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The Hopeless Wanderers - Backpacking Group

Cleveland, OH

The Hopeless Wanderers - Backpacking Group
Welcome, Wanderer! What you've "wandered" upon is an outdoor adventure group started in Northeast Ohio that strives to create "respites" in the woods.  Our primary mission is to enjoy the natural world that surrounds us by leaving behind the technologies, stress and ease of "city life," and by trekking (one boot in front of the other) into the serenity of the wilderness - all that we have securely packed on our backs. This pursuit can, at times, seem "hopeless" when we're stuck in the doldrums of our 9-to-5's.  However, those desperate moments call for desperate actions.  It is truly amazing how quickly the stressors of "the daily grind" melt away when you're sipping that dawn cup of mountain coffee, or tucked into a cozy sleeping bag on a crisp autumn night. Whether the trip is near (Ohio, PA, WV) or far (CO, Cali, WY)...our goal remains the same: safe adventure travel to pristine natural areas. This group was started to bring together fellow outdoor enthusiasts willing to backpack.  We welcome members new and experienced to outdoor adventure, and also members young (well...18 years and older please) and old.  We're a social bunch, and not every activity we plan involves dirt (although it seems like that!) Backpacking involves two basic components: hiking and backcountry camping. The hikes tend to be of a moderate nature. They are physically demanding, yet require no technical skills (ie. ropework, ice traverse, climbing). Camping skills are required, and may be different than "car camping" that doesn't require much "roughing it..." However, these are skills that are best learned on the trail and at the campsite. ALL skill levels are welcome...whether you've climbed Everest, watched a lot of "Man vs. Wild" or only just dreamed of watching a sunset over a mountain in absolute silence and tranquility. We are happy to educate beginners.  We only ask that each adventurer provide their own gear and abide by our general rules. We are not a "singles" group.  If you're looking for that, perhaps you should wander on over to any one of the multiple Meetup groups that designed for such.  That being said, we host many activities that are social in nature.  As was stated, not all of our activities are pure hiking. We often meet for social interactions and usually meetup for trip planning sessions at a local watering hole. Our event organizers and event hosts are volunteers, and offer many combined years of veteran outdoor leadership.  Trips are planned throughout the year, and as our group grows, the number of trips available to members is steadily climbing.  The opportunity lead trips and organize activities is open to all members...we just ask that you join us for a few activities to see what we're all about. Please take a minute to review some of our core beliefs regarding conduct and environmental stewardship. [THW Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G3H9jpftCgxSoLSpRih8_TnkpO-g-iBK/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=116348477987045076824&rtpof=true&sd=true) [Leave No Trace](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G3H9jpftCgxSoLSpRih8_TnkpO-g-iBK/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=116348477987045076824&rtpof=true&sd=true) [THW Waiver of Liability](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DPr1jzgpMXtUkVXH9x_hfVA9nlM-vBGu/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=116348477987045076824&rtpof=true&sd=true) If you have any questions or are wondering if this group is right for you, please do not hesitate to [contact the leadership team](http://www.meetup.com/The-Hopeless-Wanderers-Cleveland-Backpacking-Group/suggestion/).  Thank you for "wandering" over to us (even hopelessly!) and we look forward to hitting the trail with you!
290 members · Private

Jeff & Salli's Excellent Adventures

Cleveland, OH

Jeff & Salli's Excellent Adventures
**OUR MISSION:** After spending most of our lives traveling the world looking for adventure, Salli and I have found a new pastime - exploring our own backyard and having people join us in the fun. Our main purpose is simple: to bring together fun-loving people who not only enjoy getting out and discovering unique places, but also want to share their experiences with others. By attracting singles, couples and people from all age groups and ethnicities our hope is to create friendships that will last a lifetime. Our events will be varied and include visits to unique scenic areas that may not be familiar to most Clevelanders. Other activities will include kayaking local rivers, lake cruises, zipline courses, road trips, winter walks, wine and beer tastings, and seasonal attractions. Since there are plenty of purely hiking, biking and kayaking groups already out there, we do not plan to compete with them. Salli and I want our events to be done at a leisurely enough pace so that we can take the time to fully experience the places we visit. This will be our mission and how we will differ from other groups. **OUR ONLY REQUIREMENT:** The only requirement to membership is that you provide a REAL picture of yourself and a REAL name. No cartoons, nicknames or initials please! It causes a lot of unnecessary confusion at events when we don't know what somebody looks like and don't know their name. If you have a legitimate reason for not providing these please let me know, but I prefer having no exceptions. **FREE MEMBERSHIP:** I will never charge a fee to members of our group. Organizers should be able to pay for their own subscription. Meetup should be free to everyone! **ABOUT OUR "HIKES":** We are NOT a pure hiking group. Our "hikes" are not intended to be non-stop, cardio workouts. Walking for us is simply a mode of transportation - a way to access areas that have a particular scenic value. You can expect us to stop often to experience the surroundings, take pictures and maybe even have a conversation about what we are visiting. We will travel at no MORE than 3MPH (20 minute miles) and never leave anyone behind. If you need to move at a faster, non-stop pace or don't care about your surroundings, this is definitely not a group for you. **RESTAURANT POLICY:** I want to restrict restaurant attendance to those people who do the ENTIRE event. It is so difficult dealing with restaurants right now that I want to make sure that we have enough seating before allowing others to attend. Jeff & Salli events are never intended to be "restaurant only" so I hope you all understand. **ABOUT RSVPs:** Attendance at events is important to everybody. If you RSVP to something, please make every effort to attend and be on-time. If not, please do us a favor by changing it early enough so that we know you are not coming. It makes it very difficult to reserve space at certain venues when we don't have an accurate count. Also, if you have purchased a ticket and find out that you can't attend, please let me know and I can usually find someone who wants to buy your ticket before the day of the event. **RSVPing to PREPAID EVENTS:** If you are new to Meetup I need to explain how prepaid events work. Merely RSVPing to something doesn't guarantee you a seat or buy a ticket. It only tells an organizer that you are INTERESTED in attending. You still need to read the info on how to buy a ticket and complete that process before you can attend. RSVPs are simply a statement of interest and not a guarantee or ticket purchase. **NO-SHOWS:** These are always a problem with Meetups. There are so many people who will sign up for many events early and end up forgetting which ones they've committed to. I do not have a "3 no-shows and you are out" policy so please be considerate by committing to one event only and making sure you change your RSVPs to the others. **INJURY LIABILITY DISCLAIMER:** “Jeff & Salli's Excellent Adventures” group and its organizers are not responsible for your safety or well-being. Outdoor activities are inherently dangerous. The COVID-19 outbreak has added a new element of concern to events and it is entirely the member's responsibility to determine their own risk tolerance before attending. By signing up for these events, you agree to release “Jeff & Salli's Excellent Adventures” group of Meetup.com and its organizers from ANY responsibility, liability or claim in law or in equity. If you DON'T agree to these terms, DO NOT JOIN THIS MEETUP EVENT. “Jeff & Salli's Excellent Adventures" group of Meetup.com doesn't certify the expertise of its organizers. The organizers in this Meetup.com group are volunteers. You are responsible for yourself. You have voluntarily elected to participate in the events listed under “Jeff & Salli's Excellent Adventures” events and FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY, SICKNESS, LOSSES AND DAMAGES TO PERSON OR PROPERTY THAT INCUR AS A RESULT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION.   That's enough of the boring stuff. Let's get ready to go out and do some exploring!
3232 members · Private

Life Begins at 49

Avon, OH

Life Begins at 49
Hi! We have changed the name of our group from Female Friends at 49+ to Life Begins at 49. We have six new organizers that are ready to revive this group and plan some fun events around the Cleveland area. We are all brand new to this group and we are ready to welcome new friends. You can also check out our Facebook page which is under Life Begins at 49. Have you spent your 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s dedicated to career, children and family? In doing so, you may be in the same boat as many of us… through time, those early life connections with our female friends were lost and as we are getting on in age, we want to connect in meaningful relationships with other like-minded successful women. This group’s genre of gatherings will likely be eclectic. It will evolve with its members. We have discussed events such as meeting for dinner/lunch, Cedar Point, events at the Cleveland zoo, hiking, book club, knitting, pickleball, wine tasting, theater, volunteering, movies and exploring new things. We are open to ideas! Our organizers are active professionals. We are looking forward to meeting new women and building new relationships. Studies show that meaningful friendships are just as important to your health as eating proper and exercising! Women of all walks of life are welcome! The purpose of the group is for females to have a place to meet other females and build meaningful friendships. Please be responsible regarding signing up and showing up for events. If you are unable to attend an event, simply revise your RSVP to "Not Going" -- and please do so at least 1 hour prior to the event so we know not to expect you. Repeated 'No Shows' or last-minute cancellations may result in being removed from the group. We look forward to meeting you! Michelle
139 members · Public

Open Pick-Up-Soccer

Cleveland, OH

Open Pick-Up-Soccer

Let’s go for another outdoor season . <br>Please remember to RSVP so we have accurate counts of who will be there .please remember to bring a DARK,WHITE , SHIRT as to make splitting up into different teams easier. Come out, get some exercise and make some friends and have fun .all ages,genders and skill levels are welcome. <br>See you out there . Cheerrrss

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875 members · Public

This is canceled

Cleveland, OH

This is canceled
A group for artists to gather and draw and paint and sculpt each other and the other things and people around us at the place where we meet. A way to build community, share skills and techniques, and motivate one another to use our talents. Some will likely be beginner artists, and others more advanced. Be kind. Be cooperative. Someone might draw, paint, or sculpt you as you do your art. Someone might volunteer to hold a pose for the group. This will take place outdoors in parks, and perhaps other places in and around Santa Monica. You might use the other artists as your models, or the people and things around us. It might be the duck ponds at Douglas Park. It might be Palisades Park, where people picnic, sit and read, write on their laptops, and hang out with their dogs. It might be in Temescal Canyon Park in Pacific Palisades, where families play in a field. It might be near sand volleyball courts on Santa Monica beach, north of the pier, or up near the Annenberg Community Beach House (there is a parking lot there), so we have the active volleyball players as options for our subjects. People might wander over and watch. Get used to that, it's not something we can control. If you don't want to talk, put on a headset, and at least pretend that you are listening to music and can't hear them. 😃 Someone might offer to buy your art. Have a card or paper and pen to share your email address. Bring a chair and/or cushion, the clothing/hat you need, and what you need for doing your art (perhaps a small, folding table only big enough for your supplies - NOT a full-sized table that hogs space). Check the weather report. In case of rain, we will delay until another Sunday morning.
112 members · Public

Spokes N' Jokes

Cleveland, OH

Spokes N' Jokes
Welcome to Spokes N' Jokes. We are Cleveland's Oldest Running Social Bike Riding Group on Meetup! This is a local Co-ed biking group ages 21 and up that likes to ride their bikes in a group setting. This is a non competitive group that is created to build social networks of bike riders. This is a social group, which means we put social and fun first. Anyone looking to race or brag about their bike might not fit in too well here. Spokes N' Jokes is a judgement free zone. Whether your bike is expensive or found in a dumpster, everyone is welcome here at Spokes N' Jokes. This group is laid back with the goal of exploring new trails, meeting new friends and trying new places to eat. Spokes N' Jokes is a casual cycling group. While it is not a "speed group" it is not a beginner group either. Usually speeds are between 10 to 12 mph. The group was founded with the no rider left behind motto and I stand by it. Each event organizer understands this as well. Spokes N' Jokes has evolved into a "Traveling" bike group. We feature one trail a month that is out of the area to try. We have gotten board doing the same trails over and over again so once a month, we feature something out of the area to explore. We still occasionally put up the local rides, dubbed Spokes N' Jokes classics to enjoy. Trails consist of rail trails and metro parks with the occasional Single Track thrown in there. Spokes N' Jokes is open to people who enjoy life and are not easily offended. Bikers who are compared to Lance Armstrong, Greg Lamond, or anyone attempting "X-Games" stunts are NOT going to enjoy this leisure activity especially for these rides. On our casual rides, there is a no "Lancing Policy." That means this ride is not a full throttle Olympic time trial. Faster Riders must understand the speed of the group. So if you feel like riding, trying new places, have a good sense of humor and want to meet new friends, welcome aboard! \ \*\*Spokes N' Jokes is not liable for any injuries that may occur while attending our events. By RSVPing yes to attend any event or showing up to participate, you acknowledge that you accept full responsibility of yourself as well as guests you may bring, waiving any right to hold the group and its members responsible. There are many pictures posted of many different events. Please let me know if you do not want to be photographed. \
134 members · Public

Fantastic Times Together

Cleveland, OH

Fantastic Times Together
\*\*\*This group was started during the Covid Pandemic. Time to get back to living!!! Life sure has changed this year! Many of the fun things we want to be doing are on hold due to the Pandemic. Laughter, fun, friendships and making memories are still vitally important, even during these times. This group will have events in a safe, covid manner – mask wearing & social distanced when appropriate, hand sanitizer, attendee limits per Ohio mandates and outside as much as possible. Let’s take this time to have creative get togethers and get to know each other. Some activities will include park lunches, wineries, bingo, corn hole, horseshoes, bocce ball, mini golf, outdoor bands, outdoor dining, walks in nature and going to see Christmas holiday lights.  We will also post online events that we can all attend in the safety of our own homes.  Life is hard right now, but let’s put a positive spin on it and still enjoy getting together safely. GROUP POLICIES & RULES: $1 donation collected at each event to offset Meet Up dues & supplies. Head shot pic required of all members for safety reasons. NO SHOWS for 2 events will be removed from the group. Kindness is absolutely mandatory! Bullying will not be tolerated and member will be removed from the group. LIABILITY WAIVER: By joining Fantastic Times Together - Pandemic Style and signing up for or attending any event, you acknowledge and accept the following Liability Waiver: I do hereby absolve, release and waive any and all civil or criminal liability litigation claims or demands against Fantastic Times Together - Pandemic Style (including its Organizer, Assistant Organizers, and event hosts), which may arise out of or be related to any injury, illness, damage or monetary loss to me, my guest(s), or any member(s) of my family by reason of involvement in any group or group-related activities.  The roles filled by Organizer, Assistant Organizer or Host are of a volunteer basis only. Photos may be taken at events and shared on the group page.  As a member of the group, you agree to the possibility of being photographed and such photos being published. By joining Fantastic Times Together - Pandemic Style, I accept this waiver, and hereby acknowledge that I am solely responsible for my own safety during any event or group-related activity and that, if intoxicated, I will not operate a motorized vehicle after leaving any Fantastic Times Together - Pandemic Style meetup event.
170 members · Private