Sports & Hobbies groups near Coventry, CT

Welcome to the Middletown Casual MTG! This group is perfect for Magic: The Gathering fans who want to enjoy a laid-back and friendly gaming atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, all skill levels are welcome. Join us for casual games, to learn to play for the first time, or to trade with others. Check out Back Again Board Game Cafe Gaming Community on Meetup https://www.meetup.com/middletown-recommended-boardgames-meetup-group

**Our Mission:** **You Only Have One Life, Live It Well, Make Friends And Have Fun!!** **This group is about Co-Ed adults 21 and over, meeting new people and making friends while joining in social and sporting activities such as: Happy Hours, Coed Sports, Dining Out, Volleyball, Hiking, Dances, Tennis, Movies, Ball Games, Museums, Snow Sports, Concerts, Beaches, Kayaking, Biking, Bus Trips. Many events are free and held at State and Local Parks**. **There are NO MEMBERSHIP FEES , and all of the after game socials are open to all NESSA members. Most of our sporting activities include an after game social at public establishments everyone handles their own tab. and  do not have a NESSA event fee. Our goal is to have everyone participate and make friends and have fun at no or low cost. Our Calendar, Group reviews, Past meetup events and the Photos tab says it all.** **This is a very friendly group that is willing to help you meet your physical and social activity goals, while you make new friends.** **Some of our sports activities include all levels of player skills, and others may require specific skill levels. We do our best to fairly separate the different skill levels whenever present, and do our best before the end of the event to integrate all levels to play together. We are all good friends and we are all out here to learn and master the sport, get a good workout and have fun.** **Thanks.** **Glenn, Mike &** **Tom.** **Organizers.** **Founded: December 29, 2010** **Fastest growing active group in the meetup world!!**

Calling all adventurers seeking a healthy, exciting, positive-minded social atmosphere to engage in fun gaming and sports activities! 🥳 Some activities that will be organized include: tennis, pickle ball, badminton, ping pong, go kart racing, laser tag, bowling, basketball, hiking. Adventurers unite! 😃 🙌

I have always enjoyed team sports and group activities and am guessing you do too! I started this group to bring people together who proactively live life. Whether you join to meet new people, explore new activities, get exercise, lose weight, gain more energy or just as an alternative to sitting on the couch, you've got a place here!!

Let's get out and get active!
We'll try new and interesting indoor/outdoor activities.
We'll meet fun, friendly welcoming people in a supportive group environment.
We encourage people of all levels to come play with us!!

Activities include: Games, sports, flag football, ultimate frisbee, kickball, bowling, pickleball, volleyball, tennis, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, cornhole, kayaking, rafting, biking, ziplining, paintball, laser tag, trampoline park, knockerball, ninja, snow tubing, hiking, to name a few!

A casual group of men and women who share their love of their America's Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette. This Connecticut-Massachusetts  Corvette Club includes members from all around Connecticut and Massachusetts. We do have guidelines, one of them is you  **MUST** own a Corvette or be a club sponsor to be a member of our club. Never any dues or meetings. Just lots of fun enjoying our Corvettes and participating in our events.   TO0 IFFY WEATHER FOR CORVETTES,TOO BAD, SURE HOPING ANOTHER 60 VETTES WERE GOING TO SHOW UP LIKE LAST WED.👌 // REALLY THX.. ALL THOSE WHO SHOWED UP FOR BOTH PARADES (13 )AND MAKE THE NO RULES CLUB LOOK IMPRESSIVE LINED UP WITH U. S. FLAGS - LIKE BILL IN HIS NEW SIDEPIPE ADDITION OR JIM WITH HIS UPGRADE 2013 BAD 427. // NICE CLUB TO BE PART OF TO GET TOGETTER - THX...AGAIN 👍

Are you new in town? Are you the last one left in town after friends have left for jobs, got married, etc? Maybe you're none of the above and you just want to meet new people, hang out and have a great time? Well then, this is the group for you!

This group is primarily intended for people in their 20’s and 30’s who want to get out in the area and meet new people. Meet-ups will be fairly varied, from watching weekend sporting events to checking out that new bar that just opened up around the corner. Hopefully a good mix of the social and the active. Dive bars to upscale establishments and everything in between.

So if you’re ready to meet new people in a friendly, welcoming environment. And have a damn good time while you're at it, what are you waiting for, join us!

Welcome! We are so happy that you are a part of our community! At Empower, we meet our families and young adults where they are - in their local communities! We started Organic events so that our local Mentors and Volunteers could plan get-togethers outside of our organization’s (Empower) sanctioned events. Think hiking, ice cream, sporting events, museums and more! Our hope is that through these events, we can minimize the feelings of isolation in the members of our community🤍 Want to host an event? Feel free to create an event/invitation (approved Volunteers/Mentors over the age of 25)  and be as specific as possible (i.e. date, time, place, age range, type of parent loss, etc.) and we will help you along the way! We look forward to seeing you in the future! PLEASE NOTE: This is a private group ONLY for members in our organization! If you would like to be a part of empower, please visit our website here: www.weareempower.org to find out more! Below you will find links to our Enrollment, Mentor, and Volunteer pages. If you are interested, please fill out the form most applicable to YOU! Mentor (anyone over the age of 25 who has experienced the loss of a parent): [https://weareempower.org/mentorship/](https://weareempower.org/mentorship/) Volunteer (anyone over the age of 25 who feels a connection to our cause and would like to help plan events for our members): [https://weareempower.org/support-us/](https://weareempower.org/support-us/) Enrollment (anyone 24 and under who has experienced the loss of a parent and would like support from our programs): [https://weareempower.org/join/youth/](https://weareempower.org/join/youth/) Questions? Email Sam: sam@weareempower.org Thank YOU for building community and strengthening connections at Empower!

Hartford Dads Group is a diverse community of fathers who take an active role in our children’s lives. We host meet-ups with our kids at parks, playgrounds, museums, sporting events, parent-and-me classes, and anywhere else we feel compelled within the Hartford, Connecticut area. We also host Dads Nights Out to give our members an opportunity to socialize, have fun, learn, and support each other as we navigate parenthood. We are a group with dads of all stripes: married dads, single dads, dads who share custody, adoptive dads, step dads, stay at home dads, full time working dads, work from home dads, freelance dads, etc. Our meet-ups occur both during the week and on weekends to accommodate both stay at home dads and working dads. We welcome all involved fathers in and around the Hartford metro area who want to socialize and interact with other guys who enjoy spending quality time with their children. The only requirement to joining us is to be a dad. There are no group dues and no attendance expectations. We have some dads who come consistently to most of what we do, and we have some dads who might only come out once or twice per year. We’re here for all dads whenever they are ready to participate. Hartford Dads Group is part of the City Dads Group, a dynamic and diverse community of fathers dedicated to being active in their children’s lives and, by example, redefining what it means to be a dad in the 21st century. City Dads Group has active groups in many major metropolitan areas throughout the United States. Find them all here at [http://citydadsgroup.com/](http://citydadsgroup.com/) Engage and connect with us on social media: Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/hartforddadsgroup/](http://facebook.com/hartforddadsgroup) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/HartfordDads](http://twitter.com/hartforddads) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/hartforddadsgroup/](http://instagram.com/hartforddadsgroup) Email:  \*\* Please note this group is strictly for Dads, we understand sometimes wives will try join for their significant others but we encourage them to join on their own accord. We want this group to be a comfortable place for Dads to learn and talk about anything dad related.

Hi Everyone, Welcome, Fellow River & Shore Kayaker's, This is NOT a professional kayak tour group or kayak instruction group, it is just a group of friends sharing a hobby and other shared interests. ( Snowshoeing & XC Skiing is at Northwest Park , Bike Riding is with CASUAL BIKER's GROUP, Hiking is in a Social Paced & Features Exploring Nature by us. ) Kick the Kentucky Deep Fried Chicken Bucket into the trash, it is time to start getting in shape for the new **2023&4** paddling season and other associated activities. I am planning on having a very productive season every year exploring some new paddling locations and returning to the favourites of the past few years also. First Timers, Beginners to Advanced paddlers, and Recreational to Sea Rated Kayaks are welcome on all of my events and locations listed. IMPORTANT: If you have a recreational Kayak you can still join us, however for everyone's safety it would be good to have flotation bags in the front and rear. [http://www.paddling.net/sameboat/archives/s...](http://www.paddling.net/sameboat/archives/sameboat227.html) This Kayak group introduces paddling events in the cooler weather on the Flat Water Rivers generally in the Connecticut & Massachusetts area during the Spring and Fall season. Further away areas will be introduced when sufficient strength is acquired to handle a longer trip. As soon as the the air and ocean water temp reaches a point where it is safe enough, we will start to explore the selected CLEANER WATER shore areas generally between GUILFORD CT to WAKEFIELD RI AREA'S put ins. Coves, estuaries, tidal rivers and some open ocean paddling out to a few islands are part of the mix for all to join in on. I have a few new areas of exploration and i plan to introduce them as the skills of the majority increases. This helps the new paddlers just joining us for the first time to explore with us and it enhances the feeling of security to them. Please remember: "Don't buy junk kayaks or junk equipment" (I learned the hard way) but if you already have purchased your boats or can't afford the good equipment, join us anyway. The primary goal of this group is to enjoy paddling while helping each other to naturally gain skills. You will learn what kinds of kayaks and equipment is safer and how to use them without overspending. One of the best things to learn is Self Rescue because you never know when you will go into the water especially when no one may be around to get to you easily or in a timely way. Please watch the following video: Paddle Float Entry: ( **In the Summer you will be able practice this with us in real OCEAN CONDITIONS @ the 4 Mile River Event or other lake river event prior to the ocean**) : [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyoT0ylenvU](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyoT0ylenvU) Heel Hook version [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QGG03uMWCs](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QGG03uMWCs) Should you learn Rolling ??? [http://www.useakayak.org/reflections/reflec_rolling_5_02.html](http://www.useakayak.org/reflections/reflec_rolling_5_02.html) To Interactively Learn some Kayak Principles a fantastic site: [http://kayakpaddling.net/](http://kayakpaddling.net/) A good thing to practice is the "Assisted Rescue" Heel Hook re-Entry: \> The now swimmer floats parallel to their boat on back in water with head towards his/her stern resting until ready while you are holding the boat steady for them up against yours\. : have them raise their OUTSIDE leg and HOOK their leg under the fore deck of their boat. : using that leg as a lever, their inside arm can be used to also steady against any life line (you can also help pull on the outside arm), then have them roll themselves toward you so they end up on to their boat with their stomachs down above the seat. : From this point have them roll in either direction to an upright position while sliding down into the cockpit position until they are ready and comfortable enough to start to paddle again. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- All Events will be chosen to be in places where there are: NO boat launching FEES and adequate parking. I plan the events based on river flow rates, ocean tides, water temp, wind speed, and other weather conditions to provide the best outcome for all. With all events, there is the Traditional Pot Luck Barbie-q's, a fire pit and plenty of time to enjoy socializing into the evening so please plan to join us for the whole day. I have a "Hopeful" course and destination when i post an event. There is usually an unknown exact paddle time on the water since things change as we go along, as a group some can cut the course short and meet us at the Barbie-Q spot The others can continue to the paddle destination as listed. It is always more of a group decision as to when its time to call it "Dinner Time" or when we have had enough for the day. You have to carry a PFD \*Required by Law\* and if possible attach a whistle to it to alert others if you are in danger. It is not always necessary, However, Please wear your PFD at all times (this makes it easier on everyone in the event you do capsize especially if you don't have the proper skills to get back in efficiently, are physically out of shape, or are injured in any way) the whistle alerts more people to your need). I wear mine at all times because i learned the hard way once and live to tell you to wear yours now, i don't want to tow a dead body with a drag rope all the way down the river or to the shore then have to answer legal questions on why you are dead. If possible, and if you can afford it, get a small light or a headlamp which is ok (not really leagal, but better than nothing) for the very few evening paddles i may have or for finding your stuff in the dark, a paddle float for re-entry, [http://www.outdooreyes.com/paddlefloatrescue.php3](http://www.outdooreyes.com/paddlefloatrescue.php3) ,a paddle leash and a hand water pump (or bailing sponge) are also nice to have available on your yak. Think of the items as your own Cheap Life Insurance. Spray Skirts are NOT Required in this group yet are encouraged after you have mastered a few wet exits and feel comfortable in their use. Since UN-planned conditions vary greatly, i prefer novices to get out of their kayaks quickly and a spray skirt without many practice wet exits is more of a liability than help. If you are using a spray skirt and you need to extricate your self quickly, please have a WHITE ball on the Grab Loop so you can find it easier while being upside down in darker water. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- DISCLAIMER: Water sports are inherently and obviously more dangerous than most activities found on Meetup, however its much safer if you know how to self rescue, have some safety equipment, and are willing to learn some new skills along with being in acceptable physical shape. Your way of knowing if you are in shape is to try to any self re-entry procedure at least 3 times successfully in deeper water while we are with you to assist if you need it along with being able to paddle for a few hours. As you join us from the beginning of the season you will gain enough strength to handle the ocean trips of apx 11 miles or so naturally. As a group we will attempt to save you as best we can given our own limitations, you have to do your part by being prepared for emergencies too. Please don't hold me or the group responsible for your actions if they are beyond our help, control, or reasoning. This is a group of paddlers that enjoy the group environment, we learn things from each other, attending some events that promote safety, ( DEP, Coast Guard..our own practice..etc). This group is not a business, a dues paying club or professional tour group, and there no kayak instructors are involved. It is just a group of paddlers sharing in an enjoyable activity while learning as we go along. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- My Useful Links: Fishing Tournaments for us to avoid: [http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/fishing/gen...](http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/fishing/general_information/fishingtour.pdf) Basic Weather Overview : [http://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/new/viewsector.php?sector=16](http://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/new/viewsector.php?sector=16) River Flood Conditions:[http://waterdata.usgs.gov/CT/nwis/current?type=flow](http://waterdata.usgs.gov/CT/nwis/current?type=flow) [http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/nerfc/](http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/nerfc/) Measured sea temp: [https://www.seatemperature.org/north-americ...](https://www.seatemperature.org/north-america/united-states/old-saybrook-center.htm)  Average Water Temps: [https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/natl.html](https://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/natl.html) APR 1-15=47\*, APR 16-30=51\*, MAY 1-15=54\*, MAY 16-31=59\*, JUN 1-15=62\*, JUN 16-30=66\*, JUL 1-15=68\*, JUL 16-31=72\* Ocean Weather: [http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/okx/](http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/okx/) Aviation Weather: [http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KHFD&state=CT](http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KHFD&state=CT) Farmington River Flow Rates: [http://www.frwa.org/river_flows.html](http://www.frwa.org/river_flows.html) Tides 1 CT: [http://www.saltwatertides.com/dynamic.dir/connecticutsites.html](http://www.saltwatertides.com/dynamic.dir/connecticutsites.html) Tides 2 Ri: [http://www.saltwatertides.com/dynamic.dir/r...](http://www.saltwatertides.com/dynamic.dir/rhodeislandsites.html) Winds: [http://www.usairnet.com/weather/maps/current/connecticut/wind-speed/](http://www.usairnet.com/weather/maps/current/connecticut/wind-speed/) Kayak info, safety and other:    [http://connyak.org/](http://connyak.org/) [www.Paddling.net](http://www.Paddling.net) Wave Knowledge: [http://www.seafriends.org.nz/oceano/waves.htm](http://www.seafriends.org.nz/oceano/waves.htm) OK see you all on the water soon.. al-r

• this group in interested in all fun activities including dining out,movies,plays,cards,sporting events,comedy clubs...etc....all fun things....laughs galore......

Dynamic Professionals (Age 50 + We are a SINGLES group) \*\*Please have a photo on your profile to be accepted as a Dynamic Professional member\*\* I request this for the safety and security of all of our members. If, for some reason you don't feel comfortable posting a photo, email me and I'll provide my phone number to speak to you personally prior to acceptance with our group. **Membership fees - No membership fees at this time.** **Removal from group** - **As the Organizer, it is my sole discretion to remove a member from the group. If I don't feel the member is a "fit", if a member doesn't get along with others, if a member causes undo hostility, if more than one complaint has been voiced about a specific member, just to name a few.** As you can see from our wide variety of past meetups - we have events and adventures for everyone. Favorite places to visit for daytrips and weekend trips, favorite local restaurants-both new and old, group dinners and more intimate dinners, dancing, sporting events, mystery theatres, boat trips, wine tastings, museums, historical sites, movies, theatre, cabarets, musical events (from new age to classical), visits to parks, hiking, skating, go carting, zip lining, paint ball, and the list keeps going. Many more activities to be had in the warmer months. **Be sure to hit SEE ALL as our events and trips go out more then 12 months.** Check out past events & adventures to wet your appetite and show you what a wonderful group this is. Read the reviews and comments and don't forget to check the photo's from previous events. RSVPs go fast within this group. Members should be 50+ years of age (or close to it) and SINGLE, but those numbers aren't set in stone, had to start and end somewhere. Once you're a member, you WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF THIS GROUP and are welcome at any event even if you become a "couple" with someone in or outside the group. You must be an individual that cares about their appearance, has a zest for life, has an ACTIVE and healthy lifestyle and the means to join us for some of our events. Those that enjoy getting together with and being respectful of others. **Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated in anyway. Inappropriate comments and/or other harassment of any member will be grounds for removal from our group.** At times you will be asked to participate in bringing a dish or your beverage of choice. Posts will always give plenty of info and/or suggestions as to the nature of our event and what is needed. Please share your questions or comments. If anyone has an idea, please share with me and I’ll post and put it out there to see if there’s any interest. Let your friends know about Dynamic Professionals 50 +, we hope to make this a very popular meet up with a new concept and twists on old concepts. Thanks for your interest! Warm regards, Ellen Foster, Organizer

Simple **MUSTS** to participate in our paddles: 1. **A US Coast Guard approved PFD (Life Jacket) on and fully fastened** in accord with manufacture’s specifications. This is required for participation.  Inflatable PFD’s are NOT allowed.  Bring a whistle and 10 feet of rope. 2. **Be prepared to give your emergency contact number** to the host if he or she asks for it. 3. **Event start time is in your boat, in the water, and ready to paddle!**  Don’t count on the group to wait for you. 4. **Any paddle sport is an assumed risk sport.** The risk includes serious injury or death. Paddle Killingly, although safety conscious, cannot guarantee your personal safety. Your safety and comfort is YOUR job.  Having proper equipment and experience is YOUR job. Contact the Event Host if you have any questions. Paddle Killingly does NOT rent watercraft. 5. **Our Event Hosts may set rules specific to their events.**  Read the event descriptions.  Follow instructions given at the launch. Check your email and the Meetup site in the days prior to an event for weather or other updates.  In you change your mind about going, cancel in advance to avoid being marked a NO SHOW. If you have ANY questions, contact the host.  6. **Practice Clean, Drain, Dry** to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. **Clean**: Inspect and remove all plants, fish, animals, mud, and debris from boat and anything else that touched the water previously. Rinse everything.  **Drain**: Eliminate all water from boat and all equipment.  Remove drain plug, tip and drain. **Dry**: Let your boat and equipment dry completely before launching in another body of water. 7. **Paddlers using Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP)** must be experienced and must demonstrate that they are able to keep up with the group. **This group is governed by a core group of active and diverse members who plan and host events and guide the policies of the group.**  The energy and ideas of ALL our members are vital to the health of this group.  To host an event, volunteer for the committee or to offer your suggestions, click on the word 'Organizers' at the top of the home page and send us a message. **Member dues are $10 per year and are voluntary.**  They are used to pay the fee charged by Meetup.com to maintain the group and for our popular end-of-season pizza party.  Payment will be accepted at any of our events.  To pay by mail click on 'Organizers' and let us know.  We will send you the mailing address. **OTHER PADDLING OPPORTUNITIES:**  You may wish to join the Meetup group Southern New England Paddlers/SNEP which offers many more kayaking opportunities. It is the perfect way to find all the great places to paddle in Southern New England and add to your list of wonderful places to paddle. Additional recommendations are RICKA/Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association, BVPC/Blackstone Valley Paddlers Club and Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association **We look forward to seeing you on the water!**