Sports & Hobbies groups near Benicia, CA

This group is for individuals dealing with chronic pain, injury recovery, or mobility challenges. Our focus is on exploring effective pain relief techniques, including bodywork, rehab exercises, stretching, and alternative pain management methods like kino taping and mobility therapies. Led by Dr. Kelly, an experienced sports physiologist, we’ll share practical tools to live with less pain and greater mobility. Whether you’ve been living with pain for years or are recently recovering from injury, you’ll find support, community, and actionable strategies here.

This Meetup group is dedicated to exploring all things Hobbies, Adventure, and Tabletop! Come join us for group excursions, where we delve into new hobbies and embark on exciting adventures together! We also host tabletop DnD role-playing and board game nights :)

We are a community center, a hangout, a hub. Our stores are like a second home to local athletes and groups who use our space daily for club meetings, to host potlucks, and to start a workout from our front doors. We know most people are inside the store so they can get outside the store. We know because we’re out on the trails, in the Bay and on the roads with them.

Come on by, say hello, and tell us how your season is shaping up. We’d love to chat.

WE KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING... YOU REALLY WANT TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS THIS SEASON, BUT DON’T REALLY HAVE ANYONE TO MEET WITH, OR YOU’RE OUT OF LUCK BECAUSE YOU DON’T HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO GET YOU THERE. WE’VE GOT THE ANSWER... JOIN BAY AREA OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AND SPORTS!

***Wanderlust; is a strong desire for or impulse to wander, or, in modern usage, to travel and to explore the world. (Wikipedia)*** ***This is a San Fransisco, East Bay Motorcycle Club for Everyone! Women, Men, Singles, Couples, anyone and everyone who love to ride, socialize and just have fun! YOU don't have to have a motorcycle to join the great club of Wanderlust (you just have to be over 21 years old :).*** ***We only have a few rules; Safety, Courtesy and Respect. Safety for yourself and your fellow riders. Courtesy for your fellow riders, other vehicles on the road and the people we encounter. Respect for everyone we meet. You never know who your next friend will be.*** ***Join Wanderlust and meet some of the most fun, caring people on two wheels. Sign up for a ride that can be just a few hours, all day, all weekend, or a multi-day adventure! We have done charity rides for Breast Cancer, Children's Hospital and soon a ride for ReSURGE International. Although it's free to join and maintain your membership, some events may include a nominal fee to cover expenses.*** ***We evolved from a couple of clubs started in the South Bay by Valerie: SMR, Single Motorcycle Riders, a Singles ONLY club. As singles became couples, FoSMR - Friends of Single Motorcycle Riders was formed.*** ***All bikes are welcomed. We have cruiser's, Harley's, sport, dual sport, sport touring and even Ted's dirt-bag bike. Passengers have a variety of rides to choose from. Bring your gear, pick your ride, and plan to have the time of your life.*** ***If you enjoy the experiencing the great part of the country we live in on two wheels, join the Wanderlusters and be ready to have the ride of a lifetime.*** ***Wanderlust: A very strong or irresistible impulse to travel. We have the need to travel on two wheels, to not only see the glorious sights that await us but to envelope them, become one with the wind and the sun and the landscape. We seek the horizon, we long for the road, we desire the excitement of experiencing all of this with our friends. We lust to wander on motorcycles. Join the Wanderlusters and share the joy of the ride.*** (Cathi Consolo)

The "Dancing with the Stars" series has sprouted new and enduring interest in partnered social dancing.  For more information about dancing in general, as well as  local dance bands and venues (many of which offer classes), be sure to check out the info and links below. If you're new to partnered social dancing, you should know that the emphasis is on "social."   It doesn't matter if you're single, married, or otherwise coupled, or what your gender orientation of sexual identification is.  People invite other people to dance for 3 minutes of amicable connection on the dance floor.  It's all about having fun while getting exercise.  While some people prefer to dance only with the person who accompanied them to the dance, they are in the minority. Every accomplished social dancer will agree that the best dancers are those who dance with multiple partners, which will be evident once you have clocked some hours on the dance floor.  The social dancers' code is to be polite and kind, and welcoming of new and beginning dancers, or those who may not be as skillful as they are, and to remember that everyone was a beginner at one time. Since dancing is a sport as well as a social activity,  safety and etiquette are paramount to assure a good time at a dance and in class.  The best dance teachers will emphasize these areas equally with steps, skill and technique.   If you are interested in lessons, check out the [Info About the Dance Venues](https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Dancing-for-Singles-and-Couples/pages/21264985/Info_About_the_Dance_Venues) link below, and also note that many of the dance events posted here are preceded by dance lessons.  If you like the teacher, inquire about where s/he teaches.  Ask other dancers for recommendations about teachers and lessons. See you on the dance floor!  [Info About Bay Area Dance Bands](https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Dancing-for-Singles-and-Couples/pages/21284443/Info_About_Bay_Area_Dance_Bands) [Info About the Dance Venues](https://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Dancing-for-Singles-and-Couples/pages/21264985/Info_About_the_Dance_Venues) FYI/please note -- when someone posts a recurring event on Meetup, Meetup automatically assigns that person (a) as host for the event; and (b) as intending to go.  This may not be the case for the person who posted the event (i.e., they're hosting and/or attending), and it would be too burdensome to update each occurrence of each repeating event to correct this Meetup annoyance.  Therefore, please do not assume that the person listed as "host" will actually be hosting the event, or that s/he will be in attendance.

We are a community center, a hangout, a hub. Our stores are like a second home to local athletes and groups who use our space daily for club meetings, to host potlucks, and to start a workout from our front doors. We know most people are inside the store so they can get outside the store. We know because we’re out on the trails, in the Bay and on the roads with them.

Come on by, say hello, and tell us how your season is shaping up. We’d love to chat.

This group represents 21+ co-ed, social sports community in the East Bay. We currently offer Adult Kickball and coming soon...CORNHOLE! CLUBWAKA is a great way to get out, stay active, meet new people, network and get involved in your community through social events, sports and charity. You can sign up individually or with a group. Teams range from 6-26 people depending on the sport, requiring minimums of each gender at all times. Game times vary, but are in evenings, usually between 6:00-9:00 pm. For field sports, we then go to our local partner bar afterward to continue the fun. We have great events throughout the season, too...including pub crawls, tournaments, charity events, vacations and much more! To find out more on how to be a part of the community visit https://clubwaka.com/locations/san-francisco-east-bay/. >

This is a social, active, and friendly group. We want to get to know you, so it's **REQUIRED** that you provide a picture of your face without glasses or a hat on (please) or we will not be able to approve you. Greetings! Looking for like-minded people who want to participate in a variety of events such as hiking, biking (fun rides), kayaking, fitness/boot camps, wine tasting, picnics/BBQs, live music, dancing, happy hours, movies, bowling, camping, rafting, day trips (SF, Napa, Monterey, etc.), weekend excursions (Tahoe, Vegas Baby!), comedy clubs, sporting events, networking, new friendships and what else? We are very open to suggestions! Don't be shy! Join in on the fun! For all the new members, you will find our group to be inviting, friendly, and full of warm and caring folks. Invite your friends, too! We are a mix of active single AND couples that want to expand/build their network of friendships with people in the East Bay who like to do similar activities.  We're simply trying to gather a bunch of active and kind people, who like to have fun, mingle with others, and try new things. This is a safe space for our members and we have a zero tolerance policy for deviant behavior. We also have an attendance policy, it’s not something we enjoy doing but we need to know headcount when we are setting up at venues. We require 24 hours notice on cancellations. Less than 24 hours notice is considered a no show, 3 no shows is a 30 day time out. Thanks for your understanding.

Meetup for anyone who want to get outside and play sports for fun, but doesn't have experience. There isn't any instruction offered or effort to get serious, mostly just want to have the opportunity for people to get together and play without worrying about having to be "good" at something to join. Life is for everyone.

Come out and Join us for Monday FUNday! Ballroom & Latin Dance Social Make New Friends Enjoy Social Dancing Enjoy your Dance Hobby Meet New People like you Be part of a Community We shall be hosting a short 30 minute Group Class followed by a 1 hour Social Dancing (Group class dance style will be different each week). Dances playing will be Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V.Waltz, Quick-Step, ChaCha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Samba, Night Club 2-Step, Hustle, WC Swing, Jitterbug, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, Country 2-Step and many more. We shall play 90seconds of each style to allow for a 2nd round of each. Additional Classes we Offer; Tuesday's *Bachata* at **6.30PM** *Salsa* at **7.30PM** Wednesday's *WC Swing* at **7.30PM** We teach a Beginner Level and Intermediate/Advance level during all classes. Groups are divided into 2 levels. \*\*anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian\*\*

Welcome to the East Bay Pickup Flag football Meetup Group! We are a community of flag football enthusiasts who love getting together for some friendly competition and exercise. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join our football games. We organize outdoor events at various locations in the East Bay area such as lafayette, walnut creek, and pleasanton to enjoy the beautiful weather and build camaraderie through sports. Come show off your skills in a fun and inclusive environment with us! Let's huddle up and play some flag football and of course discuss 49ers and Cal Bears football over beer after a spirted game!!! The events will be primarily held in the east bay.

This Group is meant to create a social environment where older seniors, actively seeking travel or activity partners( think hiking, sports, concerts, theater, etc.). can meet. We'll get together for late afternoon snacks Thursdays for four sessions this spring, then decide how to proceed. People 70+, no couples, groups, or agents. Exact time and place in Berkeley TBA.

Welcome to our Southern California Finding New Relationships and New Friends Meetup group! This group is perfect for those who are new in town or looking to expand their social circle in San Francisco, Concord, *Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Monica, Irvine, and Pasadena*. We focus on lifestyle choices that promote happiness and well-being while building a strong local group of friends right where you are. **Our goal is to support you in organizing and leading in-person meetups in your neighborhood to build community connections, combat loneliness, and make sustainable choices.** Whether you're interested in hanging out every week over a meal, playing games or sports, organizing eco-friendly activities, or just enjoying the outdoors together, this group offers you the tools and support to do just that. Join us for virtual events and planning sessions to connect with neighbors and start making a positive impact in your community today! 🌞

This is a Meetup for those interested in playing a friendly, co-ed Ultimate Frisbee game in Civic Park in Walnut Creek on Monday evenings, warm-up 5pm and start around 5:15/5:30pm- and Saturday mornings, warm-up 9:30 and start around 9:45/10:0am.

No previous experience with Ultimate Frisbee is required, but basic throwing and catching skills are appreciated (and folks are generally happy to help you if you ask, especially during warm up). <br>

Ultimate Frisbee is a non contact sport meaning no physical contact is allowed between players. <br>

We do most of our organizing on Facebook - so if you have found us here, and want to be sure to see the latest updates, go to: Walnut Creek Novice-Intermediate Ultimate Frisbee and join there as well.

Recommended items to bring: exercise clothes, cleats, both a light shirt and dark shirt (to switch teams as necessary), sunscreen, hydration, and first aid. Extra discs and cones are a plus, but we have enough.

RSVPs for those planning to attend (not those who regretfully cannot participate) are encouraged, as it helps us determine whether there are enough people to have a game, especially as some folk come from far awayto play, so please keep your status up to date.

Civic Park is a free public park, and space is not reserved. Though space is shared with other members of the public, we have not had trouble with games at this time.

Dues for this Meetup: We welcome contributions to help defray the small cost of Meetup. $5-20 to Jan when you see him. <br>

Thank you for reading, and we look forward to seeing you on the field!

This group is for outgoing, interested, and curious people who enjoy socializing, meeting new people, exploring interesting topics, and participating in group events and activities. Our get-togethers focus on having great conversations, sharing experiences, enjoying good food and wine, and having fun with other like-minded people. We welcome all people 60 and over, whether singles or couples. Please note that this group is only for those who have been fully vaccinated, and we will meet in person for our events. Our events include potluck dinners in members´ outdoor spaces, and meeting in both indoor and outdoor venues. We welcome other ideas suggested by group members. SOME GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THIS MEETUP GROUP The only requirement for participation in this group is that members be fully vaccinated. Other than that, the only other rules for members to follow are those that one would expect due to common sense and common courtesy. These include: \-\- Treat each other with respect\, dignity\, and kindness\. \-\- Bring your enthusiasm\, friendliness\, and good humor to our events\. \-\- RSVP when you can attend an event\, and be sure to change it if you are unable to attend\. Since we often have waitlists\, if you can´t make an event\, please change your RSVP as far in advance as possible so someone on the waitlist can attend in your place\. If you are a habitual no\-show \(neither show up nor change your RSVP to NO\) 2 or more times\, you will be removed from this group\. Keep in mind that Meetup sends email reminders to everyone who has RSVPed YES prior to an event\. It's also easy to find out if you've RSVPed for a particular event by just clicking on the attendee list\. So there is no excuse that you didn´t know you had RSVPed for it\. Changing an RSVP is easy; if you can´t manage to do it\, find someone who can help you\. \-\- We prefer not to impose waitlists unless there are real space limitations\. \-\- Because of the ongoing problem we have of frequent no\-shows to our events\, the no\-show policy will be changed\. When someone is a no\-show for an event for which there is a waitlist\. they can be removed from our group after their first no\-show designation\. \-\- For potluck events\, we prefer not to organize food/drink lists\, so bring what you like\, as long as you bring something\.  Everyone is expected to contribute something to share with other attendees\. Food should be ready\-to\-eat \-\- it is not the host´s job to prepare your food or store it in the refrigerator or freezer for you\. And be sure to take your leftovers\, utensils and dishes home with you when you leave\. \-\- Be sure to enable communications on our Meetup page\, so you don´t miss important information such as addresses of our event venues\. We think this may be the reason why some people don´t receive every communication\. --It would be a good idea to have the phone number or email address of another member so that, in the event you don´t receive necessary information from us for any reason, you can contact another member. --For privacy reasons, we will provide hosts´ addresses only to those who RSVP, and not sooner than 1-2 days before an event. We will not provide hosts´ phone numbers, only our own. If you plan to continue attending our events, it would be a good idea to keep a record of our phone numbers. \-\- We provide our phone numbers only for URGENT reasons\. If you have to change your RSVP for an event\, you do not need to call us\. If you haven't received the venue address\, you do not need to call us\. If you decide to bring a guest\, you do not need to call us\. If you feel you need more information about an event\, you do not need to call us \-\- virtually all the information you need is there on the event page or in these guidelines\. We receive all messages from members and that is our preferred means of communication\, not telephone calls\. Also keep in mind that\, usually from an hour before an event is set to begin\, we are generally not reachable for calls or messages\, since we are busy setting up or doing other necessary tasks\. Make sure you have the address for an event by the morning of the day it is to take place\. \-\- We also organize mini\-Meetups\, smaller\-scaled\, themed events that can be created by any member\. These are usually scheduled on days when there are no regular larger events\. They can be one\-time events or those that recur on a fixed schedule\. These events often have no waitlists and are easier for new members to attend\. They are also ideal for those members who prefer meeting in smaller groups\. Individual members decide on a date and time\, venue\, and maximum number of people\, and we post it as an event open to all members\, up to the maximum number that has been set\. Please note that if you want us to post your mini\-Meetup event on our pages\, it must be open to all members \(up to the maximum number\) \-\- you can't invite specific members\. If you are organizing something for particular members\, please do not ask to post it on our Meetup pages\. --We always welcome ideas and suggestions for other mini-Meetups from our members. If there is something that you think other members might like to do, such as a performance, a sporting event, a museum exhibit, or a themed holiday get-together, we'd love to hear about it. It can be a one-time-only event, or one that occurs on a regular schedule. You set the terms, and we'll help make it happen. — To clarify, we make the following distinction between our large potluck events and mini-Meetups: large events are for a minimum of 50 people, and are almost always in members' backyards; mini-Meetups are for fewer than 50 people and can be held almost anywhere. \-\- Members may also organize supplementary events along with our get\-togethers\, such as a wine tasting\, sporting event\, or coffee hour before a large group event\. \. \-\- We are continuously looking for members´ homes\, particularly those with large outdoor areas\, for our large events\, so if you have the capacity to host 50 or more people\, please let us know\. Since we have members from all over the East Bay\, as well as beyond\, we may want to arrange carpools for some events\. --As a thank you to those who step forward to offer their backyards, patios and decks for a large event (50 or more people), prior hosts will automatically be moved to "confirmed" and off the waitlist for all big potluck events they wish to attend. \-\- Arrive at our events when you can\. We would prefer that you come to an event late rather than not come at all\. \-\- We want to minimize the amount of effort required of our hosts\, so please help with setup and cleanup when you can\. It's important that we leave our hosts' homes as clean as we've found it\. \-\- To ensure everyone´s privacy\, don´t provide your personal information when you write in the COMMENTS or CHATS sections\. If you need to contact another member\, click on their name/photo and you will be taken to their member page\. Click on MESSAGE and you can contact them privately\. If a member posts in COMMENTS or CHATS that they need an address for our events\, please provide it only by direct message\. Remember that anything posted in COMMENTS or CHATS can be read by anybody\, including scammers\. \-\- Please make sure your photograph is recognizable\, to make it easier to know who you are and to ensure the comfort and safety of other members\. Every member who signs up for our events must post a fairly current picture of themselves\. Group photos or those in which it is not clear who you are are not acceptable\. If you don't have a recognizable photo and are confirmed for an event\, you will not be able to attend\. We also require that our members use at minimum their real first names — calling yourself "user\+number" or a nickname is not permitted\. — Several members of this group have more than one profile and occasionally RSVP twice for the same event. This can create havoc when managing attendee lists (and waitlists), so please delete any additional profiles. \-\- Keep in mind that this is a Meetup\, not a dating app\. We do not permit predatory behavior of any kind\, including contacting members you do not know\. If you receive a message on Meetup from someone you don't know\, DO NOT RESPOND\, and let us know right away so that that person will be blocked from this group\. Most of the women in this group have received unsolicited messages from "members" who are not actually part of this group\, use fake photos and names\. They are scammers\. DO NOT engage with anybody you have not actually met at one of our events\. \-\- We do not charge any regular dues to belong to this Meetup\, nor do we ask for event fees\. However\, we pay to maintain this Meetup group\, as well as for all paper/plastic serving items for our events\. If they wish\, members can contribute a few dollars to help defray our expenses as cash at our events\, or on the event pages by clicking on "Fundraising\." There is no fixed amount\, and this is totally voluntary\. If you choose not to contribute any money\, it will not affect your membership in this group\. Any contributions are always appreciated\. \-\- Most of our events have one or more hosts or organizers who handle the details of the event\. Occasionally\, when we hear of an event that may be of interest to some of our members\, we post it as "Unhosted\." We provide the details or a link to the details\. Those who wish to attend should post under Comments and arrange to meet others who also want to attend\. But usually there is no official "host" present at the event\. Keep in mind that information given under unhosted events may not be completely accurate\, so all who attend need to confirm the details themselves\, such as opening hours\, availability of tickets\, parking\, etc\. \-\- As our membership continues to grow\, we have new members coming from a wide range of towns in the East Bay\. Initially\, most of our events were in the "680 corridor\," towns like Concord\, Walnut Creek\, Danville\, and Lafayette\. But now we are trying to schedule more events that are convenient to members living in different parts of the East Bay\, including Berkeley\, Albany\, Oakland\, Richmond\, and Martinez\. Suggestions for possible venues or events in various towns are most welcome\.

Who we are:

It’s difficult to meet other people while caught up with our careers, in grad school, or while in job transition.

So instead of staying in, why not go out, meet new people, make new friends, try new things, and see new places?

This group is for professionals (single or not) living and/or working in the East Bay who would like to expand their circle of friends, have a good time socializing, appreciating good conversation, and enjoying the area.

Our goals:

• Establish friendships in a positive and supportive environment.*

• Organize safe and fun events where everyone feels welcome and comfortable.

• Connect with responsible hosts and attendees who show up to events for which they are signed up. 

*Anyone found bullying or harassing other members in the online discussion forum or in person at events will be removed from the group. 

Our activities:

Activities in this Meetup are mostly concentrated in the East Bay (Alameda, Berkeley, Concord, Dublin, Oakland, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek), but also venture into the City.

Our Meetups range from outdoor activities such as hiking, bbqs, sports lessons, and wine tasting to happy hours, dining out, and movies, as well as exploring local festivals, museums, theater, and live music.

If you have additional suggestions as to which types of activities we should schedule, please feel free to post in the Discussions forum.

If you have attended 5 or more events within 3 months, you are eligible to host your suggested event!

PLEASE READ OUR 3 EASY RULES : )

1. RSVP Policy: 3 'No Shows' to an event, and you are OUT! A 'No Show' constitutes as flaking right before the meetup or just not showing up, without informing the host ahead of time.

2. Profile photo and first name required: We have found that having a face to put with a name makes the group safer.** 

**If you do not wish to post your photo, please contact the organizers and we will work with your special circumstances.

3. Donation/Fee: We may ask for a nominal donation/fee to be a member of this group in the future. 

Why do we ask for a nominal donation/fee? 

Meetup charges the Organizer $180/year to maintain the group (We do NOT work for Meetup and there is NO profit). 

It also takes the Organizer a lot of time to create great events, make reservations, coordinate with business owners, secure venues, and make other accommodations.