Meet new friends groups near Topsham, ME

Welcome to 20s/30s Outdoors & Fun in Maine! I’m thrilled to bring together people in their 20s and 30s across Maine who share a love for outdoor adventures and fun social events. Our Mission: This group aim to create a space where those in their 20s and 30s can connect and enjoy Maine’s outdoors, from hiking to kayaking to bonfire nights, while also forming genuine friendships through social activities. Whether you’re new to the area or looking to meet like-minded people, this group is for you! What Sets Us Apart: We focus specifically on creating a welcoming community for people in their 20s and 30s, balancing outdoor adventures with engaging social events. We’re here to build connections while exploring all that Maine has to offer. Requirements to Join Our Group: • Be between the ages of 20-39 • Answer all joining questions • Have a Meetup profile picture • Keep your RSVPs accurate We’re excited to meet everyone and enjoy Maine’s great outdoors together! 🌲🎉 #OutdoorsFunMaine

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!

We are: Passionate people about life and living in a positive way that builds a healthier New Earth and a peaceful Universe in a harmonic way, that builds the resonance, stability and wellness of the people involved in our community. We will be people holding space for all those that share in the common goal of loving Gaia, all of its animals and organisms. We are people that believe in team humanity! We will be holding a variety of events that will allow each of us to participate in their own way. We will host Sunrise and Sunset meditations, community center and local park energy rebuilding sessions, drumming circles through out the community in parks and public gardens, social and community building events. We can build the New Earth through our combine vision and it will take a diverse community to build the peaceful, healthy and harmonious heaven of New Earth! The time is now, please join us!

We are a group of explorers, looking to meet new friends and have new adventures

NEW! **Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability:** By signing up as a member of Maine International Travel (formerly Not Your Grandma's Travel) and/or attending ANY event, you and your guests or minors (if applicable) accept that some of our activities such as hiking and boating can be a dangerous and you fully assume all risks associated with such participation, including travel to and from the event. You agree to be responsible for your own safety and equipment, and realize that trail and weather conditions are always changing. You and your successors agree to hold the Organizer and other members harmless in the event of equipment loss or damage, injury or death. Posted 4/16/2023. I HAVE MODIFIED THE NAME OF THIS GROUP BUT THE CONTENT HAS NOT CHANGED. I WANTED TO REFLECT THE TRUE INTENTION OF THE GROUP AS WELL AS MAKE IT MORE INVITING TO EVERYONE. AS ALWAYS, IN ADDITION TO OFFERING INTERNATIONAL AND STATESIDE TRIPS, WE WILL BE SCHEDULING LOTS OF LOCAL GET TOGETHERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THAT OUR WONDERFUL STATE HAS TO OFFER! ALL ARE WELCOME! NOTE\* PLEASE READ THE NEW NO-SHOW POLICY BELOW. JOIN OUR FREE AND NOW PRIVATE GROUP! In an effort to protect the privacy of members, I recently made the group private. If you would like to receive notifications and participate in all of our local events and international trips, simply join our free group!  WE ARE THE ORIGINAL MAINE TRAVEL MEETUP FOUNDED IN 2012! !! With a combined membership of over 2000 travel lovers and/or dreamers statewide , we meet on a regular basis to hike, walk, visit wineries, museums and festivals, dine out or partake in other fun activities both indoors and out. After an event we often end up at a local watering hole to chat and exchange travel stories, plans, adventures and dreams. All are welcome! A really fun group of people.  Click here for our upcoming events and trips! Where would you like to go in 2023 and beyond? I am looking for requests! I can also recommend alternative tours and destinations.. Just ask! [http://www.grouptoursite.com/annroy](http://www.grouptoursite.com/annroy)  JOIN US AND TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS! HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO TRAVEL AND EXPERIENCE THE FOOD AND CULTURE OF THE DESTINATION BUT HAVEN'T HAD ANYONE TO TRAVEL WITH? Would you like to meet other adults with similar interests? We hold frequent local meetups for members who wish to get together to socialize, and other members join the group to get notifications of upcoming trips and that is fine too.  There is no cost or obligation for those who want to participate in local hikes and other adventures, and no pressure to enroll on international tours. Just a really fun group of active people who share similar interests. All are welcome! JOIN US AND TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS! \*NEW\* NO-SHOW POLICY:  Posted 8/26/2021 Please respect the No Show Policy.. No-shows impact everyone. It is very inconvenient when people do not change their RSVP causing the group to wait for a no show, or worse. Oftentimes there is a waitlist for an event and if there is a no-show, someone on the waitlist can't go. Or, if I have a reservation at a venue and no-show creates an empty seat. For the good of the group, I will have to keep track of no shows with consequences after the second time. I understand that extenuating circumstances and honest mistakes can happen to everyone! Members are responsible for changing their own RSVPs when they can't come. (Please don't ask me to do it!) This is very easily done on the meetup site. Also, depending on the meetup location I am often not available by phone so please keep your RSVP updated! 207-557-1707 Consequences:  after 2nd no-show.. the member can not attend an event for 1 month 3rd no-show.. the member will be removed from the group.  A member can be reinstated at any time after a conversation with the organizer. History : Our Maine Travel Meetups Maine International Adventure and Travel was founded in 2012, and and in 2014 Not Your Grandma's Travel out of Portland joined us. In 2016 DownEast Adventure and International Travel became the newest member of our Maine travel meetups. In 2023, to simplify, we combined all under the umbrella of Maine International Travel. With over 3000 members across the state and growing every day, we will be able to offer even more opportunity for adventure and travel here and abroad! Read the article that the Kennebec Journal and Waterville Sentinel did on us! [http://www.kjonline.com/news/allowing-trave...](http://www.kjonline.com/news/allowing-travelers-to-come-together_2013-04-28.html) EF GoAhead Tours is the company we use to plan and organize our international itineraries at this point and have traveled internationally every year since 2011. NEW! website with links to all of our upcoming trips.. check it out to see all itineraries, pricing etc. Contact me with questions. 207-557-1707 [http://www.grouptoursite.com/annroy](http://www.grouptoursite.com/annroy) PRIOR ADVENTURES: SEE PICTURES OF TRIPS IN THE PHOTO ALBUM SECTION Ecuador and Galapagos Island Cruise with Machu Picchu July/ August 2022 (16) Edinburgh and the Castles of Scotland June 2022 (21 members) Lake Como, the Italian Riviera and Venice May 2022 (11 members) Belize: Ruins, Reefs and Wildlife February 2021 (7 members) Croatia and Slovenia: September 2021- (5 members) Iceland: Reykjavik and the Golden Circle: August 2021 (3 members) Grand Tour of Turkey: October 2019 (10 members) Provence and the French Riviera: June 2019 (21 members) Sicily: A Cultural Journey. March 2019. (10 members) Safari in Tanzania and Kenya: September 2018 (10 members)  Egypt and the Nile: April 2018 (17 members) London, Normandy and Paris - September 2017- (14 members) Vienna, Budapest and Prague- September 2017- (7 members) Peru and Machu Pichu- July 2017 (12 members) Costa Rica- in Feb 2017 (12 members) Greek Islands - April 2017 (23 members) Walking Tour of Ireland- Oct 2016 - (11 members) Amalfi Coast Walking Tour- April 2016 (23 members) The National Parks in October 2015 (8 members) A Week in Tuscany- Sept 2015- ( 11 members) Walking Tour of Spain Coast and Islands- April 2015 (12 meetup members) Paris: The City Experience- July 2014 (6 Meetup members) Tuscany Walking Tour- April 2014 (14 Meetup members) Walking tour of Ireland - July 2013 (5 members)  Athens and the Islands- April 2013 ...with EF student tours - combined adults and high school students from Waterville and Hall-Dale, including Meetup members) Rome the Alps and Paris with Normandy. June 2012- high school students and teachers Italy and Greece -2012 high school students, teachers and parents

Dirigo Bitcoin is a community of Bitcoiner who harnessing Maine's adventurous spirit! We come together to discuss, share, and learn about the world of Bitcoin. Whether you are new to Bitcoin or a seasoned HODLer, our group a casual place for networking, education, and collaboration. Join us to stay updated on the latest trends, news, and developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Let's explore the future of finance together and help shape our future on a Bitcoin Standard. Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560913334369

(formerly Reinventing Aging and Dying) After nearly a year of meetings as RAD, we have become more focused on how to live well in community. Consequently, we are hoping to attract a more diverse age range to reinvent how we define and interact as a community. This includes reading books together, brainstorming how to start an intentional community, and (ideally) finding a group of founders to actually start an innovative intentional community in Maine. **Reinventing Community** **We believe that we can  live better.** **Let’s do something.  Let’s build an intentional community that we would want to live in.** **How do we want to live now and later?** **This group will focus on the building of a diverse intergenerational community.  We expect to innovate in governance, with sociocracy and DAOs; in economics, using a local currency and tokens for ownership; in culture, by creating a supportive and caring environment; and in technology, by designing off-grid, net-zero buildings and phone apps for accounting.  The members will share  core values and basic principles, but allow for differences in backgrounds and beliefs.  It will support resilience and sustainability in its buildings and in its programs.**  **The group will be AMICable, A Maine Intentional Community that can!** Let's do something about it. Now is the time; let's not wait . While there are no easy answers, there are lots of ideas and models of better systems of community. I have ideas; I am sure many of you do, too. Let's start with a combined virtual and real meet-up group to brainstorm, research, socialize, and ultimately plan a new way to live out our years.

The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC ([www.rosicrucian.org](www.rosicrucian.org)) is a worldwide community of Seekers who study and practice the metaphysical laws governing the universe. The Rosicrucian philosophy is based on centuries old traditions and wisdom that help the student achieve their highest potential on the physical, mental, emotional, psychic, and spiritual levels. Our goal is to live in harmony with natural law for greater health, happiness, and peace. Rosicrucian men and women explore subjects such as healing, karma, meditation, spiritual alchemy, intuition, telepathy, consciousness, mysticism, natural law, philosophy and more. In the Freeport area, we host a monthly [Discussion Group](https://sites.google.com/a/amorc.rosicrucian.org/mainerosicrucians/maine-discussion-group), generally on the 1st Saturday of each month at 10:30am Eastern. This is an opportunity to mingle with like-minded individuals in a friendly, supportive atmosphere to explore metaphysical and spiritual subjects. Members of the public are also invited to attend [online teleconferences](https://sites.google.com/amorc.rosicrucian.org/publicteleconferences/home) which are available every Wednesday at 4:30 pm Eastern. We invite you to join us on this journey! Learn more about us and the other Rosicrucian groups in New England here: [Rosicrucians in New England (google.com)](https://sites.google.com/amorc.rosicrucian.org/newengland)

We are a group of gay men who have come together to support each other and share social and recreational opportunities. This is not meant to be a hook up or dating site; there are plenty of those. We will respect individuals’ need for privacy; the site is set up up so only members can see profiles and details about our gatherings. You can become a member and get notices of activities and provide as much or as little information about yourself as you wish. Our group will offer a variety of activities in various locations. This is made successful by your participation and offering your ideas for activities to be planned.  Please note that this is not a site for the broader LGBT community. We felt there were other opportunities for this larger group. Questions and ideas you have for activities or how this meet up can be made more effective may be addressed to Ed Blanchard, Fred Baez, Tom Little or Mo Proulx.

We are the Lewiston/Auburn Young Adult Collective, or Y.A.C. for short. This group is designed for adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who are looking to connect with new people in fun and relaxed environments. Join us for board games, billiards, trivia, outdoor activities, beer, bowling, and more! New events added regularly.

Active/Athletic Singles 40s/50s/60s I am organizing a new group for ATHLETIC, SINGLE, FUN, OUTDOORSY, individuals that like to enjoy the outdoors in what some people say is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Let’s be thankful and explore together! The goal is to provide adventures that allow people to get to know each other and help people discover new places and ideas. Individuals will connect through fun, shared experiences either in person or on-line (depending on COVID restrictions). Activities can include (but aren't limited to): hiking, camping, skiing, snowshoeing, travel, happy hours, dinner parties, BBQ's, breweries, comedy clubs, etc. Online activities may include slide shows of personal adventures to inspire people to get out and enjoy. Our hikes and adventures can fit within a variety of distances, skill levels, elevation gains etc. I am recovering from an injured hip so outings that I lead will be limited in intensity for now. However, other members will be encouraged to become trip leaders to organize trips and activities that they think will be fun for you and others. Steve A few notes: \- Please be respectful \(update your RSVP if your plans change\) when you RSVP to events especially if there is a limited number of spots available\. This will be enforced and multiple no\-shows will be removed from the group\! -Please do not join this group unless you are single! This is not the place for open relationships or married people looking for infidelity. -Please be within the age range and have a photo picture of yourself to be accepted. -By joining this group and attending events - you acknowledge and agree to the terms of the Disclaimer below. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- DISCLAIMER: The organizers do not supervise or take responsibility for the activities or events. We are not a guide service and a person should only go to activities they feel are appropriate for their experience level, comfort and ability. “Active/Athletic Singles” group and its event/assistant organizers (the "Organizers") are not responsible for your safety. Outdoor activities are inherently dangerous. By signing up for these events, you agree to release “Active/Athletic Singles” group of Meetup.com and its Organizers from ANY responsibility, liability or claim in law or in equity. If you DON'T agree to these terms, DO NOT JOIN THIS MEETUP EVENT. “Active/Athletic Singles” group of Meetup.com doesn't certify the expertise of the Organizers. The Organizers in this Meetup.com group are volunteers. You are responsible for yourself. Outdoor events can be inherently dangerous, and accidents may and do happen. By participating in any event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The “Active/Athletic Singles” group of Meetup.com and its Organizers are not trained leaders and we don't confirm the qualifications of any of our members to lead or participate in trips/events. All participants and yourself must take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to sign up for any “Active/Athletic Singles” group Meetup event, you are releasing the “Active/Athletic Singles” Meetup Group and its Organizers from all and any liability in case of possible injuries and/or death. You acknowledge and understand fully that there are risks and dangers of serious bodily injury and death that could result from your participation in any event. You have voluntarily elected to participate in the events listed under “Active/Athletic Singles” events and FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY, LOSSES AND DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY THAT INCUR AS A RESULT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION. You represent that you are qualified, in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the “Active/Athletic Singles” events. If at any time during your participation you feel your physical condition no longer allows you to participate safely or you believe the event becomes unsafe, you will immediately stop your participation. YOU AGREE NOT TO SUE AND TO RELEASE, DISCHARGE, WAIVE, HOLD HARMLESS AND TO INDEMNIFY “Active/Athletic Singles” GROUP OF MEETUP.COM AND THEIR ORGANIZERS FROM AND AGAINST ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, SUITS AND PROCEEDINGS, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, INCLUDING THE NEGLIGENCE OR CARELESSNESS OF ANY RELEASE, ARISING OR RESULTING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THESE EVENTS. By participating in “Active/Athletic Singles” activities you are asserting and reaffirming that you are of least 18 years of age and are legally bound by your actions and decisions. You take responsibility for your own consumption of alcohol at events and are responsible for your own actions. Drink responsibly and do not drive under the influence of alcohol or other substances. You understand that the “Active/Athletic Singles” group of Meetup.com may, from time to time, take photographic, digital or video images of event participants for advertising purposes. You hereby agree to allow “Active/Athletic Singles” group of Meetup.com to use those images for that purpose without expectation of privacy or remuneration.

Join us! Thursday, July 25, from at 2 pm in New Gloucester for a Ladies mini retreat; In Your Element. Gather for introspective, discussion and relaxation. The setting is beautiful and waiting for you. Enjoy peace, meditation, gentle yoga, and wonderful company. Opportunities for online follow up and overnight tenting option to enjoy campfire, morning yoga or swim, and breakfast available. Thanks to our financial sponsor: nccPA Health Foundation- promoting self-care for the ladies of Maine. https://www.elizabethbaileyryt.com/events

Are you a proud Latino or Latina? Do you live or work in North New Hampshire, North Vermont, or Maine? Did you recently arrive to this area as an immigrant or refugee? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this group is for you. We are uniting to help each other grow and succeed in the area with help for jobs, resume writing, tutoring, education advice, and all-around help. We want you to succeed in this country, grow, and prosper. ¿Eres un orgulloso latino o latina? ¿Vives o trabajas en el norte de New Hampshire, el norte de Vermont o Maine? ¿Llegaste recientemente a esta área como inmigrante o refugiado? Si respondiste sí a alguna de estas preguntas, entonces este grupo es para ti. Nos estamos uniendo para ayudarnos mutuamente a crecer y tener éxito en la zona, brindando ayuda en la búsqueda de empleo, redacción de currículos, tutoría, consejos sobre educación y ayuda en general. Queremos que tengas éxito en este país, crezcas y prosperes.

Despite Maine being an anagram of anime, it can be hard to find people in such a rural state who share an interest in anime, manga, and other Japanese media and culture.

Crossroads Anime Club is a weekly club where members can discuss --but more importantly watch and enjoy, anime with other enthusiasts. All levels of knowledge and fandom are more than welcome; we all start somewhere!

This club will watch either a feature-length movie, or several episodes per meetup, with choices nominated and decided on by members. For series, we'll keep you posted on what we're in the middle of, so you can catch up on your own if you miss a week or are joining late!

There will also be time before, after, and in-between watching, for discussion of anything and everything anime-related, or whatever topic happens to come up. Video games, manga, and light novels are all things that many of us enjoy, as well as similar western media.

Many members also attend conventions for anime, video games, etc. Cons are always better with friends, so don't hesitate to mention any you'll be attending --you may find out you're not the only one! PortCon, Anime Boston, NYCC, and many other conventions are right here in the northeast! Cosplay discussion, brainstorming, and showing is also more than welcome.

We meet Wednesdays, at 6:30 PM, with the first episode or movie starting at 7.
We are located at Fiddlehead Art and Science Center, 25 Shaker Rd. Gray, ME.

UNFORTUNATELY, WE DO HAVE TO ASK THAT ALL MEMBERS BE 18 OR OLDER, due to the potential for mature themes in some selections.

**IMAGINE**- A world where Honor, Selflessness, Commitment, Integrity, Training and Learning give men the wisdom and courage to serve all men, women, and children for the betterment of humanity. That is the world we are working to create by **Causing Greatness** in the people around us and Mentoring each other to live with excellence and as mature masculine men create successful families, careers and communities! We do this by meeting weekly to move our lives forward and making commitments to each other so we are successful in our endeavors. We also strive to live by our Code of Honor so that we can work to be better than when we operate alone. By collaborating with each other we create better lives for our families and communities.