Sports & Hobbies groups near Gloucester, MA

Mal and Jill Cooper has been indie author community leaders since 2017. Join us as we'll have a casual author mingle chat, share ideas, refreshments, and get to know each other and see where we can help one another and create a local author community!

As a life long disc golfer, I'm looking to meet up with other disc golf enthusiasts, or anyone interested in picking it up. It's a fun way to check out new parks or spend a couple hours having fun when the weather is nice. I intend to do semi-regular events to meet others interested in the hobby, and hopefully hit up some of the courses in the North of Boston area.

Join the WED Talks group to stay informed about our upcoming WED Talks Guests. If you enjoy learning about Science, History, Tech and Sports then you should check out our WED Talks. Select Wednesdays at 7 PM we host speakers that are experts in these fields and they give about an hour long presentation about their field of study/work. We have had astronomers, historians, physicists, shipwrights, sports photographers, marine biologists, back country skiers, and many more join as as guests and give us a sneak peek into their work. Come by and grab a pint and something to eat (Take out also welcome) and tune in to some fun learning at East Regiment Beer Co!

Join us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/2h2G8XN4x5), [Board Game Arena](https://boardgamearena.com/group?id=14434071), and [Board Game Geek](https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/4230)! Meet other board gamers and play games of all kinds! Exercise your brain, have fun, meet new people, and share your love of gaming with other enthusiasts in the Essex County Gamers! Our events take place at board game cafés, public libraries, and hobby shops across Essex County, MA and beyond! Though our group plays a lot of board games, we welcome and encourage gaming of all kinds--cards, Backgammon, tabletop role playing games, Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, etc. We welcome new event hosts if you're interesting in running your own events--reach out to the Leadership Team to ask about hosting! We look forward to seeing you at the gaming table!

CrewFinder is for people who want to actively pursue sailing connections. Skippers find Crew and can network with fellow Skippers. Crew will find a variety of styles and types of sailing. Beginners can meet mentors. Experienced sailors, who are currently boatless, will find the Skippers who are seeking their seasoned skills too.

The fundamental goal here is to increase your hours of sailing & offer a place to share information, contribute knowledge, grow skills, broaden on-water experience, and meet the sailing buddies you will most enjoy, respect, and find dependable. This starts with developing an informative Profile that tells others who you are, what you bring and hope to gain here.

To generate more sailing for all members, we start by catering to Skippers. Skippers define the terms of their sailing day and the type of Crew they seek. We are not a sailing school, but many Skippers enjoy mentoring and newbies curious to explore sailing are welcome. We ask that you be here to actively engage in the sport, want to contribute and have an authentic interest in sailing.

If you RSVP to sail, you're offering to help operate a sailboat. Before you offer, learn about the boat, the Skipper and what will be asked of you. Your offer to crew can be declined or accepted. An RSVP to sail isn't a guaranteed seat, a ticket-to-ride, or a boarding-pass for a free harbor cruise. And unlike many other types of MeetUp event postings, a sailing RSVP is not an offer for crewing respondents to invite their own added Guests.

We have active members in coastal Maine, NH, MA, Rhode Island, & the lakes regions of New Hampshire and Vermont. Our varied calendar and geographically distributed events let you meet fellow enthusiasts and expand your network year-round. You're encouraged to add events to the calendar that will help grow the network in your specific area too. Take the lead, ask for some posting tips, then invite others the sailing activities you enjoy & want to share. 

Is this the place to pursue Your sailing interests? Join & find-out. Experiment with new places to sail, different types of boats, and different styles of sailing. Hear about the area's most affordable classes, or find informal on-water learning opportunities. Meet fellow enthusiasts & share good times under sail. Skippers: Never again leave your boat unsailed for lack of Crew! Post here, build your roster, and fill your days with all the sailing you wish. 

Welcome Road Warriors \- do you enjoy day\, weekend or longer trips that will involve leisurely walks at the beach\, hiking\, biking\, golfing\, Pickelball\, sporting events\, theatre\, live \| concerts\, museums\, touring etc\.\, then this is a group for you\. Once arrived at a predetermined destination, groups will split up into prearranged activities of interest. This is a 55+ group. Only criteria is that you enjoy meeting new people and having fun.

* We are a board game group! * We host events in Amesbury, Massachusetts. * We are a welcoming and inclusive group, always willing to teach and bring more folks into the hobby. If you love to play board games or are interested in learning, this group is for you. We will always have plenty of games available, but you are also welcome to bring your own. The most important thing in this group is to be friendly and inclusive, and have fun! **FAQs:** • **I'm new to board gaming and a little nervous about coming out. Will there be anyone to teach me games?** Absolutely! We have a lot of people who are new to gaming and there are sooo many new games that even those of us who are seasoned gamers are regularly learning new games. Teaching games is a passion here and we also do our best to help people get matched up with other players at the open gaming events.  • **I like board games, but a lot of the ones I see as events here are longer, more complex games. I'm into shorter and/or less complex games. Is this group for me?** Yes, it is! Part of the reason we host complex games as individual events is to get together the folks who want to play those games, specifically. If you come to one of our open board gaming events there will be a variety of types of games available to play and attendees with a variety of game interests.  • **Are children allowed at these events?** These events (unless otherwise specified) are not geared towards children; however, there is no specific age restriction - it's more about the type of games being played. For example: if your 7 year old can take on the adults in a game of Carcassonne or Azul and wants to join us, your 7 year old is welcome. If your 7 year old wants to play Chutes and Ladders or Trouble, it would probably be challenging to find a willing participant. Still not sure? Feel free to send a message and ask!   • **Is there a charge to attend these events?** Great question! Generally, these events will be free. We strive to make gaming accessible and look for locations that won't result in us having to charge. If there is ever a need to charge for an event, it will be indicated within the specific event. • **Where does the group meet?** The group is meant to be geographically focused primarily in Amesbury, MA. We meet at a variety of places around Amesbury. The location will be posted for each event.

This group will focus on outdoor activities - mostly winter sports includng downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing - and apres skiing! We will also do some hiking and other active outdoor activities. Events will take place at mountains in NH, VT and Maine. === Ski the East Disclaimer === As a condition of your voluntary participation in this groups and its activities you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow ski safety protocol; the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons. Any participant to Ski the East events MUST sign up via the Meetup page. Guests are not permitted. Ski Safety Tips 1. Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. 2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It’s your responsibility to avoid them. 3. Don’t stop where you obstruct a trail or aren’t visible from above. 4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. 5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. 6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. 7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride, and unload safely.

Looking to get in shape? Want to be a part of a team sport? Interested in meeting a diverse and fun group of new friends? Join Living Root Dragon Boat. We are always looking for new members.  We are a competitive Boston-based dragon boat team. We're made up of about 60 to 80 people from all genders, races, age groups, and smartness levels. We get together several times a week to practice dragon boating. We compete all over the region and traveled to Canada, China, Puerto Rico, Philadelphia, Florida and San Francisco. Off the water, we are a close group of friends and we like to do stuff! All kinds of stuff!! Teamwork is really important to us and we try really hard to integrate new paddlers into the team. If you're new to the area, dragon boat is a great way to meet people and make friends. If you've been in Boston for years and you're tired of your old friends, we can help freshen up your social life. **What to Expect When you Show Up**  The first three practices are free to allow for you to try out the sport and meet the team; there is no obligation or pressure to join at that time! We’ll provide all the gear and the coaching and all the socializing you could ever want. After the trial period, we hope you’ll continue your journey with us by purchasing an annual membership since the team’s gear, boats, and space fees (such as pool rental) depend on these contributions. We practice twice a week, and we're always looking for new people to come paddle with us. No experience necessary! Our excellent coaches will teach you everything you need to know. If you are in good shape, we will work you out! If you are still trying to get in shape, don’t worry, many of our current team members started where you are. We will make you bad ass. Inquire about membership on our website or ask a coach. Please sign our [waiver](https://forms.gle/WJRiRZhB8iqsN7VZ9) before attending your first practice. Additional location and parking details can be found [here](https://goo.gl/maps/M7sCjsVVMNprLKCt5). Come check us out on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/lrdbboston) and see our website at [www.livingroot.org](http://www.livingroot.org/)! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At-JoQ_7VFg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At-JoQ_7VFg)