Outdoor activities groups near Vallejo, CA

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Grief Grace and Gratitude a Grief Support Group

Walnut Creek, CA

For individuals experiencing profound sorrow from the loss of a loved one... Grief is a personal journey without a prescribed timeline. Our group provides a compassionate space for both those who are newly bereaved and those who have been grieving for a longer time. We gather to offer mutual support through authentic sharing, attentive listening, heartfelt witnessing, and guided discussions, all fostering a greater sense of connection and community. In this safe and compassionate group space you can Build Connections, Gain Insight, Explore Grieving Tools, Develop Coping Skills, and so much more. When? Third Wednesday of each month, 7 pm - 8:30 pm Where? Unity Sanctuary, 1871 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Cost? $25, with sliding scale so no one is turned away for lack of funds Facilitator Veronica Wolfe, PCC, CPCC, ORSC intimately understands the intense pain and the complex journey of grief. As a bereaved mom, she empathizes deeply with your loss and is here to support you. A certified David Kessler grief educator and coach, she advocates for grief to be witnessed for validation, connection, growth, and healing. With over 20 years of experience as a facilitator and coach, Veronica is known for holding safe space and adeptly managing group dynamics. She has been actively involved at Unity of Walnut Creek for over 20 years including service as a Prayer Chaplain leader, and founder of a long-running weekly spiritual growth group. You can find Veronica in the online coach directory at https://www.grief.com or at https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicawolfe/ Questions? office@unityofwalnutcreek.org or 925-937-2191

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"SONOMA COUNTY OUTDOORS"

Petaluma, CA

Sonoma County Outdoors is an adult group for Hiking, Walking, and Social Activities.

Want to hike or walk for fitness and fun?

Would regularly meeting with a committed group of like minded people help keep you accountable to exercise?

Just want to get out of the house and have some fun?

If you said yes to any of these questions, then take a look at Sonoma County Outdoors!

There are a lot of great hiking Meetup groups out there and some of us belong to multiple groups. This group is intended to supplement those groups for shorter weekday hikes, and longer local hikes that are a little closer to home in Sonoma County and surrounding areas.

What's it all about?

WEDNESDAY NIGHT WALK (4 miles after work): An 80 minute brisk walk in Downtown Petaluma to get a few miles in before the weekend hike. This urban walk is a little slower pace than our Tuesday Night Fitness Hike, but a good bit of exercise nonetheless. You'll feel it the next day. For a cardio workout, see our Tuesday Night Fitness Hike.

TUESDAY NIGHT FITNESS NIGHT HIKE (5 miles after work): A FAST 80 minute Fitness Hike in Downtown Petaluma to get a few miles in before the weekend hike. This is a cardio hike that is sure to get your blood moving. We move fast and generally don't wait for slower members in the hike. If you're having trouble keeping up with the pace of the Fitness Hike, please instead join us on the Wednesday Night Walk.

WEEKEND HIKES, 6-12 miles: Weekend hikes are usually within an hour drive of central Sonoma County. The hikes are anywhere from Easy/Moderate to Moderate to Moderately/Strenuous, and on rare occasions, Strenuous. We usually pack a light lunch and stop to eat about half way thru the hike. We might even stop in for a quick social gathering after the hike to wet our whistle, or to grab something a little more substantial to eat. We hike at a brisk pace, this is not a stroll or sightseeing adventure - it's a hike.

THE PACE, WEDNESDAY NIGHT WALKS: The Wednesday Night Walks are a brisk pace. We do 4 miles in the same time as we do 5 on the Tuesday Night Fitness Hike. We do about 2-1/2 mph (23-24 minute miles). Tjis is the place to start if you are new to the group.

THE PACE, TUESDAY NIGHT FITNESS: The Tuesday Night Hikes are a cardio workout. Not quite power walking, but we do go about 3-1/2 mph (16-18 minute miles). If you are new to the group, I strongly recommend you try the Wednesday Night Walk before attempting the Tuesday Night Fitness Hike.

THE PACE, WEEKEND HIKES: Weekend hikes are about the same brisk pace as the Wednesday Night Walks. We're not strolling by any means, and we are usually covering a lot of ground without a lot of stopping.

SOCIAL MEETUPS: We occasionally organize Social Events to get out of the house and enjoy ourselves. These might be a show, a meetup for dinner, wine tasting, a Crawl, etc... Bring your spouse, friends and significant others to these fun events. Note: Most of these are adult oriented events and are not appropriate for children, unless it specifically says so. If you have any doubt, please ask.

WHAT DOES IT COST? Nothing to you. Meetup charges a monthly fee for hosting this group. We pay that for you. If you'd like to contribute something to offset those costs, we take contributions in the form of Red Wine!

GROUP GUIDELINES: (To participate in hikes you must agree to the following)

1. Apply to join the group. you will be notified of events when you join and be able to see the location where events are being held.

2. When applying, please use a profile picture that shows your face. Our hike leaders pride themselves on not losing anyone and knowing who you are is important.

3. Events start on time. Please be on time. We won't wait for you, so please don't ask.

4. Introduce yourself and check-in with the event organizer when you arrive at the event.

5. Don't sign up for an event that you are not committed to attend. No-shows might be dropped from the group after 2 no-shows.

6. Be fun! Meanies and disruptors will be banned.

7. Be kind in your review and opinion of us. We do this for the fun and love of hiking, and want to share it with others.

DOGS: Well behaved dogs on-leash are allowed on Weeknight Hikes and Weeknight Walks, but only at the hike leaders discretion. If your dog is aggressive or disruptive, the hike leader might ask you to leave the hike. Please come back next week without the dog. Most dogs are welcome though.

Dogs are not allowed on Weekend Hikes. The trails are often narrow, and the hikes are very crowded. Plus, more than half the places we hike don't allow dogs on trails. Please don't ask to bring your dog on a weekend hike. They will not be allowed to participate.

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS: Invite your friends and sign up today to receive your invitation to our next event!

SCO IN THE NEWS...

PETALUMA MAGAZINE, SUMMER 2011
Walking Together, The Original Social Network
(an article on walking groups in Petaluma, page 44)
http://zoominlocal.co...

PETALUMA PATCH
The Neighborhood Files
by Rayne Wolfe
http://petaluma.patch...

PRESS DEMOCRAT
Trailhead Blog (4 articles)
by Greg Retsinas
(Greg's trailhead Blog is a great resource for local and Bay Area hiking. Look to it for hikes and useful information, and for his personal experiences in hiking our local outdoors)

LAKE TO LAKE TO LAKE IN MARIN

http://trailhead.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/12116/lake-to-lake-to-lake-in-marin/

FULL MOON HIKE TO ARCH ROCK
http://trailhead.blog...

ON THE RIDGE INSIDE ANNADEL
http://trailhead.blog...

A NEW TRAIL AT POINT REYES
http://trailhead.blog...

Let's go!

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Natural Outdoor Workout

Berkeley, CA

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\.

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Single professional activities

Moraga, CA

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.

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North Bay Trail Running Meetup Group

Napa, CA

Welcome to the North Bay Trail Running Meetup Group! Our group is for runners and joggers of all levels who love for for some outdoor exercise and connection with nature, particularly on trails. I hope to organize group runs, collaborate on trail recommendations, support each other in achieving running goals, and augment with lateral interests like exploration, food and drink. Signing up for a local (or maybe not so local!) race would be fun too.

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Casual Mountain Biker Singles/Couples

Vallejo, CA

Hi All, My wife and I started riding casual mountain bike rides in during the pandemic and would like to organize and ride with other singles/couples for an afternoon of fun, outdoor adventures and explore local trails in the Bay Area and local restaurants after the ride. Looking to ride for 1.5 to 3 hours, taking breaks along the way, finding nice beginner or low intermediate trails and/or paved local roads. Looking for a co-organizer who knows trails and can help lead.

113 members · Public

Grandpatzers free chess lessons on zoom

Napa, CA

LESSONS: I give FREE chess lessons to adults and mature adolescents via Zoom each Monday, 5:45-6:45 (the day and time may change). The Meetup schedule shows Monday and Tuesday meetings, but we only meet on Mondays, and I can't figure out how to eliminate the Tuesday meetings from Meetup. Our goal is to teach people chess basics and develop their chess skills. Members may also play in our weekly chess meetings in person when we feel the Covid situation makes it safe to do so. The lessons are for beginners and near beginners. We start with the basics--chess rules and how the pieces move. Then we cover opening principles and middle-game tactics, followed by middle-game strategies and a bit on endgame tactics. We practice these ideas with a variety of activities: puzzles, going over my games and trainees' games, and students playing each other with comments from the group. In these activities we reinforce the key ideas and add some endgame principles as well. Occasionally I have a guest speaker describe a specific chess opening or other topic.

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Bay Area Wine & Nature Adventures

Napa, CA

We have renamed our meetup to reflect a more casual approach to wine & wine tasting & food pairing by adding additional & unique wine activities. Events include Wine Tours. Wine & Art Tours & the unique concept of Wine & Nature Adventure Outings. (Wine/Bike trips, Wine Kayak Outings, Foodie/Wine & Nature Outings.)

Occasionally we will invite vintners to offer their insights about their own experience in the wine industry while pouring their wines. And we invite wine drinkers to share in these discussions, treks, and tastings. Come join in the exploration.

Santé,

TOM Bold aka: Koma Nahoa (Hawaiian Name)

Please note: Tom Merle is still our Wine Guru.

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East bay ladies over 35

Rodeo, CA

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

103 members · Public

Queer Vallejo

Vallejo, CA

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!]

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Success Sculptors Circle

American Canyon, CA

***\*\*\*New Leadership and Structure in 2024\*\*\**** Welcome to the Success Sculptors Circle, where we believe in the transformative power of intentional success shaping. We are more than a community; we are a collective of ambitious women dedicated to crafting and sculpting the paths that lead to empowered achievement. In the Circle, we recognize that success is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We are a diverse group of women who understand that the journey to success is a unique sculpture, intricately shaped by each individual's aspirations, experiences, and ambitions. Our mission is to provide a supportive and inspiring environment where each member can actively engage in the sculpting of their own success story. We stand in the truth that we are the architects of our destinies, and together, we mold the clay of our dreams into tangible, empowering realities. Within the Circle, collaboration is key. Our community reflects a collective effort to sculpt and shape success within a supportive and empowering environment. Together, we leverage our unique talents to carve out new possibilities and redefine success on our terms. Participate in our specialized “Crafting Workshops” designed to provide you with the tools, techniques, and insights needed to sculpt your professional and personal success. From skill development to mindset mastery, we believe in providing the sculpting tools for every aspect of your journey. Success Sculptors Circle is more than just a meetup; **IT’S A MOVEMENT**. It's a place where your story is not only heard but actively shaped by the encouragement, guidance, and shared wisdom of your fellow sculptors. Are you ready to take control of your success narrative? Join Success Sculptors Circle for Empowered Achievement and become part of a community where the art of success is not only appreciated but actively sculpted. Let's craft the path toward empowered achievement together! Sculptors will meet twice monthly on Sunday afternoon 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Announcements will be sent as events are scheduled. Looking forward to meeting you in 2024!

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Self Growth Book Club

Vallejo, CA

We would love to meet likeminded individuals who are interested in reading self-help books! We host Zoom meetings on a bi-weekly basis to discuss chapters of books we pick. Current pick: The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions by Christopher K. Germer. PSA: Current members who remain non-active for over a month will be removed to create space for new members. See you! 🤍

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The N.A.M.E - NEXT Level Mastermind Group

Vallejo, CA

This an entrepreneur's mastermind group that is motivated and ready to take smart action toward building their businesses. We meet weekly to empower each other to strategize and take responsibility for our big business goals of growing and scaling our businesses to the next level! Accountability is huge with this group and continuous forward movement is a goal that is expected with all members. The Hot seat or Power seat with problem solving, allows the power of peer brainstorming, supportive feedback, resources and information to help you achieve your goals for your business. There will also be an occasional guest speaker geared around a specific group interest and group activities. All members will be allowed to introduce themselves, their business and the services they provide with feedback on their pitch. **Final measurement of business growth and goal achievement is done at the end of each 90 day increments.**

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Benicia Run Club

Benicia, CA

Benicia Run Club is a group of diverse runners, from those getting in some casual miles to ultra-marathoners living for those LSD runs (that’s long slow distance if you were wondering!). We aim to help local runners explore our beautiful town, get in some extra miles, and meet a new BRFF (Best Running Friend Forever) in the process! We lead weekly community runs and coordinate race groups for members. Participation is free and all abilities are welcome! Looking to join a run? We’d love to meet! All club members are required to complete a waiver prior to participating in any club activities, as well as abide by Benicia Run Club’s Code of Conduct and Rules. *[Member Waiver](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vvw-LTen3HE4jbm9Tnv-9yILU8esxkoa/view?usp=sharing) ([Digital Waiver Submission](https://forms.gle/dQx6hYzrud9a13PV7))* *[Code of Conduct and Club Rules](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zLeK14UxBM-01ikQZORwMM17xZ4tpM0m/view?usp=sharing)* *Benicia Run Club is a registered club with the [Road Runners Club of America](https://www.rrca.org/club/benicia-run-club/).*

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Parents and Their "Kids 'N Film"

Vallejo, CA

Geared for parents and their child actors between the ages of 7-14. Come meet other parents and their talented youth as they participate in a fun series of acting and filmmaking workshops that include an introduction to scripts, improv, monologues, expression activities and creating on-camera characterizations. Watch as your kids work on confidence building in front of the camera and gain behind the scenes experience encouraging future filmmakers. A great way for them to develop teamwork, communication skills and learn different techniques as they create clips for use in industry reel building. Kid driven projects with parent input and suggestions! All skill levels welcomed including parents who get to interact with their Kids 'N Film and participate in some film projects.

98 members · Public