Outdoor activities groups near Concord, 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! 👋 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.

NOW is the time. Join our tribe to re-learn and truly experience the full spectrum of human movement patterns without the obligatory "sports" mindset.  In other words: just move....freely and functionally.  There's "martial arts", why not "movement arts"?! • When did you stop using the monkey bars? • Do you make that "old person" sigh when getting up from a chair? • Is hiking the local trail the only time you spend time in nature? • Are you just watching your kids play instead of joining them? Still wondering what we do? Check out sample video below. Your Natual Outdoor Workout "Guides", Charlie, MovNat Master Level Trainer (Level III, Aquatics, Combatives) Chip, Natural Movement-phile P.S. 1\. Yes\, it's for you\.  No matter what size\, age\, or shape you're in\.  This movement tribe's vision is to assist others in finding and fulfilling their own potential and spectrum of human movement including \(not in any particular order\) calisthenics\, MovNat\, animal flow\, Ido Portal\, Rafe Kelley inspired movement\, gymnastics rings\, parkour\, yoga\, etc\. 2\. Yes\, it's safe\.  But there is a level of mindful and calculated risk\. 3\. Yes\, it's competitive\.\.\.but only against yourself\!  Make adjustments according to your ability and energy that day\.  Just promise yourself:  get better every day\.

Who would like to meet up for hikes, picnics, potlucks, movies, outings and share healthy plant based meals?

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.

Who we are:

It’s difficult to meet other people while caught up with our careers, in grad school, or while in job transition.

So instead of staying in, why not go out, meet new people, make new friends, try new things, and see new places?

This group is for professionals (single or not) living and/or working in the East Bay who would like to expand their circle of friends, have a good time socializing, appreciating good conversation, and enjoying the area.

Our goals:

• Establish friendships in a positive and supportive environment.*

• Organize safe and fun events where everyone feels welcome and comfortable.

• Connect with responsible hosts and attendees who show up to events for which they are signed up. 

*Anyone found bullying or harassing other members in the online discussion forum or in person at events will be removed from the group. 

Our activities:

Activities in this Meetup are mostly concentrated in the East Bay (Alameda, Berkeley, Concord, Dublin, Oakland, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek), but also venture into the City.

Our Meetups range from outdoor activities such as hiking, bbqs, sports lessons, and wine tasting to happy hours, dining out, and movies, as well as exploring local festivals, museums, theater, and live music.

If you have additional suggestions as to which types of activities we should schedule, please feel free to post in the Discussions forum.

If you have attended 5 or more events within 3 months, you are eligible to host your suggested event!

PLEASE READ OUR 3 EASY RULES : )

1. RSVP Policy: 3 'No Shows' to an event, and you are OUT! A 'No Show' constitutes as flaking right before the meetup or just not showing up, without informing the host ahead of time.

2. Profile photo and first name required: We have found that having a face to put with a name makes the group safer.** 

**If you do not wish to post your photo, please contact the organizers and we will work with your special circumstances.

3. Donation/Fee: We may ask for a nominal donation/fee to be a member of this group in the future. 

Why do we ask for a nominal donation/fee? 

Meetup charges the Organizer $180/year to maintain the group (We do NOT work for Meetup and there is NO profit). 

It also takes the Organizer a lot of time to create great events, make reservations, coordinate with business owners, secure venues, and make other accommodations.

**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.**

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 our Southern California Finding New Relationships and New Friends Meetup group! This group is perfect for those who are new in town or looking to expand their social circle in San Francisco, Concord, *Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Monica, Irvine, and Pasadena*. We focus on lifestyle choices that promote happiness and well-being while building a strong local group of friends right where you are. **Our goal is to support you in organizing and leading in-person meetups in your neighborhood to build community connections, combat loneliness, and make sustainable choices.** Whether you're interested in hanging out every week over a meal, playing games or sports, organizing eco-friendly activities, or just enjoying the outdoors together, this group offers you the tools and support to do just that. Join us for virtual events and planning sessions to connect with neighbors and start making a positive impact in your community today! 🌞

This is a social, active, and friendly group. We want to get to know you, so it's **REQUIRED** that you provide a picture of your face without glasses or a hat on (please) or we will not be able to approve you. Greetings! Looking for like-minded people who want to participate in a variety of events such as hiking, biking (fun rides), kayaking, fitness/boot camps, wine tasting, picnics/BBQs, live music, dancing, happy hours, movies, bowling, camping, rafting, day trips (SF, Napa, Monterey, etc.), weekend excursions (Tahoe, Vegas Baby!), comedy clubs, sporting events, networking, new friendships and what else? We are very open to suggestions! Don't be shy! Join in on the fun! For all the new members, you will find our group to be inviting, friendly, and full of warm and caring folks. Invite your friends, too! We are a mix of active single AND couples that want to expand/build their network of friendships with people in the East Bay who like to do similar activities.  We're simply trying to gather a bunch of active and kind people, who like to have fun, mingle with others, and try new things. This is a safe space for our members and we have a zero tolerance policy for deviant behavior. We also have an attendance policy, it’s not something we enjoy doing but we need to know headcount when we are setting up at venues. We require 24 hours notice on cancellations. Less than 24 hours notice is considered a no show, 3 no shows is a 30 day time out. Thanks for your understanding.

 **About this Meetup: Marin and Contra Costa County 40+ Meetup:** This Meetup group is for members who want to find friendships and build community in  Marin Count  Whether you are local, new, 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… Hi my name is Jocee. I’d like to share my journey with you…. Organizing events for this Meetup is highly encouraged for any member. In fact to be fair as a member you need to host and event even if no one goes to your meet up. I've noticed through the years of hosting 3,000 + events, that when you host an event, you understand the other side of the process of trying to get people together, with the vision of what your event is about. Since 2006 building community has been beautiful journey for me . I'm here to help support you in coming out of your comfort zone and taking the initiative of being involved and enhancing your life. Within this meetup, we will have small gatherings,too, called Less Is More or call it your mini meetup. I encourage you to do this because I’ve met some incredible people in small groups through the years of organizing. I found that 4 members with 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 40+ and over. Examples of events my organizers and I have done over the years include happy hours, home concerts, dinners, dances, live music, potlucks, movies, theater, outdoor activities (kayaking, hikes, cycling, and others)  picnics, tours, art and wine festival, visiting galleries, spiritual events, Victorian tea parties and coffee and conversations.. And many many more ..Ideas are definitely welcome ..almost always suggested by group members. **GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THIS MEETUP GROUP** Organizing events for this Meetup is highly encouraged for any member. I've noticed through the years of hosting 3,000 + events, that when you host an event, you understand the other side of the process of trying to get people together, with the vision of what your event is about. I'm there to help, and there are other co-hosts that we can bring on board to help you with your vision as well. Updating The RSVP And Attendance Process : Because some of the members rsvp and then cancel last minute, this disappointing other attendees who were looking forward to meeting you, but that didn’t work out. 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! Indeed, as a group we want to become a success. Sometimes smaller events have multiple people on the waitlist, because there's only so many slots. 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. It's important so other people have the opportunity to see that the event is now available, and that they are wanted to attend. The following will be the RSVP rating for every member. This will be attached to your profile, and will be updated by myself and co-host for various events. If you have not attended any of my events, don't expect your profile to reflect this, I'm only going to update profiles for people that RSVP attend or don't attend. Keep in mind that Meetup offers the ability to automatically email remind someone who has RSVPed YES prior to an event. \- 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 two events in a row\, and don't take yourself off the list within 72 hours of realizing you cannot attend\, you will get a 20% doc\, and as a result you'll be at 80%\. 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 that signed up to two additional events\, and attended both of those events\, would be back to a 100% RSVP rating\. I am not here to police people, but I do want everyone who attends an event, to have realistic expectation as to whether another guest, with an RSVP rating of 60% for instance, is likely to show up! This system has self-accountability, and social pressures, all within the mix. If you're attendance record comes down to 20% or 10% for instance, I have to assume that you just don't care, and more likely be removed from my meetup. \- We need to be accounted so please change your rsvp way in advance\, No shows or cancelling within 72 hours\, otherwise\, your RSVP Attendance status will be affected\. \- There is a cost of $5 annualy to attend these Meetup events\. \- 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\. \- Also there is a requirement that in order for you to participate in this group\, for participation in this group members be fully vaccinated\. The host needs to check your vaccination cards\. 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\. \-\- At the present time\, most of our events are outdoors\. **[https://www.meetup.com/MAC-40-plus-Meet-Up/manage/settings/sponsors/add/](https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Social-35-plus-Meet-Up/manage/settings/sponsors/add/)** Rules **Thanks,** **Jocee** **Founder and Organizer of MAC Social 40+ Meetup**

Are you a woman who likes to travel? Then this is the place for you! This group is to plan and travel to places all over the state, the country and the world. This is an all-women travel group for over 50s connecting like-minded women who have a passion to travel and explore the world, one trip at a time. The group will focus on trips and outdoor adventures that will cater only to women in the 50s and over.

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.

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.

Group Goal: Deep detox, healing, and spiritual growth. Who to Meet: Wellness seekers, spiritual explorers, and those interested in natural medicine. Event Activities: Guided Kambo ceremonies, integration support, and community sharing.

Welcome to Psychic Medium Witch Events in the Bay Area, California! Join one of our weekly classes or monthly coven meetings. We offer spell classes, tarot classes, psychic activation classes, and so much more. Connect with like-minded witches, learn the art of spellcasting, delve into the mysteries of the tarot, and unlock your psychic potential. Experience the magic that awaits within you. Join us today!