Outdoor activities groups near Wenham, MA

Welcome to Andover Area Dog Lovers Looking For Friends! I recently moved to Andover and am hoping to meet new people and make genuine connections with other girls in their 20-30s. I have a puppy golden retriever (Gilligan!) that is my whole world, so looking for other active dog owners that would want to meet up for walks. Ideally, we could do other small group activities as well like coffee meet ups, board game nights, book clubs, etc. I'm don't drink and am not into the party scene, so I'm hoping to find like-minded people that are looking to create lasting friendships through wholesome experiences :)

This Group was created **temporarily** as two paid Organizer subscriptions (rising recently to $300/yr. each) were being merged into one subscription. No activities planned for this group. The **Walking Group** does walks on paved surfaces and light hikes in town forests Northwest of Boston. The **Exploring Group** does somewhat more ambitious hikes Northeast of Boston and may include an occasional bicycling or ski event. Both value social interaction and could end with a gathering at an eatery nearby. You are encouraged to join either of these two groups if not already a member.

Hello my name is DIMA and I grew up in Newton. I started this group lot be more active and do more outdoor activities. Newton is a great place and most of our meeting will occur in Albemarle Field @ 250 Albemarle Rd, Newton, MA 02460

Not ready to go indoors for the season? Let's meet up for some fall & winter outdoor activities like ocean walks, hikes, bike rides, cross country skiing, etc. We'll make it up as we go. No real skill level needed just an adventurous spirit and the desire to be outdoors.

This women-only, 50+ group will be a mixture of social gatherings, dining out, biking, hiking, kayaking along with crafting, book clubs, games, short trips and whatever else the group organically develops into over time. Note - We will occasional make an exception to all women when an event is opened up to guests or when necessary. FOR SECURITY, ALL PROFILE PICTURES SHOULD BE A CLOSEUP OF YOUR FACE WITHOUT SUNGLASSES OR HATS, ETC. THE PICTURE SHOULD ONLY BE OF YOU. IF YOU SUBMIT A REQUEST WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE, YOUR REQUEST WILL BE DECLINED. THANK YOU. It's ok if you are under 50 because we welcome all women but please understand that the activities are less strenuous than you might want. Also, please note that we require your profile picture to be an up-to-date photo of your face without sunglasses or a hat. If you have experience running events, we welcome organizers. Please send me a request. As a member of this group you agree for this group to be a bully-free zone and to be accepting of people's differences and beliefs. Also, we request that you be respectful of everyone's time and show up to event on time and if you need to cancel an event that you do so at least 24 hours in advance. Two no shows without cancelling will remove you from the group. Finally, we ask that if you are not feeling well, have a cold or have been exposed to someone with Covid or other infectious illness to not attend an event. There's a lot of respiratory sickness out this season. \*\*Liability Release - AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS MEETUP, YOU AGREE TO hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer and her heirs, and all members and participants of this Meetup group from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this meetup. All meetup activities pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment.

Greetings All! I had a moment of clarity this morning while mountain biking. I was somewhat deterred by the heat and humidity but could not let the weekend expire without a ride in the woods. I was prepared for a belabored ride but surprisingly, it was not although I did appreciate the breeze coming over the surface of the swamp and at other points during the ride. TMI? I hope not and rather was thinking and hoping that there are others like me that appreciate and long for more moderate to high intensity outdoor activities, across the four seasons and to include mountain or rail trail bike rides, hiking, fast-paced walking and snowshoeing. I will not be planning ski trips since there is more planning and logistics involved and I don't care for road biking since I find vehicles and the traffic very distracting. I am an avid mountain biker and would be glad to organize a few low impact/easy rides and provide tips and pointers but not for absolute beginners. So as members join, realize that most events will likely be on the North Shore and feel free to express your preferred activities. Let's get out and about and disconnect from the myriad and mostly pointless noise. Also consider my other group for more passive activities. https://www.meetup.com/north-shore-culture-vultures/

**Who is this group for?** This group is for women on the North Shore seeking to spend time walking, hiking, biking in the company of other likeminded women. Any ladies on the North Shore looking for active time outdoors and companionship should consider joining. Our group welcomes all women, including cis and trans women. NEW MEMBER REQUESTS- FOR SECURITY, ALL PROFILE PICTURES MUST CONTAIN YOUR FACE. IF PICTURE GUIDELINES ARE NOT MET, YOUR REQUEST WILL BE DECLINED. THANK YOU. **What activities should you expect?** Early evening walks, weekend walks, weekend local hikes and I welcome other suggestions. **RSVP’s:** If you don't think you'll be able to attend an event, please change your RSVP with at least 24 hours-notice to give someone on the waitlist the opportunity to attend. While I understand last minute things come up, this should be the exception and not the rule. It is a matter of respect for your fellow group members. Two no-shows will result in removal from the group – no exceptions. **Liability release:** As a condition of joining this group and attending meetup events, you agree to hold harmless, and indemnify the Organizer/Event Host and his/her heirs, and all members and participants of this Meetup group from any claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this meet up. All Meetup activities pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment . This group operates within all guidelines of the Meetup.com platform. Thank you for your understanding. Please message me with any questions.

**We boldly go were so many others have gone before with unbridled can-do attitude!!!** **Fine Print** • This group is made up of people who have a common interest in hiking and other outdoor activities, with skill and experience ranging from beginner too advanced. Hike leaders are unpaid volunteers who do this for fun. Be nice to your hike leaders. • As a member you are expected to show up on time, prepared for the hike, ready to play nice and not get in anyones face. Especially my face. Leave your drama at home. • To join, you will need a photo from which you can be identified from. The photo must have only you in it. If you do not currently have a photo like this, go to your Meetup profile page and upload one before you sign up. There are no exceptions.  • If you sign up for an event then need to cancel, change your "going" RSVP to "not going" or you will be marked as no-show. You do not have to leave a message why you are canceling. In fact I prefer you do not. Go about your life, and we will see you the next time. • This group has a 3-no shows and your are out policy.  **Now back to the fun stuff.**  **See you on the trails!**

A group for players of Malifaux, SW Legion, Warmachine, Hordes, 40K, Battletech, Fedcom(SFB) and other miniature war games to plan battles and announce events/ special activities.

**NSS IS A MEMBER-ORIENTED GROUP AND *MEMBERSHIP IN IT'S COMMUNITY IS A PRIVILEGE NOT AN ENTITLEMENT. NSS MOTTO IS: " GIVE , AND YOU SHALT RECEIVE "  we are here to support and help each other as well as have fun.*** **North Shore Social** is our community. The place you can turn to, to cover your social needs and more! **The members of NSS have always been the #1 priority.** NSS offers its members one of the most active, and diverse calendar of events in Meetup. All events are hosted by your co-members and friends. Every member of NSS knows that when they attend an event with NSS, they will be welcome and amongst friends.  NSS members are some of the nicest, and most active people in Meetup according to our Meetup generated metrics. **All of the information about NSS is public to its members, (go under the ABOUT US, MORE, MONEY, and STATS tabs). ONLY MEMBERS OF NSS WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND OUR EVENTS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING A GUEST THEY WOULD NEED TO JOIN NSS BEFORE THEY CAN ATTEND. THANK YOU!** **1) *NSS is community funded and managed. There is no charge to join. Every member has the chose to host 6 events a year and be exempt from dues. Just contact Eirini Kay. Our community offers it's members so much so we ask from our members to give back by either dues or hosting it is your chose."*** **Eirini Kay is always willing to offer all NSS members help and guidance when needed, just contact her. NSS goal is and will always be the welfare of its members!** **NSS IS IT'S OWN ENTITY AND *OUR COMMUNITY,*  EVERYONE SHOULD CONTRIBUTE TO KEEP IT GOING!** ***NSS must pay Meetup.com membership dues to host the group http://www.meetup.com/pricing/* buy materials, host special events, offer special perks to our members, help out NSS members in need and we also contribute to known charities and  fundraisers.**  *Feel free to contact Eirini Kay if you have any questions about the dues.* **2) NSS tries is accessible to everyone so if you can not afford the annual membership fee you can contribute to the NSS community by hosting at least 6 event a year and be exempt from paying the yearly dues. If their is any other reason you believe you should be exempt from dues just contact Eirini Kay.** *Please contact Eirini Kay through your NSS profile if you chose to actively host so she can list you exempt from dues. This way Meetup will continue to allow you to attend events and* will not remove you automatically from NSS.  **3) All events on NSS calendar must have someone acting as the Event Host. No events with out a Host will be allowed. The whole purpose of North Shore Social Meetup is that members sit together and interact. It is not for people to just randomly arrive at venues and sit alone, just for the purpose of promoting the venues and businesses.** **4) Attendance policy: RESPECT your hosts they DO NOT get paid to host, their events are for their pleasure too. You are expected to update your RSVP to "NO" *WAY IN ADVANCE*.  If you sign up to attend an event and your plans change, please be sure to change your RSVP at least 1 day before event. When you don't a lot of issues arise.**  **A) Members on wait lists don't have time to make arrangements to attend event.**  **B)  Inaccurate headcounts mislead our hosts and damage relationships with our venues. All reservations if needed were all ready made at least a day before event, some times even more in advance. Last minute changes do not give hosts time to call venues with updated head counts.**      **C) Members/Hosts are not sure of the number of people attending and end up waiting for no reason to start event. Their are many more problems created too, so please if you are unsure at least 1 day before event you can make it, change your RSVP to "NO". If you cancel due to an emergency, contact your host as soon as possible to tell them so.** **MEMBERS WHO CHANGE RSVP TO "NO" LESS THAN 1 DAY IN ADVANCE OR NO SHOW COULD BE DENIED ATTENDANCE TO EVENTS BY THE HOSTS AND MAY EVEN BE REMOVED FROM NSS ALL TOGETHER.**                           **YOU ARE NOT INVISIBLE!**    (If I could host/attend or both 176 events and have not one "No-Show", you all could make sure you have none either. What do you think would happen if I "No Showed" for the other 180 events I am hosting/attending or both? I do not think you would like it one bit. The: View attendance history and View RSVP details are links to see more exact details about NSS members behavior during their membership with NSS.)  **ALL HOSTS AND ORGANIZERS HAVE ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION ABOUT EACH MEMBER OF NSS. SO BE INFORMED, WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE!** **5) Any active Event Host/Member can Host/suggest an event free from personal profit.** **For all other types of events please contact Eirini Kay for approval. Our Members trust in the NSS is # 1 priority.**  **6)** **All Event Hosts/members are required to:** **Have a clear photo of themselves and answer all questions in their profile. This makes it easier for the Event Host to find people at events and vsv. Not complying to this rule can result in you being removed from an attendee list of an event or even the NSS completely. Don't forget all hosts of NSS do not get compensated for their time and efforts, they have the right to decline members to attend their events that don't comply with NSS guide lines.** **[CHANGING MY PROFILE PICTURE](http://www.meetup.com/help/topics/11/article/615549/)** **7) Even though our events have dozens of people or more in attendance, to the venue we are all one person. Your behavior affects us all. Please be respectful in person or online of our members/hosts/venues and all those who work with us.** **DISCLAIMER: During all events, Members are responsible for themselves. The Organizer and Event Hosts are not responsible for the safety of the participants of events. We will try our best to prevent accidents, but are not responsible or liable if something happens to you during your membership with NSS. AS A CONDITION OF JOINING AND ATTENDING EVENTS OF NORTH SHORE SOCIAL MEETUP GROUP, YOU AGREE to hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer and her heirs, and all members and participants of this Meetup group from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this meetup. All  meetup activities might pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment. By joining the NSS and our events, you acknowledge this.** **Thank you for joining us.** **Be safe, yours truly Eirini Kay!**

Learn, play, and compete at backgammon! The aim of this group will be to build a thriving backgammon community in the Cape Ann area by holding MeetUp events in various fun locations around Cape Ann. Every kind of BG activity, from beginner sessions to social chouettes and competitive tournaments can be arranged to meet the interests of group members.

Welcome Salsa, Bachata lovers. We are Latin dance enthusiasts on the North Shore of Boston. We dance at all the local Salsa venues. Also love hiking, kayaking and other fun activities.

This group is to find friends for parents and children between 11 and 13 years old, is to focus more in fun activities for children this ages, to create friends and have fun on weekends or vacations! Even random days or last minutes Plans!

Welcome!  We are a community who inspire, support and are open to learning and listening with an open heart.  A Holistic minded group who have been on this journey for a lifetime or just starting out. We are about everything that brings health, balance, joy and happiness to life. We believe in the power of the mind, body, spirit connection and holistic healing.  We are judgment free. Our tribe is kind, caring and nurturing. Our activities are eclectic!! Soap making to spiritual awakenings! Offering life changing to just plain fun meetups!!!  Our activities are based on the North Shore.   We are looking forward to meeting you and continuing to build our village! If you are interested in hosting a Meetup event, please reach out to our organizer at Lauren@LifeVisionary.com with MEETUP EVENT in the subject line.

NEW! If you love history or find the past interesting, this is the group for you! We'll visit places of historical interest, go on tours, attend historically-based activities, meet up for social events, and more. Looking forward to meeting others who share a passion for history as much as I do. This group is open to anyone over the age of 18 and is also LGBTQIA+ friendly.

**EXPERIENCE "TRAVEL & CULTURES" WITH US!** TRAVEL stems from a passion, and a curiosity about the next town over, the world and its many cultures. This group was formed out of that passion as well as a keen interest in sharing it with others. **Whether you want to explore your backyard or the world, This Group's for You!** **Do you love to travel or talk travel?** Whether you’re just curious, a travel wannabe or a globetrotter you can enjoy the energy and information our members offer. This is a fun and engaging group of travel enthusiasts with a world of experience. **Need to learn the basics? Want a travel buddy?** We share travel, tips, industry trends, stories, activities, day trips, weekend adventures, US & International trips, and other travel-related interests in a friendly and informal environment. **You’re in the right place!** You'll get a plethora of travel knowledge through our meetings, events, presentations, dinners, happy hours, guest speakers, seasoned travelers and trips. More trips to be announced. **Need info about a certain region or culture?** With this group you’ll also find Cultural Activities. Through travel you gain exposure to other cultures (intentionally or through osmosis.) You might interact with similar or drastically different cultures on your journeys but it’s always a fascinating experience and certainly an education. Share your travel and cultural experiences and expertise with others while also learning from them. **Ask questions, get answers. We’re here to help!** Whatever your location you can ask questions, offer suggestions and get travel information through the Discussion Board. If you’re visiting Southern CA, come to a meeting or event. **You can Live Anywhere in the world & Benefit from this group.** Join us on a trip. You can leave with us or meet us at the destination (ex. New Orleans, Fiji, on Safari, Grand Canyon, Brazil, Australia, Ireland, Thailand, Boston, Germany, Costa Rica, Chicago, the Mediterranean, the Seychelle islands...) We hope to see you at our events! Enjoy the group! Monique **Travel & Cultures Meetup** and  **The Travel & Cultures Company**  949.400.9080 monique@TravelAndCultures.com [www.TravelAndCultures.com](http://www.TravelAndCultures.com) *(a full-service, licensed travel agency)* **NOTE:** This group is for Individuals who enjoy traveling or cultural activities rather than for those working in the travel industry, their own business and/or promoting a business. This is to avoid any conflict on interest. licenses cst #2063964, flst #17873

The Middle Ages II - a group for middle-aged gay men North of Boston. (A reprise of a group from 4-5 years ago.) We have groups in the area for younger guys and ones for older guys, but not so much for those of us in the middle. So here it is - if you're gay and in your 40s or 50s (or on the edge), please join us. Single or partnered, all are welcome! This'll be for social activities - getting together for coffee, dinner, visiting museums, going for a walk or hike. Meeting new people and making new friends socially. (We’ll leave the hooking up to the other websites.) If you're interested please join us! Your organizer - Chris

A group for single men (unmarried, divorced, widowed, or not living with a partner), age 40 and above, to get together for dinner at local restaurants on the North Shore of Boston, MA, to socialize and engage in casual, stimulating conversation, humor and laughter, and to enjoy the company of other single men. Conversations will remain friendly and a cordial. All points of view and opinions will be respected. The group is not a qualified professional support group for men who are experiencing recent divorce or widow situations, and it is not designated as group for men seeking liaisons for dating, etc. It is a diverse group that is inclusive and tolerant of religions, politics, age, race, straight, gay, divorce, etc., and other issues. Everyone is welcome. It exists for the personal enjoyment of its members. The group may occasionally attend special events such as music concerts, lectures, art, history or science museums, and other cultural activities. Everyone is welcome to bring a friend to our meetings and events.

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting new people while incorporating movement and new experiences into life! Long walks, cooking classes, weekend getaways, volunteering opportunities and yogalicious travel opportunities. If you're looking to try out some new experiences and meet other fun loving people, this is the group for you!

TERMS and AGREEMENT/DISCLAIMER: By being a member of this group you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any and all group functions. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis.

All members agree to be respectful towards all members. Failure to do so, will be cause to be removed from the Group.

Whether you're a couple or a single....come out and mingle.This group is for anyone age 50 and up who lives on the North Shore. "Surround yourself with happy people!" Let's get together and chat, dine out, listen to music, go to movies, have casual get togethers and much, much more. We're a friendly, welcoming group. Hope to see you soon at an event. Please note: For the safety of our members, you will need to have a photo of yourself. Grounds for removal from the group: Disrespectful/Impolite/Rudeness and/or Threatening behavior to any members or Organizers/Event Hosts This meetup is FREE.....No Charge for this meetup, but I do pay $200.00 per year to have this group...if you'd like to donate $2.00 next time you see me, it's greatly appreciated. Liability Release - AS A CONDITION OF JOINING THIS MEETUP GROUP, YOU AGREE TO hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer and her heirs, and all members and participants of this Meetup group from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this meetup. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment.