This group enjoys keeping fit while having fun walking and hiking in the great outdoors. We explore trails, parks, and beaches on weekends throughout the year. All events are intended to be easy to moderate in difficulty so that even those who are new to hiking can feel happy participating. However, reasonable physical fitness is necessary due to the nature of the activity, and this group is recommended for those who can walk comfortably for at least 2 hours. We don't go at a fast pace but also …

Calling all dog walkers and pet lovers! I'd love for my Corgi mix puppy to meet other puppies and dogs for occasional walks and doggy playdates. We will meet at dog friendly locations like St. Mary's by the Sea in Black Rock and Lake Mohegan in Fairfield. I am open to suggestions of other places to meet and will continue to research great locations. Looking forward to some fresh air with our beloved 4 legged friends! Please make sure your dog is leashed at all times and current on vaccinations.

This is a club for anyone interested in improving their health and wellness by walking regularly. It is for all fitness levels-beginners to advanced. There is strength in numbers! Come walk with us, get inspired and connect with other Walking Warriors! Tips on fitness, health and wellness will be shared.

THIS RECRUITMENT MEETUP IS ONLY FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS. IF YOU RESIDE IN A DIFFERENT STATE PLEASE VISIT THE MAIN TEAM IN TRAINING WEBSITE AT WWW.TEAMINTRAINING.ORG     TO LOCATE THE CHAPTER NEAREST YOU! We are the Nation's #1 endurance sports training program and the largest fundraising campaign of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We train you for run, walk, cycle, hike & triathlon events in exchange for fundraising efforts. Visit our website for more information: www.teamintraining.org/ct …

Tails of Courage: Run Your Race is a program for families (and their pets) to participate in more outdoor activities. We encourage parents and their kids (two legged and/or four) to come out and join us in volunteering, walking, running, hiking, and many other outdoor activities in our communities. We welcome participants to coordinate events and submit ideas! For more information please go to www.tailsofcourage.org and click on Run Your Race.

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 …

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 …

Stroller Strides is a total body workout that is fun for both mom and baby! Classes consist of a total body workout combining power walking with toning exercises that incorporate the stroller. The classes are designed for all fitness levels and are taught by certified instructors (who are also moms). Stroller Strides is a great way to get in shape, meet other moms, and have fun with your baby at the same time! We also offer a free moms club which includes a weekly playgroups, Moms Night Out and …

Norwalk, Connecticut based Bredeson Outdoor Adventures (www.bredeson.com), under the direction of its founder Deborah Lewis, specializes in active cultural adventures in Connecticut, New England, the western U.S., Europe and beyond. Our tours include hiking and walking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing for all abilities. We pride ourselves in facilitating authentic and fun experiences with a large dose of creature comforts and great attention to detail. Our love of local history and culture, …

PAWS is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 1962 by Westport, Connecticut resident Betty Long to rescue homeless dogs and place them in permanent homes. In the early 1980s, our rescue efforts were expanded to include cats. PAWS rescues & rehomes approximately 115 dogs and 435 cats annually. Many of the dogs faced euthanasia at local pounds and most of the cats that we help are strays and abandoned cats that roam our streets. A portion of the pets that come to PAWS have been relinquished by …

If you ever wanted to know more about Nature, but don't know how to begin, or want to be paid for your outdoor skills, you've come to the right place. This Meetup Group is about offering a standardized Master Naturalist training program to benefit Long Island. It's flexible, fully customizable, and affordable too.  Read more at: www.qualityparks.org

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 …

Rockin' Meditation for Relaxation Come Discover How Music Calms the Savage Mind! Meditation brings clarity and peace to your mind. It helps you stay focused on what is important to you, and gets you get to sleep at night. It can be practiced by anyone from any background or religion. In this *non-religious*, technique-based class you will finally learn what meditation is and how you can practice it at home. This special class is specifically designed to demystify this powerful tool that can help …

This is the core meetup for The Stamford Innovation Center the entrepreneurial hub of Stamford, CT located in Stamford's iconic Old Town Hall.  www.stamfordinnovationcenter.com Mission Our vision is to create a physical location to support the growing and diverse group of start-ups that are sprouting up all over Metro NYC and Southwestern CT. Our sole objective is to create an environment where entrepreneurs can tap into the deep Expertise, enthusiastic Talent, proven Service Providers and exper …

A whole new world of adventure, exploring, learning, growing and friendship is what Play Skool has to offer. Welcome to the Play Skool Group Moms! We invite you to join our growing playgroup... where we learn, play and grow together! Our goal is to create a unique experience for mom and child in a supportive, active environment. We have fun based activities that enrich our children's educational and social development. Our regular meet ups include: In home play dates, gym classes, music, art, …

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!

Meet others in your local area that like to run and would like to improve their running skills. Plan group runs and participate in various short and long distance runs. We have a few group runs and occasionally race in team events. Please feel free to suggest events that are not posted as we can easily miss a local event and welcome your input. If you know of a team race coming up, by all means suggest it.

Our dedication and commitment to ensure hiker satisfaction is evident in our high-quality  and friendly atmosphere..... LETS MAKE FITNESS OUR LIFESTYLE AND CHANGE OUR BODY AND MIND FOREVER.............. I think everyone is finally "getting" it. This is about joining forces to get the tools, the guidance, the support, the motivation and inspiration to change your health and your bodies; and, then realizing the effect that this change can have on every aspect of your lives. Bring the desire and t …

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 …

This group is open to new members by referral only. As of June 14, 2012 I have changed the name of this group to better reflect its membership and hiking venues.  For the first few years the name Central Fairfield County Hikers Meetup Group served well to indicate where the membership was from and where the hiking venues were located. Since then the group has expanded to include members from several states and we hike all over New York and New England. We welcome nature enthusiasts and hikers …

Don't want to go to the movies alone? Can't convince your significant other to check out the latest sci-fi flick or action-thriller? Looking for a last minute movie partner to catch the new raunchy comedy? Then this is group for you. There is someone out there that wants to see the same movies that you do and you can find them here. I hope to keep it casual and comfortable.  I will post movies that I am planning to see in case someone wants to join me and you can post suggestions of the movies y …

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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.

This is a group for anyone interested in hiking (most of our members are 50 years old and older). All skills levels are welcome. We started this group to meet other outdoor enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring the outdoors with everybody. Every weekend we offer hikes of varying degrees of difficulty. Hike are free for members (membership only $10) and $2 for non-members. Sometimes we stop at a restaurant for supper after the hike. "C" hikes are the easiest with minimal elevation and duratio …

“The aim of insight meditation is to eradicate defilements and to put an end to all suffering, so it deserves the attention of everyone who seeks happiness.” ~Mahasi Sayadaw The Western Connecticut Insight Meditation Society is a community of Insight Meditators at all stages of practice that gather together on a regular basis to learn, to practice and to provide support, inspiration and fellowship to one another. The group gatherings consist of sitting and walking meditation, listening to and di …

This is a a group for people who live and work on LI, temporarily or long-term, but who recognize we are in one of the greatest metropolitan areas in the world. It's for people who are creatures of the city, with all its diversity, possibilities, opportunities, and excitement. To be sure, we will make excursions into the city--and that includes Queens and Brooklyn as well as Manhattan...and let's not forget the Bronx and Staten Island as well. However, we will get together here on Long Island to …

If you know how to walk, you can learn to contra! We're a group of contra dancers who love to meet new people, dance to live music and have a good time. The Round Hill Country Dancers meet to dance once a month with a live band and caller. We also visit nearby dances. No background or prior experience is needed. Come join us on the dance floor!

This group is for single men and women who are over 35 and live in Southern Fairfield or Southern Westchester County. We do diverse activities such as dancing, going to the beach or park, walking, listening to music, dining out, going to the movies, festivals, cultural events, shows, plays, day trips, and workshops. We are happy, joyous and free singles that love to meet new friends and have a lot of fun. We are HAPPY SINGLES!!!