group. Changing your picture to anything other than a clear head shot without approval from the Organizer(s) will result in dismissal from the group. Regarding pictures taken at events, please inform the host if you do not want your picture taken. All photos are property of the group and may not be reposted or used without expressed permission of the Organizer(s) and those in the photo. By having your picture taken at events, you allow that image to be posted on this group's Meetup page or related pages. \* NO-SHOW POLICY \* This group has a strictly enforced no-show policy. All members must agree to this policy prior to being granted membership to the group. If you RSVP yes for an event and do not show up, you will be recorded as a no-show. Three no-shows and you will be removed from the group. If you cancel the day before or day of an event, you are automatically given a no-show. when either one of these happen, the next event you sign up for, you will be put on the waitlist. If you develop a pattern of this behavior you will be removed from the group, no exceptions. \* HARASSMENT AND TERMINATION POLICY \* Our group consists of a diverse group of people with different cultural, spiritual and political backgrounds. Respect for one another is critical to our success. Harassment of any type will not be tolerated. Rumor and gossip are disruptive and disrespectful. These are forms of harassment. If you have a dispute or problem with another member, please contact the Organizer(s) immediately. The Organizer(s) reserve the right to terminate a member without cause or notification.

1630 members · Private

StartUp Tech Valley

Troy, NY

Startup Tech Valley is a monthly meetup for first-time entrepreneurs, experienced entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, employees of startups, service providers to startups, and anyone else in the entrepreneurial community. We welcome startups and guests from all nineteen counties of the Tech Valley in New York. It is a place to pitch your business concept for feedback, meet your first customer, find a partner, or bounce new ideas off like-minded people. It's a community for entrepreneurship and those who support it to engage and grow.

881 members · Public

Capital District Javascript Group

Troy, NY

We're a group of web developers looking to mix and mingle with other folks leveraging Node.js for new and exciting solutions - all levels are welcome. We're prepared to meet, discuss, lecture, hack and code with this event driven, server-side platform built on V8 and see what we can learn, share & create. supporting technology like client-side JavaScript development & NoSQL data storage is fair game too. We're open to taking the group in any direction the membership wants to go... but yo, we're keeping our base in the 12180: Troy NY

334 members · Public

Troy Creative Writing Meetup

Troy, NY

Troy Creative Writing Meetup is a community of writers of all genres and levels. Our group was launched in the creative hub of the Capital District, NY, an area rich with artistic interest and opportunity. Since our inception, our group’s goal has been to share resources and insights to build each other up and help one another grow as writers.

Check our not-so-brand-new website at https://troycreativewritingmeetup.wordpress.com, where you can find work from our members and some more in-depth thoughts of what this meetup means for us.

As a result of COVID-19, we’ve adapted as a group and meet weekly or bi-weekly online via Zoom. Since then we have expanded our member outreach, opening doors for collaboration with writers from different states and countries, creating a chance to broaden networks and friendships.

This group is geared towards productivity, shared ideas and collaborative experiences. All types of writers are welcome, from hobbyists to professionals. We are LGBTQIA+ and diversity inclusive. If you’re interested in being a part of a creative community, learning from other writers and becoming involved in new opportunities, this group is for you!

1294 members · Public

Northeastern New York Healthcare Innovators

Troy, NY

Mission:

This group is dedicated to advancing innovations that focus on improving patient care and community health with the active involvement of Patients, Physicians, Nurses, Administrators, Engineers, and even Lawyers. If your interest is in improving the practice and performance of medicine, than this is the meetup for you.

Who will present here?

Patients who have defined issues to be addressed and / or designed apps to improve their health and the health of others

Physicians who create innovative care models, develop solutions, or simply are looking for new ways to address the problems they see

Entrepreneurs who create new innovative healthcare solutions

Hospital Executives driving development and adoption of new ideas

Insurance Company and new model risk bearing organization leaders looking to keep populations healthier with innovative ideas

Nurses and Physicians and other care providers who reinvent nursing management or point of care solutions

Investors, Angels, and VCs looking for the next big thing

Pharma, Insurance, and Diagnostics companies that look for new technologies and companies to work with

Pharmacists who design better medication management, adherence, distribution or other systems

Game Designers who make patient education fun

Quantification companies that help people self-monitor (see also Quantified Self meetup)

Engineers, Programmers, and Hackers that invent and enable new care paradigms

Designers who love to design Killer Apps for Healthy Living

Innovative Government leaders seeking positive change

Reporters and Bloggers who want to see the cutting edge before it happens and spread the word

and so many more amazing people and companies...

We want to give the thinkers, staff and leaders of the Upstate New York healthcare scene a place to meet and discuss ways to innovate. By putting us all together in one place, we will create the future of healthcare and make Upstate New York a world leader in healthcare innovation.

We are always looking for start-ups and individuals to present the ideas or products they are passionate about. Please be welcome to join the conversation, propose a topic, or suggest an alternative format. We are a largely user-driven group, so suggest a topic and we will do the most popular event. We also enable more established companies to get their message out to the healthcare innovation community through sponsorship and speaking. So if there is an event, challenge, or product release you would like to talk about, please contact us.

Thanks for visiting, we hope to see you soon!

Yours Truly,

- Sean Erreger, LCSW (@StuckonSW) and Alex Fair (@alexbfair / @MedStartr)

107 members · Public