Outdoor activities groups near Port Townsend, WA

Walking and hiking group, focusing on local, regular outdoor exercise - 3-6 mile walks, mellow hikes, some longer trips will be planned both locally and nearby. Positive, upbeat group, into appreciating our surroundings and gratitude for the natural world. Disclaimer: By participating in this voluntary group you expressly waive any and all claims that could arise from any of the activities planned to include travel to and from and during the trip and to understand the organizer and assistant organizer or event host do not assume liability for personal injuries, death, destruction or loss of personal property. When you RSVP yes to attend an event, or participate in the group, you and your guests expressly waive any and all such claims against each and every other member in the group, including without limitation any and all claims against the group organizer or assistant organizers or event hosts.

Families of children aged 0-3...bring your kids to explore the outdoors, have some adventures, and learn about the world around them. **Note:** All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult guardian aged 18+. Older siblings are welcome, with proper parent/guardian supervision **Donations to the Organizer:** Helpful and appreciated... [https://venmo.com/u/Adam-McGarity-1](https://venmo.com/u/Adam-McGarity-1)

What we're about We are a group of friendly people doing weekly 10k (6.2 mile) or 5k (3.1 mile) walks all around the Pacific Northwest. We walk for FUN, FITNESS and FRIENDSHIP. All walks are American Volkssport Association (AVA) sanctioned. Everyone is welcome to join us. The NW Tulip Trekker's and Olympic Peninsula Explorers have walked for over 35 years and shares the vision of the [American’s Walking Club  (AVA)](https://ava.org/), [Evergreen State Volkssport Association (ESVA)](http://www.esva.online/), and [International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV)](https://www.ivv-web.org/). On our group walks: At every walk, upon arriving at the start point, you will be required to register. You will be signing a liability waiver (a disclaimer), as our club cannot accept responsibility for any injuries or other harms you might incur during the walk. Show up and be ready to walk at the posted time. We need to register for each walk at the start location, so allow for that. It's important to join the group. This gives you reminders, changes and cancellations. \*\*\* Join us - RAIN OR SHINE - for "Fun, Fitness, and Friendship". \*\*\* The NW Tulip Trekkers and Olympic Peninsula Explorers are an outdoor walking club. We welcome newcomers. Come walk the NW corner of Washington with us. The NW Tulip Trekkers have walks in Anacortes, Bellingham, Birch Bay, Blaine, Burlington, Coupeville, Deception Pass, Ferndale, La Conner, Oak Harbor, and Mount Vernon. We have added walks in Lynden, Friday Harbor and Cornwall Park for 2024. We are looking forward to 2025 and have 21 walks to choose from. The Olympic Peninsula Explorers host 23 YR events for your walking enjoyment in Kitsap and Clallam County.. Walking at a moderate pace without interruption, most people can expect to complete a 10 km walk in about 2 and a half hours and a 5 km walk in approximately 1- and one-half hours or you can take as long as you want.   Anyone is welcome to join our walks and hopefully become interested in participating in our club.    Membership is only $5.00 per year. IVV credit is $3.00 or $4.00 per walk depending on club Donations are appreciated to offset costs. The Trekkers Club and OPE are designed for AVA-member walkers, and for individuals and families who just want to walk for fun and fitness.  Most walks are dog friendly (with leash and cleanup, of course). If you love to walk, you'll love to walk with us. If you would like to become a member of NW Tulip Trekkers: SEND AN EMAIL to nwttclub@gmail.com stating that you'd like to fill out a membership form. In the subject line of your email, write MEETUP. Information about Olympic Peninsula Explorers is found here: [https://opevolkssport.org/](https://opevolkssport.org/) Hop on a ferry from Whidbey Island and enjoy walking with us. When we have group walks, we ask you to sign our waiver form even if you have signed up on the online start box. Organizers in this group are not guides, instructors, or medical professionals. You alone are 100% responsible for your own safety and comfort and for the safety of those you bring as guests.

The purpose of the Stanwood Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Startups group is to connect locally with like minded people in the hopes of forming new friendships, business connections, and partnerships. You should join the group if you live in the Camano / Stanwood or the local surrounding communities and have an active interest in any of the following topics: * startups * small business * entrepreneurship * angel investing * vc investing * crypto currencies * side hustles * marketing * sales Some profiles that would be a good fit: \- a person with a 9\-5 job who is starting a business on the side \- startup / tech worker \- business founder \- small business owner / manager \- full time or hobbyist investor in stocks\, startups\, crypto\, etc\. Initially our event will be social focused just allowing people to meet and network at a local venue. In the future we may have a speaker kick off these events.

Skwim Toastmasters offers an affordable public speaking and leadership program.  It is fun, self-directed and self-paced.   In a short time, you'll feel more confident speaking and leading in our community and your workplace. 

Chartered in 2006, Skwim Toastmasters members are unified by a common mission: to enrich our lives and the lives of others through our three values: communication, leadership and community. Skill levels within our club vary from practiced and confident speakers to those of a novice level, ready to conquer their fear of public speaking.  We thrive in a mutually supportive (and fun!) environment. 

Our Mission:  We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. 

How Do We Do It?  We practice prepared and impromptu speaking in pursuit of Competent Communication. We regularly take on meeting roles and serve as club officers as we strive for Competent Leadership within our club, as well as in our workplaces and communities. We appreciate and serve the Community we have built, with good times, laughter and lasting, supportive relationships. 

Who Are We?  Our Members come from many walks of life.  Among them, you'll find beginner and experienced speakers, as well as beginner and experienced leaders.  You’ll find mothers, fathers, grandmothers, accountants, lawyers, salespeople, entrepreneurs, engineers, teachers, retirees and others fill our ranks. 

What one thing do we all have in common?  We have a strong commitment to becoming better...especially at public speaking and leadership. 

Our Pledge: What We Give is What We Get.  Our members shape the future of our club…and it's as much of an honor as it is a duty.  As members, we commit to the following:  I want to become a better speaker and better leader.  I strive for a positive and professional attitude.  I will attend regular meetings.  I will actively collaborate to help the club succeed.  I will support my fellow club members, as they support me

Hey Ladies! Making new friends can be difficult. Whether you are new to the area or not, join us to meet other women looking to get out of the house, have fun, and form new friendships. Join us for coffee, movies, dining out, cooking, shopping, brunch, ladies night out/in, and much more! If you are 40+ and want to meet some friendly and fun women to make new friendships and expand your social circle, THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU! **General Information** * ***New Members:*** If you’re interested in our group, we invite you to our monthly Ladies Night, coffee hour or any venue that is at a public site as our guest. If you decide to join our group, annual membership is $20 per year. The membership fee covers the cost to use the Meetup website and the meat for our annual Co-ed BBQ potluck picnic. You must become a Member before you can partake in any Women's Club event hosted at a private home. We do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of creed, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. ***Dues Payment:*** **Membership dues is payable annually May 1st. Before then, a notice will be sent to all members with instructions how to submit payment.** A reminder will be sent to any members that have not paid their dues by April 1st. Members that have not paid their dues by May 1st will have their membership cancelled. ***Calendar:*** Reviewing upcoming and past events on our Meetup calendar is a great way to get an idea of our activities. There are also some photos posted on the site that capture the fun of several past events. Organizers write up all the details about the activity on the calendar page for member reference. If you have more questions, post a comment or send an email to event host. ***Message Board:*** Feel free to use the message board, the idea function, or polls to invite people to join you on an activity. To post events on the Calendar, your profile must be upgraded to an Assistant Organizer. Contact a Club organizer if you want to change your profile so you can post on the Calendar. Be sure to choose "e-mail to members" to get the word out on any events you plan. ***RSVP***\*:\* You can RSVP to calendar events well in advance. The deadline to RSVP is usually at least 24 hours before the activity. You may update or change your RSVP up until that time. As a courtesy to the host, the sooner you respond the better. **Please do not RSVP YES unless you can commit to attending**. Everyone has emergencies, but canceling at the last minute because something better came up or not paying your share for a reservation creates an inconvenience to other members attending. Signing up for an event implies your commitment to pay your share, even if you ultimately don’t attend. Alternatively, you can find a replacement to pay your share, bring your food contribution, find another driver, etc. ***Email:*** Please respond promptly to e-mail messages relating to event planning details. If you have not responded by one week before the event your RSVP will be changed to NO, (sooner if the activity is one that requires an advance deposit.) **It is your responsibility to be sure your e-mail account is a functioning or to check the Meetup website for updates on the event.** ***Guests:*** Unless otherwise stated, Ladies Club activities are for members only. It will be stated in the event description when others are welcome (men, children, pets, etc.) ***Event Locations:*** **Locations are posted in the calendar event.** To protect member privacy, some events hosted in private homes will not list the address on the website. Instead, the address will be emailed to Club members that have RSVP’d YES to attend the event. ***Costs***\*:\* Most events are “No Host”, i.e., Members pay for their own expenses (food/drink, transportation, tickets, etc.) When applicable, estimated activity costs will be included in the event description. In other cases, the description will state if the event is a potluck or partly funded by the Club. ***Carpooling:*** For some events, the host may coordinate carpooling or other transportation for the attendees. When carpooling, be prepared with extra money for gas sharing and for any optional impromptu activities along the way. ***Membership Cancellation:*** Our group believes that all members should treat each other respectfully. These guidelines are based on that principle. Accordingly, the following are potential reasons for membership cancellation: · If you RSVP YES but don’t attend the actual event, the host may update your status for that event to No Show. If you are a frequent No Show or if you often drop out of events at the last minute, we reserve the right to cancel your membership. · Two or more incidents when a member fails to follow these guidelines also is a basis for membership cancellation. Club leadership will send a message with a reminder about the issue the first and second time. If the issue continues you will be removed from the group and may not be allowed to rejoin. · If you haven't visited the Meetup site for six months or more, we reserve the right to remove you from the Stanwood/Camano Ladies group. We can only assume it wasn't what you wanted.