Outdoor activities groups near Benicia, CA

Hey East Bay - I'm looking at starting a regular playing schedule. By joining the group, that helps me gauge the interest. Stay tuned. This group is focused on intermediate grass volleyball in the east bay. Players should be comfortable in their skills and not be brand new to the sport. This is to reduce injuries that can occur when new players are mixed with non-new players. This is also to encourage healthy competition in fair spread across the court(s). Game play will consist of a max of 4 vs. 4. You are welcome to bring your own net and team…. And drinks! Other than that, if you’re looking to meet other players, make friends, or just be active over the weekend, come join us!

Welcome to Outdoor Adventures.

This group is for anyone who enjoys being out in Nature and exploring the great trails of California and beyond. Be an expert or a beginner we welcome you without boundaries.

The Organizers/Event Hosts are volunteers who enjoy being outdoors and social. Please do understand that you will be joining all activities at your own risk. You know your strength and abilities better then your Organizers and hosts, and any other member in this group.

Thank you for joining and we hope to see you!

Welcome! 👋 This group is meant for anyone who is interested in outdoor activities and social networking. We will be hosting several paid and unpaid events like Intro to Backpacking Workshops, Day Hikes, Overnight Backpacking/Survival Workshops, Happy Hour, Snowshoeing trips and much more. All skill levels are welcome. If interested in organizing meetups, let me know.  **Please read:** \ *Each hiker is responsible for their own safety. Please make sure you are fit to participate in the events hosted on this meetup. Water, food, proper clothing and your equipment is your responsibility. We are here to help and answer any questions you have regarding any of the above.* **Attendance \ Be respectful to other people and the organizers on this group. If you RSVP and can't make it, update it. After 3 no-shows (including cancellations withing 24 hours) we will remove you from the group.** *By accepting membership in this group you acknowledge you have fully read, understand, and agree to the Disclaimer located by the following link.* ***Disclaimer: ***[https://www.meetup.com/San-Francisco-Outdoor-Adventure-Meetup/messages/boards/thread/53973564#133769663](https://www.meetup.com/San-Francisco-Outdoor-Adventure-Meetup/messages/boards/thread/53973564#133769663)

Be the energy your want to attract. I recently realized that there are not that many places in East Bay for professionals to meet like minded people locally, do different activities and to create a non-judgmental community with good vibes. So let’s meet, connect, and exchange ideas. Bring your good vibes and energy. Looking forward to having you in our events.

This Group is meant to create a social environment where older seniors, actively seeking travel or activity partners( think hiking, sports, concerts, theater, etc.). can meet. We'll get together for late afternoon snacks Thursdays for four sessions this spring, then decide how to proceed. People 70+, no couples, groups, or agents. Exact time and place in Berkeley TBA.

This group is for travelers who don’t want to wait on their friends to finally say “yes” to travel. Life is too short and the world is too big! The trips in this group are usually 90% solo travelers but everyone is welcome, female/male, solo/couple/friends, straight/LGBTQIA+! So let’s travel together with fun, like-minded travelers! If you have an open mind and are kind to fellow travelers, you will fit in perfectly on these trips! **The local events in the group are member-driven** so if you’d like to host a Meetup in your area (i.e. a brunch, happy hour, travel talk, dinner, hike, concert, coffee, etc), feel free to let me know and I'll help you get it set up in the group! **NOTE:** The people on these trips are from all over the States but you’ll always be connected with people from the same city on a trip so you can meet up face to face and get to know your future travel buddies prior to the trip. You’ll also be connected to the whole group via email prior to the trip so you can virtually get to know those that are from different areas. On average, the people on each trip are 90% solo travelers but it’s hard to predict the exact demographic for each trip so please keep this in mind. Feel free to join the Facebook group to connect with past travelers on these trips, see pictures, ask questions, funny travel memes, travel-related articles, etc: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/613025845523107](https://www.facebook.com/groups/613025845523107) The trips in this group are put on by a tour company called Globe Drifters and they focus on small group trips geared towards solo travelers with the mission of giving new meaning to travel by putting the human experience at the heart of their trips. The groups are small, usually with 12 people maximum per trip and about 90% of everyone on each trip are solo travelers so you’re not stuck being the odd man out on trips with mostly couples. You’ll have the best of both worlds, solo travel with the security of a small group of other solo travelers for some company on your adventure! To contact Globe Drifters directly, you can email [info@globe-drifters.com](mailto:info@globe-drifters.com).

**Welcome to the LAMORINDA 50 + Social Meetup Group!** **This group is perfect for those looking to meet fellow locals for outdoor activities and indoor events including dinner, happy hours, coffee and conversation, golf, hiking, and networking events. It will all depend on how many members are going to host. We offer a variety of activities for members to connect and build relationships. Whether you're an entrepreneur, retired, or simply enjoy live music and art shows, there's something for everyone in our diverse and inclusive community. Join us for happy hour drinks, brainstorming sessions, and plenty of fun-filled social gatherings!** **More about LAMORINDA 50+ Social Meetup:** **This Meetup group is for members who want to find friendships in LAMORINDA (Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda )..Whether you are local, new in the area or thinking of moving in this area…ready to meet like minded people...improving your social skills by sharing your time and effort attending and hosting events… This meetup is for you…** **Within this meetup, we will have small gatherings called mini meetups.** **You are encouraged to do this because there are many incredible people in small groups. through the years meetups with as small as 4 members, an even group is best.** **Taking time to socialize from your busy life is a challenge but new experiences can only increase not only your sense of well being, but your life. So build up your friendships with good conversations along with good food and drink, and have fun with other compatible people. Not only are members grateful for having you host events, they also see you as generous person who give time and effort to others.** **This meet up is for people 50+ and over.** **GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THIS MEETUP GROUP** **Organizing events for this Meetup is highly encouraged for any member. After hosting ted 3,000 + events, organizing activities help build community. When you host evens, you experience and understand the other side of the process of trying to get people together It also gives you the vision of what your event is about.** **Guidelines The RSVP And Attendance Process :** * **Every member begins with a 100% attendance in our Meetup Groups. If you are a no show, you will be docked 10% every time you do not attend. For instance, if you sign up for an events, and don't take yourself off the list within 48 hours of realizing you cannot attend, you will get a 10% doc, and as a result you'll be at 90%. If you do not take yourself off the waiting list withing 48 hours you will be docked 5%, and as a result you'll be at 95%. The only way you are able to build your RSVP rating up, is to sign up, and attend your next event. In the example above, someone who has a 90% rating that signed up for an event will be given 5% and if you attend 2 more events you will be given 10% so you would be back to a 100% RSVP rating.** **Members need to give 48 hour notice to who cancel last minute.** **Why?** **Because it is disappointing that other attendees who are looking forward to meeting you see that you canceled last minute.** **If you sign up for an event, but you notice or realize that you cannot attend, taking yourself off of the event within 72 hours, or 3 days is imperative if there is a waiting list especially if your host is reserving a seat for you in a restaurant.** **It is also important so other people have the opportunity to see that the event is now available which give them enough time to rsvp and attend.** **The following will be the RSVP rating for every member. This will be attached to your profile, and will be updated** **If you have not attended any of my events, don't expect your profile to reflect a ratiing, I'm only going to update profiles for people that RSVP attend or don't attend. Again please keep in mind that you are given 2 months to attend as soon as you given the opportunity to become a member. We want an active group.** **The new guidelines bring Meetup members' attendance record to the forefront, and let everyone know on a real-time basis, how likely, someone that signs up, will actually show up** **This system has self-accountability, and social pressures, all within the mix. If you're attendance record comes down to 50% or you do not attend within the 2 months you said you were goiong to come. I have to assume that you just don't care, and more likely be removed from my meetup.** **Important to keep in mind the following:** * **There $5 annual membership collected on the first event you go to.You are given 2 months to attend.** * **Consideration and empathy is a must for this group so please keep comments on the nice side of life.** * **Harassment towards other Meetup members will not be tolerated. Specific altercations will be assessed on a case to case basis. Through this process, if it's determined that you were acting intentionally mean towards another meetup member, you will be removed from the group.** * **No soliciting in this Meetup group or you will be removed.** **Other rules for members to follow are those that one would expect due to common sense and common courtesy. These include:** **\-\- Kindness and common courtesy\.** **--Bring positivity, friendliness, respect, and humor to our events. Who wants to listen to someone’s negativity and pessimism. We are all in this together.** **\-\- We prefer not to impose waitlists unless there are real space limitations\.** **Building community is a wonderful journey. Your organizer is here to support you in coming out of your comfort zone and taking the initiative of being involved and enhancing your life.** **Taking time to socialize from your busy life is a challenge but new experiences can only increase not only your sense of well being, but your life. So build up your friendships with good conversations along with good food and drink, and have fun with other compatible people. Not only are members grateful for having you host events, they also see you as generous person who give time and effort to others.** **Examples of future events include happy hours, dinners, live music, potlucks, dinner and a movie, theater, outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, cycling, and golfing. Other outdoor veues include picnics, tours, art and wine festival, and coffee and conversation. This depends on how many members volunteer to host.. Ideas are definitely welcome ..almost always suggested by group members.** **Those that want to host. Please let us know what events you would like to do asap.** **Your percentage of attending events on this meet up will be attached to your profile and will be updated by organizer and event hosts.** **Keep in mind that,there is a $5 annual fee due when you attend for the first time so please pledge the $5 by paying and making the donation or pay cash on your first event.**

The Rainbow Community Center (RCC) of Contra Costa County has served the LGBTQ community since 1992. This Meetup group is for folks interested in the activities at the RCC. All activities will be posted on the calendar and members will be able to see all the activities and talk with each other about them.         

The Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County envisions a society that embraces acceptance, safety and equality for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive and respectful environment for LGBTQ people of all ages, socio-economic status, races, cultures and religions.  We strive to create services and activities that will promote the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of our community by providing professional services, peer support, referral services, social opportunities and educational programs of interest to our community as well as to the community at large.

WE KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING... YOU REALLY WANT TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS THIS SEASON, BUT DON’T REALLY HAVE ANYONE TO MEET WITH, OR YOU’RE OUT OF LUCK BECAUSE YOU DON’T HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO GET YOU THERE. WE’VE GOT THE ANSWER... JOIN BAY AREA OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AND SPORTS!

Anyone interested in a fun social hiking experience, should consider joining our friendly group. The hikes are mostly moderate in difficulty, though more challenging hikes (and some easy) are often posted (and identified as such). The hikes are usually 6 to 10 miles in length (3 to 5 hours) in the San Francisco Bay Area, primarily in the East Bay (e.g. Walnut Creek, Oakland, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Antioch). We hike as a group at a moderate 20 to 23 minute pace, stopping intermittently to keep the group together. Dogs are welcome on most of our hikes where the parks/trails permit.

The Bay Area has a number of incredibly beautiful regional and state parks. Joining a group such as ours is the best way to be introduced to the diverse outdoor adventures available in our wonderful area. There is no cost to join the group or attend the hikes. I do request you post a recognizable picture of yourself.

The CCC Moms Group is a wonderful, supportive group of Moms who enjoy each other's company during twice weekly park playdates in Central Contra Costa County. We typically have weekly music groups, monthly Girls Night Out, family nights, field trips, quarterly book club, and other seasonal activities. We're a very active group; members MUST be interested in meeting and forming friendships with other moms and attend at LEAST one meetup per month. •This group is open to stay at home moms and working moms (including moms-to-be) of children from newborn to those in kindergarten. •All park meetups are at 10am (We try to offer one weekend morning and one afternoon playdate per month) •To help build relationships we have a limit of 125 members •Membership is $20 per year (September thru September) Making friends can seem intimidating and hard, but it doesn't have to be! Come frequently to meetups, be social and friendly, and the rest will fall into place naturally. We are a drama free organization, so keep in mind common rules of courtesy, and you will find some wonderful friendships here.

Have you and your partner decided to be childfree? This is the Meetup for you! This group is for partnered, child-free people to meet, enjoy fun activities, and build friendships. We’ll have dinners, happy hours, outdoor activities, and anything else that members suggest. This group welcomes couple of all gender combinations and orientations (2SLGBTQIA+ and hetero couples). It's fine for just one partner in the relationship to join the group. You are welcome to attend events with or without your partner. Also, if you happen to have friends who are parents who are interested in attending events, you are welcome to bring them. For example, people with older adolescent children or empty nesters may have time and be interested in participating in events. I love children and my friends who have them. At the same time, I would like to meet more people who are are childfree, and who have time to do the kind of activities I also have time for. I created this group to build those connections.

This group is for lesbians in  Concord, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Walnut Creek and the surrounding area who want to get out, meet new people, foster a community on this side of the tunnel (which isn't to say activities won't take us to the greater Bay Area and beyond).

Women who want to meet friends. Hang out, be social and active while having meaningful discussions about life. I will be posting the following events. \- Hiking \- paddleboarding \- tea time \- Beer events \- Wine tasting \- Dog walking \- Botanical gardens \- Picnics \- BBQ \- concerts \- Brunch \- Dinner Just for ladies who are interested in having fun and being adventurous

This is a meetup for queer-identified folks and those that fall under the LGBTQIA+, sexual and gender minority umbrella! This group is focused on building queer community in and around Vallejo, CA - equal parts celebration of queer art and culture, radical activism, community engagement, and hanging out around town with awesome queer folks!

**Do you have a cool idea for an event?** We need event hosts! Running a Meet-Up group is a lot of work for one person - team work makes the dream work! Send me a message with your idea, and I'll give you the tools to share it here! The only real guideline is that Queer Vallejo events should be as accessible and inclusive as possible.

[This is NOT a hook-up or dating group. Our goal is to be a safe space to meet new friends!]