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NOW Outdoors Wilderness Adventures

Milwaukee, WI

NOW Outdoors Wilderness Adventures
Want to spend more time in nature, learn new skills, and meet great people? This is the biggest outdoor adventure meetup in WI. All skill levels are welcome. We have free social events at least once per month that focus on things like backpacking skills, wild edibles, cold weather adventure, day hikes, gear, or just sitting around the fire sharing stories. We hold a variety of classes and trips based on member interest including Wilderness First Aid certifications, backpacking and canoe camping trips, survival courses, cooking classes, firearms training and more. We also offer very unique and one of a kind international expeditions. From Mt. Everest to the Arctic to the Amazon Jungle these trips are organized and guided by NOW Outdoors.  We help people become more skilled, more experienced, and more confident outdoors. We never want to exclude anyone from classes or trips so please contact us with any questions or concerns so we can help you to be fully equipped for any adventure. If you have a trip or event idea that you'd like to see, please email us at info@nowoutdoors.org.  Check out our [NOW Outdoors website](http://www.nowoutdoors.org/) Follow us on social media and join the conversation! NOW Outdoors on [Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/now.outdoors/) NOW Outdoors on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/NOWOutdoors/) See you on the trail! *View NOW Outdoors [Terms & Conditions](https://www.nowoutdoors.org/terms-conditions).*
7028 members · Public

Milwaukee Single Professionals

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Single Professionals

Welcome to Milwaukee Single Professionals (MSP)! Are you a woman looking to meet other girlfriends? Are you a man looking to establish a solid group of guy friends? Are you new to the Milwaukee area and looking to explore the city and its surroundings?

If so, this group is for you! We are single, fun professionals ages 25-49 who want to build on our circle of friends and connections, while having a blast and enjoying the journey of life!

Although this group is for singles, it is NOT a dating group. The events are set up in relaxed atmospheres to facilitate friendly interactions. We will post a range of events including happy hours, dining events, outdoor activities, festivals, trivia/game nights, charity events, and our very popular meet-and-greets.

Please note: If you have a history of blanketing events with RSVPs, then not showing up or updating your RSVP, this group is not for you.

3 "no shows" will result in your removal from this group. A no show is when a member RSVP to an event, but does not show AND does not update their RSVP before the start of the event.

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By joining any of our ZOOM fitness classes, you are agreeing to the following:


1. I understand that it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participating in and fitness program. I represent and warrant that I am physically fit and I have no medical condition that would prevent my full participation in class.

2. In consideration of being permitted to participate in any group fitness class I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damages, known or unknown, which might incur as a result of participating in the program.

3. In consideration of being permitted to participate in any fitness program, I knowingly, voluntarily, and expressly waive any claim I may have against Milwaukee Single Professionals "MSP" organizers and fitness Instructors for injury or damages that I may sustain as a result of participating in the program.

5. I, my heirs, or legal representatives forever release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue "MSP" organizers and Fitness Instructors for injury or death caused by their negligence or other acts. I have read the above release and waiver of liability and fully understand its contents. I voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above by accepting this invitation.

3457 members · Public

COVID-Conscious Meetups

Milwaukee, WI

Hi! This group is for those out there still practicing COVID-conscious behaviors and mitigations when meeting up with others :) In fact, the core requirement for this group is that our meetups will be actively COVID cautious for all members with a requirement for wearing proper masks (no cloth/neckgaiters/etc.) at every meetup and/or using mitigations such as air purification indoors, outdoor social distancing, etc. Bottom line: this group is for protecting each other health-wise and building community with those who still wish to mitigate COVID risk. "But the pandemic is over" you say! Then, hey, this group is simply not for you, and that's okay! However, there are many people who the pandemic is NOT over for and are still extremely vulnerable to COVID, Long COVID, etc. whether it's obvious to others or not. People should not have to disclose their medical history, disabilities, whether they're immunocompromised or not, etc. to deserve safe spaces to gather and meet with others. Therefore, the purpose of this group is to offer people the chance to meet up in a way that makes them feel comfortable in a world where COVID is still very much an issue. But, also, masking for some can also be a stress relieving way to participate socially, so it doesn't necessarily have to be COVID-related. No matter the reason, masking and other clean air mitigations is a core value. If you feel you do not need these precautions, then awesome! But PLEASE do not worry about joining this particular group - luckily there are many meetup groups out there :) All said, this group is open to anyone wishing to meetup and have fun with the use of masks, etc. There are certain activities that are unlikely to be meetups, such as ones involving indoor eating, where mitigations are unable to hold up. Luckily, there will be a TON of other things that will still be fun to do, especially outdoors during the warmer months. For any indoor activities, I will personally strive to have air purifiers and the like in use in addition to mask-wearing. If at ANY time you have questions on what's allowed/not allowed, please do not hesitate to reach out. I will try to make things clear in any event created as well. I think if you are reading this far already and have interest in this group, you may already be plugged into COVID conscious practices - I do keep extremely up-to-date with current epidemiology, variants, science, etc. so I'm happy to discuss any concerns that may arise or any suggestions to ensure safety. Thanks and welcome!
18 members · Private

Milwaukee Area Hiking, Biking, Paddling, Plus

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Area Hiking, Biking, Paddling, Plus
• **outdoor enthusiasts** who want to meet new people, see new places, **learn** new skills and **teach** others • people who like to spend a few hours **hiking** a trail, **paddling** at a state park or weekend **camping** •  the experienced **experts** and first-time **newbies** One of the most important aspects about our group is to **get out of the city and connect with nature.** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*  **PROFILE PICTURES: We REQUIRE your profile picture to be a headshot (clearly showing your face and head and without sunglasses and mask.)**   Our event hosts identify everyone when they arrive for an event and will be looking at your picture on their small cell phone screen which is why we ask for a "headshot" "school picture" picture format. If you are attempting to hide your identity in the photo, then this group is not for you. We are not a dating group and will ban you if you choose to behave inappropriately.    \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*  Currently, we do NOT have dues. The organizers are volunteers; not paid staff. We do have a MeetUp.com group fee of $200 per year. Please help support us with a contribution. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*  This is an active group with members who participate in our events (or at least stay aware of the events). Periodically the Leadership Team will review member participation information provided by MeetUp.com (RSVPs, events attended, and your review of our group page.)  If this information shows you have not at least viewed our calendar or an event page for more than one year you could be removed from the group.    \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*  **OUR GROUP IS MEMBER DRIVEN!** Please consider hosting a hike, campout or other activity in your area. Just contact someone on the Leadership Team to get started! Lastly, we periodically **host new member orientations.** We hope you can attend one soon. Glad to have you in our group and can't wait to see what YOU can teach US!
1106 members · Private

BOOMER COHORTS (45-100 yr old singles)

Milwaukee, WI

BOOMER COHORTS (45-100 yr old singles)

Our Meetup group, the 45+ single, divorced, widowed group, AKA “Boomer Cohorts", was started in July 2010 for one sole purpose… to bring together singles 45+ to have fun in a wide variety of activities and play with kids their own age. We are about getting out and being active in quiet ways, and adventurous ways, and loud and crazy ways, and entertaining ways!. We just want to get off the couch and enjoy activities with like-minded single people in our own age range (45-100).

We have 3 simple requirements for membership

1  you must be at least 45 years old, or older

2  your profile must contain your first name, and either your last name, an initial, or a nick name…..something that is as unique as you are!

3   your profile pic shows a closeup of your face, that is easily recognizable. Try to avoid sunglasses and hats. This is a safety issue. It allows you to recognize others at events that you might attend alone, and it allows others to recognize you and make you feel welcome!

We are a happy. welcoming, and fun loving group. We encourage all of our members to get involved and attend events, as well as post and host activities in their own neighborhoods and around the region.

From dancing and volunteering, kayaking and tubing and whitewater rafting, festivals, theater events, movies, bike rides, hiking, gardening, book chats, game nights, camping, museums, road trips, wining and dining, beer gardens, plane rides, skydiving, picnics, fishing, patio drinks, sledding, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, Packers, Brewers,and travel, we are all about meeting new people our own age,  and enjoying life together!

2571 members · Private

Explorer Chicks of Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

Explorer Chicks of Milwaukee
Looking for a community of adventure loving, boundary pushing, encouraging women to explore the world with?   You found it!   [Explorer Chick](www.explorerchick.com) is a 2022 [Travel and Leisure World’s Best Tour Operator](https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/best-tour-operators-2022) changing the lives of thousands with our supportive community formed organically by the women who have traveled all over the world with us on our small-group adventure travel tours.   What we got here is a happy by-product of Real Women embarking on Real Adventures. Women bonded together by challenging themselves in the outdoors. Women who naturally encouraged one another and connected right away. Women who live to LIVE. ⁠  ⁠  🦸‍♀️ The friendships are REAL. ⁠  🦸‍♀️ The vulnerability on the trails is REAL. ⁠  🦸‍♀️ The empowerment is REAL. ⁠  🦸‍♀️ The personal growth is REAL. ⁠  🦸‍♀️ The cuss words, inside jokes, and SHE-naningans are REAL. ⁠    And we’ve been doing it since 2014! That year, Explorer Chick founder, Nicki Bruckmann was a wife, cat mom and home owner who worked full-time in corporate finance. Instead of feeling fulfilled by ticking all the boxes, she found herself feeling stifled. She made the choice to break away from it all and step out of that life. To figure things out, she needed a vacation reset. But not just any vacation. She wanted something that would feed her adventurous soul and push boundaries. But the thing about divorce? You lose that built-in travel buddy. Believing that other women must also be in the same situation, she launched Explorer Chick! [Check out the whole story here](https://explorerchick.com/about/the-explorer-chick-story/#:~:text=The%20Explorer%20Chick%20Story%20In%20a%20former%20life%2C,buy%20homes%20from%20the%20Sears%20catalog%21%29%20in%20Cincinnati.). Launching in 2015, Explorer Chick ran one trip with three bold ladies who embarked on that adventure. From there, the sky became the limit, and in 2022 more than 1100 women traveled with us on 133 trips over 5 continents!    Whether you arrive as a solo traveler or with several of your closest gal pals, you’ll be greeted by a group of like-minded women travelers of all ages who love to go hiking, camping, rafting, backpacking, canyoning, surfing, kayaking, climbing and more. Basically, we’re all in on anything that gets us outdoors and active!   We travel the US National Parks and bucket list destinations like Iceland, Jordan, Galapagos, Croatia, Uganda and so many more.   The best part? You are taken care of by Explorer Chick’s professional, certified guides. They handle all the details: from food to accommodations to gear and extra words of encouragement when you need them the most. Leaving you to simply “mindlessly wander”.  ⁠  “Okay, so how do I join Explorer Chick?” ⁠    It’s easy!   We’re not a club. There are no dues. You can simply engage with us on any of our social media (linked below), send us an email, introduce yourself in our Facebook group, learn what we’re really about on our Google reviews, or go big and book your next adventure on our **[website](www.explorerchick.com)**.   **Say Hello 👋** **💻** Website:[ https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](mailto:hello@explorerchick.com) 📸 Instagram:[ https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook:[ https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group:[ https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)   What are women saying? Jump down the rabbit hole with our [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/search?q=explorer+chick&oq=explorer+chick+&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59l2j46i175i199j0j69i60l3.2973j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x8841ad3170a9979b:0x2ace1d3268b16708,1,,,).
3015 members · Public

Junto Waukesha (20s Friends and Socialization)

Waukesha, WI

Junto Waukesha (20s Friends and Socialization)
Do you crave authentic, in-person social activities? Are you tired of being glued to your phone to get your social fix? Junto Waukesha is a social club for young adults seeking new friends and social activities. The Junto is founded on the following assumptions: 1. Meaningful, in-person social interaction is critical to wellbeing: Recognizing the fundamental human need for social connections, the Junto prioritizes the significance of robust, in-person social bonds for overall wellbeing. 2. Young people are lonelier than ever: In response to the pervasive trend of young adult loneliness and diminishing close friendships, the Junto aims to provide a solution through fostering real-world social connections. 3. Virtual communication is cheap: Virtual communication and social media can never fully satisfy the need for genuine socialization on their own. Excessive reliance on devices isolate us from each other. While we acknowledge the utility of these tools when used properly, they can never replace in-person socialization. 4. There needs to be a "common ground" for socialization: This common ground should be easily accessible, meet regularly, and be free of political/religious/ideological bend. Cost should never be a barrier to entry; participation should be free or nearly free (never more than $10). Phones should never be used during a Junto meeting. There should be an emphasis on getting to know your fellow members as individuals and encouraging mutual improvement. This is a new group so I any input from members regarding ideas and activities is welcome!
110 members · Public

Milwaukee Deutsch

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Deutsch
We are Milwaukee's German language networking and meetup group. Whether you are from a German speaking country and have moved here recently, have lived in Milwaukee for a couple of years, or you speak German as a second language we invite you to our meetups. If you are interested in practicing your language skill or socializing with other German speakers, the German Language Meetup Group is a great way to meet people and get involved in the community. The German Language Meetup group meets in five different locations each month. We will inform you about the many fun activities and family and cultural events happening in Milwaukee throughout the year. These activities and events appeal to a broad range of members, which includes couples, singles and families. Check out our Activities & Events site for more information. Where we have come from . . .  The Meetup website was started in 2006 to gather in one place the various stammtisch groups in the Milwaukee area. Heiko Zuerker, a German language and culture enthusiast, took the lead and made arrangements for creating the website. He had started and grown a stammtisch at Kegel's Inn on Saturday nights. Zuerker managed and financially supported the site, followed by Elisabeth Sammer-Kohls and John Dienhart. Today the organizer is Sandy Casterline. All the Stammtische are conveniently listed in one place. The earliest German language groups were started via "word of mouth" and with hosts managing email lists to remind attendees of the next Meetup date. Today there are five thriving Stammtische. > Stammtisch Downtown Milwaukee: Petra Theurich and Sabine Schwark organized a Meetup downtown at The Old German Beer Hall when it opened in 2005. The moved to Cafe Brucke and then to the Über Tap Room and Cheese Bar. > Lake Country Stammtisch: Petra started another group at Weissgerber's Gasthaus shortly thereafter which thrived in that one location until Weissgerber's closed and the group moved on to the Delafield Brew Haus and finally to the Thunder Bay Grill. > Germantown Stammtisch: The stammtisch at the Von Rothernburg Vierstube in Germantown was started by Eveline Kehlert in 2013 and is currently next door at the Old Town Bier Hall, complete with a Hunde Bar (your dog will not go thirsty) and live music. > Stammtisch Cafe Bavaria: The Cafe Bavaria Stammtisch was stated in 2015 by Doug Scott, which boasts a Stammtisch Ecke. > Kenosha-Racine Stammtisch: This Stammtisch was organized by John Kiel and Petra Theurich in 2015 and moves between the Mars Cheese Castle and a summer outdoor location. The groups are autonomous with individual hosts. The Meetup website lists further hosts who are involved today and it also occasionally lists other German events in the Greater Milwaukee community. Others, though not listed, have contributed and continue to do so to keep our Milwaukee Deutsch culture alive. The Meetup website is the place for information on the current group locations, dates and times. We invite you to join us in promoting and supporting German language and culture! Your Organizer team!
332 members · Private