Bike Walk Connecticut is changing the culture of transportation through advocacy and education to make bicycling and walking safe, feasible and attractive for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut.

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts who are not afraid to wake up early on a Saturday and take a walk in the woods, or to spend a Sunday afternoon hanging around outside, instead of on the couch! Explore the beautiful southern Connecticut hills in all seasons, on two-hour, non-competitive, adult hikes. Not for the "extreme" set; nor the extremely lazy. BYO water and snacks for a short sit-down break at half-time, and enjoy the view!

Are you interested in walking for exercise? Are you located in Eastern Connecticut? This group is designed for all of us "East of the River" looking for cool places to walk throughout the year. Everyone is welcome!

Hello.  Free membership to Southington Hiking Group is currently closed.  If you would like to put your name on a waiting list, please message me via my profile on your left.  Thank you. Tavonne Please note:  This is a leisure hiking, walking, and bicycling group. All my meetups are on weekday mornings.  If you are looking for weekend or weekday evening meetups, this is not the right group for you. Hello.  My name is Tavonne.  I love to hike, bicycle, walk, garden and go to the beach.  I find …

Trails ~N~ Tails & it's organizers welcome you to our group! This group is open for anyone wanting to do more with their dog regardless of breed, size or ability.  There is a trail or event to cover a wide variety of interests. NEW 2013 Dog Training Classes held in Old Saybrook. FREE Activities include: HIKING Trail hikes occur on the CT Shoreline and up the CT River.  Each hike varies in length, duration and ability which is outlined in the event description. EVENTS ~We attend annual events suc …

The Blue-Blazed hiking trails and other trail systems listed in the Connecticut Walk Books by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association are also known as the 'Connecticut 400' for their total length in miles in the early 1970s. There are now over 825 miles of CFPA Blue-Blazed Trails that pass through 88 towns traversing both public and private lands. This includes all official main and side trails. This group will traverse and explore this beautiful trail system by scheduling weekend dayhike m …

HeartStone Labyrinths is a place to explore labyrinths and their energies through full moon walks, workshops, bodywork, and the creation of new labyrinth designs to meet the challenges in our world and lives. If you are intrigued by labyrinths and their energies and wish to explore and discover new labyrinths and new ways to use them in your life, join us for an evening walk or workshop.

Social Connections goal is to give singles the opportunity to have fun and increase their circle of friends. We sponsor numerous activities such as dances, house parties, walks, and picnics. We offer a relaxed, comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for you and other singles to socialize and have fun. Many singles attend events as we also advertise in newspapers and other singles venues. You'll find that we are an intelligent, friendly, fun loving group of singles 40 to 60's years old.  Many other si …

The Hash House Harriers (H3) is a “drinking club with a running problem” — or, more specifically, an international group of noncompetitive running clubs that enjoy socialization and drinking before, during and after their runs. A hash is modeled after an old-fashioned British paper chase. One hasher, designated as a “hare,” marks out a trail using chalk or flour, usually setting false trails and obstacles along the way. Fellow hashers, known as the “pack,” follow the hare’s trail, which traditio …

Meet other women in your community for friendship! Gather with women in your local area who share the same goals and interests as you. Join Girls' Time Meetup to see what activities are planned -- dining out, movies, walking for fitness, local hikes, craft nights, and lots of other opportunities to explore new things and have fun. The possibilities are endless...

We help those in the community who have limited opportunities, including the handicapped and their families, to learn of its natural resources through outdoor recreation.

THERE IS NOTHING more natural than hiking through nature barefoot. The soles of your feet and toes are wonderful sensory organs and the myriad of feelings from earth, grass, moss, pine-needles, and mud are wonderful. Many could not see hiking any other way. HIKING BAREFOOT causes virtually no trail erosion since a bare foot makes much less of an imprint than a booted foot. Bare feet are therefore the environmentally sound choice for hiking. THE BAREFOOT HIKERS are groups of people who enjoy hiki …

We are a group of people from all walks of life who are passionate about Health & Wellness. Our goal is to nurture, support and cultivate a group of like-minded people who wish to live healthy, in what is quickly becoming, an unhealthy world. We strive to offer a variety of well organized, health related activities such as: Cooking classes/demos to learn healthy, organic, whole food preparation Dining at Vegetarian and Vegan restaurants Guest speakers to discuss healthy living and holistic opti …

BASE BALL and HISTORY coming together for one great experience! For all of you out there who love like or have an interest in baseball we would like to introduce you to base ball! (Yes there is a difference) Come out to play and or watch base ball played as it was originally intended to be played. We play by the rules of 1860’s and that is sometimes called “Civil War Era Base Ball” or “Victorian Era Base Ball”. We are looking to add more players of any skill level or history buffs who would like …

This is a group for anyone interested in bird watching. The Riverfront parks in Hartford and East Hartford are a great location to look for birds with stunning views of the river. We started this group because we'd like to connect birding enthusiasts with one another to explore the area and share what you have learned!

Meet other local hiking enthusiasts as a group of friends exploring, learning, and having fun on the trail and occasionally other ways. Besides hiking we sometimes do: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, camping, etc. We range all over CT, central to western MA, and sometimes southern NY. Occasionally we make trips further out typically to central and northern NY, VT, NH, and ME.

Active Singles is a 22 year old, non-profit Connecticut organization that brings together singles (30s-60s) that enjoy participating in a variety of outdoor activities. We welcome new members & suggestions for activities!

Join us so you are not spending so much time alone... wineries, breweries, flea markets, country fairs, hiking, walking, bicycling, health fairs, job workshops, business workshops and events, finance, music, dancing plus much more....

This is a group for women from 40 up married or single looking to make some new friends, laugh, have fun and enjoy life. If you enjoy books like the Secret, authors Esther and Jerry Hicks then this group is for you! We will try and arrange gatherings in the New Haven County area and surrounding areas. We could meet for dinner, take day trips or even over nite trips, go to events, concerts, plays and going shopping anywhere. We can meet at local parks, beaches , and member's homes. Suggestions an …

We are about... meeting people 40 + who are interested in All Things Fun....Happy Hours, Music, Jazz and Blues, Dancing, Wine nights, Plays, Tennis, Hiking, Walking, Dining out, Brunchs', Game nights, Comedy, Day Trips, Biking....and so much more. We welcome your ideas.  Just email the groups Organizers anytime. Looking forward to some fun times with some new friends.

Social adventures in food, culture, travel and more for singles, couples and everyone in between!  You don't have to be a gourmet cook to join, just have an appreciation for quality food, a desire to explore other cultures and a willingness to risk warm, social connections! Do you appreciate all things food: dinner parties, group cooking, food walking tours, wine tastings, Happy Hours and ethnic dining? But then, we are not just about food, wine and dining.  What else do ethnic foodies like to d …

Hiking With Dogs is free and open to every dog-lover. This group is for anyone who wants to be outdoors in the company of dogs. Hikes will be setup in the Eastern part of CT.   Since the current leadership has no sense of direction, we often get lost, but that adds to the fun.  Consider yourselves warned! :-) I would like everyone to add at least one picture of themselves and/or their dog(s). Also please put your pup's name. Thanks!! Anyone who has sugestions of hikes that are in out of the way …

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Welcome to HLCH, a social group in the Hartford, CT area that brings together lesbians from all walks of life to share in activities, make new friends, laugh and have a whole lot of fun. We get together at least once a month to socialize in a relaxed atmosphere. No drama, and laugh out loud! This group is for women that identify as lesbian only that are single, dating, married, committed, widowed and otherwise to have a safe place to meet women with similar interests. A place to connect intellec …

We are a Buddhist meditation group based in New Britain, CT. We practice loving kindness meditation and are influenced by Zen, Theravada, Pure Land, and Tibetan traditions. Our meetings are held every Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Once a month, we are visited by a Buddhist Monk. All are welcome as we are non-sectarian. Learn how to meditate and calm your mind.

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. AMC is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. The CT Chapter of AMC has something for everyone who loves to explore the outdoors, for beginners or experts. Hiking, kayaking, cycling, trail maintenance and land conservation are many activities we offer. So, what sets us apart? • Trained leaders means our t …

Following the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, join other like minded people who are interested in accessing their inner calm and peace, developing a mindful practice, or supporting the one they already have. Delving into the silence with others I find to be quite a powerful experience. Chanting, dharma sharing,crystal bowl playing might be used at any given evening as well as sitting and walking mindful meditation.

PLUM MOMS CLUB... Plum Moms Club is an addition to Stroller Strides. Instead of our power walking and resistance training this group aims for more of a social outlet for moms. Many of these playgroups are attended by members of Stroller Strides, however it's not required to be a participant- we organize playgroups, events, and Mom's Night Out, and take part in local events that benefit the community. Our events are focused on health and well-being, but we've been known to indulge now and then! J …