What we’re about
This is an activity group for all ages and abilities. Friendly pets are welcome.*
We do 1 or 2 group things per month usually on Saturdays.
When you join, Please let us know what you'd like to do first!!
If you're interested in being an organizer, let me know.
I will add a descriptor to the exercise related Meetups as follows (I'll add a +/- to add more detail):
Hard - Example - Camp Muir day hike OR 50+ miles on a bicycle with hills.
Medium - Example - Summit Mt. Defiance/Mailbox Peak OR ride 40-50miles with hills.
Easy - Example - Hike to Talapus Lake in summer OR ride bikes around Lake Sammamish at Cascades group 'brisk' pace.
Picnic - Example - Walk around a flat park for a few hours OR ride bikes around Greenlake.
Study - Example - Sit at Starbuck's and learn how to use a Compass.
Volunteer - Example - Spend a few hours working on Homeless data collection.
Social - Example - Meet for dinner or a movie.
Our activities are more experiential than goal oriented. The goal is to gather for relaxed fun activity. The summit of a mountain is not the goal...we often turn back to support the group. But, if the conditions are right and it's safe...let's try for the summit!
Things this group does...
- Sometime event meetups - like movies or other things.
- SUP
- Swimming
- Picnics
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Skiing
- Cycling
- Kayaking
- Bicycle touring
- Wilderness navigation hikes
- Awake Love meetings
- Mountain biking - Fire roads, some single track - easy & safe
- Mountain bike camping
Safety Considerations**:**
How safe is Meetup? Meetup is as safe as other social media websites, so long as you exercise caution when meeting with those you are connected to through the website. You can also report abusive users to keep them accountable for their actions, and ensure that everyone using the website can meet in a safe environment.
INHERENT RISK: As of today, there are no experts in this group. Nobody is qualified to lead any event. We are simply inviting you to come along as a friend on various activities that we personally participate in. You participate at your own risk. Inherent natural hazards are associated with back-country travel, cycling, or any physical activity. We do not - nor do any organizers of this group - accept any liability for accidents/injuries in connection with the activities published herein or on linked sites. By participating in any event of this group you are agreeing to release me (Pat Vulk) or any other organizer from liability. See section 6.2 of Meetup's terms of service - they apply here too. By becoming a member of this group you are providing an electronic waiver which you agree to be equivalent to a signed waiver that shall be considered legal in a court of law.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- A weekly Zoom meeting for authentic connection!Link visible for attendees
Topic: Setting Boundaries
Hi everyone,
During this month's weekly meetings, we’ll be diving into another important topic: Setting Boundaries. Are you an expert at setting boundaries? Then teach us!! Otherwise, you'll learn a lot in this series.Join Online via Zoom: (attendance is locked 5 minutes after start)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83719063008Password:
123456We'll break it down into four stages over as many weeks, each with key takeaways:
***
### Session 1 - 7/5: Foundations of Boundaries – What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Group Focus:
Participants will explore the purpose of boundaries in emotional safety, identity, and relationship health, and begin distinguishing between healthy, rigid, and porous boundaries.
Healing Modalities:- Psychoeducation on boundary types and the nervous system’s response to perceived threat
- Somatic check-in and boundary-mapping visualization (e.g., personal “bubble” space)
- Group discussion on early family messages around saying "no" and expressing needs
Homework:
- Write a “Boundary History Timeline” identifying key moments when your boundaries were violated or ignored
- Practice noticing daily when you're uncomfortable but don't speak up—jot down what you feel, think, and do
***
### Session 2 - 7/12: The Nervous System and Boundary Dysregulation
Group Focus:
This session explores how trauma and attachment patterns shape our ability to set or maintain boundaries, and how to recognize fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses in real time.
Healing Modalities:- Guided somatic exercise: tracking bodily sensations during interpersonal discomfort
- Group discussion: “What does safety feel like in the body?”
- Polyvagal theory primer with real-life examples
Homework:
- Practice a daily 5-minute body scan and journal how your body signals a “yes” vs. a “no”
- Create a personal “Boundary Cue Card” listing internal signs you’re abandoning yourself
***
### Session 3 - 7/19: Speaking Boundaries – From Fear to Assertiveness
Group Focus:
Participants will learn practical communication tools to express boundaries clearly and compassionately, even when fear or guilt arises.
Healing Modalities:- Role-play exercises: “Scripting your No” and “Setting Limits with Love”
- Group reflection on guilt, fear of rejection, and people-pleasing
- Voice activation: breathwork and tone exercises to strengthen vocal expression
Homework:
- Practice setting one small, non-threatening boundary with someone in your life
- Journal about how it felt before, during, and after—what came up emotionally and physically?
***
### Session 4 - 7/26: Maintaining Boundaries and Reclaiming Autonomy
Group Focus:
The final session focuses on sustaining boundaries long-term, dealing with pushback, and building a life anchored in self-respect and emotional authenticity.
Healing Modalities:- Guided visualization: "Meeting Your Future Self Who Honors Their Boundaries"
- Paired partner work: supporting each other’s boundary goals and troubleshooting common challenges
- Group ritual: releasing guilt and claiming personal power
Homework:
- Create a “Boundary Maintenance Plan” that includes self-care practices, accountability partners, and phrases to use when reasserting limits
- Write a letter to your inner child promising to protect and honor their needs moving forward
- A weekly Zoom meeting for authentic connection!Link visible for attendees
Topic: Setting Boundaries
Hi everyone,
During this month's weekly meetings, we’ll be diving into another important topic: Setting Boundaries. Are you an expert at setting boundaries? Then teach us!! Otherwise, you'll learn a lot in this series.Join Online via Zoom: (attendance is locked 5 minutes after start)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83719063008Password:
123456We'll break it down into four stages over as many weeks, each with key takeaways:
***
### Session 1 - 7/5: Foundations of Boundaries – What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Group Focus:
Participants will explore the purpose of boundaries in emotional safety, identity, and relationship health, and begin distinguishing between healthy, rigid, and porous boundaries.
Healing Modalities:- Psychoeducation on boundary types and the nervous system’s response to perceived threat
- Somatic check-in and boundary-mapping visualization (e.g., personal “bubble” space)
- Group discussion on early family messages around saying "no" and expressing needs
Homework:
- Write a “Boundary History Timeline” identifying key moments when your boundaries were violated or ignored
- Practice noticing daily when you're uncomfortable but don't speak up—jot down what you feel, think, and do
***
### Session 2 - 7/12: The Nervous System and Boundary Dysregulation
Group Focus:
This session explores how trauma and attachment patterns shape our ability to set or maintain boundaries, and how to recognize fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses in real time.
Healing Modalities:- Guided somatic exercise: tracking bodily sensations during interpersonal discomfort
- Group discussion: “What does safety feel like in the body?”
- Polyvagal theory primer with real-life examples
Homework:
- Practice a daily 5-minute body scan and journal how your body signals a “yes” vs. a “no”
- Create a personal “Boundary Cue Card” listing internal signs you’re abandoning yourself
***
### Session 3 - 7/19: Speaking Boundaries – From Fear to Assertiveness
Group Focus:
Participants will learn practical communication tools to express boundaries clearly and compassionately, even when fear or guilt arises.
Healing Modalities:- Role-play exercises: “Scripting your No” and “Setting Limits with Love”
- Group reflection on guilt, fear of rejection, and people-pleasing
- Voice activation: breathwork and tone exercises to strengthen vocal expression
Homework:
- Practice setting one small, non-threatening boundary with someone in your life
- Journal about how it felt before, during, and after—what came up emotionally and physically?
***
### Session 4 - 7/26: Maintaining Boundaries and Reclaiming Autonomy
Group Focus:
The final session focuses on sustaining boundaries long-term, dealing with pushback, and building a life anchored in self-respect and emotional authenticity.
Healing Modalities:- Guided visualization: "Meeting Your Future Self Who Honors Their Boundaries"
- Paired partner work: supporting each other’s boundary goals and troubleshooting common challenges
- Group ritual: releasing guilt and claiming personal power
Homework:
- Create a “Boundary Maintenance Plan” that includes self-care practices, accountability partners, and phrases to use when reasserting limits
- Write a letter to your inner child promising to protect and honor their needs moving forward
- A weekly Zoom meeting for authentic connection!Link visible for attendees
Topic: Setting Boundaries
Hi everyone,
During this month's weekly meetings, we’ll be diving into another important topic: Setting Boundaries. Are you an expert at setting boundaries? Then teach us!! Otherwise, you'll learn a lot in this series.Join Online via Zoom: (attendance is locked 5 minutes after start)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83719063008Password:
123456We'll break it down into four stages over as many weeks, each with key takeaways:
***
### Session 1 - 7/5: Foundations of Boundaries – What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Group Focus:
Participants will explore the purpose of boundaries in emotional safety, identity, and relationship health, and begin distinguishing between healthy, rigid, and porous boundaries.
Healing Modalities:- Psychoeducation on boundary types and the nervous system’s response to perceived threat
- Somatic check-in and boundary-mapping visualization (e.g., personal “bubble” space)
- Group discussion on early family messages around saying "no" and expressing needs
Homework:
- Write a “Boundary History Timeline” identifying key moments when your boundaries were violated or ignored
- Practice noticing daily when you're uncomfortable but don't speak up—jot down what you feel, think, and do
***
### Session 2 - 7/12: The Nervous System and Boundary Dysregulation
Group Focus:
This session explores how trauma and attachment patterns shape our ability to set or maintain boundaries, and how to recognize fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses in real time.
Healing Modalities:- Guided somatic exercise: tracking bodily sensations during interpersonal discomfort
- Group discussion: “What does safety feel like in the body?”
- Polyvagal theory primer with real-life examples
Homework:
- Practice a daily 5-minute body scan and journal how your body signals a “yes” vs. a “no”
- Create a personal “Boundary Cue Card” listing internal signs you’re abandoning yourself
***
### Session 3 - 7/19: Speaking Boundaries – From Fear to Assertiveness
Group Focus:
Participants will learn practical communication tools to express boundaries clearly and compassionately, even when fear or guilt arises.
Healing Modalities:- Role-play exercises: “Scripting your No” and “Setting Limits with Love”
- Group reflection on guilt, fear of rejection, and people-pleasing
- Voice activation: breathwork and tone exercises to strengthen vocal expression
Homework:
- Practice setting one small, non-threatening boundary with someone in your life
- Journal about how it felt before, during, and after—what came up emotionally and physically?
***
### Session 4 - 7/26: Maintaining Boundaries and Reclaiming Autonomy
Group Focus:
The final session focuses on sustaining boundaries long-term, dealing with pushback, and building a life anchored in self-respect and emotional authenticity.
Healing Modalities:- Guided visualization: "Meeting Your Future Self Who Honors Their Boundaries"
- Paired partner work: supporting each other’s boundary goals and troubleshooting common challenges
- Group ritual: releasing guilt and claiming personal power
Homework:
- Create a “Boundary Maintenance Plan” that includes self-care practices, accountability partners, and phrases to use when reasserting limits
- Write a letter to your inner child promising to protect and honor their needs moving forward
- A weekly Zoom meeting for authentic connection!Link visible for attendees
Topic: Setting Boundaries
Hi everyone,
During this month's weekly meetings, we’ll be diving into another important topic: Setting Boundaries. Are you an expert at setting boundaries? Then teach us!! Otherwise, you'll learn a lot in this series.Join Online via Zoom: (attendance is locked 5 minutes after start)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83719063008Password:
123456We'll break it down into four stages over as many weeks, each with key takeaways:
***
### Session 1 - 7/5: Foundations of Boundaries – What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Group Focus:
Participants will explore the purpose of boundaries in emotional safety, identity, and relationship health, and begin distinguishing between healthy, rigid, and porous boundaries.
Healing Modalities:- Psychoeducation on boundary types and the nervous system’s response to perceived threat
- Somatic check-in and boundary-mapping visualization (e.g., personal “bubble” space)
- Group discussion on early family messages around saying "no" and expressing needs
Homework:
- Write a “Boundary History Timeline” identifying key moments when your boundaries were violated or ignored
- Practice noticing daily when you're uncomfortable but don't speak up—jot down what you feel, think, and do
***
### Session 2 - 7/12: The Nervous System and Boundary Dysregulation
Group Focus:
This session explores how trauma and attachment patterns shape our ability to set or maintain boundaries, and how to recognize fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses in real time.
Healing Modalities:- Guided somatic exercise: tracking bodily sensations during interpersonal discomfort
- Group discussion: “What does safety feel like in the body?”
- Polyvagal theory primer with real-life examples
Homework:
- Practice a daily 5-minute body scan and journal how your body signals a “yes” vs. a “no”
- Create a personal “Boundary Cue Card” listing internal signs you’re abandoning yourself
***
### Session 3 - 7/19: Speaking Boundaries – From Fear to Assertiveness
Group Focus:
Participants will learn practical communication tools to express boundaries clearly and compassionately, even when fear or guilt arises.
Healing Modalities:- Role-play exercises: “Scripting your No” and “Setting Limits with Love”
- Group reflection on guilt, fear of rejection, and people-pleasing
- Voice activation: breathwork and tone exercises to strengthen vocal expression
Homework:
- Practice setting one small, non-threatening boundary with someone in your life
- Journal about how it felt before, during, and after—what came up emotionally and physically?
***
### Session 4 - 7/26: Maintaining Boundaries and Reclaiming Autonomy
Group Focus:
The final session focuses on sustaining boundaries long-term, dealing with pushback, and building a life anchored in self-respect and emotional authenticity.
Healing Modalities:- Guided visualization: "Meeting Your Future Self Who Honors Their Boundaries"
- Paired partner work: supporting each other’s boundary goals and troubleshooting common challenges
- Group ritual: releasing guilt and claiming personal power
Homework:
- Create a “Boundary Maintenance Plan” that includes self-care practices, accountability partners, and phrases to use when reasserting limits
- Write a letter to your inner child promising to protect and honor their needs moving forward
