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 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 …

If you love walking, BBQ, hiking, running, throwing catch, and conversing at the Lafayette Reservoir this is the completely awesome group for you. We are the friendliest group on meetup.com because we hang out in the coolest and most relaxing place. We also have a fun social network site at LaRezz.ning.com so be sure to join the fun there. Follow us on twitter @larezz

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.

Welcome to the BAY AREA  FUN SINGLES GROUP ! Come join our energetic and positive Group ,meet and greet other Singles from all over The Bay Area ....make new friends ,mingle ,flirt  date or maybe more ...Who knows .. How would you find out unless you try . It s so easy to stay home and do nothing .....Well life is short don't be alone ...come and join us if nothing else you ll find a new friend  ;0) If you like: Happy Hours, Fine restaurants ,Dancing ,  Wine Tasting , Art Festivals,Walks and H …

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

This group is for anyone interested in getting in shape, meeting new friends and helping to find a cure for Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis! Team Challenge is the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America's Half Marathon training program. We're about to kick off our next training season as we get ready to train for the Kona Half Marathon on June 23rd and the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon on July 21st. We train locally in Walnut Creek and all are invited to be a part of our team. We just ask that you s …

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!

We're a group of mothers whose oldest children were born in 2005 or 2006. Most of us also have younger children, but our meetup schedule reflects that many of them are in some type of school most days. We love to get the kids together for park days whenever possible, especially on school breaks. Our activities for mothers include a weekly evening walk, monthly book group and monthly Mom's Night Out. We'd love to meet you!

Infinite Smile Sangha is a non-profit organization that endeavors to integrate a relevant spirituality with 21st century living. Our mission is to expose our selves, and others, to spiritual teachings that integrate stillness, wisdom, and compassion into our day-to-day lives. As we walk this path, we intend to embody the transformation that we wish to see in the world through the Zen-inspired, meditative practices that are led and taught by Michael McAlister.

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 …

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 …

I have a lot of friends in the area but none with kids. I would love to meet other first time moms with little ones around the same age. Here are some examples of what I am thinking: walking the Lafayette Reservoir , getting coffee in downtown Walnut Creek, playing at Heather Farms park, etc. If any of this sounds good to you, I would love to make it happen! p

Laid Back Lively Ladies--it's a bit of a contradiction, isn't it? But it couldn't be more perfect. Most women have incredibly diverse interests--enjoying an occasional night on the town but also loving a casual movie night or a girl’s night in. This group is for women for whatever reason have looked around and realized, “Hm--I don’t have many girlfriends anymore.” Perhaps you are in this funny stage between college and marriage, or post-divorce. Or maybe through the years your friendships ha …

Aloha  New members; Please read all of this important information. Backroads Wine & nature Adventures is a unique combination of wine viticulture, physical fitness, art, photography, & nature adventures. I conduct full time activity to research, trail blazing, Exploring, volunteering, & networking with Wineries, Recreation equipment providers, Land owners, & providing donations to various NP organizations. Come join the fun of exploring seldom visited and little known places of interest, such as …

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 …

Welcome to Morehouse (Operated More University 1977-1997) "Fun is the goal; love is the way."  —Victor Baranco Inspired by its founder, Dr. Victor Baranco, and now by his widow, Dr. Cynthia Baranco, Morehouse has been a successful group living experiment for over 40 years. The cornerstone of our philosophy and life-style is the concept of perfection. Our working premise is that people and situations are right the way they are and include the potential for change. Our research, started by Vic B …

A group for runners who love the trail but can't always make it to the hills. We turn city runs into trail runs. We add hills, stairs, beaches, piers, bridges and anywhere we can to turn boring distance runs into something a little more fun. Any one can organize a run, anyone can join a run. Have fun and run your little legs off.