Sports & Hobbies groups near Brighton, MI

Welcome to the Western Wayne County Investor Meetup! This group is for anyone interested in networking and sharing ideas with like-minded individuals who are passionate about investing in real estate, in the Western Wayne County area. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, this group is a place where you can gain knowledge, make valuable connections, and collaborate on potential investment projects. Join us for informative discussions & networking to help you achieve your Real Estate goals. Let's grow together and build wealth in Western Wayne County! Join us from 6pm - 9pm. It is ok if you are running late or need to leave early. Call or Text Jerry Weaver with any questions at 734-999-7105.

Do you love to travel and learn about different cultures? Did you live abroad or move to the U.S. from a different country? Are you learning a new language? Come share your life experiences and meet new friends! We'll focus on a different topic each week such as traditions, food, holidays and hobbies. This is a friendly environment to practice English if you are new to the language.

Welcome to the Livonia Athletic District Meetup Group! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking to stay active, this group is for anyone who loves playing sports in a casual and friendly setting. We offer a variety of sports including Pickleball, soccer, football, and more. Stay active, meet new friends, and have fun while participating in the sports you love. All events will be hosted at the Livonia Athletic District. All skill levels are welcome, so come join us for some friendly competition and get ready to break a sweat! Let's get out there and play!

the goal of the group is to find people to work out and participate in sports with.

If you’re a parent, grandparent or guardian who wants to socialize with your little ones and learn to skate too, try our Farmington Family Skate Meetups. Our goal is to help every family learn to enjoy safe roller skating and make new friends. On Saturday 10am to 12noon at Bonaventure in Farmington Hills the $12 admission includes skates, skate trainer, young kid friendly music and learn to skate games like Limbo, Wipeout, Chicken Dance and Hokey Pokey. No push toys are allowed at this session, but parents can push strollers on the skating surface. A USA Roller Sports skating instructor and young [TeamSk8.com](http://www.teamsk8.com) competitors can help those who need it. **There are 3 ways to learn with TeamSk8:** **1\. MONDAY evening** at Rollerama in Brighton, MI – Beginner Star Program Class drops in from 5:30-6:15pm (sign up in advance or 15 minutes early at the rink office). **2\. SATURDAY morning** at Bonaventure in Farmington Hills, MI – Family Sk8 Adventure 10am-12noon only for parents and guardians with toddlers and young children.  **3.  SUNDAY morning** at Rollerama Advanced Star Program Class is from 11am-12noon with permission from Coach Carlesa. We will dress up for Family Sk8 Adventure on the Saturday before Halloween. #familysk8adventure #starsk8program #learntorollerskate #rollerskatingclasses

Are you tired of feeling stuck in a rut, sitting at home alone with nothing to do? Are you ready to shake things up and meet some new people? Then our group for fun and active individuals is just what you need!  We offer a wide range of activities that are sure to pique your interest, including barbecues, camping, movies, restaurants, dancing, volleyball, kayaking, cards, board games, biking, parks, hiking, sporting events, concerts, outdoor parties, events, festivals, and much more. No matter what you enjoy, we have something for everyone, and we're not limited to just Howell and Brighton. Our meetups are held all over the area, from Pinckney to Ann Arbor, South Lyon to Novi, and even Detroit.  But our group isn't just about having fun - it's also about building lasting friendships. We're a community of people who are passionate about living life to the fullest and experiencing all the joys that the world has to offer. And we want you to be a part of it!  If you're interested in hosting or organizing an event, we encourage you to get involved and share your ideas with the group. We're always looking for new and exciting ways to connect with our members, and we value your input.  So what are you waiting for? Don't let boredom and loneliness get the best of you. Join our group today and start experiencing all the fun and friendship that life has to offer! 

**Ann Arbor Sketchers** is a Meetup group based out of Ann Arbor for members who would like to sketch outdoors (and inside, in inclement weather) in the nearby company of other sketchers. The intention of this group is to encourage ourselves to spend more time outdoors, in picturesque settings, engaged in the quiet, shared activity of drawing. Come Winter season, we can continue inside, sketching at local museums, the Botanical Garden conservatory, and other settings. After each session, if members would like, we can meet up at a coffee shop and socialize, including sharing with each other what we drew (if a member so chooses). There are no artistic skills necessary to become a member of **Ann Arbor Sketchers**, just a willingness to forgo socializing as the central activity until after the sketching session is over. Events will be held outdoors (with seasonal considerations taken into account), exploring different sites in and around Ann Arbor. Note, this Meetup group does not consider creating art a competitive sport, rather we aim to promote drawing as an expressive outlet we can all participate in that can both enriching and fun. Hope to see you around with your sketchpad (or other visual medium of choice)!

For much more info, please visit our website at [http://www.a2skiclub.org/](http://www.a2skiclub.org/) The A2 Ski Club is a year-round sport and social club. We organize ski trips, both downhill and cross country: usually three or four out West, a couple Up North, sometimes Canada and sometimes Europe. We have two annual bike trips, one based in Bay View, north of Petoskey, and another that follows the KalHaven trail along the Big Lake. There's an annual Gilligan's Island canoe extravaganza, golf, hiking, and volleyball. Our social agenda is both varied and very consistent, with an average of three activities per week. Music is a big focus, and dancing, along with Happy Hours, Movie Night, and monthly Euchre, just to name a few. There is always something to do and friends to do it with. Our meetings, held at Cobblestone Farm, offer free food, libations and music to members, and all of the above to nonmembers for five bucks! The Ann Arbor Ski Club has been around for 50+ years, and we currently average 300 members. We are primarily in our 40's, 50's and 60's, and many of us are single.   While most of us live in the Ann Arbor area, we also have members from an area stretching from Trenton to Lansing,  Brighton to Southfield, and even a few from Grand Rapids and Petoskey. We started this Meetup group as another way to let people know about us and what we do. Our existing membership may or may not join this meetup group; they already know the "what, where and who" about our trips and events and they will be there! We send out a weekly EBlast to members and nonmembers and our events are listed on our website as well. So, when you see an event with only one or two people attending, that's not accurate; we generally have anywhere from 15 to 25 folks at regular events, more at our dances. We are always looking to make new friends and welcome more members! It's one of our primary goals as a club. Dues for membership in the Ann Arbor Ski Club are $30/yr per person. Paid membership entitles a member to free admission to our monthly meetings with free food, drinks and music; to sign up for our discounted trips out west and up north; and to discounts from our sponsors. We have many events which are open to the public, including members of this Meetup group. But, if you are interested in participating in our trips, please come to a meeting. The meetings are posted on our website calendar.

Welcome to our group page! We are in the midst of indoor season at the Sports Club of West Bloomfield--please see individual events for details. \*\* **PICKLEBALL**: We are starting to try adding Pickleball courts. If you are a player, feel free to apply for the group and note Pickleball in your comments. Assume all tennis comments below also apply to Pickleball. **\*\*** Below are the overall rules of the group. By attending any of our Meetup events, you agree to all of these and any additional details on the events. **\*\*\* GROUP OVERVIEW \*\*\*\*** Welcome tennis players. Our tennis group consists of a random group of people, some of which have been playing tennis for many years. This group was formed to find new and fun people to play tennis with, make new friends and to possibly take our game to the next level. We play outdoors in the summer and indoors at the Sports Club of West Bloomfield in the winter. Occasionally after tennis, we’ll go out for a drink. Please feel free to join us anytime. Please read everything below and join us for some tennis fun and exercise. See you on the courts! **\*\*SKILL LEVEL REQUIREMENTS\*\*** This Meetup is open for intermediate players and up (for example a [3.0-3.5 USTA ranking](https://assets.usta.com/assets/1/15/ExperiencedGuidelines_02142011_V2pdf.pdf))--no beginners, please. For this group, the minimum requirements are that a player is \*consistent\* with hitting and scoring medium-paced shots, keeping score, and serving. Sorry no beginners or learners, please. We appreciate everyone learning tennis (we've all been there) and just want to maintain a consistent level within the group. If you or the group's leadership team are not comfortable with your level, or if you just want a lighter level of play, please take drills or lessons, or join an appropriate group, such as: https://www.meetup.com/PlayYourCourt-Greater-Detroit-Tennis/ OR, if your level is too HIGH, check out our other group: https://www.meetup.com/Novi-Tennis-Group-Advanced/ **\*\*COURT ASSIGNMENTS\*\*** We organizers will do our best to match up similar skill level players with one another to keep the matchups fun for all. When possible we will switch courts and/or partners (if playing doubles) for variety. **\*\*WEATHER\*\*** In case of bad weather please follow the comment section of the current Meetup and the organizers will do our best make a decision between 4pm and 5pm on that day. **\*\*RULES\*\*** Players who fail to follow these rules could be subject to removal from the group. No-shows could also result in removal from the group. 1. MEMBERS ONLY: In order to join us for Meetups, you must be a member of Meetup and the group, no guests please. We need to ensure that every member has filled out the questionnaire for level of play to properly assign court matchups. See below for information on our one-time annual member fee. 2. RSVP POLICY: If you RSVP but are unable to attend, you can change your RSVP as soon as possible or at the very latest, by the cancellation deadline posted in the Meetup description. Not canceling your reservation could create an odd numbers of players and doesn’t allow those on the waitlist (see item 3) to play. For indoor season, since we have to pay in advance for court time we may ask you to pay for no-show time if we can't fill your spot. Players with 2 or more no-shows without proper cancellation are subject to removal from the group. Note: We understand that things happen in life and late cancellations may be necessary at times. We just kindly ask that you let the organizer know ASAP by sending a text/call, sending a Meetup message, or by posting in that Meetup’s discussion board so that they can make appropriate adjustments. 3. WAITLIST: Due to court availability, we place a limit of 8-12 players for each Meetup. If there are more than the limit, Meetup will automatically create a "Waitlist" and will move people from that list to RSVP if there's a cancellation. We respectfully ask that all players on this list be available to play in case someone drops on the RSVP list, even on the day of the Meetup. If you aren’t sure that you can make it please remove yourself from the waitlist. Note: If there are enough RSVPs on the waitlist, the organizers may open the Meetup to add a court for the players from the waitlist. This will depend on court availability at that particular location. 4. PHOTO: We request that members display their actual photo and name on our meetup site so we know who you are when you show up. 5. ARRIVAL TIME: We ask that all players do their best to show up on time and stay until the end of the meetup. If you are running late, please post on that particular Meetup’s discussion, PM or text the organizer. 6. EVEN NUMBER: We prefer an even number of players. If you were the last RSVP and you make it an odd number we kindly ask you to change your RSVP to “No” before the Meetup starts. We will do our best to see if we can find a player to keep it even. It is not always possible to avoid this situation. 9. USTA RULES: When playing, try to follow the [USTA rules](https://www.usta.com/content/dam/usta/pdfs/20180119_2018FAC-full.links.pdf#). We encourage this for those players that play on USTA teams, and for others to develop good habits. “If it’s close, it’s in.” 10. DELAYS: If playing in early spring, late summer or fall and there is a high school match being played, please do not go on the courts until an organizer confirms that it’s alright to do so. 11. RESPECT: Please be kind, courteous and respectful to everyone. We are all here to have a good time while getting some exercise and improving our tennis skills. 12. FORMAT: Unless stated in the Meetup header the format will be as follows. If enough players are willing to play singles, and we have enough courts available, we will do so. Otherwise, we will default to doubles. When possible, we will switch partners and/or opponents for variety of play. 13. TENNIS BALLS: Bring some tennis balls! Please don’t assume everyone will have some. If we all pitch in, it will be a lot cheaper for everyone in the long run. 14. FUN: Lastly and most importantly: have fun!!! **\*\*ANNUAL OUTDOOR FEE\*\*** We ask each player attending our outdoor Meetups to contribute a $10 ONE-TIME annual fee, which covers our $180 annual Meetup fee while giving you the convenience of a managed group and regular events. Any excess fees will be used to purchase balls or cover a fall outing. You may attend one Meetup without cost to see if you like it. If you'd like, you can PayPal, Venmo, ApplePay or Zelle to Ron Flannery (rflan444@iCloud.com, 248-318-5016). Just be sure to say who you are. **\*\*RELEASE AND WAIVER\*\*** By signing up for this Meetup group, I agree that the organizers of this group and its members will not be held responsible for the actions of any participant at any event including myself. Each person attends an event at their own risk and is solely responsible for any injuries, losses, illness, or consequences to themselves or others, damages to equipment or other personal property, and any other consequence. Minors are allowed provided: A) They in good health and meet the skill requirements for the group; B) A parent or legal guardian must be present, the RSVP must be done in his or her name, and he or she must notify the group via the discussion in that particular event; C) Parent or guardian accepts the release and waiver above for the minor. **COVID preparedness.** We will be practicing recommended guidelines. Please also view the following safe tennis COVID-19 guidelines and stay home if you aren't feeling well or have been exposed: [https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/usta-statement-on-safety-of-playing-tennis-during-the-covid-19-v.html](https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/usta-statement-on-safety-of-playing-tennis-during-the-covid-19-v.html) **\*\*CONTACT US\*\*** If you have further questions, comments, suggestions or concerns please contact us via text message or by sending us a Meetup message. Ron: 248-318-5016

We just like the meet new people from all walks of life and have fun. Events range from sporting events to bar-hopping, music events to arcades. The sky is the limit! We try to keep things relaxed with cool people. So get off your tushy and come join us! Let's live life to the fullest!

🎲⚔️ Welcome to the Southeast Michigan Tabletop Guild! ⚔️🎲 Greetings, adventurers, strategists, and artists alike! We're absolutely thrilled to have you join our ranks and become a part of our vibrant community of tabletop enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a complete newcomer to the realms of dice, boards, or brushes, you've found your home here among fellow enthusiasts. Within our guild, you'll discover a rich tapestry of creative experiences awaiting you: 🌟Diverse TTRPG Play - From “open play” nights for one-shots, to short-term campaigns, to progressive leveling systems - we utilize various formats that cater to many preferences and schedules. Enjoy varied lengths, themed events, and unique homebrew stories. 🔀Varied Systems - We primarily run Dungeons & Dragons 5e due to the popular demand of the system, however we also can play and teach systems such as Pathfinder, Shadowdark, DCC, and more when there are interested groups. 🎨Miniature Painting & Propmaking - Many tabletop systems and game masters utilize various props, terrain, and miniature figures to enhance the gaming experience. Together we practice, learn, and improve in this related tabletop hobby. 🧩Tabletop Board Gaming - Also closely related to RPGs, there is plenty of cross-over in our community to the board gaming sphere. From the classics to the hottest modern titles, we organize events to play, learn, and explore board games. 🎓Learning & Teaching - We believe as a community our goal is to teach people how to join in on all the activities we love so much. You can participate as both a newbie or a mentor in classes, boot camps, or “cohort” campaigns to enhance your knowledge and skills. 👋A Budding Community - Stay connected with our dedicated Discord server. Receive event reminders, access resources, engage in community discussions, provide feedback, share ideas, and connect with fellow gamers. Link: https://discord.gg/FNdvtTkdc5 But it's not just about these hobbies; it's about the friendships forged, the stories woven, and the memories created together. So, whether you're rolling for initiative, plotting your next strategic move, or bringing miniatures to life with your brush strokes, know that you're among friends here at the Southeast Michigan Tabletop Guild. May your crits be plenty, your strategies cunning, and your brushes forever loaded with inspiration. Adventure awaits! \- Southeast Michigan Tabletop Guild Leadership Updated Event Attendance Policy: https://tinyurl.com/2rc6frzy

Meet with people who like adventures - getting thrills through adventurous sports like climbing, hiking, kayaking, bungee jumping, skydiving, etc. All Adventurers Welcome!  It's free to join and participate in most events.  The only rule we have is if you RSVP yes, either show up, or update your RSVP to no.

Most adventures will take place locally in the Ann Arbor and surrounding areas, and will be one-day or half-day outings. Activities may include (but are not limited to)?

- Rock Climbing







- Hiking







- Kayaking / Canoeing







- Biking







- Disc Golf







- Rollerblading







- Volleyball







- Paintball / Airsoft







- Skiing / Snowboarding (before the Earth gets too hot)







- Snowshoeing (see above)







- And More!

Got any other ideas for weekend adventures? Let us know! - Ann Arbor Adventure Club

Howdy couples! Us & You: We started this in-person group to make new friends and help couples in similar situations do so. We are a mid-late thirties couple on the introverted side, with no kids(nothing against them!), who moved to this college town during the pandemic. While some in their early 20's might find us boring, and some seniors might find us unbearably hip(said no one to us ever), we don't have any age cut-offs for membership. Events will be kid-free, but we don't care how many kids you do or don't have. We welcome couples (or thruples) of any gender identity, etc, who -also- welcome said diversity. We also welcome we-have-thirteen-cats or we-have-matching-Falcor-tattoos levels of eccentricity, but would prefer to avoid Tupac's-not-dead or I-was-probed-by-aliens levels. No offense, Jeff. Our intention with a couples group is to have a more relaxed environment without the sometimes-awkward looking-for-love energy of other groups and normal environments. We have nothing against those who enjoy swinging or the like; but we personally do not, and that is NOT the point of this group. Events: We hope to host a variety of small-scale(6-12 people) indoor and outdoor activities, ranging from couch-potato to moderate activity levels, all in-person, and mostly around downtown Ann Arbor. These could include or combine: going out for coffee/food/cocktails, local events or live music, local attractions like the botanical gardens or museums, nature walks or picnics, standup paddleboarding and kayaking, or small party-game and cocktail nights. We might consider some split events like "dude-bros hang at house while ladies step out for drinks, then rendezvous for pizza" or such. Please feel free to suggest an event, or (once we're familiar with you) offer to host your own event in the group. Looking forward to meeting you, Nick & Cynthia Optional - More About Your Hosts We are 1 part lovely, functional human woman, and 1.2 parts (by mass) odd duck on stilts wearing a human man's trench coat. We've lived in Ann Arbor since June 2021; but, due partly to the remote and travel elements of our work, we've done a piss-poor job at figuring out what making friends in a new town looks like in your thirties. We have both separately hosted meetups in the past, and now as a couple since 2016(you guessed it: we met through Meetup), we are back here hosting together. Whether dining out or enjoying a homemade pizza night, we eat gluten-free due to her Celiac. We love our two cats (Simon and Kaylee), domestic and international travel(points and miles!), quality cocktails(growing bar at home, or out), and crappy one-liners or puns. We live on the edge of downtown, and enjoy walking from spot to spot, like just making a Saturday out of heading to a cafe, to farmers' market, to brunch, to distillery, etc. Outdoors, we enjoy hiking and stand-up paddle boarding. There's not a sport(other than bowling I guess?) that we really like to do together. We can manage frisbee with the light dollar store ones(mine from Ultimate hurts her hands). And folksy-rockish music is our overlap in the soundscape. Social sciences, plants, West Virginia, photography, drums, spreadsheets, moral philosophy, cooking, fantasy, less-biased news, yoga, TV/movies, we promise we'll have -something- to connect over. :)

Have you found something Finnish you’d like to share with other people interested in Finnish things? Then this is the place to go! Discussions are welcome about Finnish names, Finnish family, Finnish ancestry, Finnish hometowns, Finnish saunas, Finnish cottages, Finnish migration, Finnish & Cornish mining, Finnish forestry, Finnish history, Finnish weaving, Finnish linguistics, Finnish music, Finnish film, Finnish characters, Finnish sports, Finnish games, Finnish lore, Finnish writers, Finnish stories, Finnish traditions, and Finnish epics.

Hi there!  The Ann Arbor 20s Social Group is for anyone interested in meeting people, making friends, and doing fun activities around Ann Arbor and surrounding areas.  We make this possible with a variety of different events. JOIN US!

Our Mission Statement - MEET People. Make FRIENDS. Have Fun

Meet People - Every 2 weeks we will have a happy hour meet and greet. We're always getting new members so don't worry about coming alone, we'll make sure you have an opportunity to socialize and make new friends.

Make Friends - Once you meet someone, it's pretty easy to become friends, you just have to do stuff together. Just ask if they're going to the next meetup event.  Easy!

Have Fun - Have fun! There's so much to do!  Movies, Games, Sports, Shows, Concerts, Theater, Seasonal, Amusement Parks, Cards Against Humanity, Museums, Restaurants, Festivals, Fairs, and much more!

FAQ: Do I have to be in my 20s?
Though this group is focused on people in their 20s, it's not exclusive to that. People in their 30s are definitely welcome! For people that lean towards the older side, say, 40s and beyond, I recommend groups like the Brightoneers or the Oakland County Happy Hour.

Thanks for joining, and we'll see ya at the next event!

Krav Maga Michigan is a non-profit club that **offers self defense classes**. Our club is open to all people who are looking for cooperative, non-competitive, and friendly environment to learn and improve their self-defense skills. The training sessions and facilities are sponsored by [Grace Church - Ann Arbor](https://gracechurch.city/ann-arbor), as a community outreach program. Though **our program is free**, you are welcome to make donations to Grace Church - Ann Arbor at [this link](https://gracechurches.churchcenter.com/giving). For those unfamiliar with “Krav Maga”, it is a martial system developed and used by the Israeli Defense Force. It combines techniques from several martial arts into a very effective and realistic form of self-defense. The system is taught to military, police, and civilians around the world. It is not a sport, but a skill that will help members defend themselves and their family, should the need arise. As you might also guess, it is a form of exercise, but with a purpose. The club is run by a team that includes long time students, but may include other instructors when they are available. Our training sessions are free and open to the public. All instructors volunteer their time. Krav Maga Michigan operates under the premise that members are there to help each other learn. The number one goal of members is to be safe training partner for other members. We are not here to compete, but to cooperate and provide each other opportunities to improve our skills to protect ourselves and our families. The curriculum will include techniques and practices from several styles of Krav Maga and some traditional martial art styles. The club itself will not have any formal affiliation with any style of Krav Maga, but will operate independently of any Krav Maga organization. If you are looking for more formal training opportunities we would direct you to other schools in the area. You must be 18 or older to join this group or register for training sessions. Families are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

18+ I created this group because honestly, I can't find anything like it. My biggest hobbies are romance novels, exploring new music and my appreciation for crafts of any kind. I would love to create a group dedicated to these simple pleasures of life. As a black woman, it is hard to find these spaces without the stresses of world news, politics and other heavy conversation. As someone who struggles with anxiety however, it is necessary for me to create a space where we can forget about that and talk about the things we love. \*Please note: These conversations are still ***very*** important to be had, this is just not the space for that.\* This space is meant for friendship, peace and positivity! Our topics do not have to be limited just to these things, exploring our interests also means discovering new ones!

**We're a group of fun, active, interesting, cultured and positive 65 yr. old and better married, divorced, widowed and single professionals who enjoy a variety of events, movies and many other types of activities. This group is primarily a cultural events group. Since our group started in 2012 many of our members have found a best friend within the group and have found that special someone to share their life with.** **We meet one to two times a month for fun, excitement and to expand our interests and circle of friends.** **We are open to attending all types of events - wine tastings, new restaurants, cycling, nature walks, brunches, historical tours, art fairs, concerts, plays, sporting events, book signings, etc. Come join us! We would enjoy your ideas for events and activities.**  **Your friends are welcome but please extend us the courtesy of telling us your friend(s) will be joining us to insure we choose a theater and a restaurant large enough to accommodate everyone.**  **You must be a current MICHIGAN resident to belong to this group (meaning a current MI drivers license or ID).** **We look forward to meeting you soon! You must be 65 years of age or better please to belong to this group and you must be willing to verify your age. You're welcome to join us for one event before joining to check us out and see what we're all about.** \* Please be advised - you will be removed from the group when we have a dinner event with a Waitlist and a dinner reservation and you do not show up. If you are not accepted into this group it’s because you are not 65 years of age or older. We look forward to meeting you!

*Life is meant for good friends and great adventures!* We are looking for women 50 + that want to have fun and connect with other women. We will go hiking, kayaking, biking, camping, bonfires, play cards and games, visit museums, art fairs, festivals, concerts, comedy clubs and sporting events, attend professional and community theater, participate in crafts, dine out and visit wineries.  We encourage our members to suggest any adventures they would like to see added. Don't worry about coming to an event alone...that's what most do. You will always have a friendly face to greet you and introduce you to other members. Our hope is that you will walk away meeting new friends and create long-lasting friendships. We look forward to having you join us and hope to meet you soon! IMPORTANT: Please upload a clear photo of yourself for your profile picture.