Outdoor activities groups near Waterloo, ON

Welcome to GASA: Guelph Soccer Indoor Meetup.com! This group is perfect for anyone who loves playing indoor soccer and is looking to meet like-minded individuals in the Guelph area. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this is a great way to get active, improve your skills, and have fun in a friendly and welcoming environment. Join us for regular meetups where we come together to play exciting games, make new friends, and enjoy the game we all love.

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Welcome to the Grand Valley Trails Hiking Meetup group! The Grand Valley Trails Association (GVTA) builds and maintains hiking trails in the Grand River valley. We promote year-round hiking, on the Grand Valley Trail and on other trails in the area. If you love exploring the outdoors through walking and hiking, then this is the group for you! We offer a variety of walks and hikes for outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels. Guided hikes are organized several times a month and are posted on https://www.gvta.on.ca/HikesEvents.htm. The hikes are led by certified hike leaders with first aid training. Let’s lace up our boots, meet like-minded individuals, and hit the trails together!

we are here to promote aports among the community. We will be running different activities like badminton volleyball and soccer to keep the th3 community busy.

Widowed and feeling somewhat "out of it"? This is NOT a grief support group. It's a group for widows and widowers, most over 65, who are ready to come together for social activities, friendship and fun. Yes, we're allowed to have fun again. Perhaps walking, dinners, coffee chats, day trips, theatre, movies, cards/games nights, etc. Your suggestions for activities are always welcome. We've done some really cool stuff based on ideas from members. To join this group, first and foremost, you MUST BE WIDOWED. You need to include your first name AND the initial of your surname to identify you from others who share your first name. Also, you MUST include a picture of YOU or your membership will be declined. The picture is necessary so that we can recognize and welcome you when you come out to an event. A picture of a flower or a pet is not helpful at all. Our annual dues are $10 which are collected in May of each year and paid to Meetup Head Office in NYC. If you join after May, you won't be asked dues until the following year. You need not pay when joining. We will let you know when your membership fee is due. We look forward to welcoming you. Thanks so much.

This is a group for both men and women looking to meet new people, socialize and have fun! This meetup group meets at least once a month in Kitchener/Waterloo for events designed to meet new people such as outdoor or recreational sports, live music and concerts, pub crawls, ghost walks, sushi nights, board games, and more! Movies, Bowling, Dinners, Dancing, Cooking, Skating, Board Games, Movies, Drinks, Comedy Clubs, Karoake, Pool, BBQ's, Museums, Road Trips and so much more! If you are new to Kitchener/Waterloo or just looking to make some new friends, this group is for you!

The purpose of this group is to meet new people in the KW area and socialize together in events and activities.

Hello old and new Friends, welcome back! After taking a short break, the "Finding Inner Peace & Happiness Meetup Group'' is now returned! Are you ready to join our artist, cultural, and nature themed activities that are fun and beneficial to your mental and spiritual well being? Some of our previous high-demand activities include "Healing Art: Finding Flow in Nature," "Tree Meditation Experience," Meditative Chinese Calligraphy, etc. and more. We are a team of dedicated volunteers from the Waterloo Buddha's Light Centre (WBLC - located at 9 Elgin St.), your spiritual and community hub supported by an International Buddhist NGO, the Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Temple of Toronto. Having approximately 300 branches worldwide, FGS is committed to promote Humanistic Buddhism via offering cultural, educational, charity and spiritual programs to not only the Buddhists but also anyone who is interested in the Buddhist teachings and practices. The mission of this "Finding Inner Peace & Happiness Meetup Group" is to share with the general public some practical insights of the Buddhist life philosophy and mindfulness practices that can help you to develop your own skill sets to deal with daily life situations and enhance your spiritual and mental well being. Our goal is to walk with you on this journey of finding your inner peace and happiness! We are intended to create for you a peaceful, equal, respectful, and non-judgmental community, where members from all walks of life, despite their different cultural or religious backgrounds, can come here to share interests, exchange thoughts, try new things, have fun, and to meet friends. To ensure that anyone who wants to join us would not be affected by their financial conditions, all our events are FREE. We also welcome donations, which will all go back to support the cost of organizing our activities. If you have any ideas or comments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will try our best to offer activities that meet the community members' needs. We are looking forward to seeing you in our next events! Metta, Volunteers of WBLC

This group is primarily for mature singles living in the Kitchener/Waterloo area of Ontario, who are interested in meeting other like minded adults at various locations in a friendly environment conducive to conversation and making new friends. Join us, if you want to expand your social circle of friends while enjoying various activities including dancing, dining, walking/hiking, cards, art and culture activities etc. While this group is primarily for people who are single, anyone may join the group and attend our events as we do not discriminate. **IMPORTANT** For the security of all our members, you MUST use your real name and have a clear, recent facial photograph of yourself in order to join and remain in good standing. REMEMBER, if you delete a photo from your main profile, it will be removed from any of your groups you used it in. It is your responsibility to ensure your profile meets the security requirements of this group, otherwise you might be removed without warning. Dues Yearly fees are paid by the organizer to Meetup.com headquarters in the United States. Members will be invited to contribute $5 to cover these costs. Acknowledgement and Waiver of Liability When signing up for any event (the “Event”) by clicking on the “Attend” button, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms set out below. By participating in the Event, each participant: • · Acknowledges that Mature Singles Social Group is a voluntary, not for profit, online social group organized through MeetUp.com that carries no insurance, is unincorporated and has no assets; • · Acknowledges that the Event has risks associated with it, including the risk of injury, and voluntarily accepts those risks; • · Expressly waives any claim against any person involved in organizing or running the Event (an “Organizer” or "Host"); and • · Agrees that by participating in the Event, they will not pursue any claims against the Mature Singles Social Group or any Organizer/Host relating in any way to the Event.

Looking for mature Christians (Single or Married) who want to serve our community and surrounding area and are looking for a social group. We will have monthly activities that include community cleanup, helping other service groups such as the MCC and Woolwich Community services and also just get together for walks and meals.

K∩W exists to celebrate mathematics, computer science, programming languages, and intersectional activities like data science. We encourage all to join us in this celebration. For the best experience, a background in mathematics, science or engineering is recommended. [Videos of some past presentations](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxw8JiPDSSqmNn-jtXG7eeaho5_8vbpuz)

This is a group for any women who are looking to meet new friends and have fun girl time!! All ladies welcome - you do not need to be a mom to join! Only Requirement: You just have to know how WONDERFUL YOU ARE!! Activities are open for suggestion but some examples include: pedicures, book club, chick flicks, coffee, spa parties and more... Making friends and living life - what can be better than that???

Are you interested in overnight backcountry travel? If you long to sleep under the stars, do multi-day treks in the wilderness, or paddle all day and sleep on beaches at night you have come to the right place.

All levels of experience are invited though some trips may not be appropriate for all members. There is an emphasis on getting out there especially on weekends and helping people expand their abilities in backcountry travel.

Some activities will include backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, ski touring, snowshoeing, and bicycle touring.

Come join us, learn more about traveling in the backcountry and find friends to explore with. We look forward to seeing you!

This group is for anyone (18+) looking to play recreational and competitive soccer. We regularly organize pick-up games, leagues and tournaments through the year. All skill levels are welcomed! No high, sliding or otherwise dangerous tackles are allowed. Be a good sport and have fun! PLEASE READ; Guest Liability Waiver: By signing up to attend. I Agree and fully understand that attendance at and participation in activities during the event will involve a certain types of injuries. Those conditions, hazards, and risks include but are not limited to inclement weather, the actions of others attending the Event, venue facilities, accidents, or illnesses. I also acknowledge that not wearing the appropriate soccer gear including shin guards may increase risk of injuries during the game and it will be solely my responsibility. I further understand that the Organizer cannot and does not assume responsibility for any of these conditions, hazards or risks or for any related personal injuries or property damage caused by the actions of any players.

Product Managers lead products through discovery, definition, development, launch and retirement. We are a group of actively practicing Product Managers interested in learning from each other about day-to-day challenges, successes and career growth. Sponsored by Communitech, this Peer2Peer Network helps professionals in the Waterloo Region tech industry share challenges and lessons-learned in a friendly, informal environment. Peer2Peer groups provide an opportunity for individuals in similar roles, specialities or functions to exchange advice and best-practices information. Communitech is a not-for-profit organization aimed at helping tech companies start, grow & succeed.

SOFREE is a dynamic fellowship of Humanists, atheists, and agnostics, dedicated to advancing critical thinking, supporting secular laws, and providing Humanist outreach to our members and the broader Humanist community. SOFREE has been a registered Ontario charity since 1992. Whether you are a seasoned Humanist, or just curious to learn more, our events are open to all who value rational thinking and compassion, and who are intrinsically motivated to do good for the betterment of humanity. SOFREE's mission is to: * Offer emotional support and outreach services to people in the process of adopting a secular Humanist way of life. * Advance knowledge and education by hosting interactive events and providing resources related to Humanist philosophy, literature, music, and art. * Provide an active and caring social network for our members. * Be an essential source of referrals for licensed and experienced Humanist Officiants, to help couples and families plan weddings, baby-naming celebrations, funerals/memorials, and other meaningful life events, with warmth and respect.