Outdoor activities groups near Shelburne Falls, MA

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Food preservation, cooking and Baking and restaurant

Williamstown, MA

This group is for beginners and experienced pressure canning and water bath canning women and men who desire to learn the art of Canning, and also mentor beginners. Exploring new restaurants to satisfy our food palette and meet new people for friendship, commrodery, sense of humor, laughter and fun. Like minded people who love to cook and bake and invent new recipes. I have a strong desire to learn how to water bath can and pressure can as a beginner and being with the community of people that either know how to do it, or have a desire to learn how to do it would be fun. That is for future food preservation in the event of famine or shortages of food that we have sustainable supplies in our home. I love to invent new recipes and tweak regular staple foods to make a restaurant type dinner. Explore places to eat. Find a place to meet that has a kitchen with either a gas or electric stove, that is reasonable for all in the group to do our cooking baking and canning projects. This group will not tolerate political agendas of any type, wokeness, leave your sexual orientation outside the door of this group, I am not interested in knowing it. In this group you are either a biological male or biological female and will be treated as such. I will not use pronouns to address you. A real life common sense, traditional Christian values mindset is what this meetup group will offer.

4 members · Public

PV Transmasc and FTM Activities

Northampton, MA

New group for transmasc and FTM adults in the Pioneer Valley. If there is enough interest in this group, then I intend to start local meetups for low-key activities such as indoor mini-golf, bowling, sledding, playing catch, board games, etc. Please let me know on the membership survey or by DM if you would like to join and what activities you are most interested in. It is also helpful to know about accessibility needs that are a priority for you while planning events: physical accessibility, sober spaces, no/low cost or sliding scale, covid vax, no photography, or other concerns. We may expand to include family and/or dog-friendly events, but for now events will be exclusively for members of our community to meet and play together.

5 members · Public

Gay Golden Girls: Western Mass

Easthampton, MA

We are woman over 50 who identify as lesbian. We meet for fun indoor or outdoor activities, socializing, eating and generally just having fun.

215 members · Private

Kayaking, hiking and more!

Hadley, MA

Welcome to the Kayaking hiking and more Group! If you love being on the water and exploring the natural beauty of the region, then this group is for you. We organize social events centered around any outdoor physical activities such as kayaking, hiking, biking, outdoor yoga, running, pickleball, ice skating, etc. All are welcome. Join us for some nature excursions, and meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for the great outdoors.

117 members · Public

Come Play Outside in the Happy Valley

Northampton, MA

We get together to make new friends and have fun moving our bodies in the fresh air. Come play outside with us! Sometimes we skate, snowshoe, play pickleball or tennis, ski and snowboard, toss a frisbee around, shoot hoops, bike, hike, kayak, picnic, go sledding or tubing, kick around a soccer ball, play kickball, or play catch. If you’d like to make new friends of all sexual and gender identities, racial and ethnic backgrounds, religions and countries of origin, ages and socio-economic groups, then this is a great group for you to join! Our members identify as allies and/or as members of the queer/trans/LGBTQIA and/or Jewish and/or BIPOC communities. This group is for you if are a member of one of those communities or identify strongly as an ally, and value making new friends from diverse racial/ethnic/religious backgrounds. \*Please help take care of each other by staying home if you’ve got COVID symptoms, or have recently tested positive, or have been exposed to someone with COVID. Masking will be optional at all outdoor events.

402 members · Public

Queer and Family-friendly Western Mass

Northampton, MA

I’m having a great time meeting new people in other Meetup groups, and I want to organize events that are kid-friendly but not kid-centric! You don’t have to have a kiddo to join, but if you do have kids the activities will be at times and places where it’s reasonable for kids to come too.

20 members · Private

Fascinating People Doing Boring Things - Northampton, MA

Northampton, MA

... Well the things don't necessarily *have* to be boring, but this group is mostly about a meeting of minds, not specific activities. So let's find comfy places to be and some minimally stressful things to do (walking = good, kayaking = not-so-good; paper-and-pen games = good; D&D = less good), and get to know each other.

No restrictions on the basis of age or any other demographic.

177 members · Public

Western MA Earth Living Skills

Northampton, MA

Connect to the land, our non-human relatives and each other by exploring the natural world through wild edibles, survival and awareness skills, and other classes! Create meaningful, reciprocal relationships with other species through foraging plants and mushrooms, and hunting. This group is all about embodying our identities as human animals as an active part of an integrated ecosystem, working to repair the world.

Events are posted by different nature education programs, as well as group members. If you have an event you'd like to announce, please get in touch!

1683 members · Public

Hidden Gems (food and drink!!)

Hadley, MA

Welcome to Hidden Gems, a meetup group for food and drink lovers in town, whether you're a long-time local or new in town. Join us as we explore both the old and new establishments that offer delightful dining and/or beverage experiences. From food trucks, cozy cafes, trendy bars, and fine dining, we'll indulge in delicious meals and drinks, take part in fun activities, and listen to live music. Whether you're seeking new friendships or a chance to discover the hidden culinary treasures of our town, Hidden Gems is the perfect group for eating, drinking and listening enthusiasts. Let's uncover the best-kept secrets together! \- Events will vary from weekdays after work to weekends $any time$ \- All checks will be paid separately\. \- Normally there will be an attendee limit to the dinners unless otherwise specified \- To encourage some attendance I will start some member perks\. \* every 3rd event that you attend will come with 20$ towards any item on the menu \* Anyone who attends for the 1st time will get 1 appetizer of there choice or $15 dollars towards 1 app of there choice These perks will only apply for the months of July and August

234 members · Public

Christians Having Fun

Northampton, MA

28 members · Public

A Social Group For 40 and 50 Year Olds

Hadley, MA

This group is for any kind of social activity for 40 and 50-year-olds. Please share ideas of what you would like to do and even help me organize :-)

570 members · Public

Berkshires & Beyond Women 35+

Adams, MA

Attention ladies, 35 and up! We all get how important it is to have our friends around, right? Whether it's sharing a laugh over drinks or having a heart-to-heart, these moments mean the world. But let's be real, sometimes keeping these connections alive can be a bit of a struggle - especially at this stage of our lives. That's where this group comes in! We understand all too well how challenging it can be to maintain friendships and forge new ones. But guess what? Despite living on opposite ends of Berkshire county, we've managed to build a close bond and have a blast together. And, if we go a while without catching up, no biggie! Life gets busy (or we get lazy), we get it. But, we're making a conscious effort to be better, and we'd love for you to join us. This meetup is all about making it easier for women 35 and up to hang out and have a good time. Whether you're from the Berkshires or beyond, you're more than welcome to join us. You can participate as much or as little as you desire, with no questions asked. We're planning all sorts of activities - hiking, attending festivals, grabbing a bite, volunteering, you name it. And, if you've got some ideas or would like to facilitate gatherings, just give us a shout. Let's make this our own little community and have some fun together! \- Tracy and Krystal

58 members · Public

Pioneer Valley 20s and 30s Hiking Group

Northampton, MA

Are you in your late 20s or early 30s and love outdoor adventures? Join the Pioneer Valley 20s and 30s Hiking Group for hiking, biking, camping, rafting, and kayaking excursions in the beautiful Massachusetts wilderness. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or new to the scene, our group offers a fun and supportive environment for singles to connect, explore, and experience the wonders of nature together. Come meet like-minded individuals and create lasting memories with us! As this group just formed, I am in the process of gathering interest and gauging where people want to go. Please message me if you have ideas or questions!

47 members · Public

Doctor Who & BBC Fans of Western MA

Northampton, MA

We meet to watch episodes, cosplay, potlucks, picnics, attend conventions, present discussion panels at conventions, produce Into the Time Vortex Podcast in conjunction with Gallifreyan Gazette. note: If you live in Central Massachusetts, please check out our sister group, Doctor Who Fan Club of Central MA.

Doctor Who and his companions travel through space and time in the Tardis, having many great adventures. It's listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running science fiction series. The classic series ran from 1963-1989 and the new series has run from 2005-present. In addition to the regular TV series, there have been spin-offs, a cartoon version, radio plays, books, toys and all manner of related merchandise, movies, a magazine, live events, computer games, and non-computer role-playing games.

"Dr." v. "Doctor" is generally the form used for Doctor Who used by BBC. However, at times the shortened form has been used. We use the shortened version of the word in the name of our group, because the url name was available, as well as vanity names on social networking sites that we are on.

What is this group about? We watch episodes and bandy about various theories, run panel discussions at fan conventions, have picnics, potlucks, field trips, and other geeky activities.

Do I need to be all caught up to join or attend meetings? No, people are at a wide variety of levels.

What ages and genders are welcome? All genders. Ages 18+ unless with parent/guardian. Most are 20s-40s.

Do you watch Classic or New Who? Both.

Who played The Doctor? 1 William Hartnell, 2 Patrick Troughton, 3 Jon Pertwee, 4 Tom Baker, 5 Peter Davison, 6 Colin Baker, 7 Sylvester McCoy, 8 Paul McGann, 9 Christopher Eccleston, 10 David Tennant, 11 Matt Smith, 12 Peter Capaldi

Who are some of his enemies? Monsters and enemies: Cyberman, The Master, Daleks, Ood, Silurians

Who are some of his companions? Sarah Jane Smith, Amy Pond, Rory Williams, River Song, K-9

Do you watch other shows? Yes, a lot of us are fans of other series like Torchwood, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Misfits, Red Dwarf and other BBC Series, so we mix those in at times.

Does it cost to join? There is a free trial. After that, dues are just $5 a year! It allows you to RSVP for events and it the funds take care of the fees that meetup.com charges the head organizer.

Requirements? This group is about meeting people and creating community. Please include a picture of you in your profile and your full name. This helps us to recognize each other at the events.

RSVP If you respond that you are going to an event but can't come, please change your RSVP to no as soon as possible. New members who no show to the first event they RSVPd to will be removed right away. Generally two no shows (ie: you have RSVPd yes but don't show up) is enough to be removed from the group. Late or frequent cancellations are about half as bad.

Harassment: Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.

Our websites drwhoclub.com (it links to this Meetup Group) || Facebook: facebook.com/thedrwhoclub
Pinterest: pinterest.com/drwhoclub || Twitter: twitter.com/drwhoclub || Tumblr: drwhoclub.tumblr.com

We also run other groups Western MA Movie Meetup || Western MA Star Trek Fans
Western MA Sci-Fi Meetups || Pioneer Valley Geeks and Gamers || Brattleboro Geeks

You can watch a few of our past talks on our Youtube Channel!

Read about us in an article at MassLive/Springfield Republican!

Conbust 2015

Dr. Whollaween

You don't have to have a tattoo or Doctor Who shirt to be in our group but it might get you a pic on our About page! Current and past members:

Positive Geek (store), Brattleboro, VT:

Cassidy made this cool TARDIS mailbox:

Montague Tardis (near Montague Book Mill, Montague, MA):

Mount Holyoke College Library, "Cell Phone Zone" (has a working landline phone inside):

Hampshire College, Kern Building, TARDIS Conference Room:

Here is Doctor Kubb, a game invented by one of our members (adaptation of Kubb)...we played it at our picnic at Forest Park in Springfield:

You can check out our podcast at www.IntoTheTimeVortex.com

Brits R U.S. will be opening in Northampton soon!

Poster for Conbust 2015 by Scott DeNino:

Bye! Come back soon!

24 members · Public

Inclusion Center

Brattleboro, VT

Inclusion Center: Founded and run by people with disabilities and/or health issues. Open to everyone who has an interest. All activities and sessions shared through Meetup are on-line and are free. Inclusion Center is a lively, caring environment (now on zoom) where people with varied backgrounds, health concerns and interests gather to talk, laugh, learn, and develop friendships. At Inclusion Center we realize everyone has valuable life experience and different takes on life that, when shared, help, support and interest others. All views are valued, respected and appreciated. We also understand that violence and hate put a quick end to communication, therefore, this is not welcome at our sessions. All sessions are facilitated. **\*\*\*Decisions on what sessions IC offers are made by participants. If you have an idea for a session or class that you would like to experience or lead, please let us know. That is how IC works, rolls, and grows! \*\*\*** Inclusion Center An independent, unaffiliated program. Email: inclusioncenter2013@gmail.com.

300 members · Public

Valley Women Over 35 Social Group

Easthampton, MA

Are you a woman over 35 who wants to meet others and do fun social activities that don't involve the guys and the kids? Maybe you just want to let loose and laugh and gab -- or maybe you'd like to go to cocktails, go for a hike, see live music, or go shopping with some gal pals. This group is for you if you want to add more joy and connection to your life. Activities will be based on what the group wants to do and will usually take place Fridays through Sundays because, well, we're busy trying to do everything and need some time to nurture ourselves.

295 members · Public

Rick's Pioneer Valley Fun Group

Easthampton, MA

Hello, My name is Rick. My wife, Hilary and I have recently bought a house in Easthampton to be near our child who teaches at Smith. We don't know anyone here except our family, and would like to meet some friends in the area. We like the outdoors, eating out, cooking, board games, and just generally connecting with other friendly people. We have lived in a beach town on Lake Michigan near Chicago, in an enclave community inside a National Park, and I have been running a meetup group there since 2001, just a few days after 9/11, https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/ . I am a very social person, and love to meet new people, and deepen existing friendships too. I look forward to meeting YOU soon. Rick Malkowski

112 members · Public

The Pioneer Valley LGBTQIA+ Women's Group

Easthampton, MA

This group provides a way for LGBTQIA+ women of the greater Pioneer Valley to recognize that "we" are here and it has provided opportunities for group members to meet each other through social activities to feel a part of a community. Community is a space where members feel connection, find value, feel safe, know what they can expect from each other, hold safe space for each other, bring value to the group and create meaningful connections with others in the group.

Note: An image of yourself where you are visible is required prior to approval to join the group, for safety and community building. This group is private, only members see your photos and profile name.

It is my hope that EACH member will commit to hosting or co-hosting at least one event per year. Almost anything goes and group sizes can range from 3 to 100s. Pick something you enjoy and invite your community to join in. If money is an issue, you can elect to charge $2-3 per person for basic refreshments, and higher rates for more complex events (feel free to reach out to me to plan, if needed). Money may be available from member dues payment to offset host expenses. Contact organizer for details.

Types of activies include:

-Social activities
- Face-to-face and virtual "funshops"
-Circles
- Guest hosts Family oriented and allies/all queer invited events are encouraged. You can also post a message on our discussion board the group if your are looking for resources or referrals. $90 every six months dues are required by meetup.com. Thank you for paying at least$3 annually
to help ensure this site can go on AND to provide extra dollars to support costs of meet ups. Any event host can submit a request for event host support. Contact me directly if you would like to pay by cash or check.

All the best, and I hope to see you soon at an event!

Elisabeth

1168 members · Private