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Outdoor activities groups near London, ON

Look Out London

London, ON

Look Out London
**Look Out London** [Ontario, Canada] is a group of fun-loving people who enjoy a variety of social, adventurous, cultural, and community events, from **Meet & Greets,** **BBQs, games nights, dancing, movies, concerts, pool parties, dining out, pub nights, pizza parties, live music, live theatre, outdoor activities such as picnics, baseball, skating, zip lining, wall climbing, kayaking, horseback riding, beach and indoor volleyball, golf, pickleball, and so much more – we welcome your suggestions to enhance these!!** We welcome people who have a passion for discovery and enjoy getting out and interacting with old friends and meeting new ones. Join **LOL** to try new things in a supportive, respectful, and fun environment.  Our tag line is **Friendships are made here.** **Look Out London** abides by city by-laws regarding smoking or vaping at all events.  Each event has a Disclaimer attached so please read the event in its entirety.  Some events run by an outside organization may also include a waiver. **In order for your application to be approved by one of the team members, we require** your full name **including your last name**.  Once this is authenticated, you may replace your last name with its initial if you choose. We also require a head shot without obstructions, such as sunglasses.  This is for the comfort and security of our membership, not to mention the fact that we want to be able to **welcome you** at events; especially the first one, which may be at one of our monthly Meet and Greets – these take place at the beginning of each month at various locations. And lastly, please answer the questions with your application – this helps us get to know you and ensures a good fit. *Look Out London* has no fee to join but relies on donations from our members to cover ongoing costs like site administration fees ($310 CAD per year), live entertainment, porta-potties and wash stations, sundries and other incidentals. Please look for our bright YELLOW **donation** box at many of our events. Small donations make a big difference. Thank you for supporting Look Out London.  Near the donation box is a BLUE **suggestion** box and we welcome your notes. We have a big blue LOL flag that we set up at our events to help you locate where we are! Note: Your privacy is important to us so your profile is **visible to all members** but **not** the public. Once you are approved for membership in LOL, you will receive a Welcome Letter which offers more information about the group. *We're about Exploring and Experiencing all that London and surrounding areas have to offer and look forward to you joining us!*
827 members · Private

Weekday Women: Scrambled Legs

London, ON

Weekday Women: Scrambled Legs
This groups mission is to empower women to achieve our personal fitness and health goals while creating friendships outdoors. This group is for women with a flexible schedule who are available weekdays, during the time that most are in school or working. This group is for women, of any age, who enjoy active outdoor pursuits. For now the focus will be on meeting in London on a paved bike trail for bikes, walks, or runs. There will be a more social aspect that can include Crossnet volleyball, lawn games, or some frisbee golf in parks, with a sprinkling of trips to bike rail trails out of London. This means you should have your own transportation, bike, and bike rack for your car, or the ability to stow your bike in your car for transport. \* I am a recreational bike rider. London events: 30 minute ride, break, 30 minute ride back, at most, moderate constant pace. I ride an average bike with panniers. If there is interest, I hope to collaborate on a meet for an overnight wilderness backpack and/or bike tour. Please join if you feel you can come to 2 events/ month so others can get to know you and a sisterhood can form. I’d rather have fewer members who are active who get to know each other. If you find life gets super busy and you can't make it as much, please let me know. This is a private group meaning your member info will not be shared with the general public, nor our meetup details. This is for safety, and for feeling free to make comments and share information online with one another. Liability: I assume no liability for accidents or other mishaps that may happen to a member during an event, or the ride to or from, the event. Each member needs to participate within her comfort level and take responsibility for her own safety. Please follow directions or take advice that might keep you safe. Preparedness: Each member needs to come prepared for the activity she signs up for. That includes starting out with enough energy for the event, bringing water, snacks as needed, and bringing the proper equipment as outlined for the event. Donations: Group membership is free at present. After you’ve been out a few times and know you'd like to stay with the group, donations are strongly encouraged to offset the cost of this Meetup. Happy Trails!
18 members · Private

Forest City Zen Group

London, ON

Forest City Zen Group

The Forest City Zen Group is a Soto Zen Buddhist group practising in London, Ontario. Soto Zen practice is the practice of living our everyday activity as enlightened activity –whether driving to work, washing the dishes, or sweeping the floor. We welcome anyone who would like to practice Zen meditation, and study and practice Buddhist teachings. We offer weekly meditation practice, accompanied by occasional Dharma talks. The group is led by Zen priest, Kuden Paul Boyle.

Dogen-zenji, the founder of Soto Zen in Japan wrote, To study the buddha way is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be actualized by myriad things. When actualized by myriad things, your body and mind as well as the bodies and minds of others drop away. No trace of realization remains, and this no-trace continues endlessly. Eihei Dogen, from Genjokoan


About Rev. Kuden Paul Boyle

Kuden began practising Zen in the early 1990s. His Zen training took place primarily at the Chapel Hill Zen Center in North Carolina. He has participated in traditional residential practice periods at the San Francisco Zen Center's Green Gulch Farm and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center practice centres in California. He received priest ordination in 2003 and Shuso ordination in 2009 from Josho Pat Phelan, Abbess of the Chapel Hill Zen Center. As a member of the Chapel Hill Zen Center he served in several temple positions, including ino, the head of the meditation hall, and supported Buddhist meditation groups in the North Carolina State Prison system for many years He moved to London in 2012.

398 members · Public

Come Hike & Walk With Us!

London, ON

Come Hike & Walk With Us!
Come Hike and Walk with Us TVTA Meetup group is hosted by the Thames Valley Trail Association (TVTA), we offer open public walks and hikes as an opportunity for people to explore our beautiful trails within the city of London, Ontario, and beyond. This Meet up site is used for real time face to face hikes or walks. You can hike or walk trails for exercise and companionship with like minded people who love to be out in nature.     **ATTENDANCE:** Those using this site will have their profile removed if you have not attended an event within 11 months of joining or do not post a profile picture. **There is** **no picture or any attendance requirement at all for  TVTA paid members.**   **ABOUT:** The TVTA hiking club is a charitable non-profit association that is committed to developing and maintaining our 110km hiking trail. We act as caretakers through volunteers, and are financed by donations and club membership fees. Paid TVTA membership is from $20 to $35 per year depending on the membership type. Charitable receipts for membership and donations are issued before the end of February.  In 2013 we had our 40 year anniversary and are excited to be celebrating our 50th in 2023!  Through our Come Hike & Walk With Us TVTA Meet up group, you will experience our open pubic hikes that bring the beauty of area trails up close at no cost. TVTA pays the annual cost for using this site.  Participants will be required to **print** and **bring a signed copy of our waiver form** (link [https://bit.ly/3OkEcwi](https://bit.ly/3OkEcwi)) **to the walk or hike and provide to the hike leader**. Our events are lead by volunteer hike leaders certified by Hike Ontario. Hikers are asked to arrive at the meeting site at least **15 minutes** before the outing is to begin in order to sign in and to arrange car pooling where applicable. Hike times listed in the hike description are departure times from the meeting location. Proper outdoor clothing, footwear such as sturdy boots, and hiking poles are recommended. For safety reasons and to ensure the smooth operation of the walk or hike, **hike leaders may turn away those who appear to be poorly prepared for the activity or who arrive late.**  **Those who participate in our walks and hikes do so at their own risk.  Hikes can be cancelled on short notice so check the site before leaving to go to the meet spot.** Hike leaders will advertise " family welcome" ( check with leader to see if terrain is suitable for a stroller), otherwise these events are for adults 18 and over. All TVTA hikes are dog-free unless advertised as "dog friendly". Visit our web site to learn more:  tvta.ca. If you join the TVTA, you will receive our newsletter, the  "TVTA TREKKER",  and will have access to our Members Only Hike calendar. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo)
858 members · Private

The London Fun Bunch

London, ON

The London Fun Bunch
Anyone within the age restriction can join this meetup group, it is for fun times and socializing with a smaller and more intimate gathering. Minimum age for this group is is 40 plus no one under this age will be accepted. This meetup group will feature Hikes, Walks, Pool nights, Karaoke Nights, Sunday Brunches and a whole host of other fun filled events you won't want to miss.  This group requires a clear photo of yourself,if there is not one you will be declined & properly filled out questions is required We expect people to be polite and cordial to one and other, we promote a safe environment for all members and expect this from every one.    Please be aware that there are pictures taken at our events and posted to our site. If you do not want your picture taken please ask the person taking them politely that you would like a heads up so you can be excluded There is no fee to join this group, but there are costs involved so we do like donations every once in a while. Although this is a group that is run by a Organizing team it is not our group, it is your group. YOUR participation helps this meetup work! Anyone who is not an organizer with an idea for an event contact the Organizer (Stephen) and it may be put up, chances are if you are suggesting an event you will be asked to host it as well. . We do not promote political or religious events or fundraisers . Rules for this group: 1: If you rsvp to an event please be sure you can attend the event if not remove yourself without messages or comments about why. Three no shows can result in removal from the group beware of this and rsvp accordingly. 2: In activity for more than 6 months means you will be removed from Funbunch but can rejoin later when you have time for events. 3: This is not a dating site. That's about it, it's all about having a great time and getting out to meetup and socialize. 4\. A real picture must be put up and kept up if not you will not be accepted or given notice when removed\.
450 members · Private

London Mature Social Group

London, ON

London Mature Social Group
**About us** This group is for mature adults (over 55) who are interested in meeting other mature adults to socialize as a group.  This is not a dating group, rather it is place where folks who are on their own – whether life-long singles, divorced or widowed – can find others like themselves to meet and enjoy social outings together, in our great city. If you want to expand your social circle while enjoying various activities from meet & greets, dinners, brunches, pub nights, get-togethers such as golf, pool, darts, walks, hikes, to outings taking in art and cultural activities, please consider joining us. This group is dependent on your participation. Please feel free to suggest activities you would like to see posted. There are several event organizers you can submit ideas to!  We are always looking for additional event organizers and would be happy to have more volunteers. **Meetup Profile Photo Policy** As this is a singles group, and to protect the safety of our members, we require that your Meetup profile have a clear head-shot before your membership will be approved. **Fees** Fees are $10 per year. Fees are used to pay for the website hosting charged by Meetup.com. Your first event is free to attend. Fees may be paid in cash to any group coordinator at an event, and when available online via e-transfer. Any excess funds will be put to a group event. **Attendance Cancellations** We understand that life happens and on short notice at times.  If it is necessary to cancel your attendance at an event, please change your Meetup RSVP from Going to Not Going at least 24 hours before the event so that another member can have the spot. Unfortunately, multiple no-show without a change in RSVP at least 24 hours in advance will result in membership review and possible removal. Please do not attempt to attend an event that is already full (yes, it’s been tried) as seating is reserved for confirmed members. **Guest Policy** We love to have new people join our events. Should a friend wish to attend with you, they can attend one event to check us out, after that we would like to see them setup their own membership profile. **Play Nice** We are all mature adults and are expected to act accordingly. This is a social group not a dating site. Anyone behaving inappropriately either at events, via messages, or in any other way that causes discomfort to others will be dismissed from the group. Any concerns should be sent as a private message to Gib H or Phil W. The leadership team will confer on all decisions. **Covid-19 and Personal Responsibility** London Mature Social offer events, within the provincial and city guidelines, however be advised that **all members attend events at their own risk**.  That risk is variable depending on your age and health as well as the venue and number of people attending.  The decision to attend is yours alone based on your personal evaluation of current risk levels and the recommendations of the municipal and provincial governments.
177 members · Private

Conscious Community Cafe - London & Podcast

London, ON

Conscious Community Cafe - London & Podcast

Welcome neighbours, friends, colleagues, family! We gather to explore empowering and supporting each other as active leaders and members of conscious community locally and globally. May this group be a healthy and loving space to serve your exploration and sharing.

Listen Live: 

https://anchor.fm/conscious-community-cafe

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conscious-community-cafe/id1369298161

Follow us also on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/155876455087784/

The group is a place to develop and practice the kind of conversation that will enable shifts to happen within communities, work environments, and families. We are exploring:

-- how to be inclusive
-- how to have breakthrough and insights with people who see things very differently
-- how to support the kinds of social and systemic changes that need to occur for our collective humanity to thrive
-- what people want from a conscious community
-- what people are bringing to a conscious community
-- how to support the rise and evolution of the collective genius of the group


We are proposing some guidelines for gathering in order to ensure the community shares a conscious conversation that calls us into our creativity and doesn’t fall into old stories or patterns.

• We all will share responsibility for the conversation, but just as an orchestra has a conductor, there will be facilitators who set the stage and oversee the weaving of the conversation.

• Shares will be timed and limited to 3 minutes to allow as many as possible to speak.

• We will honor our individuality as well as our connectedness.

• We will avoid giving feedback and advice by listening to one another with complete and openhearted attention.

• We will seek new levels of understanding that both include and transcend our separate views and understandings.

• We will be deeply committed to each other and the time we share.



211 members · Public

Forest City Social Network

London, ON

Forest City Social Network
Our group was founded to bring single people, over the age of 40, together in a relaxed social setting. Some of our social events include dinners, dances, movies, day trips, potlucks, coffee get-togethers, festivals, sporting events, theatre, and concerts. If you are interested in getting out, meeting new friends, and enjoying everything life has to offer, we're the group for you. We look forward to meeting you. **\*\*Please post a clear headshot of yourself on your profile\*\*** **\*\* Membership dues are $10 a year, commensing March 1st.** **\*\* Dues are payable to Sandy, the organizer, in person at your 2nd meetup with the group or**  **Etransfer your $10 membership dues to smerrick_35@hotmail.com.** \*\*\*Please ensure you have read and accept the Group Guidelines and Policies set out prior to signing up for the group. Your application for membership indicates that you agree to abide by these policies as a condition of your ongoing membership in the group. Forest City Social Network Group Guidelines & Policies Please ensure that you read and agree to abide by the following group policies prior to joining the Forest City Social Network. Non-compliance with these policies will result in loss of your access to this Meetup group. If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact your Organizers to discuss. As noted in the policies below, we are trying to promote respect, common courtesy and consideration of others.  The rules are in place for the good of all members. Who We Are and What We Are About Our group and its policies are based on mutual respect, common courtesy and consideration of others. Application for membership is open to single (unmarried and/or not living with a spouse/common law partner) individuals over the age of 40 for the purpose of socializing, meeting new people and finding interesting things to see and do. For our Members, it is an opportunity for like-minded individuals who may never meet otherwise to form lasting friendships. Our Organizers and various Event Hosts arrange social, dining, entertainment, dancing and day trip activities, and post the events on our corresponding group on Meetup.com; our Members review the posted events and select the ones that appeal to them and that they are available to attend….easy! The level of your participation is self-directed...that is, you choose your level of interaction within the group. We provide the social networking opportunities....the rest is up to you. 1\. Conduct Our principles of mutual respect, common courtesy and consideration of others ensure our enjoyment of the group and its functions, without fear of harassment, bullying, intimidation and malicious gossip. Engaging in these behaviours may result in revocation of membership with no opportunity to re-join. Any Member at the receiving end of undesirable behaviour should indicate to the source that they are offended (if comfortable doing so), or request intervention from the Organizers. Vexatious or frivolous complaints regarding Members are also not taken lightly, and may result in denied access to the group as well. 2\. Own Risk Members are responsible for their own safety and participate in all of our activities at their own risk. 3\. Privacy We do not share your information with anyone. Should you become aware that someone has breached your privacy and believe the source may be within Members of this group, please notify the Organizers immediately. This includes solicitation from companies, external sources, and even other social/meetup groups. Help us curtail this invasion of your privacy by reporting it right away. Please use good judgement and caution when informing the community about extended absences from home, etc. Remember, you should not post these details on ANY Social Media website, including this one (also Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in, etc.). We are password protected, but determined hackers can even tap into the Pentagon system on occasion....better to be safe than sorry! 4\. Vetting of New Members Each application for membership is vetted to ensure they meet the initial membership criteria (over 40, single) and are sincere in their desire to be part of a social group. Once approved, you maintain your membership unless the membership lapses or it is revoked for cause. Members with 3 " no shows" will be removed from the group. Applications that we suspect are not valid, have an ulterior motive (ie, to solicit products or services, etc.) don’t meet the criteria, or are suspicious in any way are rejected to protect our Members and the integrity of the group. 5\. Profiles Your real first name is required, and using your last initial is recommended. No nicknames or aliases please. You must also post a clear, recent photo of yourself (only you please) as a condition of membership. No cartoons, symbols, celebrity pics, etc. please….we need to recognize you at events, so your image must be clear and not obscured by clothing, other people, etc. 6\. Dues This group is not for profit and is organized by volunteers, and dues pay for the Meetup.com site fees. Dues can be paid via email to smerrick_35@hotmail.com or to one of the Organizers. You will be notified in your welcome email of the dues payable, with payment due within two weeks of your acceptance into the group. Membership is a flat rate of $10 per year. We start collecting this on March 1 each year. 7\. RSVP Etiquette When you RSVP to a posting, a space is reserved for you at that venue or event. If you must change your RSVP, please ensure that you change your RSVP on the site from “Yes” to “No”. Please do not RSVP “No” to an event unless you are changing your mind about attending. This reduces the volume of emails that we get on a daily basis. Many events require reservations and/or accurate headcounts. It reflects badly on the group when Members fail to honour the reservation made on their behalf; it is also disrespectful to the Event Host. No-shows without a change in RSVP will be reviewed. Repeated no-shows, or no-shows for events with limited seating and/or a waiting list may result in loss of membership in the group. 8\. Event Comments/Discussions Please keep comments relevant to the individual event posting. The Organizers will remove comments or discussion postings, without notice, that are inappropriate, unrelated, defamatory in any way, or that violate our policies on solicitation (comments that are deemed to be for promotion of goods, services, projects, causes, issues, beliefs or politics). We will also remove personal information regarding vacations and other things that generally should not be posted on any Social Media site...for our members' own protection! Please see the Privacy section for more information. 9\. Guests Generally guests who meet our membership criteria are welcome! Sometimes, guest participation can reduce our Members’ ability to participate in events when there are limited spots available. If participation is limited to members only, this will be stated in the posting (also you will not be able to add guests when RSVP-ing). 10\. Non\-Solicitation The Forest City Social Network is just that – a social group. Solicitation and/or promotion of goods, services, projects, causes, issues, beliefs or politics will not be tolerated within our membership. MOST IMPORTANTLY – HAVE FUN AND PARTICIPATE!!
101 members · Private

London Front-end Development Meetup

London, ON

London Front-end Development Meetup

Hang out and discuss JavaScript, CSS and other front-end related tips, tricks, hacks, and frameworks with some of the other local developers. Show off cool stuff you've done and learn about what else is going on in the community. No pressure, no mandatory presentations.

And between meetups, join the London Developer community on Slack at http://devldn.ca/!

Code of conduct:

Purpose

A primary goal of the DevLdn user group (including LdnPHP and The Front End Developer Group) is to be inclusive to the largest number of contributors, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and religion (or lack thereof).

This Code of Conduct outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.

We invite all those who participate in our events to help us create safe and positive experiences for everyone.

Open [Source/Culture/Tech] Citizenship

A supplemental goal of this Code of Conduct is to increase open [source/culture/tech] citizenship by encouraging participants to recognize and strengthen the relationships between our actions and their effects on our community.

Communities mirror the societies in which they exist and positive action is essential to counteract the many forms of inequality and abuses of power that exist in society.

If you see someone who is making an extra effort to ensure our community is welcoming, friendly, and encourages all participants to contribute to the fullest extent, we want to know.

Expected Behavior

Participate in an authentic and active way. In doing so, you contribute to the health and longevity of this community.

Exercise consideration and respect in your speech and actions.Attempt collaboration before conflict.Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert community leaders if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or violations of this Code of Conduct, even if they seem inconsequential.

Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behaviors include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by any participant in our community online, at all related events and in one-on-one communications carried out in the context of community business. Community event venues may be shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.

Harassment includes: harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behavior from any community member, including sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.

If a community member engages in unacceptable behavior, the community organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the community without warning (and without refund in the case of a paid event).

If You Witness or Are Subject to Unacceptable Behavior

If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify a community organizer as soon as possible. You can find a list of organizers to contact for each of the supporters of this code of conduct at the bottom of this page. Additionally, community organizers are available to help community members engage with local law enforcement or to otherwise help those experiencing unacceptable behavior feel safe. In the context of in-person events, organizers will also provide escorts as desired by the person experiencing distress.

Addressing Grievances

If you feel you have been falsely or unfairly accused of violating this Code of Conduct, you should notify one of the event organizers with a concise description of your grievance. Your grievance will be handled in accordance with our existing governing policies.

Scope

We expect all community participants (contributors, paid or otherwise; sponsors; and other guests) to abide by this Code of Conduct in all community venues—online and in-person—as well as in all one-on-one communications pertaining to community business.

Organizers

• Damon Muma

• Emily Wyss

• Scott Blinch

The DevLdn Code of Conduct is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license. It is based on the pdx.rb code of conduct, which is distributed under the same license.


935 members · Public