WHO SHOULD JOIN: "55 Alive" is an activities group for single, widowed, divorced or separated singles from 55 to 85 ... who are glad to be alive!     Sorry, this group is not for 50 year olds, but if you are going to turn fifty-five (55) soon, then that's close enough.  Most of our members are boomers and the average age is over sixty (60), but many of us are still working. If you are new in town or newly single, this group would be great for you. THE PRIVACY ISSUE: We keep our member's profiles …

This new group headed by a Calvary Temple family is designed to bring Christian runners (future runners & walkers welcome too!) together for fellowship & fitness within our own congregation & out in our community. This group is for everyone! It will be a great opportunity to encourage, motivate and help each other in reaching personal goals, whether it is just getting off the couch and getting some exercise, losing weight, becoming more fit, building more distance or training for a 5K, 10K, ½ o …

This group is for all Pit Bull and other bully breed owners in the East Bay. We will host organized walks where we can show off how amazing these dogs truly are! All dogs are welcome, including dogs with some social issues. This is a great way to work on socializing your dog in a controlled and safe manner. All dogs must be on a leash (no retractable leashes or long lines), and everyone must be respectful of each others pets and avoid leash greeting your dog(s) without asking owner's permission. …

This group is a "sister" group to East Bay Walkers (run by my brother Mike). We're a group of 30's/40's/50's hikers who want to get some exercise and explore the Bay Area on moderate hikes that are 2 to 4 hours in length. Most of the hikes will be on well-developed trails, and will be geared-toward the novice to intermediate-level hiker. Experienced hikers are also welcome, and we'd enjoy learning about some of your experiences. Note that the main intent for the organizers of this group is to ge …

Do you love to run, hike, walk, jog? Are you tired of doing these things alone? Lets get together, make new friends, and help each other reach new goals. We will be running/hiking/walking/jogging the trails mainly in Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord, Fremont, Martinez, and San Ramon. All levels welcome, We will get to know each others strengths and pace so you will always have someone to do these activities with. Feel free to join us...Best, John Vukovojac

Get out and explore...with your dog. This group is for active dog owners who enjoy the outdoors as much as their pooches and don't want to leave them behind. We're about hiking, kayaking, Mtn. Biking, day/weekend trips, snowshoeing, XC skiing, social events, and last but not least training.

Meet other local horseback riders who like to get out for a mellow trail ride and would like to do it with other people. Riding trail alone is fine but sometimes its nice to have some company! :) We'll walk a lot and talk a lot...or just enjoy the view. We'll meet at local trail heads and enjoy new trails. We'll schedule events like horse camping at Point Reyes and Jack Brooks if we have enough interest. The goal of this group is slow, safe riding. We will walk a lot, trot some and rarely ca …

Hello Girls! This group is for women in Walnut Creek and the neighboring suburbs, who are new in town or would just like to expand their group of female friends. This group is comprised of girls in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. We have a variety of activities such as: brunch, happy hour, movies, trail walking, hiking, dancing, just to name a few! THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT WE ASK IS THAT YOU DON'T FLAKE WHEN YOU RSVP. Doesn't it suck when you make plans with your girlfriends to go to the movie …

This group is for PwP and their partners in the San Francisco Bay Area who are interested in sharing experiences, training for and attending physical activity events such as local 5k races/walks, and improving overall health and well being. Learn how movement, aerobic walking, management of negative stress, and positive attitude can slow, halt, and even reverse many PD symptoms! Looking forward to many great times with you!

Welcome to Concord Singles Over Sixty, (SOS), serving the Contra Costa and nearby areas.   SOS was begun on March 10th, 2011 as a group for single adults, 60 years of age or older, for activities and for social networking and friendships. Your first month in SOS is free and then a small yearly fee will be required if you wish to continue on. We suggest using your first name and last initial for joining Meetup if you are not already in the Meetup System for another group. And you should use your …

Hello and welcome fellow Easy-Going Hikers and Bicyclists. This group is for anyone who enjoys hiking or cycling throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area at an easy to moderate pace. The group invites individuals who enjoy sharing their love of the outdoors with others, and don’t care about setting new speed or distance records. All skill levels, kids and pets are welcome however please use your judgment and discretion when deciding to participate in any event. Some parks do not allow a …

The decision to educate your children at home is a big one that can be both challenging and very exciting. We welcome new and seasoned homeschooling families and all learning styles. Every Tuesday, at 10:00 AM, we meet for park days at a variety of parks and locations throughout Central and East Contra Costa County. Few things to keep in mind before requesting to join: 1) Requests to join will not be approved until after park day attendance. (Details will be sent) 2) Our meetups are geared for s …

Hi! I am starting this group in the hopes of finding some fellow foragers and urban gleaners to go on some outings with out here in Contra Costa and in the East Bay. We will forage for wild edibles fruits and vegetables, fungi, and wild herbs and greens.  We will research and plan outings for foraging in public lands and parks, untended residential lots, and whatever other fruit we can gain access to without violating good etiquette and ethics. Note: Due to the logistics and such of organizing …

Meet other local West Highland White Terrier owners & lovers! Let's go for walks, outings, and shopping excursions! Let's get together and let our Westies socialize.

Did you become a first-time mom in 2012? Was your little one born in May, June, July or August? ( I know May isn't officially summer, but close enough) Are you interested in hanging out with other new moms like yourself in the East Bay (specifically 925 area)? If so, this is the group for you. We'll get together and chat about how our babies are developing and how we are evolving as new moms. The purpose is to support each other, form new relationships, and establish friendships for our babies. …

This group is for Polish-speaking parents and kids. It's intended for moms of infants to preschool-aged children to get together for playdates, picnics in the park, walks in the neighboorhood, and any other fun activities we think of along the way. I hope to meet other moms to exchange ideas, provide a network of support to mother by other mothers and encourage our kids to speak Polish. If you have free time please consider volunteering to host a playgroup. It could be as simple as inviting othe …

We the people of the Green Tea Party believe in a world free from pollution. We want people to respect the environment in which we all live. Our goal is to do the best we can to live sustainably. We recognize that preserving the ecosystem is just as important as preserving the economy. In the long run we cannot have a healthy economy without having a healthy ecosystem, and vice versa. We also stand for the freedom of individuals to make choices without governmental or societal interference. This …

Live where you want, but Invest where it makes sense! This group is designed to help investors learn the necessary strategies to acquire Bank Owned Real Estate (REO's) in a "Real World Environment". Each month we have a reality check and venture into the "Field" to physically inspect properties. We analyze each property to determine fix-up costs needed for flipping & buy and hold. We'll also analyze each property in all keys areas including investment potential, cash-flow, repair costs, ROI, as …