Networking groups near Crystal River, FL

CISMA stands for Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area. There are around 400 CISMAs in many states across the country. We are the Nature Coast CISMA, volunteers and land management professionals trying to protect our natural areas from being consumed by invasive species. We will be leading workdays to improve natural habitat across the local region.

Welcome to the Crystal River Area Locals Meetup group! We are a fun-loving community that enjoys socializing, networking, and relaxing at Happy Hour, watching a live band, or more adventurous activities. Whether you enjoy trying new things; kayaking on the bay or Rainbow River or Three Sisters Springs for the manatee; take an air boat out of Ozello, or going on mountain bike rides, we have something for everyone. Join us for happy hour drinks on the water, live music and more, possibly conversational Russian, or spiritual guidance sessions. Connect with like-minded individuals, build lasting friendships, and explore all the exciting activities our beautiful area has to offer. Come join us and let's get out and do fun stuff together!

Hello sunshines! We're Nicole and Laura. Laughter yogis joining forces and co-hosting monthly themed virtual laughter yoga sessions! It's FREE! Open to all participants seeking to let loose, shake off stress, and laugh for health and positivity. It's easy to learn and the fun is contagious! Positive effects can be felt immediately. Laughter Yoga is not based on comedy but on our willingness to laugh unconditionally for no reason but to have a grand 'ol time! WHO ARE WE? Dr. Laura Laxton is a Veterinarian & Certified Laughter Yoga Leader serving up pet humor & advice while sharing mindfulness & smiles with medical teams and beyond. Nicole Pontelandolfo is a traveling yoga instructor focusing on Yoga in Nature who is also a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher eager to bring joy and smiles near and far. Together (plus you!), we bring the Sunshine Laughter Club! 10:00 to 10:30 AM EST The first Sundays of each month Still unsure and wondering what to expect? Read on. A classical laughter yoga session combining the following: 👏CLAPPING AND CHANTING to channel our inner child 🫁 BREATHING TECHNIQUES to channel our inner calm 😁 LAUGHTER EXERCISES to leave us feeling joyful and refreshed The session ends with 1 minute of laughter for World Peace plus a mini grounding meditation. Warning: a rando dance party for no reason will happen!!! Experience Laughter Yoga and bring more health and happiness to your life. Sign up in advance to receive the Zoom Meeting Information. https://www.funkybuddhayoga.love See ya there!

**Welcome to the Nature Coast Dragon Boat Club Youth Team meetup!** Join us and experience the power of teamwork as we embark on a journey to get in shape and boost our metabolism and energy levels through regular exercise. Let's paddle together and explore beautiful nature and plan exciting trips and outings. This group is open to youth paddlers with a passion for outdoor activities. Come join us and indulge in the wonders of nature while keeping fit! Who knows you might even win some races! **Please read the following, then sign the waiver at https://forms.gle/NXC5VW7vorfansB87** **No paddlers will be allowed in the boats without a complete waiver.** The ancient sport of dragon boat racing is the fastest growing water sport in the world.  It is a team sport in its purest form, and encompasses the elements of power, speed, synchronization and endurance. Twenty paddlers, one steers, and one drummer work in total harmony.  We have two 20-person boats and one 10 person boat and we are based in Homosassa and train on the beautiful Homosassa River. This is an exciting and exhilarating sport!  It is our mission to introduce those with the desire and physical capacity to become proficient in the art of dragon boat racing -- and then race to win!  Advanced level coaching and equipment is available to all new paddlers.  All fitness levels are welcome; it's our goal to train you to succeed.  We encourage a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. Let this be a regular part of your workout routine and train to become a dragon boater.  As a competitive dragon boat racing club, we enter many dragon boat festivals throughout the year.  Festivals offer 10-person mini-boat and 20-person standard boat options; we have both mixed gender and women-only race teams. **Cost:** **YOUTH TEAM**: Introductory session $30 (averaging $5 per session over a six week, (once weekly) session period. More information coming soon! FOR YOUR PARENTS... **COMMUNITY TEAM**: Member - Free, Non-member $10 per paddle event regardless of type of paddle event. Membership $150 yearly. $20 per month available for non year round paddlers. Must be paid in full for all months you expect to attend, (ie; snow birds). ***COMMUNITY TEAM WILL NOT BE RACING.*** Community Team paddle: For those wishing to be introduced to the sport in a leisure-casual practice environment. Paddling is two times weekly, currently Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Paddle type will be posted for each paddle with various destinations and events to participate in including a paddle and lunch monthly (no alcohol may be consumed by paddlers at lunch paddles). All levels of fitness welcomed! Adult waiver can be found [HERE…](https://forms.gle/nJRL59aBAA5oAPVT7) FOR YOUR COMPETITIVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS! **RACE TEAM**: Introductory paddle limited to 3 practices with membership required beyond the introduction. Membership $150 yearly. $20 per month available for non year round paddlers. Must be paid in full for all months you expect to attend, (ie; snow birds). Adult waiver can be found [HERE…](https://forms.gle/nJRL59aBAA5oAPVT7) As a nonprofit, our club performs community service activities throughout the year.  We also love to have fun and enjoy socializing off the water - we train hard and play hard!   Our club does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national/ethnic origin, or political beliefs. New paddlers are always welcome, so sign up here on MeetUp for a practice and try out the sport we love. The first three try-outs are free. The annual fee for joining is $150 per year and includes all practices and the use of our equipment. **Find us on Facebook at: [www.facebook.com/ncdragonboat](http://www.facebook.com/ncdragonboat) .  Here you'll find lots of photos and more information about our club's activities.** Never seen a dragon boat?  Watch this video clip: **[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXVk71RtdFQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXVk71RtdFQ)** Need to learn the key aspects of a stroke?https://www.facebook.com/684125671646227/videos/2590101621283739 As perMeetup rules: **Attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. Nature Coast Dragon Boat Club will provide adult supervision that meets or exceeds our Insurance and By law requirements.**