Outdoor activities groups near Fruitland Park, FL

This is a group for anyone interested in getting outside to enjoy this great area around Inverness. The primary focus will be cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, and hiking. That will not limit us though and hope to do anything the group wants like bird watching, amateur astronomy, live music, or a race at the racetrack. The objective is to get out and have fun!

Greetings! This meditation group is meant to gather anyone seeking guided meditation in a beautiful lakeside setting.

Whether you're brand new and wanting to learn, or a pro, this weekly meditation is meant to help everyone experience life-transforming meditations and be guided to manifest your best life.

Are you over 50 and want to meet others by getting out and having fun? If so then you are in the right place. Dining out, movies, days trips? Make a suggestion, step up to host. You decide the size of the gathering. Outdoor activities, healthy living, workshops, seminars, games, coffee/drinks and chats too. Together we make connections.

Welcome everyone! This group is for anyone in The Villages area who is in their 30's or 40's or early 50's. Doesn't matter what your gender or relationship status is - this group is for all of us to find others in our age range to hang out with and have fun! We will have brunches, lunches, happy hours, dinners, drinks, live music, festivals, outdoor activities, beach trips, etc. Please feel free to share any other ideas you may have! If you are interested in organizing an event or co-hosting, please send me a message. Looking forward to meeting everyone! Attention Ladies: We also have a separate group for the women of the area in this age range, so be sure to join that as well! [The Villages Area Women 30-54 Social Group](https://www.meetup.com/the-villages-women-30s-40s-meetup-group/)

Welcome Ladies! I moved to the area in 2021, and there was a void when it came to those of us in our 30's and 40's and early 50's, but I knew I wasn't the only one here! So I created this group for us to be able to find each other and make new friends. We will have brunches, lunches, happy hours, dinners, wine, live music, pool days, beach trips, painting classes, outdoor activities, day trips, etc. Please feel free to share any other ideas you may have! If you are interested in organizing an event or co-hosting, please send me a message. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

This Group is intended for adults 45-70 who are interested in dining out, outdoor and other fun activities in a neutral setting.

**South of 44, Friends, food & fun**. We are a group of Friends and Neighbors who want to create bonds and enjoy our time together. We are dedicated to assisting our members host events, groups, clubs, and get togethers. **Open to all Villagers!** The “South of 44 Villagers - Friends, Food & Fun” group serves The Villages south of 44 (ALL VILLAGERS ARE WELCOME) by providing a forum to facilitate the planning, hosting and participation in activities, events, and clubs. Our goal is to encourage and foster, by example, by providing guidance & organization and the how to plan & hold fun events!!! Governance of each activity, event, or club will be at the sole discretion of South of 44 but Hosts have the ability to plan events with Club guidance and support. The “South of 44 Villagers - Friends, Food & Fun” is a private group. We invite all Villagers, north or south of 44. As such, we reserve the right to limit membership to those who want to share in The Villages dream while embracing the concept of our group. Payment for Events are not refundable but spots can be sold. If you sign up for a FREE event and fail to attend without notice or notice is within 24 hours of event, you will have the opportunity to make a donation OR you will be removed from Group. Our Leadership Team spends many hours of volunteer work. Please be conscious that we are volunteers. Help make our lives easier rather that harder. We do the best we can For social media and general chatting, we have a Facebook page. Please check it out. Event payments are Non-Refundable. If an event is cancelled, funds will be refunded, if possible, minus Paypal Transaction Fee. [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/groups/13482465819)

We are VCKC (Villages Canoe and Kayak Club) paddlers in The Villages, Florida, open only for residents of The Villages community. You must have a current Villages ID card to be a member of VCKC. **All club members must complete, sign and submit a digital *insurance waiver*.** To access the VCKC insurance waiver follow this link: [https://form.jotform.com/Prmwaivers/villages-canoe--kayak-club---liabil](https://form.jotform.com/Prmwaivers/villages-canoe--kayak-club---liabil) VCKC dues are $15 annually. Your membership is valid for 365 days from date of payment. Club meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month, usually at the Colony Cottage Recreation Center, although we occasionally have meetings off site. We do not meet during June, July, or August. Meetings are open to all Villages residents, as well as their guests with a Villages Guest Pass.                        Club ***paddle trips*** are held throughout the year and are open to VCKC members only, no guests. We strive for a balance of easy and more challenging trips, shorter and longer trips, leisurely and more vigorous paddling, generally within an hour and a half drive from The Villages. Paddle trips are       hosted by a variety of club members. Most of our paddle trips require members to provide their own boats, however we do have a limited number of trips for those who rent their equipment. VCKC paddle trips are for experienced kayakers. If you’re new to kayaking, or if it’s been a long time, we strongly encourage you to take an ***introductory kayaking class***. Here are some options: \*\* Discovery Kayak Tours, based in Ocala and serving The Villages area, offers kayaking training courses and guided paddling trips. Visit DiscoveryKayak.com for more info. \*\* Kayak 101 lessons are also available at Lake Griffin State Park, 3089 US-441, Fruitland Park. For details, visit the Friends of Lake Griffin State Park web site at FLGSP.org. \*\* Osprey Bay Outdoors, an outfitter located in Clearwater, offers Kayak 101 classes as well as equipment sales. Visit their web site at: OspreyBay.com. Click the link for more information on ***using the VCKC MeetUp website*:** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mxRc2_-bomOOR3Fw95vd9lalWZAmDJy5/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mxRc2_-bomOOR3Fw95vd9lalWZAmDJy5/view?usp=sharing) ***For more info on VCKC activities***, please contact our officers/managers: **VCKC President**: Contact for general questions regarding the club Charlie Dingman cjdingman@gmail.com 443-569-1919 **VCKC Vice President**: Contact for general questions regarding the club Linda Morrison LLMorrison99@yahoo.com 865-258-4744 **VCKC Treasurer**: Contact for questions regarding club finances.    Linda Dingman lhdingman@gmail.com 443-569-1920 **VCKC Secretary:** Club documentation and minutes of Board Meetings. Anne Kusmich akusmich@hotmail.com 973-229-0389 **VCKC Trips Coordinator:** For information on paddle trips, or for leading trips Linda Morrison [LLMorrison99@yahoo.com](mailto:LLMorrison99@yahoo.com) 865-258-4744 **VCKC Membership Coordinator**: Contact for information on joining VCKC and membership issues. Gloria Schreiner   terrysglorias@gmail.com   352-751-5620 **VCKC Program Director**: Contact for information on club meetings, and suggestions for speakers Stephanie Darling  stephanie_darling@yahoo.com   630-660-5528 **VCKC Safety Officer** Vacant **VCKC Meetup Website:** Contact for help using the VCKC MeetUp website. Charlie Dingman cjdingman@gmail.com 443-569-1919

**Vagus Connection** is focused on activities, modalities, and education that creates healing, harmonizing, and strengthening of our minds, hearts, and spirits. We will energize with breathwork, empower through discussion and meditation, and invigorate with yoga. No special background, clothing, or equipment is needed. Just bring your amazing self, a positive perspective, and a mat or towel to sit on. These experiences are intended to improve mobility, create strength, and promote peace. And, hopefully, we can make new connections along the way. **I look forward to seeing you!** *\*Please reach out if you would like to host a session at your home, pavilion, or community center.* \*\*Please see me about working with you privately or remotely through Reiki/Energy Healing targeting PTSD, anxiety, depression, and pain. I also offer focused breathwork up to 90 minutes for these conditions.

The Village Squares is a square dancing group that was started by Judy Mason in The Villages, FL in 2018. In early 2019 Judy met Don Hanhurst and he agreed to take on the task of getting the club going by teaching Mainstream lessons and having a weekly club dance. The activity was limited in that it was only available to Village residents. Our Callers We are very fortunate to have two callers who are well known and respected both nationally and internationally. Don Hanhurst started square dancing in 1949 and began calling in 1959. He was the club caller for over 20 clubs in numerous states as well as calling for state conventions, national conventions, and international events. Since moving to Florida in 1981 he formed or helped to form 13 different square dance clubs. He has been the club caller for the Village Squares since 2019. Dave Vieira started square dancing in 1975 while serving in the Air Force in West Germany and began calling in 1976. In 2015 he was inducted into the Texas Square Dance Callers Hall of Fame. Dave and his wife Michele recently moved to Ocala, FL. He is now teaching Mainstream and Plus classes for Village Squares.

**Welcome. So glad you found us!** **It’s time to explore and follow your dreams. Meet with women just like you, who are creating the lives they want. Have fun as you discuss and learn how to make your “best life” a reality. Discover the real you and spend time doing what you really want to do. Improve your attitude, your outlook, and your relationships and make fun, flow, and fulfillment a part of your daily life. Create a happier you!** **"Promise me you’ll always remember: *You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne*** **This group has been active since 2011, is designed for women only, and most of our programs are now on Zoom.** **We have held hundreds of progam through the three WTW Meetups in Fort Myers and Leesburg, FL and in Long Island, New York - including Journaling for Joy; Finding More Meaning in Your LIfe; Silent Sensing; Top 10 Positive Emotions; Positively Wonderful Monthly Gatherings; and many others. We will meet in person in Long Island and Lessburg, FL at different times of year.**

Our group meets throughout the month for a variety of activities, starting with a First Tuesday Lunch at a local restaurant. We like to check out new places and also return to old favorites. We started as a book club and some members really enjoy reading and discussing a book. This year we will return to those roots by establishing a book club coffee (or tea, wine, beer, etc.) where we will focus on discussing a selected book. We are also expanding our activities in 2022 to include some adventures, including road trips, live performances, festivals, museums, movies. We welcome new members, including winter visitors. Please join us!

This new club is for fun, immature and caring people ages 21 to 55 living in or around southern Sumter County, Florida. We hope to meet regularly via free or low-cost local activities or events. The more random the activity, the better. This includes planned or last-minute activities. Such as social gatherings, sports, walks, table games, "break out of your box" events, relax/meditation gatherings, pot-luck meals, short road trips, joint activities with other Meetup groups, and any form of laugh-inducing activities. We also meet to enjoy interesting or fun conversations. Cursing and adult topics are always allowed. Most events won't incorporate alcoholic beverages. We NEVER talk about politics, drugs or religion. Negativity and anxiety are pointless. Always smile. If you are grumpy, offended easily or are a routine complainer, please do not join. This club is all about having stress-free, open-minded fun with friends. Treat everyone with respect. Arrive clean and sober. No alpha-males, alpha-females or negativity. We are all here to have fun. Be worldly, accepting and positive. Kindly, do not bring children. Babysitting and such takes away from our fun and mature conversations. Please do not use this club to date or hookup. Never contact a member without their permission. Dating is allowed, but keep it outside the club. No heavy drinking; as we want to avoid DUIs or sloppy drunks. All in moderation. What happens in the group, stays in the group (IE no gossip). Friends are always friends. The club host lives in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida. Activities are held anywhere in southern Sumter County. All members are encouraged to organize an event; no matter how small or adventitious. Anything that comes to your mind. Be open-minded and do random things. All for fun, to enjoy the company of others and/or to simply get out of the house. Have fun, try new things and socialize with friends. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Stay tuned for Facebook group page...

This Relax & Exercise Club (of southern Sumter County, Florida) is for fun, kind and open-minded people ages 21 to 60 living in or around southern Sumter County, Florida looking to relax and/or exercise. We hope to meet regularly via free or low-cost activities or events. The more random the activity, the better. This includes planned or last-minute activities. Such as sports, walks, "break out of your box" events, relax/meditation gatherings, pot-luck meals, short road trips, joint activities with other Meetup groups, and any form of calming or health improving activities. We also meet to share interesting conversations about how to relax, be calm, avoid stress and create a healthy mind and body. We NEVER talk about politics, drugs or religion. Negativity, complaining and anxiety are unproductive. Always smile. If you are easily offended, please do not join. This club is all about having stress-free, open-minded relaxing times with friends. Treat everyone with respect. Arrive clean and sober. No alpha-males, alpha-females or negativity. We are all here to learn and enjoy each other's company. Be worldly, accepting and positive. Kindly, do not bring children. Babysitting and such takes away from our fun and in-depth conversations. Please do not use this club to date or hookup. Never contact a member without their permission. Dating is allowed, but keep it outside the club. No heavy drinking; as we want to avoid DUIs or sloppy drunks. All in moderation. What happens in the group, stays in the group (IE no gossip). Friends are always friends. The club host lives in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida. Activities are held anywhere in south Sumter County. All members are encouraged to organize an event; no matter how small or random. Anything that comes to your mind. None of us are trained mental health or physical fitness experts. We only share what works for us or want to try new ideas. Always contact a doctor before trying anything new. Relax, smile and love everyone. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Facebook link coming...

Ever skipped a concert, class, sport or other event just because you didn't want to go solo, or couldn't find a buddy who had the same interest? Whether you're shy, new to town, recently alone, looking for a new hobby, or just want a night away from the TV, you're sure to find something here! GROUP POLICIES: \~When you join *Mix it Up*, we ask that you **visit the website at least once a year to remain** **an active member**; this does NOT mean you cannot rejoin, just that the group is intended for members who have an active interest in our events. \~The cost to maintain this meetup group is something your organiser absorbs, and you will NEVER be asked to make contributions through the site or make donations at events. \~This group was created for people who reside within the tri-county area that *want to* get into more social circles, but may not have the opportunity. Please feel free to suggest a theme to the group coordinator, however, *sales pitches will not be tolerated;* additional required or available purchases beyond the activity cost shall be discussed with the coordinator.  Members are never pressured into purchasing goods/services beyond those specifically identified in the event. \~Times/dates are based upon the coordinator's or venue's availability and ***subject to change***.  Your patience and flexibility are greatly appreciated.  Well-received events may be repeated in the future, but feel free to suggest an alternate date. \~Your coordinator may advertise an event for which tickets are already in-hand (prepaid).  Payments secure your RSVP & will be marked accordingly against your RSVP on the event once collected *(if you are 1st to reserve, but last to pay, you may not get a ticket).*  **We do NOT use meetup's WePay site** for payments due to service fees. Payments accepted by cash or by PayPal ONLY - using the FRIENDS & FAMILY option (no fee).  PayPal is secure, easy, and FREE.  Conditions for refunds (when applicable) will be identified in the event. Members always have the option of buying their own ticket directly from the venue, at their own risk. \~This site is for people who are looking to do things together, however, it is not a dating site.  **Members who are abusive, disruptive, disrespectful, or act inappropriately during an event, or through communication with other members will be removed and may be subjected to being permanently banned from the group.** \~All tickets, admission fees, in-event merchandise or food/drink purchases, parking, or other extra expenses are the member's responsibility unless otherwise listed in the event.

Trauma Informed Support group, peer-led This group is designed for a more specific focus; for people who grew up with an NPD family environment or had experienced chronic traumatisation and adverse effects of a long time relationship with a personality disturbed individual/s. It is a specific focus and sometimes difficult to find adequate support for this in the counselling/therapy circles and in the community at large. Activities include, 1. meet, greet 2. book discussion 3. educational slideshres, and or video presentations 4. last but not least! Guided mediation Some excellent books have been written, lets meet for book discussion, view educational videos (short ones!) and discuss as well as a few guided meditation. Feel free to write with any questions. We will try to meet at least bi-weekly. 

A social group exclusively for young single adults living in the Orlando area. We will organize fun and safe indoor and outdoor activities that are also affordable. Everyone needs friends, especially when you are single, so this group is for you. **Rules**: **Must be single** (if you are in a relationship after joining the group when you were single, you can remain in the group) **Must be at the ages of 20-39** **Respect the members**: People who join the Meetup Group deserve respect. The same applies to their wishes as long as it is appropriate. **RSVP**: When you confirm your attendance but fail to show up without notice, you will receive a no-show mark unless you contact us. Three strikes will result in your removal from the Meetup Group. **Attendance**: You can attend and leave the event at any time. **Drink Responsibly**: When you are 21 and older, you can drink, but not too much. Drinking and Driving would be unsafe. **Have Fun**: Enjoy the activities and socializing with people **No Swingers, Hookups, or Harassment**: Do that, and you are removed from the group.

 The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail provides an excellent birdwatching destination, with a variety of habitats ranging from sandhill/scrub to wetlands adjacent to the Trail, and several species of birds, including Florida’s only endemic species, the Florida Scrub-Jay. The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail was conceived to provide direct, immediate benefit to the Florida Scrub-Jay and its surrounding habitat, and to raise awareness of and involvement in the conservation of the species. In order to accomplish this, land must be cleared of exotic and invasive plant materials and re-planted with scrub oaks, shrubs, and groundcovers, many of which are federally listed as threatened or endangered. Citizens and public agencies work in partnership to accomplish common goals. This is the trailhead for a statewide, interconnected network of Scrub-Jay habitat, ranging from the Lake Wales Ridge to the south to Ocala National Forest to the north; from Sarasota to the west and Merritt Island and Cape Canaveral to the east. These “pockets” of scrub-jay habitats are connected by corridors of restored habitat acquired by private landowners granting conservation easements; lands purchased by land acquisition programs; and public lands available in parks and open space. The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail also provides fun and exciting educational experiences for adults and children alike. Visitors all become honorary “Scrub Scouts” as they head out on the Trail to experience the Scrub-Jay and the plants and other wildlife of the Florida scrub. The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail has proven to deliver a one-of-a-kind up close and personal birding encounter. Admission to the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail is free. Groups are encouraged to experience the Trail either by observing or participating in the restoration by planting trees and other scrub plants. Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Brownies work side-by-side with church groups, and garden clubs with one common cause – to save the Florida Scrub-Jay from extinction. Visit our website at [http://www.scrubjaytrail.org/](http://www.scrubjaytrail.org/). The mission of the Florida Scrub-Jay Consortium is to preserve the Florida Scrub-Jay and its habitat. Your support is very important to us and vital for continuing our mission. Thank you! **To subscribe to our email newsletters, email "Subscribe to Scrub-Jay Trail Newsletters" to info@scrubjaytrail.org. For additional information about the trail, activities, or directions, please contact us directly at info@scrubjaytrail.org or 352-429-5566.** For a membership application or to make a donation, click here: [https://www.scrubjaytrail.org/contact.html](https://www.scrubjaytrail.org/contact.html).

Recovery from "Complex Trauma" AKA "CPTSD" and prolonged trauma not only takes its toll on a person psychologically but physically as well. Support is there. And there is strength in numbers. This is trauma informed meditation. As well as book group study focus. Our nervous system is a fine tuned, sophisticated system designed to ensure our survival. When we encounter threat, it adapts its response — and consequently our behaviour — to our circumstances. Depending on our circumstances, it may activate: * our sympathetic system, if we need to fight or flee * our parasympathetic system, if we need to rest and digest * our dorsal vagus, if we need to freeze * our ventral vagus, if we need to engage and connect with others We are constantly and unconsciously reading our environment for cues of safety, or cues of danger, a process referred to as “neuroception”, and adjusting our behaviour to stay safe, depending on our circumstances. If our nervous system is well regulated, we will respond appropriately to our circumstances and threats (thoughts, feelings, and behaviours), but once the threat is gone, our nervous system should return to homeostasis. If, for instance, you are in a very stressful situation, with financial worries or difficult life circumstances for example, and are feeling extremely stressed and anxious, then your nervous system is responding appropriately to your external circumstances. If our nervous system is dysregulated however, it is reacting to present circumstances on the basis of past stressors rather than current ones. * It gets stuck in a threat response, even once the threat has passed * So we still have physiological and biochemical manifestations of threat, even though our circumstances are safe * There is then a discrepancy between our physiological perception of threat (with the full biological cascade of neuroendocrine dysregulation), and our external reality * * Going through a 'relationship' with more or one individuals with malignant narcissism can leave you feeling lost and questioning your life's purpose. It's important to remember that this difficult period can also be an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. This is a unique challenge but can be overcome! * <> 🧘🏻🧘🏻‍♀️We engage in gentle guided meditation and breathing here to help the body reset its nervous system.✨✨